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SUMMARY:Birding by Bike (5/9/26\, 8am)
DESCRIPTION:Trip leader: Matt Herzmann\n$20 ticket\, limit 15 tickets sold. \nBigby (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. \nJoin Former Dodge County Volunteer Coordinator for the Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas II and avid Bigby birder Matt Herzmann for a bike ride of about 5-8 leisurely miles on the Wild Goose Trail. \nMeet at the main parking lot of the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Auto Tour. If using Google Maps\, use the “Redhead Hiking Trail Trailhead” location. GPS coordinates of 43.623050022890894\, -88.64526567891062. \nRegistration with payment required.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birding-by-bike-5-9-26-8am/
LOCATION:Horicon NWR Auto Tour Main Parking Lot\, W10145 WI-49\, Waupun\, WI\, 53963\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T090000
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SUMMARY:Bird Hike at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center (5/9/26\, 7am)
DESCRIPTION: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. Estimated walking of 1.5 miles.  Meet at the main entrance of the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center on Hwy. 28 between Mayville and Horicon. \nFree. No registration required.\nTrip leader: Caleb Jenks
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/bird-hike-at-horicon-marsh-education-and-visitor-center-5-9-26-7am/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T090000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T170611Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Ziegler Park\, Mayville (5/9/26\, 7am)
DESCRIPTION: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 which 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 for many birds but particularly warblers. This can be a warbler hotspot with over 15 species being seen on a good day (28 species e-Birded). Join us to search for the colorful woodland warblers! \nTrip leaders: Brad Webb and Sarah Warner\nRegistration with payment required.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birding-ziegler-park-mayville-5-9-26-7am/
LOCATION:Ziegler Park\, 800 Kekoskee Street\, Mayville\, WI\, 53050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T090000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T215237Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Adventure Boat Tour (5/9/26\, 7am)
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nRegister and pay at https://www.horiconmarsh.com/ or by calling (920) 643-7072. \nPrice: $38/adult\, $20/child (Ages 5-15)\nTrip Leaders: Becca Sher and Dani Baumann\nAvailable Spaces: 32
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birding-adventure-boat-tour-5-9-26-7am/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Landing\, 305 Mill Street\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T152331Z
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SUMMARY:First Light Birding Bus Tour: Saturday (5/9/26\, 6am)
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leaders: Jeff Bahls\, Kelli Bahls and Pat Horn\nLocation: Meet at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\nAvailable Spaces: 36 \nThis is a field trip designed for birders who want to add as many species as possible to their bird lists. Field trip leaders are Jeff Bahls and Pat Horn. Be prepared to move by bus from location to location in search of migratory hot spots. There will be some walking\, but it is rated easy. We try our best to finish on time but\, in the world of birding\, bird activity is the deciding factor. Please meet at the lower entrance on the south side of the building at the Visitor Center. Bus departs at 6:00am SHARP. Bring your own snacks. \nRegistration with payment required.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/first-light-birding-bus-tour-saturday-5-9-26-6am/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T213000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
CREATED:20260123T171518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T152235Z
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SUMMARY:Sounds & Dances - Dusk into Dark (5/8/26\, 7pm)
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader: USFWS staff Erin Railsback\nLocation: Meet at Marsh Haven Nature Center\, W10145 WI-49\, Waupun WI 53963\nAvailable Spaces: 36 \nThis unique dusk into dark tour will highlight critters that sing\, call\, and dance as the sun sets and night falls on Horicon Marsh. The tour begins at Marsh Haven Nature Center then\, with special permission from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, we will take a bus on the Auto Tour loop at dusk and stay AFTER DARK. The bus will make stops to get out to hear and see the Woodcock dance and to listen to songs and calls of the marsh’s nocturnal birds and amphibians. Conditions permitting\, we will take a short walk down Old Marsh Road and the Boardwalk to enjoy the night sky and experience a new perspective of the marsh at night. Long pants and sleeves are recommended as well as closed toed shoes. Bring a flashlight if you wish. \nRegistration with payment required.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/sounds-dances-dusk-into-dark-5-8-26-7pm/
LOCATION:Marsh Haven Nature Center\, W10145 Wisconsin 49\, Waupun\, WI\, 53963\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
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SUMMARY:Nest Box Hike (5/8/26\, 3:30pm)
DESCRIPTION:Price: Free\nTrip Leader: Matt Rupnik\nLocation: Marsh Haven Nature Center\, W10145 WI-49\, Waupun WI 53963\nLimit: No registration required \nJoin Director Matt Rupnik at Marsh Haven Nature Center as we hike the nest box trail. This easy hike will include frequent stops to monitor several of the 40+ nest boxes at Marsh Haven. We will check several of those nestboxes and learn more about what birds are building nests and raising their young at the nature center as well as how to identify what birds are using the boxes.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/nest-box-hike-5-8-26-330pm/
LOCATION:Marsh Haven Nature Center\, W10145 Wisconsin 49\, Waupun\, WI\, 53963\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T215135Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Adventure Boat Tour (5/8/26\, 3pm)
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nRegister and pay at https://www.horiconmarsh.com/ or by calling (920) 643-7072. \nPrice: $38/adult\, $20/child (Ages 5-15)\nTrip Leader: Rick Vant Hoff\nAvailable Spaces: 32
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birding-adventure-boat-tour-5-8-26-3pm/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Landing\, 305 Mill Street\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
CREATED:20260123T170243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T152114Z
UID:10000660-1778248800-1778259600@horiconmarshbirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Rock River Basin Bus Tour (5/8/26\, 2pm)
DESCRIPTION:Trip Leaders: Jeff Bahls\, Kelli Bahls and Leslie Andrich\nLocation: Meet at Fireman’s Park in Hustisford\, 316 E Tweedy St\, Hustisford\, WI 53034\nLimit: 36 \nThis new trip along the Rock River basin in southeastern Dodge County will include riverine flood plain forest and surrounding areas. If conditions are right\, it can provide shorebird habitat along with waterfowl. The possibility of warblers is good with this area reliably producing Prothonotary Warblers as well as flycatchers along the river. We will walk along the roads several times for approximately two miles. The e-Bird list is currently at 161 species spotted along Elmwood Road and 78 on Monroe Road which will be the two main roads we will walk along. Bus will leave at 2pm SHARP. \nRegistration with payment required.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/rock-river-basin-bus-tour-5-8-26-2pm/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
CREATED:20260123T164410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T215055Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Adventure Boat Tour (5/8/26\, 9am)
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nRegister and pay at https://www.horiconmarsh.com/ or by calling (920) 643-7072. \nPrice: $38/adult\, $20/child (Ages 5-15)\nTrip Leader: Rick Vant Hoff\nAvailable Spaces: 32
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/birding-adventure-boat-tour-5-8-26-9am/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Landing\, 305 Mill Street\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
CREATED:20260123T165445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T151810Z
UID:10000653-1778223600-1778241600@horiconmarshbirdclub.com
SUMMARY:Mud Lake Bus Tour (5/8/26\, 7am)
DESCRIPTION:Price: $45.00\nTrip Leaders: Jeff Bahls\, Pat Horn and DNR Property Manager Eric Kilburg\nLocation: Meet at Reeseville Community Center\, 406 N. Main Street\, Reeseville WI 53579\nAvailable Spaces: 36 \nOn this tour we will explore one of Dodge County’s other marshes. 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 portion. There is a mixture of forested hardwoods and grasslands in the outer areas. Mud Lake Wildlife Area is a great spot for marshland birds. \nPossible birds include American Bitterns\, Soras\, American White Pelicans\, Black and Forster’s Terns\, Bald Eagles and a variety of warblers. \nBring your usual birding things. NO lunch provided on this trip. Bathrooms will be single port-a-potty stop along the way. Tour could be heavy walking with up to a half mile of walking at a time along multiple DNR service trails. \nBus departs at 7:00am SHARP. We will bird several habitats around the marsh and return to the Reeseville Community Center at 12:00pm. \nRegistration with payment required.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/mud-lake-bus-tour-5-8-26-7am/
LOCATION:Reeseville Community Center\, 406 N. Main Street\, Reeseville\, WI\, 53579\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
CREATED:20260123T163933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T163933Z
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SUMMARY:NEW! Early Birds and Brews Boat Tour (5/7/26\, 4pm)
DESCRIPTION:Price: $38/adult\, $20/child (ages 5-15)\nTrip Leaders: Jeff Bahls and Leslie Andrich\nLocation: Blue Heron Landing\, 305 Mill Street\, Horicon WI 53032\nAvailable Spaces: 32 seats \nKick off the Horicon Marsh Bird Festival weekend by enjoying a complimentary brew (coffee or beer) and a delightful birding adventure tour into the Horicon Marsh. \nRegister and pay at https://www.horiconmarsh.com/ or by calling (920) 643-7072. 
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/new-early-birds-and-brews-boat-tour-2026/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Landing\, 305 Mill Street\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
CREATED:20260123T162354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T162421Z
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SUMMARY:Primitive Camping
DESCRIPTION:Price:  $15/night for tents\, $20/night for RVs\nLocation: Marsh Haven Nature Center\, W10145 WI-49\, Waupun WI 53963\nReservations required – see below \nTenting area or camper parking is available at Marsh Haven Nature Center\, located on the northwest corner of the Horicon Marsh (Highway 49)\, during the Horicon Marsh Bird Festival. Facilities include pit and flush toilets\, potable water\, electrical outlet\, and shared campfire area/picnic shelter. $15/night for tents\, $20/night for RVs.  \nCall (920) 318-9518 or email director@marshhaven.org for more information or to make reservations.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/primitive-camping-2026/
LOCATION:Marsh Haven Nature Center\, W10145 Wisconsin 49\, Waupun\, WI\, 53963\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
CREATED:20251008T183312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T192659Z
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SUMMARY:Kestrel Nest Box Program - Jenn Scheiderman
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 16\, 2026 \, from 6:30–8:00 pm\, at the Horicon Marsh Education Center for an engaging and informative presentation by Jennifer Schneiderman of the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance.\nOften called North America’s smallest falcon\, the American Kestrel is a colorful and charismatic raptor—but it’s also a species in decline. During this program\, Jenn will explore the kestrel’s ecology\, life history\, and current population status\, shedding light on the challenges these birds face across our region.\nYou’ll also learn how landowners and volunteers throughout Wisconsin are partnering with the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance to create and maintain critical habitat. From nest box programs to hands-on conservation efforts\, this is a great opportunity to discover how everyday people can make a meaningful impact on kestrel survival.\nIf you’ve ever considered getting involved in conservation\, this program will give you practical ways to help—right in your own backyard. Be sure to also learn more about the Kestrel Nest Box Monitoring & Banding Program during the event.\nJenn Schneiderman is a dedicated volunteer with the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance’s kestrel program. She earned her Master’s degree in Wildlife Ecology from UW–Madison in 2020 and currently works as a Conservation Technician with Sauk County Land Resources and Environment. Her work focuses on restoring habitats that benefit both wildlife and people. Outside of work\, Jenn enjoys birding\, hiking\, gardening\, and a variety of “nerdy” pursuits.\nThe meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, located at N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI.\nThose who wish to attend via Zoom must register in advance here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IZ1Fl30rT9WHZ8zg5G12Zg
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/kestrel-nest-box-program-jenn-scheiderman/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
CREATED:20260224T161430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T193605Z
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SUMMARY:Early waterfowl field trip
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 8 AM Sunday March 22th. Meeting place will be at the Beaver Dam Mc Donalds Hwy 33 and 151. \nWe will car caravan from there. We will be looking for ducks\, geese and swans primarily but who knows what we will run into. \nThis area along the Beaver Dam river is the first open water for these parts.  Waterfowl concentrate along this riverine system using surrounding fields for feeding.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/early-waterfowl-field-trip/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
CREATED:20251008T183051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T143712Z
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SUMMARY:Nest Box Checking
DESCRIPTION:Join us on SATURDAY March 21st at 10 AM.  We will venture outside to check on some nest boxes.  This will be a hands on learning program. \nThis will be a kid friendly program so bring your fledgling bird buddy along or someone new to nest boxes or birding. \nWe will check on Wood Duck nest boxes and some Tree Swallow/Bluebird boxes around the education center. \nPlease note the time and date on this meeting!  Meet at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center.  N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/nest-box-checking/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T123000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
CREATED:20251008T182838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T171510Z
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SUMMARY:Nest Box Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 7: 8:00am-12:30pm \nInterested in birdhouses\, but don’t know where to begin? Wondering what you can do to help cavity nesting animals? Head to the Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center on Saturday\, March 7th from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM to bolster your nesting knowledge. Speakers will discuss popular nest boxes\, such as bluebirds and wood ducks.  Come for a specific topic or stay for all three. Whatever you choose\, these presentations will cover many topics to “brood” about for this upcoming nest season! \nDoors will open at 8:00am so that early birds can peruse displays on cavity nesting birds\, talk with DNR experts on how to attract birds to your yard or purchase your own nesting box. Speaker times will be 8:30am\, 9:45am and 11am. \nBluebird/tree swallow\, bat or Wood Duck boxes will available for purchase on site. Cash\, check or credit will be accepted.  The Friends of the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center will provide kits and fully assembled boxes for sale. Donuts and coffee will also be available for a donation during the day. Get involved or learn more in the classrooms\, where there will be displays from local bird conservation organizations. \nFree entrance event\, and all ages are welcome. No registration required. For more information\, call 920-210-9054 or e-mail Elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov. \nThe Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is located between Horicon and Mayville at N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon. 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. \nSpeaker Details \n8:30AM- Bluebirds \nSpeaker will be Liz Herzmann\, DNR Wildlife Conservation Educator and recipient of the 2021 Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin (BRAW) educator of the year. \nLiz has lived the “new to the bluebird world” as a new homeowner 15 years ago.  She has experienced the trials and tribulations of establishing a successful nest box trail.  Liz now shares her experiences with her husband and 2 children at home along with her children’s classmates at Mayville Elementary School.  Liz has established a trail at the school to show students the wonders of the outdoors.  Liz is a wealth of outdoor knowledge from birds to butterflies to dragonflies to native plants. \n9:45AM- Christa Trushinsky – Bats \n \nChrista will present a talk focusing on bat boxes their placement\, care and maintenance along with some biology and fun facts about Wisconsin bats. \nChrista has enjoyed more than 20 years of environmental education in both formal and informal settings and is proud to have been the naturalist and Director of Education for River Bend Nature Center since 2016. In the past\, she has worked with the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the Belize Zoo doing primate research in Central America and with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the US Fish and Wildlife Service at Horicon Marsh performing wetland ecology research regarding muskrat populations and aquatic vegetation. After earning her master’s in Conservation Biology at UW-Madison\, she has become more involved with WAV (Water Action Volunteers)\, Snapshot Wisconsin\, the Wisconsin Bat Program\, and Wisconsin Master Naturalist’s Bat Ambassadors. \n11AM- Wood Ducks with Jeff Bahls: Making Wood Duck Boxes Pro”duck”tive \nJeff has placed and monitored Wood Duck nest boxes for over 30 years and in that time produced an estimated  16\,000 ducklings from 150 nest boxes he supervises.  He will share his formula for success and lessons learned along the way.  He has been a lifelong outdoorsman with waterfowl leading the way into birding\, paddling and an appreciation of wetlands. \n  \n 
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/nest-box-seminar-3/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
CREATED:20251008T182609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T162107Z
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SUMMARY:Flying into Wildlife & Wind Energy- David Drake
DESCRIPTION:Wind energy offers many benefits\, including a renewable source of energy that does not produce air or water\npollution. A drawback to generating energy from wind\, however\, is the negative effect it can have on flying\nwildlife (birds and bats). These effects can range from lethal ones due to blunt force trauma from striking the\nturbine infrastructure to non-lethal ones like habitat displacement. My presentation will provide some\nbackground about wind energy and then focus on research my lab and I conducted at the Forward Energy wind\nfarm in Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties. \nDavid Drake is a Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology\nat the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research and extension programs primarily focus on wildlife and\nwildlife damage management in human-dominated landscapes. \nThose who wish to attend via Zoom must register in advance here: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/LEAbtmGGR8uTzhJ4VScJFA\n\n 
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/flying-into-wildlife-wind-energy-david-drake/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Owl Prowl\, Saturday\, January 31\, 6-8pm \nCome join us on January 31 from 6-8pm as we learn about the exciting world of owls from members of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club and DNR staff. We’ll learn about the different owls that call the Marsh home and about their incredible adaptations. After the 30 min presentation\, we will hit the trails to see if we can find an owl outside so bundle warm. Late January is the perfect time to see or hear an owl\, so come out to the marsh it will be a HOOT! \nFree and no registration required.    Please meet at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI.  For additional information please contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/owl-prowl-3/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
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SUMMARY:Winter Birds Bus Tour (registration required)
DESCRIPTION:Winter Birds Bus Tour: Saturday\, January 31\, 3-5:30pm \nWhether you are a new or experienced birder\, this guided bus tour offers an exciting chance to spot some of Horicon’s winter bird visitors.  DNR staff and members of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club will take you to all the hotspots as we search for beautiful birds like Horned Larks\, Snow Buntings\, Rough-legged Hawks\, possibly Snowy Owls\, and more.  Dress warmly\, as we may have the opportunity to get out and put some of the star birds in a spotting scope. \nThis tour will be on a traditional school bus and may be on bouncy back roads.  Bathrooms will be available before and after the trip but not during the trip.  There will likely be less than 1/4 mile walking.  Pre-registration and $15 non-refundable fee per person required.  Limit 30.  Register at https://horiconmarsh.org/event/winter-birds-bus-tour-limit-30-2/ \nYou must register and pre-pay to secure your reservation.  Please meet at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI.  For additional information please contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov. \nAfter the bus tour\, stick around from 6-8pm and join us for an Owl Prowl!
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/winter-birds-bus-tour-registration-required/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
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SUMMARY:Andrew Farnsworth- Cornell Lab What’s new in bird migration? A primer of today’s knowledge
DESCRIPTION:One of the most fun and exciting aspects of directing and participating in the BirdCast project over the last 25 years has been reading and responding to the enormous array of questions posed by careful observers\, curious bystanders\, and attentive experts. In this evening’s discussion\, we will cover everything from what’s new in the world of bird migration\, migration monitoring\, and more broadly in the ways we learn and develop both. We will cover birding\, science\, technology\, and try to have as much fun and novel insight as possible! \nAndrew Farnsworth is a Visiting Scientist in the Center for Avian Population Studies at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Andrew began birding at age 5 and quickly developed his long-standing fascinations with bird migration.  He and his collaborators employ science to educate and to engage audiences in conservation actions\, notably with respect to reducing light pollution impacts on nocturnally migrating birds.  He lives in New York\, NY with his wife Patricia and two daughters Aja and Elle. \nThe meeting is open to the public and is held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI. You can also join us via Zoom. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gZg32qkIT4u-RIODpwylnw
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/andrew-farnsworth-cornell-lab/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
CREATED:20250829T164154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T164424Z
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SUMMARY:November Meeting: Meet the Purple Martins of Mayville Elementary School
DESCRIPTION:Join The Horicon Marsh Bird Club on Thursday\, November 20th\, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center for a program featuring Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Educator\, Liz Herzmann. The meeting is open to the public and is held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI. \nLiz Herzmann has been partnering with the Mayville Elementary School for a number of years by providing on-site environmental education utilizing their school prairie and nearby Ziegler Park.  After the loss of a bat box due to weathering\, Liz suggested placing a Purple Martin Nesting structure as it fit the habitat needed.  Purple Martins are the largest bird in the swallow family and are amazing acrobats in the air.  They eat countless flying insects\, a favorite being dragonflies\, and even drink water by scooping it up in flight!  They are a colony nesting bird\, which means they love nesting in groups in hollowed out cavities.  Now nearly all Purple Martin colonies east of the Rocky Mountains rely solely on human made structures. \nThis presentation will take you through the journey of local 4th grade students and how persistence can pay off!  A big thank you goes to the Horicon Marsh Bird Club who donated funds for some of the fun accessories needed to help this project along the way.  We hope you join us as we highlight how the Horicon Marsh Bird Club works with our local communities. \nLiz Herzmann is the Wildlife Educator for the Department of Natural Resources at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center and has worked there since 2009. She is responsible for the educational programming and special events held at the Education Center. These programs allow people of all ages to experience the wildlife and natural resources of Horicon Marsh. Previous to working at the Education Center\, Liz worked for Northern Illinois University teaching outdoor education at a field campus to 4th-8th grade students. \nFor questions or more information contact Liz Herzmann at 920-210-9054 or elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov. \n 
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/november-meeting-meet-the-purple-martins-of-mayville-elementary-school/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T181500
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T164925Z
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SUMMARY:Ducks\, Geese\, Cranes OH My! Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ducks\, Geese\, Cranes OH My! Bus Tour \nSaturday\, October 18: 3-6:15 p.m. \nHoricon is renowned for the annual fall migration of waterfowl. Join us on a guided bus tour of the Horicon area as we search for fall waterbirds. \nPre-registration and $15 non-refundable fee required at www.horiconmarsh.org. Limit 30. \nFriends of Horicon Marsh and Horicon Marsh Bird Club members are free!  Not a member yet\, visit https://horiconmarsh.org/how-to-help/become-a-member/ or https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/about-us/become-a-member/ today! \nBus is a traditional school bus.  Be prepared to walk up to 1/2 mile and possibly stand at a single location for a longer time as birds come in to roost. \nThe Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is located at N7725 Highway 28 in Horicon\, WI.  Please contact Liz Herzmann for more details at elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov or 920-210-9054.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/ducks-geese-cranes-oh-my-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T200000
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SUMMARY:October Meeting: Belugas\, Bears and Birds from Churchill Manitoba
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 16th at 6:30 PM at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center. \nJeff and Suzanne Bahls will share their adventure from August of 2023 to Churchill Manitoba\, the polar bear capital of the world.   They paddled with Beluga whales\, toured Hudson Bay in a tundra buggy \, saw Polar bears and some sub-arctic birds as well. \nAn amazing combination\, of wildlife\, scenery\, native culture and small town feel\, this trip was a great learning adventure! \nJeff is the president of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club and loves new experiences with birds.  Suzanne is a Master Naturalist with over \n280 hours of volunteer service. They also enjoy paddling and bicycling after birds of course. \n  \n  \n \nArctic terns harassing a Polar bear\n 
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/october-meeting-birds-whales-and-polar-bears-churchill-manitoba/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T183000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
CREATED:20250915T192302Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Marsh/Crane Watch
DESCRIPTION:This event is not impacted by the federal shutdown. \nSaturday\, October 11 from 5:00-6:30pm. \nJoin educators an hour before sunset at 5:00pm for an informative talk on the birds you see flying overhead. \nThe location of this event will be the picnic shelter at the Palmatory Street Overlook.  Address is 1210 North Palmatory Street\, Horicon\, WI. \nSandhill cranes\, Canada geese\, great egrets and a variety of ducks are just a few of the amazing migrants that will be flying into the marsh to roost at sunset. \nMembers of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club will also be on hand to answer all your bird migration questions! \nAll programs are free and open to the public. Bring a chair and binoculars if you have them as we enjoy a fall evening at the marsh! \nNo registration required. For more information please call Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or e-mail her at elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/evening-marsh-crane-watch-2/
LOCATION:Palmatory Street Overlook\, Palmatory Street Overlook @43.472687\,-88.613839\, Horicon\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
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SUMMARY:December.   Happy Holidays   No meeting
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URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/december-happy-holidays-no-meeting/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
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SUMMARY:September Meeting:  Eiders
DESCRIPTION:Join The Horicon Marsh Bird Club on Thursday\, September 18th\, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center for a program featuring Blake Richard of the United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). The meeting is open to the public and is held at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center located at N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI. \nMr. Richard will present his experiences as a project volunteer with USFWS in Utqiagvik\, Alaska. His professional work has focused on the conservation of endangered Steller’s and Spectacled Eider ducks\, while his time in Alaska provided unique opportunities for observing rare birds\, encountering polar bears under the midnight sun\, experiencing snowfall in July\, and participating in local cultural events such as nalukataq. The Inupiaq name for Steller’s Eider\, Igniqauqtuq\, means “the bird who sat in fire.” \nOriginating from Wisconsin and raised near the Ruffed Grouse Capital\, Mr. Richard developed a strong connection to wildlife from a young age. Summers spent on the Rock River and autumns hunting in Spooner\, WI played an influential role in his appreciation for natural resources. Before joining the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife\, he attended Northland College and gained valuable experience working in Alaska with Ducks Unlimited\, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game\, and USFWS. His passion for avian species\, particularly waterfowl\, and dedication to conservation continue to grow\, complemented by interests in photography and writing.\nThis meeting will be available in person and on Zoom. If you would like to attend on Zoom\, you will need to register first at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oOL5pQSaSy2LwIpkyAi4yg
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/september-meeting-eiders/
LOCATION:Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center\, N7725 Highway 28\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
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SUMMARY:Field trip- Ledge Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday July 12th at 8 AM Dodge county Ledge park for a bird hike. We will meet at the Shower/Restroom building and walk from there. \nLedge park has recorded 167 bird species within its 83 acres. Making it one of the areas birdiest spots.  Members of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club will lead the hike. Any and all folks are welcome to join us\, no experience necessary. Bring binoculars if you have them.     
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/field-trip-ledge-park/
LOCATION:Dodge County Ledge Park\, N7403 Park Road\, Horicon\, WI\, 53032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
CREATED:20250604T165624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T170259Z
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SUMMARY:Field trip- Mud Lake\,  Garden Rd boat launch
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club at Mud Lake Wildlife area in southern Dodge county.  Thursday June 26th 8AM .  We will gather at the Garden Road boat launch. and hike along the road and trails. \nflycatchers \, orioles\, and grassland birds will be our targets \n43.22954661324633\, -88.87320896998773 GPS \nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/DoZZbrbjuhueeA4T6 \nPossible meet for lunch afterwards at Hubbleton Taproom nearby if here is interest.
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/field-trip-mud-lake-garden-rd-boat-launch/
LOCATION:Mud Lake – Garden Road Boat Launch
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T233000
DTSTAMP:20260520T225938
CREATED:20250604T162728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T162728Z
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SUMMARY:Field trip- Swan road
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club for a walk around the Mieske Ponds at Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. West of Horicon.  Walk the dikes surrounding the ponds and remnant savannah and grasslands.  Opportunity for marsh and woodland species. \nMeet at the back parking lot of Swan Road and Mieske Ditch Road.  (43.495676\, -88.67392). \n \n 
URL:https://horiconmarshbirdclub.com/event/field-trip-swan-road/
LOCATION:Swan Road
CATEGORIES:Bird Club Events
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