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Spring and Fall Naturalist Programs HORICON MARSH NATURALIST PROGRAM SCHEDULE Each spring and fall, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources offers a series of public naturalist programs to introduce visitors and interested persons to the geology, history, wildlife and management of the Horicon Marsh ecosystem. Programs will be conducted at the International Education Center, located on Highway 28 between the cities of Horicon and Mayville. All programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. Fall 2009 Saturday, Sept. 19 - 10:00a.m. The Birds of Horicon (Hike) ...1:00p.m. Fall Migration (Hike) Sunday, Sept. 20 - 11:00a.m. Birding Basics (Hike) ...1:00p.m. Mammals of Wisconsin Saturday, Sept. 26 - 10:00a.m. Birds and Bird Banding (Hike) ...1:00p.m. Management & Ecology of Horicon Marsh Sunday, Sept. 27 - 11:00a.m. Marsh Food Webs (Hike) ...1:00p.m. A Horicon History Saturday, Oct. 3 - 10:00a.m. Horicon’s Indian History ...1:00p.m. Panel Discussion - Ancient Rock Art through Science, Art & Culture Sunday, Oct. 4 - 11:00a.m. The Birds of Horicon (Hike) ...1:00p.m. Managing Our Wildlife (Hike) Saturday, Oct. 10 - 10:00a.m. Fall Migration (Hike) ...1:00p.m. The Geese of Horicon Sunday, Oct. 11 - 11:00a.m. Horicon Marsh Habitat Hike (Hike) ...1:00p.m. Fall Colors (Hike) Saturday, Oct. 17 - 10:00a.m. The Birds of Horicon (Hike) ...1:00p.m. Waterfowl Management Sunday, Oct. 18 - 11:00a.m. Marsh Food Webs (Hike) ...1:00p.m. Sharing Nature with Children (Hike) (Outdoor activities parents can do with Children) Saturday, Oct. 24 - 10:00a.m. Muskrats, Mink & other Mammals ...1:00p.m. The Geese of Horicon Sunday, Oct. 25 - 11:00a.m. Horicon Marsh Habitat Hike (Hike) ...1:00p.m. Mammals of Wisconsin Saturday, Oct. 31 - 10:00a.m. Managing Wisconsin’s Deer ...1:00p.m. Wisconsin Ice Age Sunday, Nov. 1 - 11:00a.m. Birding Basics (Hike) ...1:00p.m. Winter Adaptations (Hike) All hikes allow for easy walking and good access to the marsh. Most programs will run for about one hour. For more information, please call Bill Volkert at (920) 387-7877 or Wendy Meier at (920)-485-3029. | ||
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