Raised boardwalk in wooded marsh area

Heckrodt Happenings Blog

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…

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…

Snowshoe at Our School & in our Community Program

February 14, 2024

Heckrodt Wetland Reserve strives to make nature more accessible in the winter months with our Snowshoe at Our School and In our Community Program. Heckrodt…

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…

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…