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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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    Father's Day Hike

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    Bring your father, or someone who makes you feel at home, and come on out to the park for a special Father’s Day Hike!

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    Mosaic Birdbath Craft

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    Meet at the Volunteer Shed down Rhodes Road (service road north of the park) to use pieces of broken pottery and grout to make a birdbath!

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    Shakespeare in the State Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream

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    Kings, queens, fairies, lovers and sprites all collide in an enchanted forest one midsummer night, proving that “the course of true love never did run smooth.” One of Shakespeare's most popular comedies takes us on a beguiling odyssey full of…

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    Knee High Naturalist

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    Bring your 3 to 5-year-old and enjoy a morning of child-centered nature exploration!

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    Nature Explore Family Club

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    Bring your school-aged children and enjoy a morning at the park! This session, enjoy planting beans and learning to care for plants in the garden!

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    Plant It or Pick It?

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    Learn about native and invasive species that can be found at the park, then get outside to plant and pick!

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    Memorial Day Hike

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    Join us for an afternoon spring hike on Memorial Day!

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    Live Animal Encounter

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    Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians!

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    Peace Pole & Kindness Rock Decorating

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    Meet behind the Visitor Center to paint peace poles and special kindness rocks to leave your mark at the park!

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    Adopt-A-Highway

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    Join our volunteers in the important task of roadside clean-up along the highway!

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