Head to Horicon in January for family-friendly events
HORICON, Wis. - Anyone interested in enjoying Wisconsin's winter weather is
encouraged to visit Horicon Marsh this January for a candlelight hike and
other family-friendly events.
And, don't forget to check out the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor
Center's new
Explorium<http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/lands/wildlifeareas/horicon/education.html
>.
[Check out the Horicon Marsh Explorium - here, you can get a once in a
lifetime airboat driving experience! - Photo Credit: DNR] Head to the
Horicon Marsh Explorium for a once in a lifetime airboat driving experience!
Photo Credit: DNR
Saturday, Jan. 6, 10-11:30 a.m. - Walk it Off with Winter Wildlife
Join a Department of Natural Resources wildlife educator and shed a few
holiday pounds in search of signs of winter wildlife. If snow conditions
permit, snowshoes will be available to participants at no cost.
"Winter provides a great opportunity to search for wildlife using tracks and
signs they leave behind at Horicon," said Liz Herzmann, DNR educator.
"Whether it is an otter slide or a footprint, we can use this evidence to
search for animals that are active during Wisconsin's coldest months."
Thursday, Jan. 11, 10-11 a.m. - Stories at the Marsh
Join a DNR educator for a "hibernation" themed storytelling and craft-making
session at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center. This event is
best for children 10 years old and under.
Saturday, Jan. 20, 5-9 p.m.- Horicon Marsh Candlelight Hike
Hiking by candlelight, a roaring bonfire, roasted marshmallows and warm
refreshments await everyone at the 8th annual Horicon Marsh Candlelight Hike
on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 from 5-9 p.m.
Admission to this event is free; however, please consider bringing a
non-perishable food item or hats/gloves/mittens for our food drive and
mitten campaign to be donated to local schools and food pantries. Multiple
baskets will also be raffled off to help support the Friends group and
future candlelight events.
Attendees are welcome to bring snowshoes if conditions permit. Leashed pets
are allowed on the trails but not within the building.
Free shuttles will be available from Mayville and Horicon from 4:30 to 9:30
p.m. Parking is limited at the education center, so please consider using
the shuttles. The Mayville Shuttle will be located at Theiler Park, N8282
County Road TW, Mayville. The Horicon Shuttle will be located at the
Bethesda parking lot at 620 Washington St., Horicon.
This event is sponsored and hosted by the Friends of Horicon Marsh Education
and Visitor Center and Wisconsin DNR. The Education Center will be open for
people to warm up, view the 20 minute "Horicon Marsh Story" film, visit the
gift shop, or have the kids do a fun craft to bring home. There will also be
snacks available for purchase and the Flyway Gift Shop will be open for
holiday shopping. The Horicon Marsh Explorium will also be open for people
to learn about Horicon Marsh through these new interactive displays.
The Northern Cross Science Foundation astronomers will be on site to help
attendees view the night sky through telescopes or talk about the stars if
cloudy conditions occur. Members of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club will conduct
short owl talks and call for owls. Warm beverages and light snacks will be
available inside the center as well as a bake sale - or, roast your own
marshmallows or grab a hot chocolate outside in the picnic shelter.
The Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor
Center<http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/lands/wildlifeareas/horicon/education.html>
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<http://www.horiconmarsh.org/>