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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📖 Adventure Publications is one of our favorite book distributors in the gift shop — known for regional field guides covering birds, mammals, trees, wildflowers, and more, along with cookbooks and nature journals. Many titles feature the photography of naturalist Stan Tekiela.
🦋 Most popular identification guides restocked
✨ New titles added to the shelf
Stop by and find your next field companion.
Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center | 9 AM – 4 PM daily
🦋 Most popular identification guides restocked
✨ New titles added to the shelf
Stop by and find your next field companion.
Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center | 9 AM – 4 PM daily
Update: Construction for the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve Legacy Circle sitting wall is off to a great start! The plaza has been reopened with all trail entrances and restrooms being accessible to users. The next phase of the project will begin on Monday. If you have any questions, feel free to message us or call at 715-346-4992.
The Sentry Plaza will be CLOSED tomorrow, August 7. The Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve Legacy Circle sitting wall project will begin. Heavy equipment will be in and around the plaza during this time. Please follow the marked detour to enter the trail system from the parking lot. See the map for more details.
This project will take place over the next week. The Sentry Plaza trail access points will only be closed on August 7 with only a small portion of the plaza area being closed the remainder of the project.
A special thank you to the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve for coordinating this project!
If you have any questions, feel free to message us or call at 715-346-4992.
This project will take place over the next week. The Sentry Plaza trail access points will only be closed on August 7 with only a small portion of the plaza area being closed the remainder of the project.
A special thank you to the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve for coordinating this project!
If you have any questions, feel free to message us or call at 715-346-4992.
Summer may be almost over, but we still have plenty of opportunities to take part in one of our free summer nature story times! Join our summer educators each Friday through the end of August from 10-10:45 a.m. to read through two nature-themed story books and take part in hands-on nature activities for the tiny tots in your life.
If you're too excited to wait for Friday, swing by Schmeeckle tomorrow, August 5, at 10 a.m. for the United Way Summer Sizzle reading program hosted by Schmeeckle naturalists!
If you're too excited to wait for Friday, swing by Schmeeckle tomorrow, August 5, at 10 a.m. for the United Way Summer Sizzle reading program hosted by Schmeeckle naturalists!
🌳 Advice from a... Trout?
New styles of greeting cards, bookmarks, magnets, and stickers from Your True Nature have been restocked in the gift shop! Advice from a Trout nudges you to show your true colors and steer clear of shiny distractions — timeless advice straight from nature.
Stop in and find a little nature-inspired wisdom for yourself or someone you love!
New styles of greeting cards, bookmarks, magnets, and stickers from Your True Nature have been restocked in the gift shop! Advice from a Trout nudges you to show your true colors and steer clear of shiny distractions — timeless advice straight from nature.
Stop in and find a little nature-inspired wisdom for yourself or someone you love!
We've added new pieces from Prairie Schooner's **Pine & Peak** collection to the gift shop — sturdy canvas bags with a nature-inspired look, perfect for everyday carry or your next outing. The water bottle carriers, available in three colors, are a favorite!
Stop by the Gift Shop on your next visit to Schmeeckle Reserve.
Stop by the Gift Shop on your next visit to Schmeeckle Reserve.
