Horicon Marsh Schedule of Events Spring & Summer 2019 Logos represent the location of each event. ** All events are subject to change; please check the appropriate website for changes and/or additional events. ** April 11: Stories at the Marsh: Earth Day 10-11am. Come celebrate Earth Day through stories, activities and a craft. Ages 1-6. April 13: Volunteer Work Day & Opening Day 9am-4pm. Lend a hand anytime as we work to open for the season. April 26-29: Old Marsh Road Open for Earth Day Weekend Hike or bicycle Old Marsh Road and enjoy wildlife observation and photography. April 27: Earth Day Celebration 10am-3pm. Nature crafts, water bug scooping, animal tracks and pelts, hike and explore the Sense of Wonder Trail/Nature Play Area. April 27: Live Critters with Dave Stokes! 11am-12pm and 1-2pm. Get hands on with live frogs, turtles and more. April 28: Earth Day Celebration 9am-5pm. Plant milkweed, make a seed bomb, recycled craft, and hike. 11am: Creepy, Crawly & Cool Reptile program 1pm: Wild Birds of Prey program. $ May 2: Membership Meeting & Volunteer Recognition 11am nature program. Please RSVP for 12pm lunch. May 4: Rooted at Horicon Marsh: DIY Pollinator Planters 9-11am. Pre-registration required. See www.horiconmarsh.org for details. May 9-13: Horicon Marsh Bird Festival Marsh-wide event. For more information, visit: www.horiconmarshbirdclub.com May 10: Nest Box Hike 4pm. Easy hike to monitor the 40+ nest boxes at Marsh Haven. May 11: Wild Birds of Prey 3-4pm. Have you ever wanted to see a hawk or owl close up? Be introduced some LIVE Wisconsin raptors. $ May 12 : Birding Travels 11:15am-12:15pm. Join Rick Vant Hoff for a program of stunning photography & stories of his birding travels. $ May 12 : Who Says Hoo 1-2pm. Learn about nature’s amazing owls and see LIVE birds. $ May 13: Meet the Marsh Haven Martins 10-11am. Get a close up look at the Marsh Haven Nature Center purple martin colony. May 13: Bird Walk in Waupun 7:30-9:30am. Waupun’s Rock River Boardwalk may reward you with the sighting of thrushes, thrashers, woodpeckers, and a variety of warblers. May 16: Stories at the Marsh: I’m a Seed 10-11am. Learn how a seed grows through stories and activities. Make & take seed bomb. Ages 1-6. May 18: Wildflowers for Wildlife: Native Plant Sale 9am-1pm. This year at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (Cty Rd Z)! Sponsored by Friends of Horicon NWR, Friends of Horicon Marsh Education Center and Taylor Creek Nurseries. June, July, August: Old Marsh Road Open for Public Access Hike or bicycle Old Marsh Road and enjoy wildlife observation and photography seven days per week. June 1-2: Art All Around Weekend Photography workshop on Saturday, Wild Birds of Prey program on Sunday. Crafts for the kids all weekend. $ June 6: Stories at the Marsh: Walking Sticks 10-11am. Come learn about this fascinating insect and take a walk to try and find them. Ages 1-6. June 7: Voyageur Canoe Birding 3:30-6pm. Join us in Voyageur Canoes for an afternoon of birding along the east branch of the Rock River. Pre-registration required at www.horiconmarsh.org. June 8-9: Scouting Weekend All Scouts in uniform receive free admission to Marsh Haven. June 12: Geocaching 101 6:30-8pm. Find your adventure while exploring the world’s largest treasure hunt! All ages & experiences. June 13: Free Community Connection 6-7pm. This easy hike will include frequent stops to monitor the 40+ nest boxes at Marsh Haven. June 13: Archery 10-11:30am. Opportunity to use NASP equipment for target archery. Ages 5+. June 15: Critter Care Camp 10am-3pm. Youth ages 11-14 will get hands-on experience learning about and working with the animal ambassadors at Marsh Haven. Registration required. $ June 16: BIRDcamp 10am-3pm. Youth ages 6-10 are invited to join us for this unique environmental, bird-themed day camp and learn more about our feathered friends. Registration required. $ June 17: Rooted at Horicon Marsh: Let’s Jam 5:30-8:30pm. Pre-registration required. See www.horiconmarsh.org for details. June 18: Back to Basics: Aquatic Adventures 10-11:30am. Grab your boots or go barefoot! We’ll get wet and discover what life looks like beneath the water! Bring extra dry clothes. Ages 7-11. June 20: Stories at the Marsh: Gaggle of Geese 10-11am. Learn about animals in groups through stories and a craft. Ages 1-6. June 22: Horicon Marsh Paddle 7:30am-1pm. Canoe or kayak the Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area. Talk with interpreters stationed throughout the marsh! More details at www.horiconmarsh.org. June 25: Little Otters: Wonderful Water 10-11:30am. Prepare to get wet! We’ll explore fingers-first what floats above and moves beneath the surface of the marsh. Ages 4-7. June 27: Marsh After Dark 8:30-9:30pm. Join a naturalist on this night hike to discover wildlife after-hours. Pre-registration required at www.horiconmarsh.org. All ages; limit 50. July 9: Back to Basics: Ultimate Camouflage 10-11:30am. How do animals stay hidden? Play hide and seek; wear your camouflage! Ages 7-11. July 11: Stories at the Marsh: Dragonflies 10-11am. Let’s find out more about the dragonflies through stories, activities, and a walk. Ages 1-6. July 12: Horicon Marsh Sunset Paddle 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy the night sounds and colorful sunset on the marsh. Pre-registration and fee required at www.horiconmarsh.org. Limit 20. July 13: BIRDcamp 10am-3pm. Youth ages 6-10 are invited to join us for this unique environmental, bird-themed day camp and learn more about our feathered friends. Registration required. $ July 14: Critter Care Camp 10am-3pm. Youth ages 11-14 will get hands-on experience learning about and working with the animal ambassadors at Marsh Haven. Registration required. $ July 16: Little Otters: Nature Treasures 10-11:30am. Join us for an all-natural scavenger hunt! Ages 4-7. July 16: Rooted at Horicon Marsh: Wild Dehydrating 6-8pm. Pre-registration required. See www.horiconmarsh.org for details. July 18: Archery 10-11:30am. Opportunity to use NASP equipment for target archery. Please arrive on time to receive safety instructions. Ages 5+. July 23: Back to Basics: Sensory Safari 10-11:30am. Slow down, breathe deep, and look closely at nature. Ages 7-11. July 23: Summer Prairie Nature Journaling 6-8pm. This hands-on program will help you get started on your journaling adventure. Pre- registration required. $ July 25: Stories at the Marsh: Woolly Mammoths 10-11am. Come learn about the king of the ice through stories and activities. Ages 1-6. July 25: Marsh After Dark 8:30-9:30pm. Join a naturalist on this night hike to discover wildlife after-hours. All ages; limit 50. Required pre-registration at www.horiconmarsh.org. July 26: Sunset Voyageur Canoe Paddle 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy the night sounds of the marsh in a voyageur canoe! Pre-registration and fee required at www.horiconmarsh.org. Limit 14. July 27: Summer Wild Women Workshop 9am-1pm. See www.horiconmarsh.org for details. July 30: Little Otters: Bug Blitz 10-11:30am. Grab your net, or borrow ours, it’s time to catch some insects! Ages 4-7. August 3: Outdoor Field Day 9:30am-12:30pm. Gather a friend, the whole family, or head out yourself to tackle some new outdoor interests! Drop in anytime for this free open-house. August 6: Back to Basics: Shelter Building 10-11:30am. Wildlife are some of the best architects. See how they build their shelters and then build your own! Ages 7-11. August 8: Stories at the Marsh: Ladybugs 10-11am. Experience a day in the life of one of these little red bugs through stories, activities and a craft. Ages 1-6. August 13: Little Otters: Seed Detectives 10-11:30am. Plants are all around, but how do they get there? Discover how seeds spread through exploration and games! Ages 4-7. August 15: Archery 10-11:30am. Opportunity to use NASP equipment for target archery. Please arrive on time for safety instructions. Ages 5+. August 20: Butterflies and Dragonflies 10-11:30am. Did you know there are over 3,000 species of dragonflies worldwide? Take a walk and see how many species of dragonflies and butterflies you can spot. Best for people of all ages. August 21: Rooted at Horicon Marsh: Worm Your Way into Composting 6-7:30pm. Pre-registration required. See www.horiconmarsh.org for details. August 22: Stories at the Marsh: Monarch Butterfly 10-11am. What is orange and white and black all over? Come to find out! Ages 1-6. August 22: Marsh After Dark 8-9pm. Join a naturalist on this night hike to discover wildlife after-hours. All ages; limit 50. Required pre-registration at www.horiconmarsh.org. August 23: Guided Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area Paddle 8am-12pm. Guided paddle of HMSWA. Pre-registration & fee required. Register at www.horiconmarsh.org. Limit 15. August 27: Evening Prairie Hike 6-7pm. Guided hike through Marsh Haven’s prairie. August 29: Monarch Tagging 10am-12pm. Presentation and then go outside to catch monarchs and watch as DNR staff tag these magnificent migrants. August 29: Evening Prairie Hike 6-7pm. Guided hike through Marsh Haven’s prairie. September 13: Guided Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area Paddle 8am-12pm. Guided paddle of HMSWA. Pre-registration & fee required. Register at www.horiconmarsh.org. Limit 15.