From Mammoths To Marsh

Description

This fall is for celebrations! The Explorium marks its 10-year opening anniversary, and to celebrate, there will be FREE admission during this event! It is also the 10-year birthday of both Curly, our woolly mammoth statue, and our grumpy but lovable animal ambassador, Marshall, the snapping turtle.

This exciting open house will have something for everyone! We’ll explore the history of the marsh, dive into the wildlife that makes it special and have all sorts of interactive activities for kids and kids at heart! Get up close to some of the DNR’s management equipment, like an airboat. Practice tossing a line with our fisheries biologist. Learn about primitive weapons and throw an Atlatl or shoot a bow and arrow. Check out historic Horicon Marsh memorabilia related to hunting and trapping, including decoys and marsh skis that were once used on the marsh.

Schedule of Events

Archery for ages 8+. 10 a.m.–noon and 1–3 p.m.
Atlatl for ages 6+. 10 a.m.–noon. and 1–3 p.m.

From 12–3 p.m 
Casting with DNR Fisheries Biologist
Meet Curly the Woolly Mammoth
DNR equipment and prescribed burn activity
Take a selfie with Marshall and his new tank
Wisconsin Archaeology Society – demonstrations on techniques used in archaeological survey and excavation
Learn about Glaciers with the UW-Madison Geology Department
Take a walk on the .33-mile History Trail
Historic waterfowl hunting equipment, including decoys and Marsh Skis
Historic Horicon Marsh trapping and hunting display
Learn about wetlands at the stream table
Explore the mammals and birds of the marsh
Learn fire-starting techniques with the Rock River Archaeology Society

Free and open to the public, no registration required. 

The Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is located at N7725 Highway 28 in Horicon, Wisconsin. 

For more details, please contact Liz Herzmann at Elizabeth.Herzmann@wisconsin.gov or 920-210-9054.