The Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve is a community-based nonprofit organization that supports Schmeeckle Reserve, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus natural area. The mission of the Friends is to support the work of and advocate for Schmeeckle through engaging the local and wider communities. This is accomplished by:
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Hooray for more snow! ❄️❄️❄️ Ever wanted to try out snowshoeing or cross-country skiing? Now's your chance!
Snowshoe and cross-country ski rentals are available at the Schmeeckle visitor center. You can use them at Schmeeckle or take them with you to wherever your adventures lead. We also have several pairs of kids snowshoes that can be checked out for FREE.
The visitor center is open weekends from 10-4 and weekdays from 9-4. More information is available on our website at: https://www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/schmeeckle/Pages/shop/outdoor_rentals.aspx
Enjoy the snow!
Snowshoe and cross-country ski rentals are available at the Schmeeckle visitor center. You can use them at Schmeeckle or take them with you to wherever your adventures lead. We also have several pairs of kids snowshoes that can be checked out for FREE.
The visitor center is open weekends from 10-4 and weekdays from 9-4. More information is available on our website at: https://www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/schmeeckle/Pages/shop/outdoor_rentals.aspx
Enjoy the snow!
More new goodies in the Schmeeckle Reserve Gift Shop. Felted coin purses and balsa wood ornaments (so lightweight!) - many animals, birds, insects to choose from.
New product alert! Embroidered canvas field bags. Just the right size for binoculars, fields guides, water bottle. Fair Trade certified - made in Nepal. Visit the Schmeeckle Reserve Gift Shop soon for the best selection.
Exciting! New quilled paper ornaments, cards and post-it note covers in the Schmeeckle Reserve Gift Shop. Valentines Day is coming up - hint hint.❤ Open M-F 9-4, Sat & Sun 10-4.
Happy New Year from Schmeeckle Reserve! Here's hoping for some more snow in 2025. The visitor center will be open on New Year's Eve from 9 to 4, closed on New Year's Day, and will reopen on January 2 at the normal hours (9-4). As always, the Schmeeckle trails are open every day from sunrise to sunset. Enjoy your First Day Hike here with family and friends!
Happy Holidays from all of us here at Schmeeckle! We are thankful to everyone who has supported the Reserve in so many ways over the past year. The Schmeeckle visitor center will be closed on Wednesday, December 25 so that our staff can be with family and friends. But the trails are open from sunrise to sunset, so stop by to experience the quiet of nature's winter wonderland. ❄️
The visitor center will reopen on Thursday at our normal operating hours. See you on the trails!
The visitor center will reopen on Thursday at our normal operating hours. See you on the trails!
