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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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Duck and Cover!
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Learn about some of the unique survival stories and migration journeys of the internationally traveling birds, learn tips and tricks for recognizing them in nature and catch a little bit of the fall migration right from the visitor center.
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Crane Watch
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Join educators at the NEW Palmatory Picnic Shelter an hour before sunset for an informative talk on the birds you see flying overhead.
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Farewell to Frogs- Preparing for Winter
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Learn about some of the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to make it through a challenging season, meet some of our program animals up close, and take advantage of one last chance to see reptiles and amphibians in their habitats before the…
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Fox on the Run, animal Track-tacular
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Explore some of the best places on the Marsh to find animal tracks and learn what some useful tips and tricks for recognizing what critters are active near you.
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Fox on the Run, animal Track-tacular
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Explore some of the best places on the Marsh to find animal tracks and learn what some useful tips and tricks for recognizing what critters are active near you.
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Radio Telemetry
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Be prepared to get off the beaten path as we explore some of the techniques real biologists use to study animal behavior in nature.
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Weekly Nature Walks
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Enjoy a relaxing, moderately paced guided hike to take in the sights and sounds of the early fall migration.
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Radio Telemetry
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Be prepared to get off the beaten path as we explore some of the techniques real biologists use to study animal behavior in nature.
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Weekly Nature Walks
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Enjoy a relaxing, moderately paced guided hike to take in the sights and sounds of the early fall migration.
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Fall Family Series: Migration Challenge
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What is a migration? Why do animals migrate? Which animals Migrate? Learn about some of the amazing cross-country journeys made by Horicon Marsh animals each year.