Everyone is welcome to attend!
Hikes, talks, and workshops are
geared toward a wide audience:
residents, families, students,
and community groups. Activities and
demonstrations provide an
interactive and educational
experience.
Click here to view this fall's
program brochure!
Creatures of the Underworld
Tuesday, October 13, 5:00 -
6:00pm
They make things disappear, and
transform matter into new
substances. No, they’re not
magicians; the mysterious
creatures of the underworld have
lots of tricks up their sleeves.
Discover the secrets of these
phantoms that lurk beneath our
feet!
Worms in the Kitchen
Thursday, October 15, 6:00 -
7:00pm
Composting kitchen waste is a
great way to provide rich soil
to your garden.
Join us to explore a
variety of composting methods
and get a start building your
own kitchen worm composter.
Contact Schmeeckle to
reserve your space. Cost:
$4/person
A Page of History: Schmeeckle
Reserve
Saturday, October 17, 1:00 -
2:00pm
Hike and explore through
Schmeeckle Reserve searching for
clues and signs of Schmeeckle’s
early history (like rusty farm
machinery!) Discover how the
natural area that began as
agricultural land grew to be the
gathering place for the Stevens
Point community and University.
Wonderful Witch Hazel
Monday, October 19, 5:00 -
6:00pm
Take a walk through the woods of
Schmeeckle to discover the
wonders of the marvelous plant,
Witch Hazel. Explore the
fascinating history and features
of this plant while uncovering
the variety of medicinal uses
Witch Hazel has to offer.
Whispers of the Past...
Conserving the Future
Tuesday, October 20, 5:00 -
6:00pm
Amid the chatter of green
initiatives today, hear whispers
of Wisconsin’s past. Head down
Schmeeckle Reserve’s Trail of
Reflections to experience the
conservation stories and
happenings that made Wisconsin
famous. See the faces of the
individuals that changed history
at the Wisconsin Conservation
Hall of Fame.
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Fall Candlelight Hike
Festival
Friday, October 30, 6:30-9:30 pm
Buzz on
down to Schmeeckle Reserve and
discover the creaking, flashing,
fluttering insects that come out
in the dark.
Walk a
one-mile path lit by
Jack-o-Lanterns and torches
through the autumn woods and
along the lake.
"Insects of the Night"
Special Campfire Program at 7
p.m. and 8 p.m.
When the sun sets,
Schmeeckle Reserve
springs to life with the
romantic blinking of
fireflies, a serenade of
crickets, and the soft
flutter of moths. Meet
the nighttime insects
who
 call
Schmeeckle home and
discover how they thrive
in the dark.
Click here
for more details about this
special event
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Fire Power
Saturday, November 7, 11:00am -
12:00pm
Fire isn’t always a destructive
thing; uncover the evidence of
fire within the landscape of
Schmeeckle Reserve. Discover how
prescribed burning is an
effective tool in maintaining
and enhancing healthy
ecosystems.
Starlight, Starbright
Tuesday, November 10, 6:00 -
7:00pm
Stars are bright and dazzle us
with their twinkling abilities.
But other shining performers
will take the stage as well
while we explore the grand
phenomena of the November night
sky.
Singing, Dancing Sandhill Cranes
Thursday, November 12, 6:00 -
7:00pm
Karr-r-r-r-o-o-o, the bubbling
call of the wetland bird the
Sandhill Crane.
Join us for an indoor
talk about the unique
adaptations that allow this bird
to be successful living in a
wetland.
From its beak to its toes
and the fancy way this crane
dances to find a mate, you will
make an instant fall friend.
Batty Truths
Tuesday, November 24, 5:00 -
6:00pm
You have heard many stereotypes
of these night creatures, but
are they true? Contrary to
popular belief, bats are not
blind, blood-sucking rodents
with wings.
The Owls of Schmeeckle
Tuesday, December 1, 7:00 -
8:00pm
Experience the variety of owls
hiding under the cover of
darkness in Schmeeckle Reserve.
Discover their unique
adaptations, how they find their
food, and listen to some owl
calls that can be heard echoing
through the forest.
Mammal Mayhem
Thursday, December 3, 7:00 -
8:00pm
What do mammals do when the deep
snow blankets the ground during
Wisconsin’s harsh winters?
Join us to find out just
what makes mammals so suited to
this cold environment.
Brrrrrds
Saturday, December 5, 11:00am -
12:00pm
Think all birds leave Wisconsin
for winter? Not so! Head down to
the toasty Visitor Center to
check out some adaptations that
allow birds to survive
throughout the cold winter, and
maybe get a chance to see a few
first-hand!
