CONTACT: Christine Lindner
Flavorful Insight, 920.296.9772
clindner@flavorfulinsight.com
What and When:
Winter adventure awaits your family on January 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. with a Candlelight Snowshoe/Hike on the trails of the Horicon Marsh, one of the largest freshwater marshes in the United States.
* Snowshoe or hike by candlelight the Horicon Marsh
* The trails will be lined with candle-powered luminaries to guide hikers and snowshoers.
* Two trails available – One trail is 1.5 miles long and another “Family Loop” is only .36 miles.
* Snowshoes are available on a first come first serve basis at no charge
* Horicon Marsh Bird Club members will be on the trail conducting short owl talks and calling for owls.
* Volunteers will be on the trails to assist. There must be at least 6 to 8 inches of snow on the ground to loan out snowshoes. Pets on a leash are allowed on the trails but not in the building
* Enjoy a bonfire and marshmallow roasting
* Warm up with refreshments inside Horicon Marsh International Education Center and view the 20 minute “Horicon Marsh Story” or visit the Flyway Gift Shop
* Kids can make a fun pinecone owl craft, beaded snowflake craft or explore winter hibernation in the Children’s Discovery Area
* The Northern Cross Science Foundation astronomers invite you to view the night sky through giant telescopes.
* Learn about “Winter Adaptations” in one of the indoor classrooms.
* Photographer Jayne Gulbrand will be on hand to answer questions about her new photography exhibit on display.
* New this year, a mitten campaign and food drive. Mittens and gloves are being collected to be donated to local grade schools and non-perishable food will be given to local food pantries. To learn more about the candlelight snowshoe/hike, visit http://www.horiconmarsh.org or call 920.387.7893.
Where:
Friends of Horicon Marsh International Education Center, N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, WI Ph: 920.387.7890
Available for interviews:
Leslie Covell Hershberger, Executive Director, Friends of Horicon Marsh Int’l Education Center………920.387.7890
Elizabeth Herzmann, Natural Resources Educator, WI Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR)……………..920.387.7893
At over 33,000 acres in size, Horicon Marsh is one of the largest freshwater marshes in the United States. The marsh provides habitat for endangered species and is a critical rest stop for thousands of migrating ducks and Canada geese. It is recognized as a Wetland of International Importance, as both Globally and State Important Bird Areas and is also a unit of the Ice Age Scientific Reserve. The Friends of Horicon Marsh International Education Center provides financial and volunteer support for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – Horicon Marsh’s efforts to educate visitors about the needs, values and uses of watersheds, wetlands and wildlife.
