Bird Lab: Saturday, May 11 9:30am-3pm. Bring your family out for the Horicon Marsh Bird Festival May 10-13. Before the kids hit the trails in search of birds, bring them into the Visitor Center to make their own binoculars! We will have a Make and Take station all weekend where kids can decorate their own […]
Join staff from the USFWS on a guided hike along the Sense of Wonder Trail as we explore different habitats to see what birds and other wildlife may be using the wetlands, fields and forest. The hike is approximately one mile of easy walking and is perfect for beginning birders and families. Binoculars will be […]
We are excited to welcome back Horicon Marsh Boat Tours at Blue Heron Landing. New owners Troy and Jodell can’t wait to meet you! Spring brings new life and energy to the Horicon Marsh. Over 300 different species of birds are known to migrate through the marsh annually. This tour provides bird viewing opportunities from […]
Grab a bite to eat at the Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center’s Chili Lunch. Enjoy a relaxing meal while sitting inside the lower lobby of the visitor center or enjoy the day at any of the picnic tables surrounding the visitor center. Cash only. Chili Lunch proceeds benefit the Friends of Horicon Marsh Education […]
Your hike leader will be Liz Herzmann. This program will introduce binocular and field guide use and bird identification. A short bird hike will accompany the program. The hike may be on uneven trails, but they are rated easy. This is for ALL ages that want to learn more about birding. Meet at the Horicon […]
Join us in the auditorium of the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center from 1:30-3pm to learn about the fascinating history of the Trumpeter Swan in Wisconsin with DNR biologist, Sumner Matteson. Starting in the early 1980s with an idea from WDNR waterfowl research scientist, the late Richard Hunt, to reintroduce Trumpeter Swans to Wisconsin, […]
We are excited to welcome back Horicon Marsh Boat Tours at Blue Heron Landing. New owners Troy and Jodell can’t wait to meet you! Spring brings new life and energy to the Horicon Marsh. Over 300 different species of birds are known to migrate through the marsh annually. This tour provides bird viewing opportunities from […]
This program will introduce some of Wisconsin’s raptors through mounted specimens, artifacts, resources, and LIVE birds. Appreciate the many benefits raptors provide to humans and nature, learn action items to help our raptors through habitat conservation and awareness, and celebrate the majesty of these amazing birds of prey. It is a privilege to work with […]
Please join PhotoMidwest for an approximately 3-hour introductory bird photography class at the Horicon Marsh Visitor Center beginning at 4pm on Saturday, May 11. The class begins with a classroom session followed by about 2 hours photographing in Horicon Marsh. If there is bad weather, DNR staff will have mounted specimens to practice photographing indoors […]
Trip leader Jeff Bahls and Tim Hahn will be using the knowledge obtained from other festival field trips in finding various birding locations (Hot Spots) in hopes of adding as many species as possible in the time allotted. We may even strike out on our own to a new birding spot not included in this […]
Join your fellow festival goers and bird buddies at "The Rock". Compare sightings and celebrate life birds. The Rock River Tap has been a local hangout for decades. It features a nice deck along the shores of the Rock River, 6 beers on tap and a great food menu. Visit www.rockrivertap.com.
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 […]
