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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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Can You Build It?
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Are you as good of an engineer as a bird? Design, build, and test your own bird nest to see if it is strong enough to hold eggs. Join us for loads of nesting fun!
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Will your Boat Float?
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Ship’s Ahoy. Can you create a boat and get it to float? Let’s find out together. Join the group to engineer a boat out of natural objects and test it to see if it is marsh-worthy.
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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.
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Fire Building 101
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Did someone say fire! What if you get lost in the woods and it is very cold outside? Would you be able to start a fire to keep warm? Join us to learn how to start a fire in order to survive the great outdoors.
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Survival Gadgets
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Food… I need to eat! What can I make from natural products to find food when I am lost in the woods? Let’s create a slingshot to survive! Join the fun!
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Wild Edibles Here, There And Everywhere!
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This program is perfect for kids and families! Listen to Master Naturalist Chris Lilek read a story about safely finding wild edibles and then learn how to see the differences between wild edibles and look-a-likes that should be avoided. …
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Guided Bird Hike
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Enjoy an informal guided birding walk with bird expert, Jeff Bahls, exploring the best of what Horicon Marsh has to offer at a relaxed pace with good company. We’ll keep an eye out for resident nesting birds. Head out on the trails early and beat…
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Horicon Marsh Paddle
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On Saturday, June 24, from 7:30 to 1:00 p.m. you can join fellow outdoor enthusiasts to paddle the 6.5 mile water trail through the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' wildlife staff will be on hand to…
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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.
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Shelter Building 101
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Imagine being lost in the woods! Scary if you have no experience in survival skills. Come on an adventure to learn how to build a shelter out of items in nature.