• Friends board meeting

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

    All are welcome to attend board meetings and learn more about the Friends.

  • Friends board meeting

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

    All are welcome to attend board meetings and learn more about the Friends.

  • Schmeeckle Shakes: “The Tempest”

    Pankowski Friends Amphitheater 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States

    Sponsored by the Friends, Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater brings Shakespeare’s The Tempest to the amphitheater stage!

  • Schmeeckle Shakes: “The Tempest”

    Pankowski Friends Amphitheater 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States

    Sponsored by the Friends, Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater brings Shakespeare’s The Tempest to the amphitheater stage!

  • Schmeeckle Shakes: “The Tempest”

    Pankowski Friends Amphitheater 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States

    Sponsored by the Friends, Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater brings Shakespeare’s The Tempest to the amphitheater stage!

  • Schmeeckle Shakes: “The Tempest”

    Pankowski Friends Amphitheater 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States

    Sponsored by the Friends, Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater brings Shakespeare’s The Tempest to the amphitheater stage!

  • Friends of Schmeeckle Annual Member Celebration

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

    Hear updates from the past year and enjoy a barbeque buffet at the Menzel Pavilion. Our special guest speaker is Ron Zimmerman, former director of Schmeeckle.

  • Friends board meeting

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

    All are welcome to attend board meetings and learn more about the Friends.

  • Accessible Pier and Lake Trail Grand Opening

    Accessible Fishing Pier 2500 Maria Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States

    Celebrate the completion of the fishing pier and resurfaced lake trail that give visitors more access to enjoy Schmeeckle.

  • A Look into Wisconsin Symbols

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

    Have you ever wondered what represents the dairy state? Come explore the different symbols of Wisconsin in this outdoor fireside chat. Discover the animals, minerals, plants and even foods that symbolize Wisconsin. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in your group, and phone number.

  • The Versatile Vulture

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

    Discover that vultures are not ugly, smelly, dirty, disease-ridden birds in this outdoor fireside chat! Find out about adaptations that make them one of the cleanest animals through engaging activities. Discover how their “gross” dining habits keep humans safe and healthy. Find out how you can help nature’s clean-up crew! Email us to register for

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  • Backyard Birding Basics

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

    From songbirds to raptors, a timeless hobby is taking flight at Schmeeckle—birding! Practice using old-school binoculars and new-school birding apps on your phone. Go bird watching. Discuss how you can log your sightings online and contribute to science and research! Experienced, novice, and aspiring birders are all welcome! Email us to register for this program.

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