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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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Survival Basket And Survival Knot
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Try your hand at an ancient technique of creating a basket from sticks and string
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Archery
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Join us at the Horicon Marsh as we learn the basics of archery. Participants will learn the components of our bows and arrows before taking aim. We will start by practicing and perfecting our form and finish by playing some shooting games. Ages 8+.
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Archery
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Join us at the Horicon Marsh as we learn the basics of archery. Participants will learn the components of our bows and arrows before taking aim. We will start by practicing and perfecting our form and finish by playing some shooting games. Ages 8+.
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Archery
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Join us at the Horicon Marsh as we learn the basics of archery. Participants will learn the components of our bows and arrows before taking aim. We will start by practicing and perfecting our form and finish by playing some shooting games. Ages 8+.
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Fire Building 101
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Join us to learn how to start a fire using bowdrills and flint and steel to survive the great outdoors.
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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, and 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…
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Wood Cookie Wildlife Painting
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Using acrylic paint, you will create small masterpieces to decorate a cubicle, hang on a wall or a Christmas tree or give away as a gift.
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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.