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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 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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    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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    Sunset Voyageur Canoe Paddle

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    Enjoy the night sounds of the marsh in a voyageur canoe!

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    Voyageur Canoe Paddle

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    Enjoy the sights and sounds of the marsh in a voyageur canoe!

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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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    Nature Play Scape Drop in Week

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    Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. and noon on August 1, 2 and 3 for the Grand Opening of the new nature play scape! Play a game of natural kerplunk.

  • Event

    Nature Play Scape Drop in Week

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    Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. and noon on August 1, 2 and 3 for the Grand Opening of the new nature play scape! Play a game of natural kerplunk.

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