Raised boardwalk in wooded marsh area

Heckrodt Happenings Blog

Artists in the Wetland

October 25, 2024

One of my favorite things about nature is that it fosters creativity and passion. The natural world has a way of sparking imagination and fostering…

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…

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…