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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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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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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 Nebraska Street Boat Landing in Horicon. Pre-registration required and $15 fee per person. Free to Friends of…
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Create your own Nature Sculptures
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Nature in the summertime. Let’s use natural beauty to create a stunning picture. Come join the fun!
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Wild Edibles
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Come explore nature and let it nourish your body & soul! Join us from 6-7:30 p.m. on July 26 for a “Wild Edibles” hike where you will learn which plants in the fields, woods and ponds are edible on a guided hike with Master Naturalist Chris…
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Produce Chain Pull Flower Paintings
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Need new room decorations? How about using chains to paint a picture? Let’s create a masterpiece together. Limit of 20 participants.
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Learn to Draw Wildlife
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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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Bird Hike At Swan Road
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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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Basic Campfire Cast Iron Cooking
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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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Basic Campfire Cast Iron Cooking
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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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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.