1305 Plank Road Menasha, WI 54952

Heckrodt Wetland Reserve includes 76

acres of forested wetland, wetland

meadow, open water, and upland field

communities. The wheelchair & stroller-friendly 3+ mile trail

system includes 2 miles of boardwalk that allows access to the wetland without getting

wet feet! The Reserve is home to a variety of mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and

amphibians. Facilities include a nature center with indoor living wetland and live

reptiles, amphibians, and fish, as well as mounted specimens of Wisconsin mammals

and bird species. Educational programs are provided for schools, daycares, special focus

groups (pre-school, grade school, scouts, and senior citizens), and the general public. Our

goal is to provide visitor education while fostering an ethic of environmental

stewardship in a fun, hands-on atmosphere.

Place a check on the line next to the

program(s) you wish to register for:

July

Beautiful Butterfly

____ Thursday, July 9th - 9:30-10:30am

Wildlife Water Safari

____ Thursday, July 16th - 9:30-10:30am

August

Fairy Forts and Animal Homes

____ Thursday, August 13th - 9:30-10:30am

Wide Open Prairie

____ Thursday, August 20th 9:30-10:30am

September

Trees and Me

____ Thursday, September 17th - 9:30-10:30am

Bat in the Hat

____ Thursday, September 24th - 9:30-10:30am

October

Leaves of Many Colors

____ Thursday, October 15th - 9:30-10:30am

Oh Deer

____ Thursday, October 22nd - 9:30-10:30am

November

Terrific Turkeys

____ Thursday, November 19th - 9:30-10:30am

December

Heckrodt’s “The Mitten”

____ Thursday, December 10th - 9:30-10:30am

For more information, please call (920) 720-9349

or visit our website at www.heckrodtnaturecenter.org!

Turtle Tots programs are designed to connect children ages 2-5 to nature in a naturalist-led setting. These programs

include: Hands-on Stations, Process-Based Art, and Outdoor Experience.

The fee is $5.00 per child. ($6.00/child with credit card) Adult must attend with child.

There is no fee for adults. There is also no charge for siblings under the age of 2.

https://www.heckrodtnaturecenter.org/turtle-preschool-adventure

Registration and payment is required by the Friday before the program. There is no

registration day of the program. There is no refund for missed programs.

Role of the accompanying adult:

Adults accompanying children are expected to play a vital role in this program. In addition to behavior

control, accompanying adults facilitate participation by taking an active role in guiding stations and

assistance with activities for their child.

Publicity Release: By filling out this registration form Heckrodt Wetland Reserve is allowed to use photos or videos of your child for HWR

public relations purposes.

July — December 2020

For info call (920)720-9349

Visit us on the web www.heckrodtnaturecenter.org

is to enhance, restore, and preserve the Reserve and educate all people in the

importance of conserving our natural resources while promoting the Reserve’s

many recreational opportunities.

HWR is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Operating Hours Trails open year round from

6 AM—9 PM

Nature Center Hours

Monday CLOSED Tuesday: 8 AM-4:30 PM Wednesday 8 AM-4:30 PM Thursday 8 AM-4:30 PM Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM Saturday 11 AM-4 PM

Sunday CLOSED

Heckrodt Wetland Reserve

Heckrodt Wetland Reserve

Turtle Tots Pre-school Programs

Turtle Tots Registrations….

To register in person or by mail, fill out

information below and mail with program fees to:

Heckrodt Wetland Reserve, 1305 Plank Rd

Menasha, WI 54952

Name: ___________________________________

Child’s Name: _____________________________

Age: _______ Sibling(s) Attending:_____________

____________________ Age(s): ______________

Address:__________________________________

City: ________________State: ____Zip: ________

Phone #: _____________________________

Email Address: _____________________________

How did you hear about our program: ________________________________________

Beautiful Butterfly

Thursday, July 9th - 9:30-10:30am

Learn about the remarkable change a caterpillar makes to become a butterfly. We’ll look for these fluttering beauties during a hike.

Wildlife Water Safari

Thursday, July 16th - 9:30-10:30am

Everybody’s thirsty. Enjoy a refreshing day with outdoor water stations. Take a hike to find water sources for people and for wildlife around the Reserve.

Fairy Forts and Animal Homes

Thursday, August 13th - 9:30-10:30am

Learn about different animal habitats in the wetland! Then build your own fairy fort out of natural materials found around the Reserve.

Wide Open Prairie

Thursday, August 20th - 9:30-10:30am

Let’s find out about what lives and grows in the wide open prairie and fields. Then we’ll go outside to net some bugs! We will also visit the honey bee hive.

Trees and Me

Thursday, September 17th - 9:30-10:30am

Discover why trees are important. From their leafy branches to their tangled roots, trees provide a habitat for many plants and animals. Take a hike and look for animals that live in trees.

Bat in the Hat

Thursday, September 24th - 9:30-10:30am

Are bats really blind? Learn a little more about these flying mammals. Take a hike and look for places they might live on the Reserve.

Leaves of Many Colors

Thursday, October 15th - 9:30-10:30am

Fall is fun! Let’s explore leaves of many colors. Collect some leaves and make an art project. Then jump in a pile of leaves.

Oh Deer

Thursday, October 22nd - 9:30-10:30am

Learn about the deer’s habitats and what they need to survive. Take a closer look at what deer eat and how theyadapt to winter. Go on a hike looking for deer at the Reserve.

Terrific Turkeys

Thursday, November 19th - 9:30-10:30am

Learn about wild turkeys. What do turkey feathers feel like? Discover what turkeys eat and practice your turkey calls!

Heckrodt’s “The Mitten”

Thursday, December 10th - 9:30-10:30am

Children will help fill a giant mitten with Heckrodt wildlife during the reading of The Mitten, by Jan Brett. Puppets and animal pelts will be used to share information about how animals adapt to the winter.

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