During the day, Horicon Marsh is a relaxing and tranquil place to enjoy nature. But the dark mysteries of the marsh at night can be "chilling" to those not accustomed to the sounds of nocturnal creatures. Hike leader Liz Herzmann will dispel the myths of the night as she helps you identify the many nocturnal […]
Join Jeff Bahls and Frank Gercz on a guided birding bus tour across 3+ miles of the interior of the refuge via Old Marsh Road. A reconfigured route visits many of the normal hotspots that have been your favorites for so long, but this year we will be able to travel Old Marsh Road by […]
Ledge Park is part of the Dodge County Park system. Ledge Park (82 acres) lies along the Niagara Escarpment, a natural rock ledge which divides the park into upper and lower areas and provides a breathtaking overlook of the famous Horicon Marsh and surrounding countryside. The area is heavily wooded and located along the Niagara […]
Engage in a Birding Adventure to glimpse one of the over 300 species of birds that visit Horicon Marsh Annually. This is a guided two-hour pontoon ride into the Horicon Marsh. Register and pay at https://www.horiconmarsh.com/ or by calling (920) 643-7072. Price: $38/adult | $20/child Available Spaces: 32
Kid & Family Event. Join leaders for a hike that will focus on bird species along the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center trail system; a boardwalk reaching out to Indermuehle Island through the marsh and covering a variety of habitats. Walking on uneven trails and in damp foliage is a possibility. Meet at the […]
Engage in a Birding Adventure to glimpse one of the over 300 species of birds that visit Horicon Marsh Annually. This is a guided two-hour pontoon ride into the Horicon Marsh. Register and pay at https://www.horiconmarsh.com/ or by calling (920) 643-7072. Price: $38/adult, $20/child Available Spaces: 32
The hike at Marsh Haven Nature Center consists of three different trails: a wetland trail, a prairie trail, and a woodland trail, with no trail longer than ½ mile. Common birds in the area are Eastern Bluebirds, swallows, a variety of sparrows, hawks, Sandhill Cranes and more. The spring season holds potential for spotting a […]
It’s another thing with wings program! Learn about the bats that call Wisconsin home. You'll learn about their characteristics, natural history, the challenges they face, and how we can help them. The program is indoors and will have a PowerPoint presentation along with artifacts and LIVE bat ambassadors. Admission to the Marsh Haven museum is […]
Trip leaders Jeff Bahls and Liz Herzmann will be using the knowledge obtained from other festival field trips in finding various birding locations (Hot Spots) in hopes of adding as […]
Engage in a Birding Adventure to glimpse one of the over 300 species of birds that visit Horicon Marsh Annually. This is a guided two-hour pontoon ride into the Horicon […]
