Heckrodt Happenings Blog
Through a Naturalist’s Lens
Wildlife Photography as Connection, Calm, and Responsibility Every time I pick up a camera, something inside me shifts. The world slows down. My breathing steadies.…
Survival in the Sub-Zero: How Plants Brave a Wisconsin Winter
As I sit in my house on this winter day too cold to go to work, listening to the crackle of the fireplace on my…
2025: The Best Year Yet by Chester the Turtle
2025—what a whirlwind! (Well, as much of a whirlwind as life can be when your top speed is 0.2 miles per hour.) Hi there, I’m Chester. I’ve called Heckrodt Wetland Reserve…
Let’s Go Leaf Peeping!
Let’s go Leaf Peeping! Did you know that there is actually a technical term for people who travel specifically to see the changing colors of…
Diving Deep Into Heckrodt: An LTE’s POV
I survived my first month at Heckrodt—and what a wild, wonderful ride it’s been! Hi there! My name is Sophia Lehner, and I’m thrilled to…
Surviving Winter: A Pollinator’s Journey
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…
Heckrodt’s Frequent Flyers
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…
Working Together To Help Local Wildlife
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…
Frogg ‘in around the Fox Valley
Have you ever gone outside on a spring or summer evening and listened to the frog calls? Would you like to provide the WI DNR…
The Listening Party at Heckrodt Prairie Hootenanny
Randal Hicks from Adventures in America did a fantastic blog and review of the Heckrodt Prairie Hootenanny! Hicks writes, “In addition to the great tunes,…