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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The accessible paved walkway project is underway at Schmeeckle Reserve! The project will replace 210 feet of crushed granite trail with a concrete walkway that leads from the parking lot to the Menzel Pavilion, and from the Pavilion to the Pankowski Friends Amphitheater stage. A new accessible walkway is also being constructed to a paved seating area on top of the amphitheater hill. The goal is for everyone to have easier access to these facilities.
This project is being coordinated by the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve. Sobczak Concrete Masonry has been hired to complete the work. The project should be finished by the end of June.
A special thank you to the Seramur Family Foundation and the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, whose generous gifts are making this project possible! 🌱
This project is being coordinated by the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve. Sobczak Concrete Masonry has been hired to complete the work. The project should be finished by the end of June.
A special thank you to the Seramur Family Foundation and the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, whose generous gifts are making this project possible! 🌱
Restock Alert! Our laser etched slate coasters have been flying off the shelves, so we expanded our selection! Locally made right here in Stevens Point by @thechippedhammer
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.
