Edible, structural, medicinal, oh my! Explore Schmeeckle through the eyes of ethnobotany (the study of a region’s plants and their uses). Discover how you can respectfully find meaning, uses, and enjoyment from plants based on traditional knowledge from the Menominee and HoChunk nations. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number

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Critters are digging, sneaking and rummaging around for food and shelter as spring arrives. They are willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive including “criminal” acts. It’s up to you to determine who is guilty. The court is now in session! Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number

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Invisibility! Endless appetite! Trailblazer! Let’s dive into the powers of our supersecret muskrat friends. Many visitors miss the mysterious muskrat in the waterways of Schmeeckle. Find out more about the real superhero of the marsh!*Meet at the south beach of Lake Joanis Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in

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Flying high in the sky, we tend to see crows, well… everywhere. Crows, the craftiest of birds, have many tricks up their wings to thrive in our changing world. Come along to discover their survival secrets as we soar into the life of this urban dweller! Email us to register for this program. Include the

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Calling all croakers! It’s time to join Schmeeckle’s frog chorus! From sopranos to basses, hop on by to listen to the stories, songs, and calls behind spring’s elegantly orchestrated symphony. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in your group, and phone number.

What does a water filter, a roll of insulation, and a grocery store have in common? These are all ways a cattail protects and feeds many animal species, including us! Be blown away by the many wonders of this marvelous marsh inhabitant. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in

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