Educational Programs
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4th Annual Women’s Habitat Workday
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Join us at Hook Lake for a great opportunity to learn about small engines, herbicide use and other habitat management techniques in grasslands and oak woodlands in a supportive environment, or to simply have a great time improving public lands…
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A Peek Into Wildlife Rehabilitation
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Richard Bong State Recreation Area’s Wildlife Department has teamed up with Fellow Mortals to create a unique program that offers a special look into wildlife rehabilitation!
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Horicon Marsh Nest Box Seminar
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Interested in birdhouses but don't know where to begin? Wondering what you can do to help cavity-nesting animals? Stop by Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center to bolster your nesting knowledge.
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Nature Story Time: Water
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We will discuss the water table, wells and how we get water to drink.
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Animal Feeding
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Ever wanted to see a turtle eat? Or see a snake up close? Come visit the animals as they eat their lunch. Each animal feeding will focus on one of the animal ambassadors that live in the Havenwoods Nature Center.
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Nature Story Time: Sun
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What makes the sun warm? How is the sun different from the moon? We will answer these questions and make a sun craft.
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Winter Bird Hike
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Winter is a great time to go bird watching, with leafless trees and a snowy landscape making it easier to find the birds.
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Get In Touch With Nature: Weekend Bald Eagle Painting
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What year was the bald eagle designated our national bird? The answer will probably surprise you! Paint an 8 x 10 canvas using acrylic paints and learn about one of our national symbols that was removed from the threatened species list in 2007.
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Knee High Naturalist: Dear Deer!
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Meet at Shelter 1 with your three to five-year-old and enjoy learning all about deer!
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Nature Story Time: Snow Tracks
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Who left those snow tracks? Let’s explore the woods and see what animals are active in the winter.