Wildlife study
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Walk It Off With Winter Wildlife
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Burn off those pesky holiday calories while getting an up-close view of the survival strategies used by Horicon Marsh’s year-round residents and winter visitors.
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Bat Fact!
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Bats are a vital part of many ecosystems but are often misunderstood animals. Join Lakeshore’s naturalist for a hike around the park to learn more about these fascinating creatures.
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Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt
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Join us at the Nature Center for a TURK-tacular scavenger hunt in honor of Wisconsin's’ famous Thanksgiving bird.
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Bat Hike
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Bring your family and friends on Halloween night for an evening hike through the forest.
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Sandhill Crane Watch
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Join the Friends of Sandhill to witness the spectacular showing of thousands of cranes coming into roost on the Gallagher Marsh. We will drive to a dike near the Gallagher Marsh and hike to the viewing area.
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Return Of The Elk
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Once widespread in Wisconsin, elk had disappeared from our state by the end of the 1800s due to unregulated hunting and habitat loss.
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Bats: Friend Or Foe?
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Join Caroline Frantz and Katherine O'Connell-Valuch, both Master Naturalists and Wisconsin Bat Ambassadors, as they share their extensive knowledge of the bats of Wisconsin.
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Evening Marsh/Crane Watch
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Join educators at the Palmatory Picnic Shelter an hour before sunset (around 4:30 p.m.) for an informative talk on the birds you see flying overhead.
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Waterfowl Migration Hike
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It’s waterfowl migration season of ducks and geese! Come take a hike to see and learn about these birds, their migration and more. Led by Kecia King, Wisconsin Master Naturalist.