The Friends of Schmeeckle host several programs and events throughout the year. Explore upcoming events below.
Common Loons are rare visitors to Schmeeckle. They use the lake as a rest stop as they migrate south for the winter. Take a walk to Lake Joanis and dive into the "loony" lives of this amazing waterbird! Presented by Abby Jackson. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in
Step into the shoes of a scientist and discover the many research projects in Schmeeckle Reserve. Presented by Alex Stone. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in your group, and phone number.
Join us for a nighttime adventure to look and listen for owls. Find out what makes these birds some of the most elusive predators in Wisconsin. Presented by Alex Myers. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in your group, and phone number.
What was it really like to be a lumberjack in Wisconsin? What sort of stories did they tell? Meet around the campfire, enjoy some warm snacks, and relive the days of Paul Bunyan. Presented By Nate Wagner. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in your group, and phone number.
Join us for the opening reception and awards ceremony for the 10th annual Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve Art, Writing, and Photography Contest on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in person or on Zoom.Please RSVP here to receive a link to join: https://forms.gle/WRkaTVW1mxd5xcbX6. Visit the Friends website to see this year's winners and all entries
What happens when the sun goes down in Schmeeckle Reserve? “Shine a light” on the mysterious lives of Schmeeckle’s residents after dark, while enjoying s’mores around the campfire.Presented by Liz Schmutzer. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in your group, and phone number.
Did you know that there is a whole other world right below your feet? Get the “dirt” on soil as we explore the horizons of Schmeeckle’s underground resource.Presented by Macy Sander. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in your group, and phone number.
Sounds are all around us, but we often don’t even notice them. In Schmeeckle, animals use sounds for their survival. Join us as we “tune” into the noises of nature and explore why they’re made!Presented by Raelynn LeFevre. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in your group, and phone
You have hats, jackets, and cozy houses to keep you warm during the cold winter months. How do the animals in Schmeeckle deal with the cold? Discover the amazing adaptations that wildlife use to survive the unpredictable weather of March.Presented by Lana Podoski. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number
Land ho! Explore the wetlands, forests, and under the snow to unlock the secrets they hold. You will release our inner pirates as we unearth Schmeeckle’s natural hidden treasures.Presented by Grace Henes. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in your group, and phone number.
Bound on over to the Schmeeckle Visitor Center to discover more about deer ecology, why the deer population is so high, and participate in fun deer-related activities.Presented by Meredith Abbs. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in your group, and phone number.
Fly on over to Schmeeckle to find out what makes a Bald Eagle a raptor. Discover the tools Bald Eagles use to survive and how threats can affect these beautiful creatures.Presented by Hannah Higgins. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in your group, and phone number.
