Raised boardwalk in wooded marsh area

Heckrodt Happenings Blog

Winter Solstice Celebration

November 20, 2023

Thursday, December 21st 4:00-6:00 P.M. Session #1 (4:00-5:00 P.M.)                Session #2 (5:00-6:00 P.M.) Join us in celebrating the…

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Children’s Christmas Gift Workshop

October 25, 2023

Children’s Christmas Gift Workshop Event is SOLD OUT , thanks to everyone for supporting this event! Saturday December 2nd Session #1: 10:00-11:30 A.M.     …

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Owl Prowl Night Hike

October 11, 2023

Event is SOLD OUT , thanks to everyone for supporting this event! Join us Friday November 10th 6:00-7:30 p.m. for an Owl Prowl Night Hike!…

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Torches along boardwalk

Creepy Crawlies

August 14, 2023

Start off the Halloween season by exploring our Halloween themed trails! Festivities will include the Haunted Trail, Creatures of the Night Trail, Little Spooks Trail,…

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Torches along boardwalk

Creepy Crawlies

August 14, 2023

Start off the Halloween season by exploring our Halloween themed trails! Festivities will include the Haunted Trail, Creatures of the Night Trail, Little Spooks Trail,…

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Prairie meadow full of blooming cone flowers

Heckrodt Prairie Hootenanny

July 5, 2023

Come out to the Reserve for a prairie celebration of artisan food, live music, and nature.  We plan to highlight local producers and farmers by…

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Face of turtle in grassy area

Nature Friends till Summer’s End-Pond Life

June 13, 2023

Looking for something fun to do with your kids this summer?  Join our FREE family program series called Nature Friends till Summers End.  This summer…

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Slithering Summer

June 13, 2023

Join us for our free July public program focused on reptiles! This guided program will have participants meeting and observing reptiles that call Heckrodt home.…

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Community First Free Fishing Day

April 19, 2023

Come down to the lakeside at Jefferson Park in Menasha to kick off Wisconsin’s free fishing weekend. Heckrodt will provide the equipment, assistance, & bait. …

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Mayhem in the Mud

March 24, 2023

Join us for an early spring day in the wetland.  We’ll be Mud Builders, Artists, and Biologists all in one day.  Learn why mud is…

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