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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

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    Winter Birds Bus Tour

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    Bald eagles overwinter in many places in Wisconsin, and in recent years, there has been an increase in their numbers around Horicon Marsh. Take a bus tour to see these magnificent birds!

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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 14th annual Horicon Marsh Candlelight Hike.

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    Get in Touch with Nature: Weekday Great Horned Owl Painting

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    Whooo wants to create a great horned owl painting? The owl will be painted on an 8 x 10” canvas using acrylic paints.

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    Walk It Off With Winter Wildlife

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    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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    Weekend Winter Painting Class

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    Let’s paint an 8 x 10″ snowman using cotton balls.

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    Weekday Owl Painting Class

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    Whooooo’s up for a painting class? Let’s learn about Wisconsin owls and paint an 8 x 10-inch canvas with owls in a tree.

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    Weekend Owl Painting Class

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    Whooooo’s up for a painting class? Let’s learn about Wisconsin owls and paint an 8 x 10-inch canvas with owls in a tree.

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    Hike-Or-Treat

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

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    Weekend Halloween Painting Class

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    Halloween is almost here. Let’s paint some bats and pumpkins on an 8×10 canvas. Let’s get away from our spooky lives and live a little. Family-friendly and great for groups of friends.

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    Weekday Halloween Painting Class

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    Halloween is almost here. Let’s paint some bats and pumpkins on an 8×10 canvas. Let’s get away from our spooky lives and live a little. Family-friendly and great for groups of friends.

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