The Friends of Schmeeckle host several programs and events throughout the year. Explore upcoming events below.
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:
Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly nature story time for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate storybooks 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: Gardens and gardening
Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly nature story time for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate storybooks 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
Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly nature story time for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate storybooks 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: Indigenous Stories
Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly nature story time for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate storybooks 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
Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly nature story time for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate storybooks 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
Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly nature story time for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate storybooks 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 nature story time for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate storybooks 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.
Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly nature story time for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate storybooks 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
Join Schmeeckle education fellows for a weekly nature story time for your tiny tots. Listen to age-appropriate storybooks 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
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.