The Friends of Schmeeckle host several programs and events throughout the year. Explore upcoming events below.
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 July 10: Books by Indigenous authors
The Moses Creek Meadow is one of the largest sedge meadow wetlands remaining intact and still mostly free from weedy invasive species remaining in Wisconsin. The new boardwalk provides a rare opportunity to visit this important ecological community easily and without doing damage to it. Join UW-Stevens Point professor emeritus Dr. Robert Freckmann to explore
Many plants have restorative or medicinal properties - you just have to know where to look! Join student naturalists on a guided walk to explore the medicinal plants found here in Schmeeckle Reserve - including mullein, yarrow, and many more - while learning about their uses and benefits. The program is free and all ages
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 July 17: Pollinators
Looking to get your feet wet in the wonderful world of canoeing and kayaking? Join us at Lake Joanis for a family-friendly program on the basics of boating and try your hand at paddling your own canoe (or kayak if you prefer). We will cover paddling skills, boating safety, and practice our skills on the
Grab your dip nets as we dive into the wonderful underwater world that is the creek. Join student naturalists and explore the creatures of the creek floor in this stream side adventure! Wear clothing you are comfortable getting wet. The program is free and all ages are welcome. The program will meet at the Schmeeckle
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 July 24: Giving back to nature
Photo: Red_bat_(4a) by Chris Harshaw; CC BY-SA 3.0 The creatures of the night are here in Schmeeckle Reserve! Come meet them with student naturalists to hear all about how bats, flying squirrels, and American crows benefit their ecosystems. The program is free and all ages are welcome. The program will meet at the Schmeeckle Reserve
Join UW-Stevens Point Extension Lakes outreach specialist Paul Skawinski at Lake Joanis to explore what goes on below the surface. Participants will enjoy a relaxing paddle on Lake Joanis while learning about the lake's water, sediment, and aquatic life. Paul will demonstrate a variety of lake sampling tools that are used to study lakes and
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 July 31: Community
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: Fire in nature
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.