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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It's World Bicycle Day! Make your way to the Schmeeckle gift shop for bike themed gifts for the cyclists in your life and head out to bike the lake loop or the Green Circle Trail. Ride on!
A short section of the Green Circle Trail in Schmeeckle Reserve near the visitor center/trailhead will be CLOSED starting on Tuesday, June 2. An access trail between the pavilion and amphitheater is being paved for accessibility. Heavy equipment will be on the Green Circle during this time. Please follow the marked detour that follows the walkway from the visitor center to the parking lot to bypass this section. See the map for more details.
This project is expected to take 3-4 weeks to complete. Different sections of trail will be closed as the project progresses. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram posts for updates.
A special thank you to the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve for coordinating this project, and to our generous donors, the Seramur Family Foundation and the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin for making this accessibility walkway a reality!
This project is expected to take 3-4 weeks to complete. Different sections of trail will be closed as the project progresses. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram posts for updates.
A special thank you to the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve for coordinating this project, and to our generous donors, the Seramur Family Foundation and the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin for making this accessibility walkway a reality!
Only 7 months left to prepare your writing, art, and/or photography pieces for the 13th annual Friends of Schmeeckle Arts Contest. While that might seem like a long time, it will fly by and we certainly don’t want you to soar past the December 4th deadline. Speaking of soaring, enjoy some of our wonderful bird submissions.
Feeling inspired? Submit your entry with an entry form at https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/arts-contest/
Feeling inspired? Submit your entry with an entry form at https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/arts-contest/
New in the Gift Shop! We just added wooden brain teasers and logic puzzles from Project Genius to the Schmeeckle Reserve Gift Shop! Beautifully crafted from wood, these puzzles are the perfect companion for long summer car rides or a quiet evening at the cabin.
Great news! The Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center is now open at 9 AM on Saturdays and Sundays, giving you even more time to grab a kayak or canoe, pick up a snack, or find the perfect nature-inspired gift. Open 7 days a week, 9 AM–4 PM.
Welcome to our amazing summer staff! These are the dedicated individuals who work behind the scenes every day to keep Schmeeckle running smoothly. They are answering questions at the information desk, restocking item in the gift shop, fixing trails and boardwalks, building signs and benches, removing hazardous trees, controlling invasive species, managing facility and outdoor gear rentals, and leading educational programs.
Schmeeckle just wouldn't be Schmeeckle without our staff!
Schmeeckle just wouldn't be Schmeeckle without our staff!
