Known as the "Little Everglades of the North", the Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge is home to more than 290 kinds of birds. Rated 17 out of the Top 25 Birding Hot Spots in the United States by Birdzilla.com, Waupun and the surrounding areas have a lot to offer bird watching enthusiasts and naturalists. Horicon Marsh has been designated as a "Wetland of International Importance" and  "Globally Important Bird Area". Please check out their website for updated information.   

Bird watching is not the only outdoor activity in the Waupun area. The Wild Goose State Trail is 34 mile long multi-use recreationa trail and is open to hikers, bikers and cross-country skiers year round. A portion of the trail is groomed for horses and during the winter (12/1 - 3/31) ATV's and snowmobiles may use the trail when open.

Do you enjoy sleeping under the starts? The Fond du Lac County Park contains a wooded 42 unit public campground, with electrical hookups, restrooms, and showers. Other facilities include playground equipment, two open-air picnic shelters, one enclosed shelter, and a baseball field.

The northeastern 40 acres of the park is State Natural Area #51. Waupun Park Maple Forest has hiking and skiing trails. It is an excellent example of a southern mesic hardwood forest, with red and white oak, maple, and white ash.

Contact FDL County Parks Dept to make your reservation. http://www.fdlco.wi.gov/

 

 

Waupun is minutes from the Horicon Marsh and the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge & Marsh Haven Nature Center.
Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area Information 
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Information
Marsh Haven Nature Center

 

 

Do you want to get involved & be hands on? Contact the Horicon Marsh Bird Club, Friends of Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, Marsh Haven or US Fish & Wildlife for opportunities

http://www.horiconmarshbirdclub.com/birdfest/birdfestival.cfm
http://www.enjoyhoriconmarsh.com/organizations/clubs/friendsofhoriconnationalwildliferefuge