Want to experience a National Wildlife Refuge and to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natural surroundings? On Tuesday, April 16th at 10:00 am, NSCM will have the opportunity to hike and go through the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center.
Liz Herzmann, Wildlife Conservation Educator-Wildlife Management is willing to spend a few hours explaining the history of the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States. It is a critical rest stop for thousands of migrating ducks and Canadian geese. We will enjoy opportunities for wildlife observation, photography, hiking, tours, and lunch.
Three visitor centers and numerous trails and other outdoor facilities are available. Within the Visitor Center, they have a short over-view movie and an interactive exhibit educational area. They have a $2 fee for this. Then a boardwalk to hike anywhere from 3-5 miles. If anyone cannot or not want to walk that far, they can drive to the Palmatory shelter for our picnic. The shelter is a beautiful setting for lunch overlooking metal art and the Marsh.
With interest, we may opt to drive to Ledge Park (10 minutes away) which has rock out-cropping and a one-mile trail to hike. After this you may want to bring a cooler and experience LeRoy Meats. This, too, is optional and has all fresh meats for sale in a local community.
What to bring: $2 Cash for the interactive exhibit, dress for the outdoors, your picnic lunch to eat at the overlook and shelter, and a smile to enjoy the day! Any questions and R.S.V.P. to Elly Miller 262-313-7280 by April 10th.
Directions from Milwaukee: Hwy 41 North to Hwy 33 to Hwy 28 East. (Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.)
Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI
https://horiconmarsh.org/visit/explorium
Meet by the Parking area of the Life Size Mammoth! Hope to see you there!
The Nordic Ski Club of Milwaukee (NSCM) continues to follow recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Wisconsin authorities regarding Covid-19 safety. Know that your participation in any event is at your own risk. Before attending any NSCM outing or event, please check with the event leader. Use good judgment and continue to keep us all safe.
