Raised boardwalk in wooded marsh area

Heckrodt Happenings Blog

Spring at Heckrodt: A Season of New Life

June 17, 2025

One of the things I love most about Heckrodt Wetland Reserve is its thriving wildlife—and every spring, I eagerly await what I like to call…

Spring Jewels of the Reserve

May 19, 2025

Heckrodt is home to many spring ephemerals, which are wildflowers that bloom before the forest leaf canopy blocks much of the sunlight from reaching the…

Wetlands are Wonderlands!

March 13, 2025

Wetlands are Wonderlands! Wetlands are more than just squishy mud and a place with a lot of water. Wetlands are important for plants, animals, and…

Animal Love Languages

February 13, 2025

From elaborate dances of birds to the songs of the frogs. The Animal Kingdom is the stage for some of the most bizarre and beautiful…

2024 through the eyes of a Naturalist

February 1, 2025

2024, a year we won’t forget at the Reserve. It always amazing to me how much six individuals can do in one year.  I can…

Surviving Winter: A Pollinator’s Journey

December 11, 2024

Have you ever wondered what butterflies, honeybees and other pollinators do as winter approaches?  Each pollinator has their own unique way to survive the winter. Some…

Artists in the Wetland

October 25, 2024

One of my favorite things about nature is that it fosters creativity and passion. The natural world has a way of sparking imagination and fostering…

A Summer to Remember

September 14, 2024

As I was taking one of my last morning walks through the wetland, (as an LTE at Heckrodt at least) I began reflecting on my…

Now Open the Coneflower Pavilion!

August 29, 2024

Heckrodt Wetland Reserve is excited to announce the grand opening of the Coneflower Pavilion Project. This multi-use project will be enjoyed by many visitors throughout…

Heckrodt’s Frequent Flyers

August 5, 2024

Overflowing with insects, endless trees, and protection from the public, we can see why many bird species call Heckrodt their home. The wetland provides refuge…