State Natural Areas
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Nature's Still Life
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Join artists of all levels at the Stanton W. Mead Visitor Center to be challenged and delighted by Nature’s Still Life. Bring your favorite medium and enjoy a fun, creative escape from the cold! Snacks, coffee, and tea will be provided.
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Herpetology Society
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Join us at the Stanton W. Mead Visitor Center to learn about herpetology from the students at UW-Stevens Point. This free and family-friendly event has live animals, presentations, arts and crafts, free popcorn and more!
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Christmas Bird Count
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Be a part of history! Join us for the first-ever Christmas Bird Count for the Mead and Mosinee area. Partnering with the National Audubon Society, volunteers take one day in December to document bird species. Spend a few hours or all day birding…
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Discovering Owls
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Curious about owls? Stop in at the Horicon Marsh Visitor Center for a hands on program all about Wisconsin Owls.
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Horicon Marsh 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.
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Chain Pull Painting
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On an 8 x 10-inch canvas, you will use acrylic pouring paints and chains to create a masterpiece.
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Wetland Habitats (pond dipping)
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A wetland is home to so many creatures, big and small. Ones you can hear, see, even touch. Did you know there is also a whole world of wildlife in just one bucket of water? Come with us to explore the aquatic habitat inside of our famous wetland to…
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Wildlife Games
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Ever been bored? What can you create out of things lying around at home like a box, a cup, an egg carton or duct tape? Join us for an incredibly imaginative adventure, turning everyday items into wildlife games for all to play.
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Marvelous Minibeasts
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Bugs, insects, pollinators what is the difference? Actually, there’s a lot! Come on out to the Horicon Marsh to learn about these tiny creatures we share our homes, playgrounds and natural spaces with. You may walk away with some new nature friends…
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Horicon Marsh Explorium Celebrates 10 Years
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff and partners Saturday, Oct. 11 for a 10th anniversary celebration of the Horicon Marsh Explorium, part of the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center.