Raised boardwalk in wooded marsh area

Heckrodt Happenings Blog

Nature’s Rest Stops: Migratory Stopovers

June 8, 2026

Migratory Stopovers in Wisconsin Migratory stopovers in Wisconsin are vital and often overlooked places in a bird’s journey. These are high-risk, high-need periods where birds must rest…

Beyond the Lesson

May 18, 2026

What It Really Takes to Create a Meaningful Field Trip When most people think about a field trip, they picture a group of students walking…

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…

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…

Play area gets bigger, better

June 1, 2021

Play area gets bigger, better By Greg Seubert MENASHA – A new addition is creating quite a buzz at Menasha’s Heckrodt Wetland Reserve. The reserve’s…