Little Naturalists: Plant Life Cycles
2023-05-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Little Naturalists Program: Thursday, May 4 and 18, 10am-11am.
Help your littles discover a love for nature with our Little Naturalist Program. Join us as we uncover the natural world around us using literature, music, play and hands on discovery. Best for ages 10 and under. (still twice a month on Thursdays, different themes each month)
Spring is here and the ground has finally woken up! Flowers here, shoots of grasses there, and colors sprouting up around us. But what have they been doing all winter long and why do they decide to wake up now? Come along with us as we discover the life cycle of plants and the importance of soil health for growing the delicious food we like to eat all summer long!
The event will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI. Free and no registration required. Contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for information.

Horicon Marsh Bird Festival
2023-05-12 - 2023-05-14 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Horicon Marsh Bird Club invites birders of all skill levels – as well as anyone who enjoys the great outdoors – to the 26th Annual Horicon Marsh Bird Festival (May 12-14, 2023). 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.
Highlights of this year’s Bird Festival NEW trips to Old Marsh Road, night sounds, paddling and birding, LIVE birds of prey, smaller more intimate guided tours, and so much more!

Registration is now LIVE at https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/…/festival-event…/
Contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for any questions.

Night Sounds Hike
2023-05-19 20:00 - 21:00 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Night Sounds Hike. Friday, May 19, 8-9pm
Join us for a family friendly hike exploring just whooo comes awake after the sun goes down. Learn the sounds of some of Horicon Marsh’s nocturnal wildlife. Bring a low powered flashlight and bug spray.
No registration is required. The Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is located at N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI. For additional information please contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov.

Wildflowers for Wildlife (Off-site at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge)
2023-05-20 09:30 - 13:30 | Horicon National Wildlife Refuge and Visitor Center, W4279 Headquarters Road, Mayville, 53050, United States
Learn how to create a beautiful garden with colorful flowers that attract butterflies, birds and pollinating insects, and find the plants to use. Horicon National Wildlife Refuge and Visitor Center is the location for the 2023 Wildflowers for Wildlife event Saturday, May 20 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The refuge visitor center is located off County Road Z about 3.5 miles south of State Highway 49. W4279 Headquarters Rd, Mayville, WI 53050
The 10th annual “Wildflowers for Wildlife: enhancing your own backyard” is sponsored by the Friends of Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center and Friends of Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. They have partnered with Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries and RES for a native plant sale that will help enhance your backyard, schoolyard, park or natural area and in turn, benefit wildlife.
Why native plants? Native landscaping restores ecosystems that once covered the Midwestern landscape but are now reduced to small parcels. Once native plants are restored, the birds, mammals, reptiles and beneficial insects return too. Native plants also enrich the soil, decrease run-off and filter pollution. In the long run, native landscaping can save money annually in maintenance costs. Native plants have evolved to thrive in a local environment, which means less watering, fertilizer and time. Experts will be on hand to answer all of your questions!
Native landscapes offer hands-on opportunities for people of all ages to learn about habitats and ecosystems. A native landscape also provides the ideal setting for bird and butterfly watching, photography and nature walks.
Native plants are available for pre-order until March 31, 2023. The form is at: 2023 Wildflowers for Wildlife pre-order form
Information on native plants can be found here. Native Plant Info
Individual plants will be $3 and mix and match flats $72 the day of the sale. For more information about plants, terlf9@gmail.com or by phone at (920) 923-6891 and 920-387-7893 for the event.
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge and Visitor Center: W4279 Headquarters Rd, Mayville, WI 53050.

CLOSED
2023-05-29, 2023-07-04 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
The Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center will be CLOSED for the following holidays.
April 9: Easter
May 29: Memorial Day
July 4: July 4
September 4: Labor Day

Horicon Marsh Bird Club Field Trip: Harnischfeger Park
2023-06-03 08:00 - 12:00
Horicon Marsh Bird Club Field Trip: Harnischfeger Park
Saturday, June 3 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Harnischfeger Park (132 acres) is the largest Dodge County Park. The park is located in southeastern Dodge County along the Rock River in the Town of Lebanon about one mile west of the unincorporated community of Ashippun and eight miles east of Watertown. A variety of terrain, vegetation and facilities provide park visitors with a multitude of recreational opportunities in a scenic setting. This spot is one of the few reliable areas to find Prothonotary warblers in Dodge county.
W3048 Crawfish RD Ixiona WI
Latitude: 43.210988/Longitude: -88.546100
No registration is required. For additional information please contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov.

Little Naturalists: Wetland Discovery
2023-06-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Little Naturalists Program: Thursday, June 8 and 22, 10am-11am.
Help your littles discover a love for nature with our Little Naturalist Program. Join us as we uncover the natural world around us using literature, music, play and hands on discovery. Best for ages 10 and under.
Wetlands are amazing! Come learn why they are so important to us and wildlife. We’ll head to our famous wetland, Horicon Marsh, with nets and buckets to discover who lives in the water!
The event will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI. Free and no registration required. Contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for information.

Guided Out and Back Paddle (Limit 15)
2023-06-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Greenhead Boat Landing, N8600 Green Head Road, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Guided Out and Back Paddle: June 8, 6:30-8:30pm
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 Greenhead Boat Landing just outside of Mayville. Pre-registration required and $15 fee per person. Free to Friends of Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center Members. Limit of 15 participants. 3–4-mile paddle. No bathroom facilities.
Must provide own kayak/canoe, paddle, PFD. Paddling experience is required.
Contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for information.

Horicon Marsh Paddle
2023-06-24 07:30 - 13:00 | Greenhead Boat Landing, N8600 Green Head Road, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
On Saturday, June 24, from 7:30am to 1:00 p.m. you can join fellow outdoor enthusiasts to paddle the six and a half mile water trail through the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ wildlife staff will be on hand to help guide you through while educating you about wildlife of the marsh as you make your way downstream through Horicon Marsh into the Rock River.
Equipment not provided, you must bring your own canoe/kayak, paddles, PFD, water and snacks.
Features of the day are the 6.5 mile trail at the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area, listening and talking to wildlife staff from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) who will be posted at various stopping places along the canoe/kayak trail, a free shuttle back to your vehicle, help loading and unloading your vessel, and free parking. The trail starts at the Green Head Boat Landing and ends at Nebraska St. Landing in Horicon.
There is an open launch time between 7:30 and 10:00am at the Green Head Boat Landing. If you launch after these times, you run the risk of missing the shuttle back to your car. The route will take 3-4 hours depending on the wind conditions. Please plan accordingly. This can be a challenging paddle in windy conditions. Not recommended for your first ever paddle.
The DNR wildlife staff will briefly cover topics related to the marsh’s wildlife and will be available for any other questions. This is a great opportunity to talk with experts and learn from some of the people that work at the marsh every day. Restroom facilities will be available at the beginning and end of the trail. No registration is required.
You must provide your own canoe/kayak and a free shuttle will be provided by Johnson Bus. It will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from Nebraska Street Boat Landing in Horicon back to your vehicle at Green Head Boat Landing. The shuttle will move people, not equipment.
For trail maps or other paddle Horicon Marsh information, contact 920-387-7893 or go to www.horiconmarsh.org. GPS coordinates for Green Head boat landing are N43 30 19.5 W088 35 31.3 and physical address is N8600 Green Head Road, Horicon, WI 53032. This is a free event, however donations are always appreciated to help run events like this in the future.

Guided Bird Hike
2023-06-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Guided Bird Hike: June 27, 8-10am
Enjoy an informal guided birding walk with bird expert, Jeff Bahls, exploring the best of what Horicon Marsh has to offer at a relaxed pace with good company. We’ll keep an eye out for resident nesting birds. Head out on the trails early and beat the summer heat. Exact route and distance may vary but will be on mostly flat terrain with less than 2.5 miles of hiking.
No registration is required. Please meet at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI. For additional information please contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov.

Shelter Building 101
2023-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Survival Week
Shelter Building 101: June 27, 10-11am
Imagine being lost in the woods! Scary if you have no experience in survival skills. Come on an adventure to learn how to build a shelter out of items in nature.
The event will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI. Free and no registration required. Contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for information.

Wild Edibles Here, There and Everywhere! (Limit 50)
2023-06-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Wild Edibles Here, There and Everywhere!
Wednesday, June 28, 10-11:30am
This program is perfect for kids and families! Listen to Master Naturalist Chris Lilek read a story about safely finding wild edibles and then learn how to see the differences between wild edibles and look-a-likes that should be avoided. Samples of wild edibles will be available for you to try. (See July 26th Wild Edibles for an adult themed program)
Registration required. Limit 50.
For more information, contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov.
The 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.

Survival Gadgets
2023-06-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Survival Week
Survival Gadgets: June 28, 1-2pm
Food… I need to eat! What can I make from natural products to find food when I am lost in the woods? Let’s create a slingshot to survive! Join the fun!
The event will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI. Free and no registration required. Contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for information.

Fire Building 101
2023-06-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Survival Week
Fire Building 101: June 29, 10-11am
Did someone say fire! What if you get lost in the woods and it is very cold outside? Would you be able to start a fire to keep warm? Join us to learn how to start a fire in order to survive the great outdoors.
The event will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI. Free and no registration required. Contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for information.

Little Naturalists: Pollinators
2023-07-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Little Naturalists Program: Thursday, July 6th and 20th, 10am-11am.
Help your littles discover a love for nature with our Little Naturalist Program. Join us as we uncover the natural world around us using literature, music, play and hands on discovery. Best for ages 10 and under.
Do you love chocolate, strawberries and pumpkin pie? All of these foods would not be possible without pollinators. Learn how native bees can beneficial to you and your garden!
The event will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI. Free and no registration required. Contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for information.

Horicon Marsh Bird Club Field Trip: Old Marsh Road
2023-07-08 07:00 - 12:00
Horicon Marsh Bird Club Field Trip: Birding Old Marsh Road
Saturday, July 8 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
We will meet at the east side of Old Marsh Road and hike out from there. Please park carefully along Point Road. Walking of up to 3-4 miles.
No registration is required. Please meet at the east end of Old Marsh Road. For additional information please contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov.

Will Your Boat Float?
2023-07-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Nature Challenge Week
Will your Boat Float? July 11, 1:30-2:30pm
Ship’s Ahoy. Can you create a boat and get it to float? Let’s find out together. Join the group to engineer a boat out of natural objects and test it to see if it is marsh worthy.
The event will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI. Free and no registration required. Contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for information.

Can you Build It?
2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Nature Challenge Week
Can you Build It? July 12, 10-11am.
Are you as good of an engineer as a bird? Design, build, and test your own bird nest to see if it is strong enough to hold eggs. Join us for loads of nesting fun!
The event will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI. Free and no registration required. Contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for information.

Cattail Weaving and More!
2023-07-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Nature Challenge Week
Cattail Weaving and More: July 13, 10-11am
Cattails galore on the marsh! Cattails have been used for many years to make many useful objects. A new adventure awaits… Together, let’s learn how to weave cattails and discover other uses for these abundant marsh plants.
The event will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI. Free and no registration required. Contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for information.

Guided Sunset Paddle (Limit 20)
2023-07-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Nebraska Street Boat Landing, North Nebraska Street, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Guided Sunset Paddle: July 13, 6:30-8:30pm
Join DNR staff, on a guided canoe or kayak of Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area at sunset. This will be an out and back paddle starting from the Nebraska Street Boat Landing in Horicon. Pre-registration required and $15 fee per person. Free to Friends of Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center Members. Limit of 20 participants. 2-3 mile paddle. No bathroom facilities.
Must provide own kayak/canoe, paddle, PFD. Paddling experience is required.
Contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for information.

Solar Oven S’mores
2023-07-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Solar Oven S’mores, July 18, 1-2:30pm
What! Cook without a microwave or a stove! Let’s use the sun… our biggest source of energy! Join the adventure and discover a tasty look at energy. Great for kids and families!
The event will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI. Free and no registration required. Contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for information.

Technology in Archaeology
2023-07-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Rock River Archeological Monthly Meeting and Speaker

On Wednesday, July 19, at 7pm, Felipe Avila, GIS Coordinator for the Wisconsin Historical Society will be talking about practical applications of technology in archaeology, including LIDAR, aerial photography, environmental monitoring and using GIS technology for analysis in archaeology.

The public is invited to join for the program and refreshments after. Program will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center at N7725 Highway 28 in Horicon. Please use lower level doors.

Bird Hike at Swan Road
2023-07-21 08:00 - 11:30
Bird Hike at Swan Road: July 21, 8-11:30am
Enjoy a morning of birding at a new location at Horicon Marsh. Meet at the back parking lot of Mieske Ditch Road located off of of Swan Road. GPS coordinates are 43.495579, -88.673827. Horicon Marsh Bird Club President, Jeff Bahls, will lead a hike around the Mieske Ponds. Plan on about 2 miles of walking.
Free and no registration required. Contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for information.

Learn to Draw Wildlife
2023-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Learn to Draw Wildlife, July 25, 10-11am
Opossums, raccoons, birds, and more. Learn how to use drawing basics to create a marsh adventure to hang on your wall. Together let’s make beautiful pictures using the marsh as our inspiration! Great for kids and families!
The event will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI. Free and no registration required. Contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for information.

Chain Pull Flower Paintings (Limit 20)
2023-07-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI, 53032, United States
Produce Chain Pull Flower Paintings, July 26, 10-11am
Do you need new room decorations? How about using chains to paint a picture? Let’s create a masterpiece together. Great for kids and families! Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
The event will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI. Free but registration required (limit 20). Contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for information.

Wild Edibles
2023-07-26 18:00 - 19:30
Wild Edibles, Wednesday, July 26th, 6-7:30pm
Come explore nature and let it nourish your body & soul! Join us from 6-7:30pm on July 26th for a hike called, “Wild Edibles” where you will learn which plants in the fields, woods and pond are edible on a guided hike with Master Naturalist Chris Lilek. Following the hike, we will make a salad with the wild edibles we gather. This event is appropriate for adults. The terrain is on established paths on Center property.
Registration is not required. Free and food will be provided for up to 50 participants.
For more information, contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov.
The 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.
