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  • A Predator’s Purpose

    Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States

    While predators may get a bad rap, they actually benefit the environment more than harm it. Explore these hunters’ lives and learn ways we can protect the creatures that call Central Wisconsin home. Presented by Jacob Ladik.

  • Stormy Stories

    Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States

    You might have heard that April showers bring May flowers, but what about the thunderbird that brings storms? Hear and share fascinating stories and mythologies connected to rainstorms. Discover how they shape our understanding of weather today. Presented by Grace Wood and Jacob Ladik.

  • Humming Through Life

    Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States

    Peek into the big life of Wisconsin’s smallest bird: the Ruby-throated Hummingbird! Experience the love, hardships, and triumphs faced by our feathered friends. Make a hummingbird feeder to end the journey. Please dress for the weather. Presented by Sara Haroldsen, Brennan Dittrich, and Emily Lureau.

  • Disappearing Ponds of the Forest

    Parkway Shelter

    Now you see them, now you don’t! Ephemeral ponds are ecosystems that pull a disappearing act. Walk with us as we dive into what forms these temporary ponds and why they are vital to amphibians and other wildlife. Please dress for the weather. Presented by Hannah Scherwinski.

  • EcoPoetry: Putting Words to Wonder

    Menzel Pavilion 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States

    Do you find inspiration in nature? If you enjoy writing, reading a good poem, or just spending time outside, come along to bridge the gap between words and wonder via an interactive, poetry-filled hike around Schmeeckle. Please dress for the weather. Presented by Kevin Norris.

  • Celebrate Earth Week at Schmeeckle

    We need your help to plant trees and shrubs donated by the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve! Or join us on a litter pickup to tidy up the entire Reserve.Pre-registration is not required. Check-in and registration begins at 9 a.m. at the visitor center at 2419 North Point Drive. What to bring and things to know:

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  • Grand Opening of the Frog Chorus Boardwalk and North Lake Overlook

    In 2025, the Friends completed the construction of the Frog Chorus Boardwalk and the North Lake Overlook, granting better access to Lake Joanis. To celebrate, the grand opening event will be held at the Menzel Pavilion to recognize donors and volunteers who made these projects possible. After the grand opening ceremony, take a guided hike to

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  • A boardwalk runs between two pine trees and opens out onto a view of an open sedge meadow.

    Guided Nature Hike: Moses Creek Meadows

    Meander through Moses Creek Meadows with a naturalist from Schmeeckle Reserve and get to know the birds, bugs, and blossoms that call the area home. We will meet at the Yulga Disc Golf Course parking lot and walk to the site on the Green Circle trail. Please dress for the weather and conditions; the hike

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  • A woman and a group of young children look at insects.

    Schmeeckle Summer Story Time

    Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States

    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 June 26: Gardening

  • Schmeeckle educators read a story book to a group of families.

    Schmeeckle Summer Story Time

    Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States

    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 3: Respecting Nature

  • A deer with a pair of large antlers peers through a collection of dried grasses.

    A Tale of Tines with Dr. Monet Gomes Goethlich

    Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States

    Found yourself admiring Schmeeckle’s 10-point bucks? Join UWSP’s new ungulate ecologist, Dr. Monet Gomes Goethlich, to discover the purpose and biology behind deer antlers. Dr. Monet Gomes Goethlich is a new faculty member and ungulate ecologist in the College of Natural Resources. She is originally from Fresno, California and earned her B.S. in Biology at

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  • A black and white bird with a red triangle on its breast sits in a tree with white flowers.

    A.M. Ornithology

    Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States

    Just getting into birding? Don’t know where to start? Join our student naturalists in a peaceful morning birding adventure hike on the trail. Bring your Binoculars and ID books (or borrow some) as we fly into the basics of birding. The program is free and all ages are welcome. The program will meet at the

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