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SUMMARY:🚩CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Our Education and Visitor Center will be closed on Sundays during our Winter Hours effective November 23\, 2025. \n\n\nTrails are always open! \nQuestions? Contact Elizabeth Herzmann at elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov or 920-210-9054.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/%f0%9f%9a%a9closed/2026-02-22/
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Academy: Maple Syruping
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Academy: Maple Syruping\nTuesday\, February 24th\, 2026\n10:00am-11:30am \nWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities and games with take-home learning extensions to help students do more in-depth exploration on related topics. \nThis program is FREE with no registration required however we do suggest a donation of $2.00 per class for each participating child. Please meet at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 State Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI 53032.\n\nFor questions please contact Jennifer Kilburg at jennifer.kilburg@wisconsin.gov or Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or (920) 387-7890.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/wilderness-academy-maple-syruping/
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Academy: Maple Syruping (repeat)
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Academy: Maple Syruping (repeat)\nThursday\, February 26th\, 2026\n10:00am-11:30am \nWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities and games with take-home learning extensions to help students do more in-depth exploration on related topics. \nThis program is FREE with no registration required however we do suggest a donation of $2.00 per class for each participating child. Please meet at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 State Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI 53032.\n\nFor questions please contact Jennifer Kilburg at jennifer.kilburg@wisconsin.gov or Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or (920) 387-7890.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/46669/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
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SUMMARY:🚩CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Our Education and Visitor Center will be closed on Sundays during our Winter Hours effective November 23\, 2025. \n\n\nTrails are always open! \nQuestions? Contact Elizabeth Herzmann at elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov or 920-210-9054.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/%f0%9f%9a%a9closed/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cancelled:  Get in Touch with Nature: Moon Painting Choice
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to unexpected instructor unavailability.  Join us on Saturday\, March 14 from 10am-12pm instead! \nGet in Touch with Nature: Moon Painting Choice\, Tuesday\, March 3\, 6-8pm \nJust a little “starry eyes and moon magic.” Choose between 1 of 2 acrylic paintings on an 8″ x 10″ canvas. The kid version uses cotton balls\, Q-tips\, and a marker\, while the adult version uses paint brushes. Get totally “moonstruck” and learn the phases of the moon. Stay on a “high tide” while creativity “lights” your path. See you there. \nLimit of 20\, minimum of 6 people to hold the class. $15 fee for each person painting. Register and pay here or stop into the education center.  Ages 6-99+ (an adult must supervise children) \nFor more information\, contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/get-in-touch-with-nature-moon-painting-choice/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Little Naturalists: Marvelous Minibeasts
DESCRIPTION:Little Naturalists: Marvelous Minibeasts\nThursday\, March 5th\, 2026\n10:00am-11:00am \nHelping your littles develop a love for nature. Come along as we uncover the natural world around us using literature\, music\, play and hands on discovery. Content made for ages 3 – 7\, all ages welcome.\n\nThis program is FREE with no registration required. Please meet at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032.\n\nQuestions? Please contact Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or Elizabeth Herzmann at elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/little-naturalists-marvelous-minibeasts/
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SUMMARY:Nest Box Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 7: 8:00am-12:30pm \nInterested in birdhouses\, but don’t know where to begin? Wondering what you can do to help cavity nesting animals? Head to the Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center on Saturday\, March 7th from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM to bolster your nesting knowledge. Speakers will discuss popular nest boxes\, such as bluebirds and wood ducks.  Come for a specific topic or stay for all three. Whatever you choose\, these presentations will cover many topics to “brood” about for this upcoming nest season! \nDoors will open at 8:00am so that early birds can peruse displays on cavity nesting birds\, talk with DNR experts on how to attract birds to your yard or purchase your own nesting box. Speaker times will be 8:30am\, 9:45am and 11am. \nBluebird/tree swallow\, bat or Wood Duck boxes will available for purchase on site. Cash\, check or credit will be accepted.  The Friends of the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center will provide kits and fully assembled boxes for sale. Donuts and coffee will also be available for a donation during the day. Get involved or learn more in the classrooms\, where there will be displays from local bird conservation organizations. \nFree entrance event\, and all ages are welcome. No registration required. For more information\, call 920-210-9054 or e-mail Elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov. \nThe Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is located between Horicon and Mayville at N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon. For a detailed list of all Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center special events\, please visit the Friends of Horicon Marsh website at www.horiconmarsh.org. \nSpeaker Details \n8:30AM- Liz Herzmann\, Bluebirds \nSpeaker will be Liz Herzmann\, DNR Wildlife Conservation Educator and recipient of the 2021 Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin (BRAW) educator of the year. \nLiz has lived the “new to the bluebird world” as a new homeowner 15 years ago.  She has experienced the trials and tribulations of establishing a successful nest box trail.  Liz now shares her experiences with her husband and 2 children at home along with her children’s classmates at Mayville Elementary School.  Liz has established a trail at the school to show students the wonders of the outdoors.  Liz is a wealth of outdoor knowledge from birds to butterflies to dragonflies to native plants. \n9:45AM- Christa Trushinsky – Bats \n \nChrista will present a talk focusing on bat boxes and their placement\, care and maintenance along with some biology and fun facts about Wisconsin bats. \nChrista has enjoyed more than 20 years of environmental education in both formal and informal settings and is proud to have been the naturalist and Director of Education for River Bend Nature Center since 2016. In the past\, she has worked with the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the Belize Zoo doing primate research in Central America and with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the US Fish and Wildlife Service at Horicon Marsh performing wetland ecology research regarding muskrat populations and aquatic vegetation. After earning her master’s in Conservation Biology at UW-Madison\, she has become more involved with WAV (Water Action Volunteers)\, Snapshot Wisconsin\, the Wisconsin Bat Program\, and Wisconsin Master Naturalist’s Bat Ambassadors. \n11AM- Wood Ducks with Jeff Bahls: Making Wood Duck Boxes Pro”duck”tive \nJeff has placed and monitored Wood Duck nest boxes for over 30 years and in that time produced an estimated  16\,000 ducklings from the 150 nest boxes he supervises.  He will share his formula for success and lessons learned along the way.  He has been a lifelong outdoorsman with waterfowl leading the way into birding\, paddling and an appreciation of wetlands.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/nest-box-seminar-3/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Academy - Balance of Light: The Spring Equinox
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Academy – Balance of Light: The Spring Equinox\nTuesday\, March 10th\, 2026\n10:00am-11:30am \nWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities and games with take-home learning extensions to help students do more in-depth exploration on related topics. \nThis program is FREE with no registration required however we do suggest a donation of $2.00 per class for each participating child. Please meet at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 State Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI 53032.\n\nFor questions please contact Jennifer Kilburg at jennifer.kilburg@wisconsin.gov or Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or (920) 387-7890.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/wilderness-academy-balance-of-light-the-spring-equinox/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T103000
DTSTAMP:20260505T134214
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Academy - Balance of Light: The Spring Equinox (repeat)
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Academy – Balance of Light: The Spring Equinox (repeat)\nThursday\, March 12th\, 2026\n10:00am-11:30am \nWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities and games with take-home learning extensions to help students do more in-depth exploration on related topics. \nThis program is FREE with no registration required however we do suggest a donation of $2.00 per class for each participating child. Please meet at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 State Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI 53032.\n\nFor questions please contact Jennifer Kilburg at jennifer.kilburg@wisconsin.gov or Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or (920) 387-7890.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/wilderness-academy-balance-of-light-the-spring-equinox-repeat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T134214
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SUMMARY:Get in Touch with Nature: Moon Painting Choice
DESCRIPTION:Get in Touch with Nature: Moon Painting Choice\, Saturday\, March 14\, 10am-12pm \nJust a little “starry eyes and moon magic.” Choose between 1 of 2 acrylic paintings on an 8″ x 10″ canvas. The kid version uses cotton balls\, Q-tips\, and a marker\, while the adult version uses paint brushes. Get totally “moonstruck” and learn the phases of the moon. Stay on a “high tide” while creativity “lights” your path. See you there. \nLimit of 20\, minimum of 6 people to hold the class. $15 fee for each person painting. Register and pay here or stop into the education center.  Ages 6-99+ (an adult must supervise children) \nFor more information\, contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/get-in-touch-with-nature-moon-painting-choice-2/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T134214
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SUMMARY:Little Naturalists: Marvelous Minibeasts (repeat)
DESCRIPTION:Little Naturalists: Marvelous Minibeasts (repeat)\nThursday\, March 19th\, 2026\n10:00am-11:00am \nHelping your littles develop a love for nature. Come along as we uncover the natural world around us using literature\, music\, play and hands on discovery. Content made for ages 3 – 7\, all ages welcome.\n\nThis program is FREE with no registration required. Please meet at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032.\n\nQuestions? Please contact Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or Elizabeth Herzmann at elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/little-naturalists-marvelous-minibeasts-repeat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T134214
CREATED:20251213T212913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T212913Z
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Academy - The Slithering World of Snakes
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Academy – The Slithering World of Snakes\nTuesday\, March 24th\, 2026\n10:00am-11:30am \nWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities and games with take-home learning extensions to help students do more in-depth exploration on related topics. \nThis program is FREE with no registration required however we do suggest a donation of $2.00 per class for each participating child. Please meet at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 State Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI 53032.\n\nFor questions please contact Jennifer Kilburg at jennifer.kilburg@wisconsin.gov or Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or (920) 387-7890.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/wilderness-academy-the-slithering-world-of-snakes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T134214
CREATED:20251213T213004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T213004Z
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Academy - The Slithering World of Snakes (repeat)
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Academy – The Slithering World of Snakes (repeat)\nThursday\, March 26th\, 2026\n10:00am-11:30am \nWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities and games with take-home learning extensions to help students do more in-depth exploration on related topics. \nThis program is FREE with no registration required however we do suggest a donation of $2.00 per class for each participating child. Please meet at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 State Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI 53032.\n\nFor questions please contact Jennifer Kilburg at jennifer.kilburg@wisconsin.gov or Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or (920) 387-7890.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/wilderness-academy-the-slithering-world-of-snakes-repeat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T134214
CREATED:20250913T202353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T202353Z
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SUMMARY:Little Naturalists: Cold-blooded Critters
DESCRIPTION:Little Naturalists: Cold-blooded Critters\nThursday\, April 2nd\, 2026\n10:00am-11:00am \nHelping your littles develop a love for nature. Come along as we uncover the natural world around us using literature\, music\, play and hands on discovery. Content made for ages 3 – 7\, all ages welcome.\n\nThis program is FREE with no registration required. Please meet at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032.\n\nQuestions? Please contact Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or Elizabeth Herzmann at elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/little-naturalists-cold-blooded-critters/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T134214
CREATED:20251213T213132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T213132Z
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Academy - H2Know: Exploring Water Quality
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Academy – H2Know: Exploring Water Quality\nTuesday\, April 7th\, 2026\n10:00am-11:30am \nWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities and games with take-home learning extensions to help students do more in-depth exploration on related topics. \nThis program is FREE with no registration required however we do suggest a donation of $2.00 per class for each participating child. Please meet at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 State Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI 53032.\n\nFor questions please contact Jennifer Kilburg at jennifer.kilburg@wisconsin.gov or Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or (920) 387-7890.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/wilderness-academy-h2know-exploring-water-quality/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T134214
CREATED:20251213T213222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T213222Z
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Academy - H2Know: Exploring Water Quality (repeat)
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Academy – H2Know: Exploring Water Quality (repeat)\nThursday\, April 9th\, 2026\n10:00am-11:30am \nWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities and games with take-home learning extensions to help students do more in-depth exploration on related topics. \nThis program is FREE with no registration required however we do suggest a donation of $2.00 per class for each participating child. Please meet at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 State Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI 53032.\n\nFor questions please contact Jennifer Kilburg at jennifer.kilburg@wisconsin.gov or Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or (920) 387-7890.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/wilderness-academy-h2know-exploring-water-quality-repeat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T134214
CREATED:20251205T172442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T193834Z
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SUMMARY:Get in Touch with Nature: Frog Painting
DESCRIPTION:Get in Touch with Nature: Frog Painting\, Saturday\, April 11\, 10am-12pm \nTake a leap of faith. This 8″ x 10″ acrylic painting is “toadally” cool! It is created using cotton balls\, Q-tips\, brushes\, a round sponges brush\, and a marker to finish. Frogs come alive in early spring. Learn about some frogs in the Marsh. Hop to it … and jump at the chance to destress from what bugs you. \nLimit of 20\, minimum of 6 people to hold the class. $15 fee for each person painting. Register and pay here or stop into the education center.  Ages 6-99+ (an adult must supervise children) \nFor more information\, contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/get-in-touch-with-nature-frog-painting/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T110000
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SUMMARY:Little Naturalists: Cold-blooded Critters (repeat)
DESCRIPTION:Little Naturalists: Cold-blooded Critters (repeat)\nThursday\, April 16th\, 2026\n10:00am-11:00am \nHelping your littles develop a love for nature. Come along as we uncover the natural world around us using literature\, music\, play and hands on discovery. Content made for ages 3 – 7\, all ages welcome.\n\nThis program is FREE with no registration required. Please meet at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032.\n\nQuestions? Please contact Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or Elizabeth Herzmann at elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/little-naturalists-cold-blooded-critters-repeat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T134214
CREATED:20251205T173448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T153700Z
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SUMMARY:Get to Know YOUR Horicon Marsh: Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Get to Know YOUR Horicon Marsh: Earth Day Celebration: Saturday\, April 18\, 10:00am-3:00PM \nHelp celebrate the earth and your Horicon Marsh!  Bring your family out to the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center to discover all the incredible wildlife that makes YOUR marsh such a special place. \nFamilies can complete a free self-guided scavenger hunt with hands-on activities in and around the Education Center to be entered for a Flyway Gift Shop prize drawing. \nExamine animal artifacts\, meet hard-to find critters in person\, and even take a look under the water as you learn about all kinds of Wisconsin wildlife. You will have the opportunity solve a nature mystery or two and have the chance to be part of a service project to help the marsh! \nMarty Harding and Gary Noren\, co-authors of Fam: The Remarkable Story of a Canada Goose Adopted by Sandhill Cranes\, will bring their beloved true-life book to life at 11am and 1pm! Told through Marty’s words and Gary’s stunning photography\, Fam follows three years in the life of this extraordinary blended family – a heartwarming story of love\, inclusion\, and belonging. Join them for a reading and book signing at 11am and 1pm that will delight children and nature lovers of all ages.  Books will be available for purchase. \nVevas Food Truck will be serving up mac and cheese bowls\, tacos and burgers for your culinary delight! \nWe’ll also have reduced Explorium admission rates of $3 per person all day\, children 4 and under free. Join us at the marsh as we explore special creatures in a special place. \nFree and no registration required. The event will be at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 State Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI 53032. \nFor more information\, please contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/get-to-know-your-horicon-marsh-earth-day-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Academy: Springtime Treasures Fieldtrip (Ledge County Park)
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Academy: Springtime Treasures Fieldtrip (Ledge County Park)\nTuesday\, April 21st\, 2026\n10:00am-11:30am \nWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities and games with take-home learning extensions to help students do more in-depth exploration on related topics. \nThis program is FREE with no registration required however we do suggest a donation of $2.00 per class for each participating child. Please meet at the lower picnic shelter at the Dodge County Ledge Park located at N7403 Park Road\, Horicon\, WI 53032. https://maps.app.goo.gl/RigL2bbyvK4jykvt9\n\nFor questions please contact Jennifer Kilburg at jennifer.kilburg@wisconsin.gov or Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or (920) 387-7890.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/wilderness-academy-springtime-treasures-fieldtrip-ledge-county-park/
LOCATION:Dodge County Ledge Park\, N7403 Park Rd\,\, Horicon\, 53032\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T200000
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SUMMARY:Get in Touch with Nature: Frog Painting
DESCRIPTION:Get in Touch with Nature: Frog Painting\, Tuesday\, April 21\, 6-8pm \nTake a leap of faith. This 8″ x 10″ acrylic painting is “toadally” cool! It is created using cotton balls\, Q-tips\, brushes\, a round sponges brush\, and a marker to finish. Frogs come alive in early spring. Learn about some frogs in the Marsh. Hop to it … and jump at the chance to destress from what bugs you. \nLimit of 20\, minimum of 6 people to hold the class. $15 fee for each person painting. Register and pay here or stop into the education center.  Ages 6-99+ (an adult must supervise children) \nFor more information\, contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/get-in-touch-with-nature-frog-painting-2/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T113000
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Academy: Springtime Treasures Fieldtrip (Ledge County Park) (repeat)
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Academy: Springtime Treasures Fieldtrip (Ledge County Park) (repeat)\nThursday\, April 23rd\, 2026\n10:00am-11:30am \nWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities and games with take-home learning extensions to help students do more in-depth exploration on related topics. \nThis program is FREE with no registration required however we do suggest a donation of $2.00 per class for each participating child. Please meet at the lower picnic shelter at the Dodge County Ledge Park located at N7403 Park Road\, Horicon\, WI 53032. https://maps.app.goo.gl/RigL2bbyvK4jykvt9\n\nFor questions please contact Jennifer Kilburg at jennifer.kilburg@wisconsin.gov or Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or (920) 387-7890.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/wilderness-academy-springtime-treasures-fieldtrip-ledge-county-park-repeat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T134214
CREATED:20250913T202547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T202547Z
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SUMMARY:Little Naturalists: Pond Dipping
DESCRIPTION:Little Naturalists: Pond Dipping\nThursday\, April 30th\, 2026\n10:00am-11:00am \nHelping your littles develop a love for nature. Come along as we uncover the natural world around us using literature\, music\, play and hands on discovery. Content made for ages 3 – 7\, all ages welcome.\n\nThis program is FREE with no registration required. Please meet at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032.\n\nQuestions? Please contact Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or Elizabeth Herzmann at elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/little-naturalists-pond-dipping/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T134214
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T213336Z
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Academy - Breaking it Down: Nature's Recyclers
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Academy – Breaking it Down: Nature’s Recyclers\nTuesday\, May 5th\, 2026\n10:00am-11:30am \nWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities and games with take-home learning extensions to help students do more in-depth exploration on related topics. \nThis program is FREE with no registration required however we do suggest a donation of $2.00 per class for each participating child. Please meet at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 State Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI 53032.\n\nFor questions please contact Jennifer Kilburg at jennifer.kilburg@wisconsin.gov or Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or (920) 387-7890.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/wilderness-academy-breaking-it-down-natures-recyclers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T134214
CREATED:20251213T213428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T213428Z
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Academy - Breaking it Down: Nature's Recyclers (repeat)
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Academy – Breaking it Down: Nature’s Recyclers (repeat)\nThursday\, May 7th\, 2026\n10:00am-11:30am \nWilderness Academy is a science and project-based education designed for students aged 7 and older. Each session combines educational activities and games with take-home learning extensions to help students do more in-depth exploration on related topics. \nThis program is FREE with no registration required however we do suggest a donation of $2.00 per class for each participating child. Please meet at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 State Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI 53032.\n\nFor questions please contact Jennifer Kilburg at jennifer.kilburg@wisconsin.gov or Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or (920) 387-7890.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/wilderness-academy-breaking-it-down-natures-recyclers-repeat/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260505T134214
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T184128Z
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SUMMARY:Horicon Marsh Bird Festival
DESCRIPTION:29th Horicon Marsh Bird Festival \n\nMay 8– May 10\, 2026\nHoricon Marsh Bird Club invites birders of all skill levels—as well as anyone who enjoys the great outdoors—to the Annual Horicon Marsh Bird Festival. This weekend-long event provides family-friendly activities and educational experiences designed to showcase Horicon Marsh’s role as an important habitat for birds and wildlife. The festival will include birding\, bus tours\, Whooping Crane tours\, smaller more intimate guided tours\, and so much more!  The Horicon Marsh vast wetland is both a State Wildlife Area and a National Wildlife Refuge. Originally established as habitat for migrating and nesting ducks\, it has since become a stopover for Canada Geese. Today\, Horicon Marsh is increasingly recognized and managed as a wetland ecosystem for all of its plants and animals. Horicon Marsh has been designated as a Wetland of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention and a Global Important Bird Area by the American Bird Conservancy. No group of wildlife better represents the vitality of this marsh better than its birds. Over the years\, a total of 300+ species of birds have been sighted on this marsh. \nIf you’re a birder or a naturalist or just someone who enjoys the beauty of nature we encourage you to come visit Horicon Marsh. The Horicon Marsh Bird Festival will focus on introducing visitors to many of these birds at the peak of the spring migration. \nPack up your binoculars and join us! \nRegistration will be open after February 1st\, 2026 on the Horicon Marsh Bird Club’s webpage linked here: Festival Event Schedule – Horicon Marsh Bird Club
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/horicon-marsh-bird-festival-6/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T150000
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SUMMARY:Bird Lab
DESCRIPTION:Bird Lab\n\nMay 9 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm\n\n\n\nBring your family out for the Horicon Marsh Bird Festival but\, before the kids hit the trails in search of birds\, bring them into the Visitor Center to make their own binoculars! We will have a make-and-take station all weekend where kids can decorate their own binoculars with stickers\, markers and more! \nJoin us for a bird banding activity with a twist where you get to be the bird! After getting trapped in our “mist net\,” we will take your measurements just like if you were a real bird. You will even get a band to take home. Learn the important role bird banding plays in conservation with this hands-on activity. \nFrom 9:30am-3pm try out your bird skills!  Can you run faster than a Peregrine Falcon can fly? Can you flap your arms faster than a hummingbird can flap their wings? Test your athletic ability at the Bird Olympics! You will be competing against the best birds in their sport. Have fun trying to beat their adaptations and learn some cool facts along the way. Visit the classrooms to try your hand\, or should we say beak\, at eating like a bird.  Find out why a bird’s beak is critical to their survival. \nFor more information\, contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov. \nFree. No registration required.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/bird-lab-2/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T140000
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SUMMARY:Friends Chili Lunch
DESCRIPTION:May 9th\, 2026\n11:00 am – 2:00 pm \nGrab a bite to eat at the Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center’s Chili Lunch. Enjoy a relaxing meal while sitting inside the lower lobby of the visitor center or enjoy the day at any of the picnic tables surrounding the visitor center. Cash only. \nChili Lunch proceeds benefit the Friends of Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/friends-chili-lunch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T134214
CREATED:20260401T160715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T160715Z
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SUMMARY:Get in Touch with Nature: Birch Tree and Chickadee
DESCRIPTION:Get in Touch with Nature: Birch Tree and Chickadee\, Tuesday\, May 12\, 6-8pm \nChickadee-dee-dee…let’s paint birch and chickadees. Paper birch is distinct for its peeling bark. Traditionally\, Native Americans used it for canoes and crafts. Chickadees are cute\, social\, curious birds. They acrobatically forage for food and store food for the winter. Using acrylics\, create an 8 x 10″ painting. Enjoy life and de-stress. \nLimit of 20\, minimum of 6 people to hold the class. $15 fee for each person painting. Register and pay here or stop into the education center.  Ages 6-99+ (an adult must supervise children) \nFor more information\, contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov. \n 
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/get-in-touch-with-nature-birch-tree-and-chickadee/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T110000
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SUMMARY:Little Naturalists: Secret Life of Soils
DESCRIPTION:Little Naturalists: Secret Life of Soils\nThursday\, May 14th\, 2026\n10:00am-11:00am \nHelping your littles develop a love for nature. Come along as we uncover the natural world around us using literature\, music\, play and hands on discovery. Content made for ages 3 – 7\, all ages welcome.\n\nThis program is FREE with no registration required. Please meet at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032.\n\nQuestions? Please contact Chelsy Herring at chelsy.herring@wisconsin.gov or Elizabeth Herzmann at elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/little-naturalists-secret-life-of-soils/
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