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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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    Little Naturalists: Apple Discovery

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    Using all our senses we will discover the wonders of nature that create apples, a delicious fall treat.

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    Wilderness Academy: Fall Flowers & Seeds

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    This week join us as we learn how to identify the flowers that bloom in the fall, collect seeds from summer flowers and make seed bombs.

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    Monarch Tagging

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    Enjoy a short, indoor presentation about monarch life cycles and how to tag. We will then go outside to catch monarchs and watch as DNR staff tag these magnificent migrants as they start their journey to Mexico. Free and open to the public. Bring…

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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. This will be an out-and-back paddle starting from the Greenhead Boat Landing just outside of Mayville.

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    Fall Flower Exploration

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    This week in Little Naturalists, come discover the last of the summer blooms as fall peeks around the corner.

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    Little Naturalists Program

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    Help your littles discover a love for nature with our Little Naturalist Program. Join us as we uncover the natural world around us using literature, music, play and hands-on discovery. Best for ages 10 and under.

  • Event

    Monarch Tagging

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    Enjoy a short, indoor presentation about monarch life cycles and how to tag. We will then go outside to catch monarchs and watch as DNR staff tag these magnificent migrants as they start their journey to Mexico. Free and open to the public. Bring…

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    Good Berry, Bad Berry

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    Learn which berries are good for you to eat and which ones you should leave for the birds! We will be taste testing good berries during the program and making a berry paint picture to take home with you. Great for all ages!

  • Event

    Monarch Tagging

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    Enjoy a short, indoor presentation about monarch life cycles and how to tag. We will then go outside to catch monarchs and watch as DNR staff tag these magnificent migrants as they start their journey to Mexico. Free and open to the public. Bring…

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    Community Science Day

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    Have you ever wanted to see a bird up close and in the hand, tag a monarch or learn how to catch dragons and damsels? Join us as we welcome experts to showcase all the ways that you can build your community science skills!

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