Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area High School Programs

How do we know there was an Ice Age and what evidence tells the story? An outdoor interpretive program and indoor presentation will help students understand the most recent geological event which shaped our land.

Students will learn the fascinating story of how, over time, Horicon Marsh was completely destroyed and then painstakingly re-built to its present condition. Through this program, they will study the impacts of human development on an ecosystem both past, and present.

By testing a series of physical, chemical and biological parameters of Horicon Marsh students will learn to appreciate the foundation of life in a wetland, their interactions and methods for studying these.

Due to their secretive nature, mammals are rarely observed in the wild. By examining mammal pelts students will explore their life histories, distribution, population dynamics, wildlife survey methods and management.

Wisconsin is home to more than 20 different kinds of ducks. Through the use of waterfowl specimens and a habitat hike, students will come to understand Wisconsin s waterfowl and their management.

Your students will learn about the birds of Horicon Marsh; including their identification, habits and habitat requirements. We will seek out the birds of the marsh and woodlands in order to understand their lives and relationship to the land.

Through a slide presentation, your class can learn about the events leading to the birth of Wildlife Management. They will also look at some case studies in which wildlife management has played an important role.

Nature has always taken care of our wildlife. So why do we need to do so today and how is this accomplished? Walking among grassland, wetland and woodland habitats, students will learn what wildlife management is and how it is being applied at Horicon Marsh and other similar areas.