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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We have several different nature journals and sticker books (for adults!) available in the Schmeeckle Reserve Gift Shop.
We are proud to be a part of UWSP's Giving Tuesday campaign this year! Gifts donated to the Schmeeckle Reserve Program Support Fund will be used to enhance the Trail of Reflections near the visitor center. Volunteers will replace aging boardwalks and resurface the trail to create an ADA-accessible path for wheelchairs, strollers, and all visitors.
You can give now until December 3... and your gift will have double the impact! The Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve has generously offered to match every dollar donated up to $20,000. Visit https://give.uwsp.edu/g/giving-tuesday-2024/schmeeckle-reserve-program-support-fund to make a gift today, and help make Schmeeckle more accessible to everyone.
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You can give now until December 3... and your gift will have double the impact! The Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve has generously offered to match every dollar donated up to $20,000. Visit https://give.uwsp.edu/g/giving-tuesday-2024/schmeeckle-reserve-program-support-fund to make a gift today, and help make Schmeeckle more accessible to everyone.
#UWSPGivesBack
Looking for youth gift ideas? How about nature-themed tattoos, paint by sticker books and outdoor discovery guides? Available in the Schmeeckle Reserve Gift Shop 9-4 M-F, 10-4 Sat, Sun.
Roll on over to Schmeeckle Reserve on Friday November 22nd at 10am to participate in a fun forestry related FREE family nature program. During "Deadwood: A Source for Life", we will lift logs to reveal hidden critters and enjoy a delicious treat along the way. Have you ever found a critter underneath a log before? Share your experience!
Local photographer Tom Mortenson has captured the beauty of Schmeeckle Reserve in a 2025 calendar filled with lovely wildlife images. Tom has generously donated a limited number of calendars, and they’re now available for purchase at the Schmeeckle Reserve Gift Shop. Stop by and grab yours before they’re gone! All profits go directly toward supporting the Reserve.
A huge thank you to Tom for his contribution to preserving the beauty of Schmeeckle! 💚
A huge thank you to Tom for his contribution to preserving the beauty of Schmeeckle! 💚
Have you been out to see the big bucks hanging around in Schmeeckle yet this fall? They are in full rut right now, chasing the does... and the leftover pumpkins from our Candlelight Hike! One of our visitors, Peter Rennie, shared some of the amazing photos he's taken over the past few days. We would love to see your pictures as well! Feel free to share in the comments. 🦌
