Horicon Marsh events in August
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Horicon Marsh in August: Wild eats, blooms, geocaching, butterfly crafts,
archery, fishing & lots more
Make August your fun, free month at Horicon Marsh and learn what plants are
tasty treats, how to shoot arrows, fish or identify birds, do geocaching,
make butterfly crafts or walk with a Department of Natural Resources
conservation warden to learn about this outdoor career.
Whew! That's a lot, but there's more.
Liz Herzmann, DNR wildlife conservation educator, says the events are free
and do not require advance sign-ups. "These are cool events, great for
families. Just show up," she said. "And save some time during your visit to
check out the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center's new
Explorium<http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/lands/wildlifeareas/horicon/education.html
> (admission fees can be found online)."
Here's what you'll find at Horicon Marsh in August:
August 6: 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.- Outdoor Skills Day
Archery, birding, cooking, hunting and fishing are among the fun things to
be taught by Department of Natural Resources staff and expert volunteers
during the free and family-friendly August Horicon Marsh Outdoor Skills Day.
"There will be something for everyone at this hands-on, family-friendly
event," Herzmann said. "Even if you have a pretty good idea of which
activities appeal to you, it can be a great learning experience for anyone
with an interest in the outdoors."
New this year is a fishing station that will includes a mock fishing trip.
You get to choose the lake and species you want to fish, and then learn how
to plan and execute a successful fishing trip. Also new this year is a
geocaching course. GPS units will be provided.
August 9: 10 - 11:00 a.m.- Wild Edibles of the Marsh
To eat or not to eat, that is the question! Learn about which plants make a
tasty treat and which are not so great to eat.
August 11: 10-11 a.m. - Stories at the Marsh
Join a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources educator for "Butterflies"
themed storytelling and craft-making at the Horicon Marsh Education and
Visitor Center. This event is best for children ages 1-10 years old.
August 15, 10 - 11:30 a.m. - Walk a Mile in a Warden's Shoes Meet a DNR
conservation warden and learn how exactly they keep our natural resources
safe. Great for kids of all ages.
August 16, 10-11 a.m. - Prairie Blooms Walk View the prairies around the
education center and learn about the different flowers and their benefits to
wildlife.
The 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<http://www.horiconmarsh.org/>
[EXIT DNR].