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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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Get In Touch With Nature: Weekend Bald Eagle Painting
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What year was the bald eagle designated our national bird? The answer will probably surprise you! Paint an 8 x 10 canvas using acrylic paints and learn about one of our national symbols that was removed from the threatened species list in 2007.
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Get in Touch with Nature: Weekday Bald Eagle Painting
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Come join us and paint an 8 x 10” acrylic painting of one of our national symbols that was removed from the threatened species list in 2007.
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Cabin Fever Open House
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Are the winter blues setting in? Wishing you were somewhere warmer? Kids are bouncing off the walls? Come join us for a Cabin Fever Open House at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center where you can experience some outdoor winter adventure…
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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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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.