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 Earth Day! 🌲🌎
Celebrate Earth Week and come plant a tree or clean up the Reserve with us on Sunday, April 27!
We have over 250 saplings to get in the ground. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. at the visitor center. Don't forget to dress for the weather.
We hope to see you there!
Celebrate Earth Week and come plant a tree or clean up the Reserve with us on Sunday, April 27!
We have over 250 saplings to get in the ground. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. at the visitor center. Don't forget to dress for the weather.
We hope to see you there!
The Candlelight Hike is Friday, May 2, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and we are so excited to see everyone there! We are still looking for volunteers for all stations. If you would like to help make this event a success, check out the site below.
https://signup.com/go/iAvEwbb
https://signup.com/go/iAvEwbb
The visitor center will be closed today, but the trails will be open during daylight hours for your holiday and springtime enjoyment. Have a wonderful Sunday!
The world is so big, yet so small. Let’s stop time together using cameras, magnifying glasses, and more. Joins us on Saturday, April 26th at 11:00 a.m. for our free family program "Capturing Moments" at the Menzel Pavilion where we will adventure and explore Schmeeckle to try and discover the details of nature you may have missed before. Presented by Brenna Ripplinger.
In the comments, post a photo you've taken outdoors or share some of your favorite things you like to photograph while out at Schmeeckle.
In the comments, post a photo you've taken outdoors or share some of your favorite things you like to photograph while out at Schmeeckle.
Have you ever been inspired by nature while fishing? Let’s make art by fly tying. Join us on Saturday, April 26th at 1:00 p.m. for our free family program "The Art Legacy of Fly Tying" at the Visitor Center to discover how generations of anglers have used the natural world to inspire their work. Open to all experience levels. Presented by Eli Struck.
What are some of the common creepy crawlies you see around water? Share in the comment section below!
What are some of the common creepy crawlies you see around water? Share in the comment section below!
Need some help identifying those mysterious tracks in your yard? We've got a book for that. And another for identifying wildflowers, birds, mammals and scads of other natural wonders from insects to fungi. Stop by the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center from 10-4 today. We'll be closed tomorrow, April 20th.
