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:
Upcoming events
Recent posts from Facebook
Did you know we have jellyfish right here in Stevens Point, Wisconsin?
Believe it or not, we do have local jellyfish, and not in an aquarium! If you want to learn more about our freshwater jellyfish and see one in person, please join us on Tuesday, October 20th at 5pm at the accessible fishing pier on Lake Jonas in Schmeeckle Reserve.
Extra parking will be available on Maria Drive and Minnesota Avenue.
Believe it or not, we do have local jellyfish, and not in an aquarium! If you want to learn more about our freshwater jellyfish and see one in person, please join us on Tuesday, October 20th at 5pm at the accessible fishing pier on Lake Jonas in Schmeeckle Reserve.
Extra parking will be available on Maria Drive and Minnesota Avenue.
Have you enjoyed seeing the creative carved pumpkins at past Candlelight Hike Festivals? Join in on the fun!
Come carve pumpkins October 26 to 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or October 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the visitor center. Then come back for the Candlelight Hike on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. to see your creation displayed on the trails.
Pumpkins and tools are provided. Come and go as you please.
We hope to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1UFPR81hNv/
Come carve pumpkins October 26 to 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or October 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the visitor center. Then come back for the Candlelight Hike on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. to see your creation displayed on the trails.
Pumpkins and tools are provided. Come and go as you please.
We hope to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1UFPR81hNv/
Small critters, big personality! Little Critterz are have been restocked at the Schmeeckle Reserve Gift Shop. These tiny hand-painted porcelain creatures stand under two inches tall. Choose from insects, birds, mammals, farm animals, and even fish, or pick up a pair of ceramic critter earrings to wear your favorite. Visit the Visitor Center, open daily 9 AM to 4 PM, and start your collection.
Important Candlelight Hike Bake Off Announcement 🎃
We are excited to see everyone at this fall's Candlelight Hike Festival on October 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. The theme is The Great Schmeeckle Bake Off.
While we're bringing the fun of a baking show to the woods, there is no actual baking competition. No entries needed, no judging, and no fear of a soggy bottom.
Instead, enjoy an evening of torchlit and Jack-o'-lantern-lined trails, character programs, crafts, face painting, and more.
We hope to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1UFPR81hNv/
We are excited to see everyone at this fall's Candlelight Hike Festival on October 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. The theme is The Great Schmeeckle Bake Off.
While we're bringing the fun of a baking show to the woods, there is no actual baking competition. No entries needed, no judging, and no fear of a soggy bottom.
Instead, enjoy an evening of torchlit and Jack-o'-lantern-lined trails, character programs, crafts, face painting, and more.
We hope to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1UFPR81hNv/
So, You Want to Be a Fur Trader? 🦫
Jump back to the 18th century with Pierre and Jean to report for your first day as a
Wisconsin fur trader. Discover the history of the fur trade, touch real furs, learn trapping techniques, and find out what it takes to succeed. Report for duty outdoors at the Pankowski Friends Amphitheater on October 18th from 10 to 11 am. Historical costumes are encouraged, but completely optional.
Are you ready for the job?
Jump back to the 18th century with Pierre and Jean to report for your first day as a
Wisconsin fur trader. Discover the history of the fur trade, touch real furs, learn trapping techniques, and find out what it takes to succeed. Report for duty outdoors at the Pankowski Friends Amphitheater on October 18th from 10 to 11 am. Historical costumes are encouraged, but completely optional.
Are you ready for the job?
Have you ever wondered what was making the constant chirping sounds in Schmeeckle all fall? What if we told you that you were hearing a chipmunk alerting other critters of danger from the forest floor. Meet Gabriel and Joey at the Menzel Pavilion this Friday, October 16th, from 5-6 p.m. to discover chipmunks’ diet, their home life, their language, and the fascinating “Lives Behind the Chatter."
