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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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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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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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SUMMARY:Wildflowers for Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16\, 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 2026 Wildflowers for Wildlife event on Saturday\, May 16 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 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\, 2026. We will have both paper and online pre-orders.  Information for both can be found on the pre-order form here. \nFor a direct link to the online order form go to https://www.bombus.eco/ and keyword search “Horicon” \n2026 Wildflowers for Wildlife pre-order form FINAL. \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.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/wildflowers-for-wildlife-4/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Get in Touch with Nature: Chain Pull Painting
DESCRIPTION:Get in Touch with Nature: Chain Pull Painting\, \nImagine painting without a brush but using a chain instead. On an 8 x 10-inch canvas\, you will use acrylic pouring paints and chains to create a masterpiece. No artistic ability needed. Just choose a background color of either black or white\, then choose 4 colors of your choice. As you pull the chains\, beautiful magic will appear before your very eyes. Time to relax and enjoy life a bit!  Great for kids and families! \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 \n 
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/get-in-touch-with-nature-chain-pull-painting/
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SUMMARY:Get in Touch with Nature: Hummingbird Painting
DESCRIPTION:Get in Touch with Nature: Hummingbird Painting\, Saturday\, June 6\, 10am-12pm \nHummingbird amongst the flowers. Tiny\, tiny\, tiny… and fast. Hummingbirds are the smallest bird in the world. Their wings beat 20-80 beats per second. They are like helicopters because they can hover and fly backwards. Come and use acrylic paint to create an 8 x 10″ picture. Enjoy conversation\, listen to music 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.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/get-in-touch-with-nature-hummingbird-painting/
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SUMMARY:Get in Touch with Nature: Hummingbird Painting
DESCRIPTION:Get in Touch with Nature: Hummingbird Painting\, Tuesday\, June 16\, 6-8pm \nHummingbird amongst the flowers. Tiny\, tiny\, tiny… and fast. Hummingbirds are the smallest bird in the world. Their wings beat 20-80 beats per second. They are like helicopters because they can hover and fly backwards. Come and use acrylic paint to create an 8 x 10″ picture. Enjoy conversation\, listen to music 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.
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/get-in-touch-with-nature-hummingbird-painting-2/
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SUMMARY:Get in Touch with Nature: Black-eyed Susan Painting
DESCRIPTION:Get in Touch with Nature: Black-eyed Susan Painting: Saturday\, July 18\, 10am-12pm \nWow! Beautiful native prairie plants attract bees\, butterflies and other pollinators. Rudbeckia hirta or Black-eyed Susan flowers are generally deer resistant and drought tolerant. The seeds provide winter food for birds. Let’s paint an 8 x 10″ canvas together. Time to de-stress. \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. \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-black-eyed-susan-painting/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Get in Touch with Nature: Black-eyed Susan Painting
DESCRIPTION:Get in Touch with Nature: Black-eyed Susan Painting: Tuesday\, July 21\, 6-8pm \nWow! Beautiful native prairie plants attract bees\, butterflies and other pollinators. Rudbeckia hirta or Black-eyed Susan flowers are generally deer resistant and drought tolerant. The seeds provide winter food for birds. Let’s paint an 8 x 10″ canvas together. Time to de-stress. \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. \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-black-eyed-susan-painting-2/
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SUMMARY:Get in Touch with Nature: Evening Goose Painting
DESCRIPTION:Get in Touch with Nature: Evening Goose Painting: Saturday\, August 8\, 10am-12pm \nHonk if you are ready for fall! What would the marsh be without the sounds of the Canada Geese? On an 8 x 10″ canvas\, we will paint with acrylic using brushes. Come paint with us and enjoy the sounds of the marsh. Honk honk! \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. \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-evening-goose-painting/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Hwy 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Get in Touch with Nature: Evening Goose Painting
DESCRIPTION:Get in Touch with Nature: Evening Goose Painting: Tuesday\, August 11\, 6-8pm \nHonk if you are ready for fall! What would the marsh be without the sounds of the Canada Geese? On an 8 x 10″ canvas\, we will paint with acrylic using brushes. Come paint with us and enjoy the sounds of the marsh. Honk honk! \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. \nFor more information\, contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov. \n \n 
URL:https://horiconmarsh.org/event/get-in-touch-with-nature-evening-goose-painting-2/
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