Horicon Marsh Education Center

Horicon Marsh Education Center

Horicon Marsh Education Center

Description

Horicon Marsh has been formally recognized as a Wetland of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention of the United Nations. This renowned marsh is now home to the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center. The Wildlife Education Program has been conducted at the marsh since the mid-1980s. This program focuses on the abundant wildlife resources of the marsh, their ecology and applied management.

Contact

Website: Horicon Marsh Education Center

Location

 Directions

  43.474458, -88.601346

County: Dodge

  • Event

    Owl Prowl

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    Come join us on January 31 from 6-8 p.m. as we learn about the exciting world of owls from members of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club and DNR staff.

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    Winter Birds Bus Tour

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    Whether you are a new or experienced birder, this guided bus tour offers an exciting chance to spot some of Horicon’s winter bird visitors.

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    Get in Touch with Nature: Polar Bear Painting

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    Grrrrrr! So, excited for this painting! On an 8″ x 10″ canvas using acrylic paint, you will create an animated polar bear.

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    Horicon Marsh Candlelight Hike

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    Hiking by candlelight, a roaring bonfire, roasted marshmallows and warm refreshments await everyone at the 15th Annual Horicon Marsh Candlelight Hike on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, from 5-9 p.m.

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    Get in Touch with Nature: Polar Bear Painting

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    Grrrrrr! So, excited for this painting! On an 8″ x 10″ canvas using acrylic paint, you will create an animated polar bear.

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    Walk it Off with Winter Wildlife

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    Walk it off with Winter Wildlife: 10-11:30 a.m. Burn off those pesky holiday calories while getting an up-close view of the survival strategies used by Horicon Marsh’s year-round residents and winter visitors.

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    Hike-Or-Treat

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    Join us for our third annual Hike-or-Treat on the Horicon Marsh!

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    Ducks, Geese And Cranes, Oh My! Bus Tour

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    Horicon is renowned for the annual fall migration of waterfowl. Join us on a guided bus tour of the Horicon area as we search for fall waterbirds.

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    Get in Touch with Nature: Trumpeter Swans

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    Come and paint this majestic waterfowl that sounds like a French horn.

  • Event

    Get in Touch with Nature: Trumpeter Swans

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    Come and paint this majestic waterfowl that sounds like a French horn.

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