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Horicon Marsh Education Center

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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    Daisy Baskets

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    Daisies are a favorite flower on the marsh. You will create a small vase using dogwood sticks, a large bottle cap and hot glue.

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    Bumblebee ID

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    Join master gardener Jennifer Lazewski as we scan the flowers for native bumblebees.

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    3D Flower Making

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    Let’s learn some native flowers by creating 3D paper flowers.

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    3D Flower Making

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    Let’s learn some native flowers by creating 3-D paper flowers.

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    Guided Out And Back Paddle

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    Join DNR staff, on a guided canoe or kayak of Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area.

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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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    Jute Basket Weaving 101 With Daisies

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    Let’s get out and explore the Horicon Marsh! Using insect nets, you will capture and then try to name the pollinators you find.

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    Insects And Butterflies

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    Let’s get out and explore the Horicon Marsh! Using insect nets, you will capture and then try to name the pollinators you find.

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    2024 Horicon Marsh Paddle

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    On Saturday, July 13, from 8 a.m. to noon, you can join fellow outdoor enthusiasts to paddle through the southern portion of the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. DNR wildlife staff will be on hand to help guide your paddle while educating about…

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    Horicon Marsh Guided Sunset Paddle

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    Join DNR staff on a guided canoe or kayak of Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area at sunset.

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