L.H. Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve

L.H. Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve A Brown County Park with 1000 acres to explore, Nature Center, and outdoor programs for all ages. Over nine miles of mowed hiking trails await you.

A place where prehistoric Indian tribes once hunted, fished, and camped and today this natural area is home and refuge for a wide variety of wildlife, waterfowl, and plant species. Outdoor education sessions, family nature programs, Scout programs, and Naturalist-led walks are available through the West Shores Interpretive Center on a year-round basis. Visitors of all ages enjoy exploring the Inte

rpretive Center, which has many exciting animal and nature exhibits and hands-on activities. Come explore the marshes and forests along the west shore of Green Bay.

We are fortunate to be in an area where there are many great Nature Centers and Parks to explore! Check out this fun sum...
06/05/2026

We are fortunate to be in an area where there are many great Nature Centers and Parks to explore! Check out this fun summer program to encourage you to visit not only Barkhausen but other fun places to enjoy the outdoors this summer!

05/31/2026

We were very “hoppy” to have some great weather for our two Frog Hikes and it was “ribbiting” time for sure!

Join us this Friday May 22nd from 8AM-12PM for a bird banding demonstration with UWGB and the Cofrin Center for Biodiver...
05/19/2026

Join us this Friday May 22nd from 8AM-12PM for a bird banding demonstration with UWGB and the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity. Those who visit will get to see a live bird banding operation and learn about the research and efforts behind bird banding. This is a free demonstration and anyone can show up throughout morning.

UPDATE: May 29th and June 5th are SOLD OUT. There are a few spots available for May 30th. It’s that time of year again t...
05/06/2026

UPDATE: May 29th and June 5th are SOLD OUT. There are a few spots available for May 30th.

It’s that time of year again to go froggin’!
Join us for a fun evening adventure as we'll start indoors to learn about the different Wisconsin frogs and their calls. At dusk, the group will head out to the wetlands of Barkhausen to do some frog catching so make sure you bring your frog catching (and releasing) skills!

Cost is $5/person. 2 and under are free.
Dates are Friday May 29th, Saturday May 30th, and Friday June 5th.
All programs start at 7:30pm and wrap up by 9:30pm.
Preregistration is required by going to www.browncountyparks.org
Be sure to bring boots, headlamp/flashlight, small net, and dress for the weather.

Today we saw our first goslings of the year! Several families were seen near the Nature Center. When visiting please giv...
04/30/2026

Today we saw our first goslings of the year! Several families were seen near the Nature Center. When visiting please give them some space and don’t feed them. Duck Rescue also had its first ducklings picked up and transported to a wetland safely away from the city. Baby critter season is here!

Come out for a free bird hike! Birds are starting to come back and visit Barkhausen during their migration and to build ...
04/23/2026

Come out for a free bird hike! Birds are starting to come back and visit Barkhausen during their migration and to build their nests. Join us in the month of May for our free bird hikes looking for these avian visitors. Hikes are Friday May 1st from 7 - 9am and 5:30 - 7 pm, and Fridays May 8th, and 15th from 7 - 9 am. Registration is not required. Binoculars are recommended but a limited supply will be available to use.

A goose here at Barkhausen made it's nest in the right spot as, while the water got close, it is staying dry with all th...
04/15/2026

A goose here at Barkhausen made it's nest in the right spot as, while the water got close, it is staying dry with all this flooding! Speaking of geese, let's talk about ducks. The Duck Rescue Program, started by members of the Green Bay Duck Hunters Association working with the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, is now starting it's 41st year! Dedicated volunteers will again be ready to rescue ducklings trapped in storm drains as well as monitor hen mallards who chose to nest in some not so safe areas. Volunteers monitor the nests looking for when the eggs hatch so the ducklings, and mother, can be moved safely to a wetland so they don't have to cross busy streets or get trapped in storm drains. If you find a mallard nesting in an urban area where getting to a wetland would be difficult or find ducklings trapped please call Barkhausen at 920-434-2824 and we will contact a Duck Rescue volunteer. Please note this program is for ducks only, not geese, and volunteers can only cover the Green Bay and Appleton area. Thanks to the current, and past, volunteers who have, since 1998, rescued over 21,600 ducks!

Green Bay Duck Hunters Association

We've got two fun programs coming up this month! First one on Saturday April 18th is our Bat House Workshop where, after...
04/06/2026

We've got two fun programs coming up this month! First one on Saturday April 18th is our Bat House Workshop where, after a short presentation about these amazing critters, you'll build your own bat house to take home! Cost is $20/kit and preregistration is required by going to browncountyparks.org
Our second program, on April 25th 9am-12pm, is Flint Knapping: The art of making arrowheads and stone tools and will cover how these are made. Methods, materials and tools used in primitive and modern flint knapping will be explored along with demonstrating the steps in making points. This program will be led by past Barkhausen Naturalist, Michael McFarlane! There is no cost for this program but you must preregister by calling 920-434-2824.
Also check out our continuing Photography Workshops series led by local photographer Justin Key. There's a new workshop each month where you'll learn a variety of photography techniques along with talking with fellow photographers. Cost, preregistration, and more info can be found at browncountyparks.org

Tomorrow, Saturday April 4th, is our last Bluebird House Workshop and we still have a few spots open! The workshop start...
04/03/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday April 4th, is our last Bluebird House Workshop and we still have a few spots open! The workshop starts at 9am and is typically done before 11am.
There will be a presentation about bluebirds, nest boxes, and more before you build your own house to take home. Cost is $20/kit. You can build the kit with several people including kids! You must register ahead of time by going to browncountyparks.org and look under quick links. Time to get ready for Spring!

Address

2024 Lakeview Drive
Suamico, WI
54173

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(920) 434-2824

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