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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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    Voyageur Canoe Paddle

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    Enjoy the sights and sounds of the marsh in a voyageur canoe!

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    Summer Blooms

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    Why are there colors on our landscape and are they useful to humans or animals? Join us to find out what is blooming on the Horicon Marsh.

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    Guided Storybook Walk

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    Come for a stroll on the boardwalk and Indermuehle Island Trail as we read our monthly Storybook Trail!

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    Scat And Tracks Drop In

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    In this nature drop-in, we will discover some of the many animals that call Wisconsin home and the clues that they leave behind.

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    Survival Basket And Survival Knot

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    Try your hand at an ancient technique of creating a basket from sticks and string

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    Survival Fire Building

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    This course covers bow drill and other fire-starting techniques.

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    Archery

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    Join us at the Horicon Marsh as we learn the basics of archery. Participants will learn the components of our bows and arrows before taking aim. We will start by practicing and perfecting our form and finish by playing some shooting games. Ages 8+.

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    Archery

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    Join us at the Horicon Marsh as we learn the basics of archery. Participants will learn the components of our bows and arrows before taking aim. We will start by practicing and perfecting our form and finish by playing some shooting games. Ages 8+.

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    Archery

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    Join us at the Horicon Marsh as we learn the basics of archery. Participants will learn the components of our bows and arrows before taking aim. We will start by practicing and perfecting our form and finish by playing some shooting games. Ages 8+.

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    Fire Building 101

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    Join us to learn how to start a fire using bowdrills and flint and steel to survive the great outdoors.

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