The Friends of Schmeeckle host several programs and events throughout the year. Explore upcoming events below.
Scavengers have a special diet that sets them apart from other animals. Meet some ofSchmeeckle’s natural cleanup crew and rock the rot!Presented by Chloe Garber. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in your group, and phone number.
Has the hustle and bustle of life been stressing you out? Find out how nature can help yourwellness. Join us on a guided hike in Schmeeckle Reserve to explore different ways that we can de-stress in the great outdoors.Presented by Hannah Higgins. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in
Seek out animals that creep and crawl in Schmeeckle. You will explore why these critters are misunderstood and take a short hike to look for mysterious reptiles and amphibians.Presented by Alison Schrad. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in your group, and phone number.
Take a hike through Schmeeckle and explore the prairie landscape. Discover the connection between humans and seeds. Take a piece of the prairie home by creating a seed ball to grow in your own outdoor space.Presented by Jessica Camarato. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in your group, and
Photography can connect us with nature as it allows us to look at the landscape with a different perspective. Develop your photo-taking skills and capture the scenery of Schmeeckle. Please bring your own camera or mobile device for taking pictures.Presented by Raelynn LeFevre. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number
Walk torch-lit half-mile and 1-mile loop trails through the spring woods. Arrive and leave when you like! Cost: Suggested donation of $4/person or $10/family helps fund future programs and events. Character programs: Family-friendly programs presented by environmental interpretation students take place at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. in the Pankowski Friends Amphitheater. Other events all evening:--
We all know that April showers bring May flowers, but what then? Explore who uses the gorgeous flowers that can be found around Schmeeckle!Presented by Chloe Garber. Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in your group, and phone number.
Celebrate the completion of the boardwalk and viewing deck that provides visitors an accessible route to picturesque views of the sedge meadow wetland at the headwaters of Moses Creek.
Sponsored by the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve Join us for the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve’s summer concert series at the Pankowski Friends Amphitheater. Kicking off the series is Moonhouse. This laid-back group brings folkadelic Americana to the stage through a fun mixture of original music and covers.
Sponsored by the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve Join us for the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve’s summer concert series at the Pankowski Friends Amphitheater. The incomparable Tom Pease shares his love for the environment through witty songs and interactive performances for kids of all ages.
Sponsored by the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve Join us for the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve’s summer concert series at the Pankowski Friends Amphitheater. Made up of UW-Stevens Point graduates, the Point of Jazz Quintet plays jazz standards, original music, and contemporary compositions. Mat Chapman (trumpet), Jayce Gorski (saxophone), Kadin Yach (piano), Colt Maichle (drums) and Jessie
Sponsored by the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve Join us for the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve’s summer concert series at the Pankowski Friends Amphitheater. The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra Strings will hit the amphitheater stage in July.
