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 […]

Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center. Available Spaces: 15. Bigby (Big, green, bird year).  Green birding is birding done without the use of fossil fuels and/or the internal combustion engine. Green birders are self-propelled birders, e.g., walking, riding a bicycle, paddling a canoe or kayak, or using skis or snowshoes. Join Dodge County’s Breeding Bird Atlas […]

Since “discovering” this 70-acre gem, it has been a superstar throughout the Horicon Marsh Bird Festival (154 species e-Birded here).  Ziegler Park has 72.3 acres of parkland; most of it is mature wooded forest along the east branch of the Rock River with a 1.5-mile nature trail. This Mayville City Park is a great spot […]

Wild Birds of Prey (Virtual program) Have you ever wanted to see a hawk or owl up close? This program will introduce some of Wisconsin’s raptors through a photo presentation, mounted specimens, and LIVE birds. These are educational birds and cannot be returned to the wild due to a variety of permanent injuries. The particular […]

Located on the edge of Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. Northern Rd cuts through a hardwood forest, a native grassland and ends at the Redhead Impoundment. We will walk along the gravel road seeking woodland birds and a short walk out into the grasslands in search of Bobolinks and Henslows Sparrows. Lastly, we’ll bird along […]

Have you ever wanted to see a hawk or owl up close? This program will introduce some of Wisconsin’s raptors through mounted specimens, and LIVE birds. These are educational birds and cannot be returned to the wild due to a variety of permanent injuries. The particular live birds may vary by program, but may include […]

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 […]

Stories from The Bird Lady (Virtual program) Hear the story behind the recently published book, “Stories from the Bird Lady,” during this book talk program by Marsh Haven Nature Center director, Renee Wahlen.  This 204-page book is a compilation of articles written over a 30-year period by raptor rehabilitator Barbara Harvey. The creation of the […]

The hike on the Waupun boardwalk is 2/3 of a mile long and winds alongside the Rock River.  The boardwalk goes out to the river itself and through a woodland area.  With migration underway, there is the potential for spotting a wide variety of birds.  Meet at Edgewood Church and park in the south lot.  […]

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 […]

Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center 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 […]

Joins us for this new tour. This wildlife area is the 2nd largest in Dodge County.   Most of the 4,500-acre Mud Lake wildlife area is floodplain marsh, dominated by river bulrush and other aquatic plants. The Beaver Dam River runs through the heart of the property where it joins the Crawfish River at the southern […]