Good morning,
Today’s forecast calls for a sunny day, with a high of ninety degrees.
The Wisconsin Historical Society recalls that on this date in 1941, the
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge [was] Established
On this date the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge was established after a 20 year struggle by conservationists. The refuge is over 21,000 acres, encompasses the Horicon Marsh, the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States, and is home to over 223 species of birds and other wildlife. [Source: History Just Ahead: A Guide to Wisconsin’s Historical Markers edited by Sarah Davis McBride, p. 6 and Horicon National Wildlife Refuge].
The Refuge has a downloadable brochure with more information about the area.
Photo of Purple Martin at Horicon Marsh from Dori