Heckrodt Wetland Reserve

10/22/2026

Join us on November 6th for Brews on the Boardwalk at Heckrodt Wetland Reserve! Enjoy an evening of strolling the boardwalks while enjoying premium craft b**r samplings.

While you're here, be sure to grab a 4-pack of our Heckrodt Honey Brown Ale! For this night only, all proceeds from the b**r sold will directly go towards the Just Dance Fundraiser for Heckrodt Wetland Reserve!

Fox Communities Credit Union's Heather Wessley will be dancing at this year's JUST DANCE to help make nature more accessible at Heckrodt!

Sign up now for Brews on the Boardwalk:
🐝Session #1 (5:30-6:30pm): https://heckrodtnaturecenter.org/store/Brews-on-the-Boardwalk-Session-1-5-30-6-30pm-p870259020
🍁Brews on the Boardwalk Session #2 (6:30-7:30pm): https://heckrodtnaturecenter.org/store/Brews-on-the-Boardwalk-Session-2-6-30-7-30pm-p870234207

10/22/2026

Thank you to the kiddos who helped clean up our Mud Kitchen! We appreciate you taking the time to help keep your Nature Center clean and ready for everyone to enjoy.

It’s little acts of kindness like these that make our Heckrodt community so special!

Mimi Schaefer

10/21/2026

Looking for something fun to do on your next fall hike?

Turn your walk into a nature adventure with our Fall Tree Scavenger Hunt!

As you explore the trails, take a closer look at the trees around you and discover the beauty of the changing season. It’s a fun way to get outside, learn something new, and enjoy the fall colors with family and friends!

Download and print your scavenger hunt before your next adventure!

https://heckrodtnaturecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Heckrodt-Fall-Tree-Scavenger-Hunt.pdf.pdf

We hope to see you out on the trails, enjoying all the beauty fall has to offer!

10/20/2026

Our last Monday Morning Meanders hike is this coming Monday, October 26th at 8:30 am! This hike takes you through the colorful wetland, where you can discover what's changing, which animals are moving through, and why wetlands matter.

10/19/2026

Happy Mystery Skull Monday!

We’re starting with a skull you’re dying to see!

This animal has 50 teeth which is more than any other land mammal in North America!

Take a good look and see if you can possitively identify this animal?

Who do you think it is? Drop your best guess in the comments!

We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow in the comments.

10/16/2026

Heckrodt is at PEAK COLOR!

The wetland is alive with vibrant fall colors and leaves gently falling all around us. It's the perfect time to get outside, breathe in that crisp autumn air, and enjoy the beauty of the season.

Grab your favorite walking buddy and come on out for a fall hike! You won't want to miss the colors at their peak.

Photo Credit: Andrea Bierbrauer

10/15/2026

Heckrodt is proud to Support our Menasha Bluejays!

💡🏈T-Mobile - Friday Night 5G Lights Contest💡🏈
🌪️A Tornado doesn’t define us-it makes us stronger as a community.❤️❤️
Menasha Football needs our daily help. Let’s show community spirit and bring this home for them. From 10/8-10/25 let’s vote everyday for our school.
🧀We are the only Wisconsin school left in the midwest so let’s do this for Wisconsin!
1.) Go to the Friday Night 5G Lights website:
https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights
2.) Click on Vote Daily.
3.) Click on Midwest.
4.) Find Menasha High School.
5.) Put in your phone number. (The first time you will be asked to verify on the first time.)
6.) Vote everyday from 10/8-10/25.
7.) Share with everyone.
8.) Get a Menasha Win!
Bonus Points:
1.) Tag T-Mobile
2.)Use Hashtags below on your post:


4 High school Teams will receive 250K for each Division. Let’s win Midwest!

One school will win the grand prize 1mm field/stadium rebuild.
“It’s time to get in the game.”
“How loud can you get? How hard do you ride? It’s time to come together. This year it could be our town, our team, our story. Let’s make some Noise!”
🏈⚽️🏃📣🎵🥁Calder Stadium has given countless students, families, and spectators a place to find themselves and a place to belong. High School activities such as Football, Menasha Soccer, Track & Field, Menasha Bands, and Cheerleading all benefit because of a venue like Calder Stadium.
The goal is to vote EVERY single day!

We are Menasha Strong! 💪


Menasha Joint School District
T-Mobile

Vote now!!

10/15/2026

Join us Friday November 6th for an evening of strolling the boardwalks while enjoying premium craft b**r samplings. Snack on small bites and take in the fall views, all with your complimentary souvenir Heckrodt glass.

Register Now: https://heckrodtnaturecenter.org/store/

10/14/2026

Are you a Girl Scout leader looking for a program? Look no further!

Heckrodt offers unique and hands-on outdoor programs that meets all the badge requirements. Programs must be arranged in advance with a prepaid reservation. Fee is $9.00 a Scout with a minimum of $45. For more information contact: Andrea B at 920-720-9349 or [email protected] or visit our website at for more information. Girl Scout info is at the bottom of the webpage.

https://heckrodtnaturecenter.org/programs-events/youth-family/scout-programs/

10/13/2026

Our community is stronger when we work together!
Together, we can support our neighbors, help our local football team, rebuild what was lost, and help our community come back stronger than ever. Vote today to help our Bluejay Football team!

Menasha High School’s Calder Stadium needs our help!

🏈⚽️🏃📣🎵🥁Calder Stadium has given countless students, families, and spectators a place to find themselves and a place to belong. High School activities such as Football, Menasha Soccer, Track & Field, Menasha Bands, and Cheerleading all benefit because of a venue like Calder Stadium.

They’re the only school in Wisconsin left in the Midwest Division of the T-Mobile Friday Night Lights contest. 4 High school Teams will receive 250K for each Division. Let’s win Midwest!
One school will win the grand prize $1M field/stadium rebuild.

You can help push Menasha forward by voting daily and sharing posts.
If you post or share do the following:
1.) Tag T-Mobile
2.) Tag Menasha Joint School District
3.) Use Hashtags:
4.) Use Magenta in your pictures.

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To Vote every day From 10/8-10/25:

1.) Go to the Friday Night 5G Lights website:
https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights
2.) Click on Vote Daily.
3.) Click on Midwest.
4.) Find Menasha High School.
5.) Put in your phone number. (The first time you will be asked to verify on the first time.)
6.) Vote everyday from 10/8-10/25.
7.) Share with everyone.
8.) Get a Menasha Win!

We already know that we are part of a winning community, let’s help let the nation know by getting Menasha a win in this contest!!