Wren's Pond

07/21/2026

06/15/2026

Today's adventures at our monthly cleanup at Wren’s Pond

A monarch caterpillar, bright wildflowers, a curious pond frog, and a whole lot of wonder tucked along the trail.

Every visit to Wren’s Pond reminds us that nature does not have to be far away to feel special. Sometimes the best adventures are right here in the neighborhood.

06/03/2026

Hooray for summer at Wren’s Pond 🌿☀️

The fields around the pond are beautifully green, the sky is bright, the water is dazzling, and the bay is gorgeous. It is the perfect season to slow down, look around, and appreciate the natural beauty we share right here in our community.

05/01/2026

Update from the City of Green Bay DPW:

Following the recent historic flooding, Green Bay DPW inspected the area around Wren’s Pond and identified damage to the Red Smith Trail (Barina Creek Trail) as a concern.

The issue has been shared with the City’s Parks Department, which oversees trail maintenance. Parks confirmed that the Trail repair is on their list and has not been overlooked.

At this time, there is not a firm repair timeline. Parks staff are working through a lengthy list of storm-related repairs across the park system, and the trail work will be addressed as staff availability allows.

For questions or concerns, community members may contact the Parks Department at:

Parkmail .gov

05/01/2026

Happy May from Wren’s Pond 🌿

The pond is waking up. You can see it in the fresh greens pushing through, the ducks settling in, and the water finally calming after spring runoff. This time of year reminds us what this space is meant to do. It will hold, filter, support, and quietly bring everything back to life.

If you’re out on the Red Smith trail, take a minute. Watch the water. Listen to the birds. And if you spot a piece of litter, grab it before it makes its way downstream.

Small acts, right here, make a real difference for this watershed and everything that depends on it.

04/24/2026

A Great Egret at Wren’s Pond

A quiet visitor, but a meaningful one.

Great Egrets show up where the water is doing what it’s supposed to do. They rely on shallow, healthy wetlands to hunt and rest, so seeing one here is a sign that this watershed is supporting life.

After the flooding, the turbidity, and the changes to the landscape, moments like this matter. It means the system is still working.

If you spot one along the Red Smith trail, give it space and take it in. It’s a reminder of why this place is worth caring for.

04/16/2026

In celebration of Earth Day, be part of Green Bay Sail & Paddle, local volunteers who help care for the shoreline and waters we all enjoy.

GBS&P is an organization that connects the Greater Green Bay Community with the largest fresh water tributary in the world through sailing and paddle sports.

04/15/2026

Wren’s Pond – April 2026

This morning’s drone footage captures the watershed under significant stress following recent rainfall. Water levels have risen to the point where multiple trees are now partially submerged, and turbidity is high, indicating heavy sediment movement throughout the system.

Along the trail near the culvert at Church Road, visible gully erosion has formed as runoff concentrated and carved through the path. What was once stable ground is now actively reshaping under the force of moving water.

Fog conditions reduced visibility in portions of the footage, but they also reflect the saturated, heavy air and ground conditions present across the area this morning.

This post serves as both a moment of awareness and a record for the Red Smith community. Events like this show how quickly our landscape can change, and how important it is to understand the movement of water through our shared environment.

If you’re in the area, please use caution near the walkway and culvert. Conditions may be unstable.

Note: Observations shared here are my own and are not vetted or endorsed by the Green Bay DPW Adopt-A-Pond Program.