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- Elizabeth Herzmann
- Natural Resources Educator
- Wildlife Management
- Phone: tel:+1-920-387-7893
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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Wood Cookie Wildlife Painting
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Using acrylic paint, you will create small masterpieces to decorate a cubicle, hang on a wall or a Christmas tree or give away as a gift.
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Discovering Owls
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Curious about owls? Stop in at the Horicon Marsh Visitor Center for a hands on program all about Wisconsin Owls.
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Daisy Baskets
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Daisies are a favorite flower on the marsh. You will create a small vase using dogwood sticks, a large bottle cap and hot glue.
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Bumblebee ID
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Join master gardener Jennifer Lazewski as we scan the flowers for native bumblebees.
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Guided Out And Back Paddle
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Join DNR staff, on a guided canoe or kayak of Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area.
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Horicon Marsh Guided Out and Back Paddle
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Join DNR staff, on a guided canoe or kayak of Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. This will be an out and back paddle starting from the Nebraska Street Boat Landing in Horicon.
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Jute Basket Weaving 101 With Daisies
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Let’s get out and explore the Horicon Marsh! Using insect nets, you will capture and then try to name the pollinators you find.