Biodiversity Field Trip to Heckrodt Wetland Reserve

Explore Nature, Learn Together, and Have Fun!

Join Valley Robotics Club for a fun and educational field trip to Heckrodt Wetland Reserve!

As part of our exploration of biodiversity, students will step outside the classroom and experience nature firsthand. During the guided field trip, kids will have the opportunity to observe local plants, animals, and wetland habitats while learning more about the variety of living things around us.

This is a great opportunity for students to connect what they are learning with the real world, spend time outdoors with friends, and discover the amazing biodiversity in our local environment.

What We’ll Do

🌿 Explore Plants & Animals
Discover different plants, animals, and habitats found throughout the wetland.

🔍 Observe Biodiversity in Nature
See biodiversity firsthand and learn how different living things share and depend on the same environment.

🧭 Explore the Wetland
Walk through the reserve and experience the wetland ecosystem through observation and exploration.

👫 Learn & Explore with Friends
Enjoy an outdoor learning experience together with other Valley Robotics Club students.

🌟 Have an Adventure!
Step away from the classroom for an afternoon filled with nature, discovery, hands-on learning, and fun.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, October 31st
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
Address: 1305 Plank Rd, Menasha, WI 54952
Cost: FREE

Meeting Information

We will meet at the entrance of Heckrodt Wetland Reserve before the field trip begins.

Parents are welcome to join their children for the guided tour. Siblings and friends are welcome too!

Please arrive a few minutes early so the group can begin the tour together.

What to Bring

Since we will be spending time outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Students may also want to bring:

• A water bottle
• A light jacket, depending on the weather
• Curiosity and a sense of adventure!

Why Biodiversity?

Biodiversity is all around us—from plants and insects to birds, animals, and the habitats they depend on. Exploring a real wetland gives students a chance to see these connections firsthand and better understand why healthy ecosystems are important.

At Valley Robotics Club, we believe learning doesn’t only happen in the classroom. Experiences like this field trip encourage students to observe, ask questions, explore, and connect what they learn to the world around them.

We hope you’ll join us for this outdoor adventure!

Learn. Explore. Discover. Have Fun.