The Green Lake Bird and Nature Club
Tuesday, April 11
6 pm - 7:30 pm
Ballroom
The Green Lake Bird and Nature Club will be hosting a special presentation next Tuesday evening, April 11th at 6pm called, “GETTING TO KNOW HORICON MARSH” which covers an array of information from the history of the marsh, to its management and locations of its best watchable wildlife areas. Join WDNR Wildlife Educator Liz Herzmann, as she takes you on a 33,000-acre tour of Horicon Marsh.
Created by the glaciers, yet scarred by humans, this important wetland has been restored by conservationists who had the foresight to think about the future of this wetland. Despite the degradation, Horicon Marsh was listed as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in 1990 and is ONE of the BEST of THE BEST wetlands in the world. Though significantly changed, it is a true testament to the resiliency of nature when allowed to be preserved. Liz will also take us on a mock birding adventure to learn about some of the must-see bird areas of the marsh including the special “Horicon jargon” you might hear certain areas referred to.
Liz Herzmann has worked for the DNR as a wildlife educator at Horicon Marsh for more than 13 years. She is an avid birder and member of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club. She enjoys the opportunity to reach a variety of audiences and ages to share the amazing story and wildlife of Horicon Marsh. Liz, her husband Matt, and two young children live in Horicon and enjoy spending time outside camping, birding, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and hunting.
To accommodate the number of people expected to attend, this program will take place in the BALLROOM on the second floor at Town Square (the former courthouse) in downtown Green Lake at 492 Hill Street, and will be FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. We welcome anyone with an interest in birds and nature.
The Green Lake Bird and Nature Club meets every second Tuesday of the month, from September through May. An elevator is available at the back of the building if needed.
For more information, call President Tom Schultz at 920-960-1796.