The Friends of Schmeeckle host several programs and events throughout the year. Explore upcoming events below.
Sponsored by the Friends, Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater brings Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor to the amphitheater stage! For more information, visit the CWACT website. Stevens Point - Central Wisconsin Community Theater (cwact.org)
Sponsored by the Friends, Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater brings Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor to the amphitheater stage! For more information, visit the CWACT website. Stevens Point - Central Wisconsin Community Theater (cwact.org)
Sponsored by the Friends, Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater brings Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor to the amphitheater stage! For more information, visit the CWACT website. Stevens Point - Central Wisconsin Community Theater (cwact.org)
Hear updates from the past year and information on current and future Friends projects.
What sparks in your mind when you hear Smokey’s famous slogan: "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires"? Discover how and why we fight fire with fire here at Schmeeckle during a walk around the Reserve. Presented by Em Sinclair Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number in your group, and phone
There is a world of relaxation waiting for you in nature. Attend this program to learn tips and tricks to achieve a Zen state and create inner peace outdoors. Presented by Alaina Allen. Join University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student naturalists for free programs that explore the outdoors. All ages invited! No registration required. For questions
Why do aquatic bugs get such a bad rap? Sift through the evidence to see if bugs are more than simply creepy crawlies. Will we make a splash on your opinion in favor of those little bugs on trial? Presented by Adasyn Bullard Email us to register for this program. Include the program title, number
Families like your own are all around you in nature. Grab a flashlight and join us for a night hike to explore how Great Horned Owl families form. Presented by Katie Stell.
Have you ever noticed water that looks dirty and gross? Adventure over and discover how and why pollution can be a big OH MY. Presented by Nic Koenig.
Help us bust some of nature’s biggest myths. We will examine misconceptions about wildlife, discuss their origins, and reveal the truth. Presented by Elaina Seputis.
Cryptids like Bigfoot are known worldwide and some say there are creatures that call Wisconsin home. Explore the stories of Wisconsin’s legendary beasts … if you dare. Presented by Alaina Allen.
Join us for the "Night of the Living Decomposers" as we meet Wisconsin's cleanup crew. Walk half-mile, 1-mile, and 1.5-mile loop trails lit by torches and hundreds of jack-o’-lanterns through the autumn woods and around Lake Joanis. Arrive and leave when you like! Cost: Suggested donation of $4/person or $10/family helps fund future programs and