Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Description

Once designated to be a jet fighter base, Richard Bong State Recreation Area is fittingly named after Major Richard I. Bong, a Poplar, WI native who was America's leading air ace during World War II. The air base was abandoned three days before concrete was to be poured for a 12,500-foot runway. Local citizens had the foresight to protect this open space for future generations.

Contact

Website: Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Location

 Directions

  42.629043, -88.143778

County: Racine

  • Event

    Solar Observing

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    Take a closer look at the sun with a special telescope.

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    Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter

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    Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake Mickey is fed a mouse.

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    Knee-High Naturalist: Spectacular Spiders

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    Discover what makes spiders so spectacular.

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    Needle Felting

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    Make your own pumpkin and enjoy this unique skill. 

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    Observe The Night Sky

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    Observe the night sky using telescopes or binoculars.

  • Event

    Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter

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    Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake Mickey is fed a mouse.

  • Event

    Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter

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    Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake Mickey is fed a mouse.

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    Knit And Crochet Clinic

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    Enjoy good company and crafting!

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    22nd Annual Wolf Lake Trail Run/Hike

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    Traverse hills, grasslands and woodlands.

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    Observe The Night Sky

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    Join local astronomers to ask questions and view the night sky. Feel free to bring your own optics.

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