State Natural Areas
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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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Natural Resources Foundation, DNR Partner To Release New Short Film Highlighting Conservation Work At Rush Creek State Natural Area
The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to a free virtual showing of the new short film, "Weathering the Change: Climate Adaptation at Rush Creek" on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at noon.
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Learn About Ecology And Management Of Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area On Feb. 18
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Florence, Wisconsin, to learn about the history, ecology and current planning and management of Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area.
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DNR Honors Darlington Resident Steve Hubner As State Natural Areas Volunteer Of The Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Darlington resident Steve Hubner as the State Natural Areas Volunteer of the Year for 2024 for his nearly 40 years of volunteer work at many properties around the state, including Muralt Bluff Prairie State Natural Area.
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DNR Report Highlights Volunteer Contributions At State Natural Areas In 2023
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced the release of the latest State Natural Area Volunteer Annual Report showcasing work of hundreds of volunteers who helped care for Wisconsin’s state natural areas in 2023.