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SUMMARY:Wilderness Academy: Get to Know Wisconsin Fish (repeat)
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Academy: Get to Know Wisconsin Fish (repeat)\nThursday\, May 1st\, 2025\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-get-to-know-wisconsin-fish-repeat/
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SUMMARY:Cancelled:  Get in Touch with Nature: Rose-breasted Grosbeak Painting
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled \nGet in Touch with Nature: Rose-breasted Grosbeak Painting \nSaturday\, May 3\, 10am-12pm \nMay is prime birding at Horicon Marsh!  The Horicon Marsh Bird Festival bird this year is the Rose-breasted grosbeak.  Learn about this bird’s description\, nesting pattern\, migratory pattern\, and song. Then\, we will paint a 4” x 4” grosbeak and 1 or 2 wild roses to complement it using acrylic paint. Time to de-stress by creating and interacting with community. Join us. \nLimit of 20\, minimum of 6 people to hold the class. $15 fee for each person painting. Register and pay below or stop into the education center. \nTime 2 hours \nCost $15 \nAges 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-rose-breasted-grosbeak-painting/
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: Rose-breasted Grosbeak Painting
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled: Get in Touch with Nature: Rose-breasted Grosbeak Painting \nTuesday\, May 6\, 6-8pm \nMay is prime birding at Horicon Marsh!  The Horicon Marsh Bird Festival bird this year is the Rose-breasted grosbeak.  Learn about this bird’s description\, nesting pattern\, migratory pattern\, and song. Then\, we will paint a 4” x 4” grosbeak and 1 or 2 wild roses to complement it using acrylic paint. Time to de-stress by creating and interacting with community. Join us. \nLimit of 20\, minimum of 6 people to hold the class. $15 fee for each person painting. Register and pay below or stop into the education center. \nTime 2 hours \nCost $15 \nAges 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-rose-breasted-grosbeak-painting-2/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Horicon Marsh Bird Festival
DESCRIPTION:28th Horicon Marsh Bird Festival \n\nMay 8– May 12\, 2025\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 304 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 is open at  https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/bird-festival/festival-event-schedule/.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/horicon-marsh-bird-festival-5/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Little Naturalists: Nature Art 🎨
DESCRIPTION:Little Naturalists: Nature Art\nThursday\, May 8th\, 2025\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 – 8\, 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
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SUMMARY:Family Bird Lab
DESCRIPTION:Family Bird Lab: Saturday\, May 10th\, 9:30am-3pm. \nBring your family out for the Horicon Marsh Bird Festival May 9-11th.  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! \nFrom 9:30-3pm on May 10\, 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. \nThis FREE program will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center at the State Wildlife Area located at N7725 State Road 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032. \nFor more information\, contact Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov or Jennifer Kilburg at jennifer.kilburg@wisconsin.gov
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/bird-lab/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T140000
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SUMMARY:Chili Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Chili Lunch\nMay 10 @ 11:00 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/chili-lunch/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T100000
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Academy: Fishing *Kiwanis Park\, Horicon
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Academy: Fishing *Kiwanis Park\, Horicon\nTuesday\, May 13th\, 2025\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. \n**Class will be held at Kiwanis Park at 760 S. Hubbard St.\, Horicon\, WI 53032\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/FeHG2iwuTEtYBS4TA \nThis program is FREE with no registration required however we do suggest a donation of $2.00 per class for each participating child.\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-fishing-kiwanis-park-horicon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T113000
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Academy: Fishing *Kiwanis Park\, Horicon
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Academy: Fishing *Kiwanis Park\, Horicon\nThursday\, May 15th\, 2025\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. \n**Class will be held at Kiwanis Park at 760 S. Hubbard St.\, Horicon\, WI 53032\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/FeHG2iwuTEtYBS4TA \nThis program is FREE with no registration required however we do suggest a donation of $2.00 per class for each participating child.\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-fishing-kiwanis-park-horicon-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T133000
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SUMMARY:Wildflowers for Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 17\, 9:30am-1:30pm. \nCreate a beautiful native garden with colorful flowers that attract butterflies\, birds and pollinating insects\, and find the plants to use. The Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is the location for the 2025 Wildflowers for Wildlife event on Saturday\, May 17 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The education center is located at N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI. \nThis year we are continuing our partnership with a brand-new native plant business called Bombus.  Nestled in the hills of Wisconsin’s driftless area near Dodgeville\, WI\, Bombus is a woman-owned small business. The name “Bombus” comes from the Bumblebee’s scientific genus name and is a nod to the company’s commitment to the health of our native pollinators. While Bombus itself is new on the scene\, founder Corrine Daniels\, “Corrie”\, is not. She and her husband\, Patrick\, have more than 25 years of restoration and native nursery experience. Corrie formerly served as the director of Applied Ecological Services’ Taylor Creek Restoration Nurseries. She now grows natives full-time on her family’s historic dairy farm with the help of her husband\, daughters and 80 year-old father. The family is thrilled to bring life back to the former dairy farm where Corrie and her father grew up and her grandmother was born. They are equally delighted to bring you natives lovingly grown in the rich farmlands of Wisconsin. \nWhy 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! \nPartners include\, Bombus\, Friends of Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, WDNR\, Friends of Horicon National Wildlife Refuge and the USFWS. \nNative plants are available for pre-order until March 31\, 2025. NEW this year\, we will have both paper and online pre-orders.  Information for both can be found on the 2025 Wildflowers for Wildlife pre-order form PDF \nInformation on native plants can be found here.  Native Plant Info \nFor more information about plants contact\, Jennifer Kakatsch at jennifer.kakatsch@wisconsin.gov or by phone at (920) 387-7889.  For details about the sale\, please contact Liz Herzmann at elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov or 920-210-9054. \nThe Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is located between Horicon and Mayville on Highway 28. 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.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
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SUMMARY:🚩Closed: Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:The Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center will be closed on Monday\, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.  All surrounding trails will be open.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/closed-memorial-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T113000
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SUMMARY:Nature School: End of Year Party 🎉
DESCRIPTION:Nature School: End of Year Party\nThursday\, May 29\, 2025\n10:00 – 11:30 AM \nJoin us as we celebrate an amazing year of Nature School. Both Wilderness Academy and Little Naturalists are all welcome! Party will be a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities! \nThis program is FREE. Please meet at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 State Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI 53032. \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/nature-school-end-of-year-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T203000
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SUMMARY:Guided Birding Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Guided Birding Paddle\, Friday\, May 30\, 6:30-8:30pm.   \nJoin members of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club\, on a guided paddle 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 and Horicon Marsh Bird Club Members. Limit of 15 participants. 3–4-mile paddle.  No bathroom facilities. \nMust provide own kayak/canoe\, paddle\, PFD. Paddling experience is required. \nRegistration and payment required. \nContact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov for information.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/guided-birding-paddle/
LOCATION:Greenhead Boat Landing\, N8600 Green Head Road\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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