Winged Tigers
Thursday, March
6, 6:30-7:30pm
Great horned
owls are adaptable birds with
interesting diets, amazing
sensory abilities, and a lore
filled history. Come meet a
great horned owl and don’t
worry, he’s not camera shy!
A True Wisconsin
Comeback Story
Tuesday, March
11, 6:30-7:30pm
What’s all the gobble about?
Take a journey through the story
of the wild turkey’s amazing
comeback. Discover its rich
history and role in Wisconsin
culture.
Wonderful
Woodcocks
Thursday, March
27, 6:30-7:30pm
Have you ever
seen a sky dance out in
Schmeeckle? Do you know what
bird does that? Come discover
the woodcock, its sky dance and
many other adaptations!
April Fact or
Foolery?
Tuesday, April
1, 7:00-8:00pm
Are daddy
longlegs really poisonous? Do
snakes actually ‘charm’ their
prey? Can a porcupine shoot its
quills? Celebrate this tricky
day by separating fact from
fiction in an indoor
presentation that is sure to be
full of surprises...and that’s
no foolery!
Visitors of a
Different Order
Thursday, April
3, 6:30-7:30pm
Carnivores have always had a
place in the Stevens Point area.
Discover which species call the
area home, the controversy that
surrounds them, and the roles
they play.
The Invasion of
Schmeeckle Reserve
Tuesday, April
15, 6:00-7:00pm
Plant species
from around the globe are invading
Schmeeckle Reserve! Walk with
us and explore
the influence of these nonnative
species, how they are being managed, and
what you can do at your home to help limit their
spread.
Geo-What?
Treasure Hunting 101
Sunday, April
20, 2:00-3:30pm
Ever wanted to
discover how to use a GPS? Want
another fun activity to do in
the great outdoors? Join us for
this crash course in geocaching
at Iverson Park - guaranteed fun
for the whole family! If you
have your own GPS, please bring
it. Meet at the Iverson Park
shelter near the volleyball
court.
Wild Edibles
Thursday, April
24, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Want to learn what plants in
central Wisconsin can be used by
you? Join Sam Thayer, author of
The Forager’s Harvest
for
an informative hike on what
plants in our area can be used
for.
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Spring
Celebration Under the Oaks
30th Anniversary of
Schmeeckle Reserve
Saturday, April 26, 6:00-10:00
p.m.
Join us under the spreading
branches of the Berard Oaks to
celebrate Schmeeckle Reserve's
30-year heritage. Enjoy the
sounds and smells of the spring
woods as you listen to the tunes
of local musicians and discover
stories of Schmeeckle. The
evening culminates in a relaxing
candlelit stroll to Lake Joanis.
Click here
for more details about this
special event
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A Different
Perspective: Wisconsin Indians
Monday, April
28, 7:00-8:00pm
Look at nature
through a Native American’s
eyes. Discover how the earth,
nature, and animals relate to
the every day lives of
contemporary tribal members in
Wisconsin.
Name That Tune
Tuesday, April
29, 6:30-7:30pm
Ever wonder
who’s making all that lovely
racket in our Schmeeckle
wetlands? Discover the faces
behind this spring frog chorus!
Sounds of Spring
Thursday, May 8,
6:30-7:30pm
The many sounds
of spring create a musical
paradise. Enjoy an informational
talk, sound identification games
and a small hike where you will
learn to identify and understand
the purpose behind some of these
amazing sounds.
