Marsh Madness with Friends of Goose Pond

2025 Marsh Madness

Next year's festival will be held February 14th-15th, 2025 at the Linton Elks Club, Humphreys Park, and Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area. We'll see you there!

Thanks for visiting Friends of Goose Pond

Friends of Goose Pond (FoGP) was established to support the goals of wildlife conservation and habitat restoration at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area through environmental education, scientific research and recreational activities and programs.

We encourage you to browse our site, learn of our activities, and plan a visit to the area. We are pleased at the success the wetland restoration has achieved in such a short time and are encouraged at the abundance of bird and wildlife species that are using the area. Our activities include Marsh Madness scheduled for early spring in conjunction with the annual Sandhill Crane migration, Community Birding Days, Wild- flower Walks, Dove Hunts, School Field Trips, Clean-up Days, a photo contest, hat sales and the annual Goose Pond Calendar.

About Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area

Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area in Greene County provides quality hunting, wildlife viewing and trapping opportunities on 9,018 acres of prairie and marsh habitat. About 12,000 wildlife watchers visit each year, and the property records about 3,500 annual hunting efforts (one hunter visit for one day).

The property features a new office and visitor’s center with a panoramic observation deck, large windows to view wildlife, and restrooms. The 6,840 square-foot building, which opened in 2016, uses sustainable and energy efficient materials. A geothermal system provides heating and cooling.

Visitors are required to sign-in at the office or at any self-service centers on the property.

 

LATEST NEWS

Critter Corner No. 26 – Leeches by George Sly

September 9, 2024

While birds may lay claim to the “star power” at Goose Pond FWA, let’s remind ourselves that there is a whole world of smaller animals, many of which lack a…

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Annual Big Sit! at GPFWA – Oct. 13, 2024

August 12, 2024

Enjoy the spectacular fall bird migration in the company of fellow bird and nature enthusiasts at the Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area. Join DNR, FoGP, and Sassafras Audubon Society…

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2025 Calendar Contest

July 6, 2024

It’s time to enter photos for the 2025 calendar contest.  Time is short, please enter today! Friends of Goose Pond 2025 Calendar Photo Contest Highlighting Goose Pond FWA A challenge…

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About Us

Friends of Goose Pond (FoGP) supports wildlife conservation and habitat restoration at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area in Greene County Indiana through environmental education, scientific research and recreational activities and programs.

Our Mission

Friends of Goose Pond (FoGP) supports wildlife conservation and habitat restoration at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area in Greene County Indiana through environmental education, scientific research and recreational activities and programs.

Contact us

Friends of Goose Pond
PO Box 56
Linton, Indiana 47441