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L.H. Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve

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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 Interpretive 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.

09/30/2026

The temperatures are getting cooler and leaves are starting to change making it feel more and more like Fall which means our popular Jack-O-Lantern Hikes will soon be happening! Don't wait too long to preregister for these fun events!
If you are interested in learning more about photography from a local expert check out the Photography Workshop being offered.
For more information about these programs, and to preregister, go to browncountyparks.org and look under Quick Links

09/08/2026

The cooler mornings this last week have us at Barkhausen ready for fall. With that being said, we are excited to announce our Jack-O-Lantern Hike dates! Come out to the park and walk along the trails as they are illuminated by 100+ jack-o-lanterns. Leashed dogs are welcome for this event! Registration is required. Register by visiting browncountyparks.org under "Quick Links" or use the Brown County Parks App.

09/01/2026

If you have visited Barkhausen lately, you may have noticed a large satellite tower by the front ponds. This tower is a MOTUS station that we have partnered with Lake Michigan Bird Observatory to install at the park. This tower detects birds equipped with GPS trackers to monitor migrational movements. This past May we had 2 birds detected on our station. One being a lesser yellowlegs, similar to the one pictured. That bird was tagged all the way down in the southern tip of Chile, South America in March of this year and made its way through our area on May 16th during it's migration to their breeding grounds. This just goes to show how far birds travel on their migrations and why natural areas such as Barkhausen can be so important during their journeys. We are excited to be a part of such a cool program and be able to see how, when and where birds are visiting Barkhausen and the surrounding areas!

08/17/2026

Come join us for our fall public bird hikes. Hikes are free and registration is not required. Hikes begin at the Fort Howard parking lot off Lineville Road and will be 1-2 miles on even, accessible trails. It is recommended to bring your own binoculars, but a limited supply will be available to borrow.

08/13/2026

We are excited to be a part of this great addition to the Parks!

07/31/2026

Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve and Fort Howard Paper Foundation Wildlife Area will again be open for the 9-day gun-deer season in 2026 BY PERMIT ONLY. A limited number of permits are available which will be issued by random drawing. Applicants may register for the drawing as an individual, or as a group (no more than 3 people per group). Please note that applicants may not register for the drawing in both categories.
Registration for the drawing will take place between AUGUST 1-15, 2024, by calling Barkhausen at (920) 434-2824. Names for the drawing will be taken only during that time frame.

07/21/2026

The Green Bay Duck Hunter's Association annual Youth Waterfowl Day is coming up on Saturday August 8th from 9am-1pm. This FREE event introduces various aspects of duck hunting with interactive stations led by experienced mentors from the area. Lunch is included along with a free hat, t-shirt and duck calls! Preregistration is required by calling 920-434-2824. Come check it out! Green Bay Duck Hunters Association

07/17/2026

The 2026 Duck Rescue season is wrapping up with the dedicated volunteers rescuing 661 ducks! The ducks came from storm drains, pools, roof tops, highways, courtyards, and more places that aren't the best for them but the volunteers were ready to step in to get them out and to a safe wetland. In some cases it was a learning opportunity and a positive experience for residents where the ducks were rescued. This program wouldn't be possible without the commitment of those individuals as well as those who reached out to get help for the ducks and ducklings. A big thank you to all those who volunteered, called in, and helped out!
Green Bay Duck Hunters Association Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

07/15/2026

Wildlife Wednesday post! Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve is a great place to take a quiet walk to connect with nature and look for wildlife. Through the years, over 230 species of birds have been documented at the park! The other day staff observed a rare species for this area, the Acadian Flycatcher. They heard its notable "Pi-zza!" call. This is a southern flycatcher that has only been documented in Brown County a few times. This year also hosted a prairie warbler, only 2nd ever Brown County record. This shows how important Barkhausen's impact is on wildlife!
Photo credits: Erin LeFevre and Logan Lasee

06/29/2026

You may notice a few changes at the nature center when you visit. Please excuse the mess and changes as we have begun the preparation for our nature center update and remodel! You are still welcome to explore the discovery room and visit the nature center animals. We are excited to get this project started and are even more excited for everyone to see the new displays and exhibits by the end of the year! Watch for updates along the way!

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

Website

http://browncountyparks.org/

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