black-necked stilt. Would it be possible to add a small line indicating who took the photo (by James Romine).
Photo by James Romine

2026 Marsh Madness will be held February 20th and 21st, 2026. Mark your calendars and get ready for another great Marsh Madness.

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

The Hudsonian Godwit

Critter Corner No. 30 – The Hudsonian Godwit by George Sly

June 9, 2025

The assemblage of bird species which make Goose Pond FWA their home, either permanently or seasonally, is remarkable. There are secretive rails, stealthy grassland sparrows, impressive numbers of migratory waterfowl,…

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Crayfish

Critter Corner No. 29 – The Crayfish by George Sly

May 19, 2025

In previous Critter Corner episodes, I’ve referred to the fact that Goose Pond FWA is home to countless small, often unseen, but ecologically important animals. To that list, I now…

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Donate to Goose Pond

Marsh Madness 2025 Fundraising Update from Kalli Dunn, Property Manager, Indiana DNR

January 24, 2025

Grasslands and pollinator plantings are essential habitats for Indiana’s wildlife. Each year, staff across the Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife and at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area focus…

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2026 Calendar Contest

September 27, 2024

It’s time to enter photos for the 2026 calendar contest.  Time is short, please enter today! Friends of Goose Pond 2026 Calendar Photo Contest Highlighting Goose Pond FWA A challenge…

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American White Pelicans

Critter Corner No. 28 – The American White Pelican by George Sly

September 23, 2024

Pelicans in Indiana? Surely not. Pelicans live near the ocean, don’t they? If you have visited Goose Pond FWA in the spring or fall, you more than likely know that…

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Dragonflies

Critter Corner No. 27 – Dragonflies by George Sly

September 16, 2024

If asked to do so, we can often identify an ecosystem simply by seeing a photo of one of its iconic animal inhabitants. Example? A polar bear would surely bring…

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About Us

Friends of Goose Pond Contact:

mail@friendsofgoosepond.org

Phone: 812-890-3673

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