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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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!
If you are looking for unique t-shirts, the Schmeeckle Reserve Gift Shop is worth a stop! In addition to Green Circle Trail and Schmeeckle designs, we carry wide array of others in S-2XL. Here are just a few of our top sellers.
Need a feel good moment? Enjoy a walk or visit to the bird viewing area at Schmeeckle. Then support the Reserve by shopping at our Gift Shop. Nature themed journals and note cards make great stocking stuffers.
Are you ready to play in the snow?❄️❄️❄️We have you covered!
Snowshoe and cross-country ski rentals are now 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, thanks to a generous donation by the Friends of Schmeeckle.
Stop by the visitor center any weekday from 9-4 or on weekends from 10-4. You can also reserve equipment with at least 48 hours notice on our website at https://www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/schmeeckle/Pages/shop/outdoor_rentals.aspx
See you on the trails!
Snowshoe and cross-country ski rentals are now 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, thanks to a generous donation by the Friends of Schmeeckle.
Stop by the visitor center any weekday from 9-4 or on weekends from 10-4. You can also reserve equipment with at least 48 hours notice on our website at https://www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/schmeeckle/Pages/shop/outdoor_rentals.aspx
See you on the trails!
New Book Alert! Now available in the Schmeeckle Reserve Gift Shop... The City of Ever Green by Green Bay artist Bonnie Paruch. This inspirational and vividly illustrated book for children is about nature, children who loved a tree, and the restoration of a city’s wild spaces.
BOOKS | Bonnie Paruch Books
Books written and illustrated by Bonnie Paruch. The City Ever Green