Raised boardwalk in wooded marsh area

Heckrodt Happenings Blog

2023, A Year of Transition!

January 2, 2024

As the new year starts, we reflect back on 2023, it was a year of growth, a year of transition, and a year of new…

A Day of Adventure at Heckrodt Wetland Reserve

November 30, 2023

Amanda Chavez from Go Valley Kids wrote an amazing blog on Heckrodt Wetland Reserve called “A Day of Adventures at Heckrodt Wetland Reserve.” Amanda writes…

Sounds in the Autumm Night

October 23, 2023

As October ends, and November begins, with the darkness coming sooner. You will be starting to hear the hoo-h’HOO-hoo-hoo sounds of a Great Horned Owl.…

A Snappy Success Story

September 18, 2023

In early June, a female snapping turtle emerged from the wetland water to lay her eggs in the sandy shores of the Reserve.   However, this…

Blue-green algae and how it affects you

August 11, 2023

Heckrodt had the opportunity to educate the public on Blue-Green Algae.  https://www.nbc26.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/menasha/at-the-height-of-blue-green-algae-season-what-is-it-should-you-be-worried-about-it In Menasha, Heckrodt Wetland Preserve’s naturalist Andrea Bierbrauer said it’s possible to help…

Heckrodt Wetland Reserve hires new Executive Director

March 1, 2023

Heckrodt Wetland Reserve announces new Executive Director   March 1, 2023 The Board of Directors of Heckrodt Wetland Reserve is excited to announce the selection…

Rock the Block Menasha & Fox Crossing – 2022

October 19, 2022

Rock the Block 2022 Video: Rock the Block Menasha & Fox Crossing – September 2022 Heckrodt had the amazing opportunity to host Rock the Block…

New ‘Wild Space’ connects kids with nature: Video

July 19, 2021

MENASHA, Wis. — There’s a new spot for kids to have fun at the Heckrodt Wetland Reserve in Menasha. It’s called the Wild Space and…

A special place right in town — Get close to wildlife at Heckrodt Wetland Reserve

June 1, 2021

A special place right in town Get close to wildlife at Heckrodt Wetland Reserve By Greg Seubert MENASHA – It’s one of the Fox Valley’s…