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- Elizabeth Herzmann
- Natural Resources Educator
- Wildlife Management
- Phone: tel:+1-920-387-7893
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.
Website: Horicon Marsh Education Center
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Opossums, raccoons, birds, and more. Learn how to use drawing basics to create a marsh adventure to hang on your wall. Together let’s make beautiful pictures using the marsh as our inspiration!
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Enjoy a morning of birding at a new location at Horicon Marsh. Meet at the back parking lot of Mieske Ditch Road located off Swan Road. GPS coordinates are 43.495579, -88.673827. Horicon Marsh Bird Club President, Jeff Bahls, will lead a hike…
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Yummy food awaits you! Let’s use cast iron, outdoors, to create a delicious, savory meal together. Bon Appétit.
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Yummy food awaits you! Let’s use cast iron, outdoors, to create a delicious, savory meal together. Bon Appétit.
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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.
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Food anyone? Yes, please! Learn how to cook appetizing meals using foil packets on an open fire. Come dine with us!
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Food anyone? Yes, please! Learn how to cook appetizing meals using foil packets on an open fire. Come dine with us!
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What!? Cook without a microwave or a stove!? Let’s use the sun, our biggest source of energy! Join the adventure and discover a tasty look at energy.
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Join DNR staff, on a guided canoe or kayak of Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area at sunset. This will be an out and back paddle starting from the Nebraska Street Boat Landing in Horicon.
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Cattails galore on the marsh! Cattails have been used for many years to make many useful objects. A new adventure awaits! Together, let’s learn how to weave cattails and discover other uses for these abundant marsh plants.