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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.

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    Guided Green Trail Hike

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    Hike the 1.8 mile Green Trail along with our Naturalist.

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    Knee-High Naturalist

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    Bring your 3 to 5-year-old to learn all about butterflies in our “Butterflies and a Very Hungry Caterpillar” program.

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    Nature Explore Family Club: Texture Adventure

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    Explore nature with your sense of touch!

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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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    Beautiful Birds Drop-In Program

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    Drop-in by the beach to learn all about birds and how to identify them using common field markings.

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    Animal Tracks Drop-In Program

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    Drop-in by the beach to learn all about the signs and tracks left behind by the animals at Bong!

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    Social Bonfire

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    Children and adults of all ages, bring stories, jokes and musical instruments to enjoy an evening bonfire at Bong.

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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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    Mosaic Photo Frame Piciassiette

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    Broken plate pieces you select will be used with a grout product to make a design on a 5x7 frame.

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    Read In The Shade Drinking Lemonade

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    Drop-in with your own book, art project or coloring book.

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