Raised boardwalk in wooded marsh area

Heckrodt Happenings Blog

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…

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…

Goats Tackling Invasive Species!

June 21, 2024

My Vacation at Heckrodt told by Climby, the Goat.   It was a beautifully sunny day at Glorious Goat Ranch when our owner Stephanie came…

Working Together To Help Local Wildlife

May 10, 2024

In Mid-April, the Fox Valley area was hit with a heavy winter storm bringing lots of winds. This storm caused a lot of damage throughout…

Letters to Heckrodt

March 22, 2024

Thinking back on my first year as a naturalist at Heckrodt and how nervous I was leaving the comforts of small town living with friends…

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…

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…