The Friends of Schmeeckle host several programs and events throughout the year. Explore upcoming events below.
Discover the benefits of prescribed burns on prairie, oak savanna, and wetland ecosystems with UWSP forestry professor, Dr. Michael Tiller. Michael Tiller is a forestry professor at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (UWSP) specializing in fire ecology, fire effects monitoring, and prescribed fire as a tool for ecosystem restoration and wildlife habitat management. He teaches
Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly story book reading for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate children's books on a weekly nature topic and explore the great outdoors with a hands-on activity or craft. These programs are free and no registration is required. Theme for August 7: Fabulous Fire
Become part of the nightlife at Schmeeckle as we walk the trails after hours. Listen to the sounds of summer and try to catch a peek of some of the Reserve’s elusive nocturnal critters. The program is free, and no registration is required. Meet at the Menzel Pavilion.
Sponsored in part by the Friends, Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater brings Shakespeare’s As You Like It to the amphitheater stage! For more information, visit the CWACT website. Stevens Point - Central Wisconsin Community Theater (cwact.org)
Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly story book reading for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate children's books on a weekly nature topic and explore the great outdoors with a hands-on activity or craft. These programs are free and no registration is required. Theme for August 14: Colors in nature
Sponsored in part by the Friends, Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater brings Shakespeare’s As You Like It to the amphitheater stage! For more information, visit the CWACT website. Stevens Point - Central Wisconsin Community Theater (cwact.org)
Sponsored in part by the Friends, Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater brings Shakespeare’s As You Like It to the amphitheater stage! For more information, visit the CWACT website. Stevens Point - Central Wisconsin Community Theater (cwact.org)
Sponsored in part by the Friends, Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater brings Shakespeare’s As You Like It to the amphitheater stage! For more information, visit the CWACT website. Stevens Point - Central Wisconsin Community Theater (cwact.org)
Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly story book reading for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate children's books on a weekly nature topic and explore the great outdoors with a hands-on activity or craft. These programs are free and no registration is required. Theme for August 21: Under the water
Celebrate another successful year! Connect with fellow Friends members over hors d’oeuvres. Recap the past year’s successes during a brief business meeting and vote for board members and officers. Celebrate this year’s award recipients and the extraordinary contributions they’ve made to the Reserve. Former Friends President Jerry Lineberger will reflect on the Friends’ history and
Sponsored by the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve Get ready to sing and dance along as children's Tom Pease brings his witty songs to the Pankowski Friends Amphitheater for this free summer concert.
Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly story book reading for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate children's books on a weekly nature topic and explore the great outdoors with a hands-on activity or craft. These programs are free and no registration is required. Theme for August 28: Insects