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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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Wetland Habitats (pond dipping)
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A wetland is home to so many creatures, big and small. Ones you can hear, see, and even touch. Did you know there is also a whole world of wildlife in just one bucket of water? Come with us to explore the aquatic habitat inside of our famous wetland…
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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.