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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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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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Wooden Cookie Painting
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Create a series of three wooden cookies that show the life cycle of animals in the marsh.
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Mud Lake Wildlife Area Bird Hike
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Join members of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club as we explore the Mud Lake Wildlife Area.
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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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Tree Painting
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Create a colorful tree worthy of being hung on any wall using acrylic paint, a loofah and Q-tips on a black 10 x 14-inch canvas.
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Guided Storybook Walk
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Come for a stroll on the boardwalk and Indermuehle Island Trail as we read our monthly Storybook Trail!
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Scales And Slime Drop In
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In this nature drop-in, we will explore some of the reptiles and amphibians that call Wisconsin home.
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Nature Detectives
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For this program, we will become Nature Detectives and search for clues that animals leave behind to figure out who calls the marsh home.
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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.