The Friends of Schmeeckle host several programs and events throughout the year. Explore upcoming events below.
Sponsored in part by the Friends, Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater brings Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to the amphitheater stage! For more information, visit the CWACT website. Stevens Point - Central Wisconsin Community Theater (cwact.org)
Sponsored in part by the Friends, Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater brings Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to the amphitheater stage! For more information, visit the CWACT website. Stevens Point - Central Wisconsin Community Theater (cwact.org)
Sponsored in part by the Friends, Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater brings Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to the amphitheater stage! For more information, visit the CWACT website. Stevens Point - Central Wisconsin Community Theater (cwact.org)
What are your earliest memories of Schmeeckle Reserve? From farmland to nature preserve, this land has a long and evolving history. Join us as we wander down memory lane and uncover the twists and turns that shaped the Schmeeckle we know today. Presented by Rae Henneman This program will meet at the Menzel Pavilion. Please
Celebrate another successful year! Hear recent updates and enjoy a special program, Ecological Restoration in Schmeeckle: A story of collaboration, led by UWSP Professor of Forestry Michael Demchik following the meeting.
Sponsored by the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve Join us for the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve’s summer concert series at the Pankowski Friends Amphitheater. Tom celebrates nature and joy through his witty, high-energy music for kids of all ages.
There are plants that can heal wounds, aid aches and pains, repel insects, and somethat are just downright delicious! Hike the trails and discover a few of the powerful plants that call central Wisconsin home. Presented by Zoe Forss This program will meet at the Menzel Pavilion. Please be prepared for a hike throughout different
Do you think Schmeeckle Reserve ever needs a sick day? Become an environmental doctor on as we uncover what has been ailing Schmeeckle Reserve. Find out how pollutants get into Schmeeckle's waters, take a short hike to examine the Reserve's marshland and become an environmental doctor as we help diagnose our special natural area. Presented
Even though fall is in full swing, Larry the Leaf is having trouble giving up their green hue! Join Larry on a hike around Schmeeckle to learn why leaves change color and help Larry find their true colors. Presented by Lynx McCoole.
Get ready to put on your detective cap and learn to identify the signs of deer in your area. Join us for an interactive activity and walk for all ages. Can you spot the clues hidden in plain sight along the trails of Schmeeckle Reserve? Presented by Gretchen Bruegger and Milana Meisner.
Have you ever stepped outside after a stressful day and looked for a solution to help heal you from the inside out? On this Wellness Walk you will ease your stress and anxiety by immersing yourself in Schmeeckle’s ecosystems. You will be inspired by nature through intentional movement and thought as we dive into exploration
Ready to head South for the winter? But there’s a catch, we must fly there together. Join us for a short hike that will get you into the mind of a migrating bird! By the time we’ve reached our ‘wintering grounds’ we will have learned the hows and whys of our migrating friends' annual vacation. Presented