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Feb. 26, 2008 |
Schmeeckle Reserve offers a variety of spring programs
Discover the wildlife, landscape and history of central Wisconsin by participating in a variety of programs to be held in March at Schmeeckle Reserve at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
On Thursday, March 6, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., explore the habitat and diet of the great horned owl, while discovering their sensory abilities.
Take a journey through the story of the wild turkeys amazing comeback on Tuesday, March 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Learn the fascinating habits of the woodcock on Thursday, March 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. During this event, experience the woodcocks sky dance and many other adaptations.
Open to the public free of charge, the workshops are led by UWSP students and are held at the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center, located on North Point Drive near the Michigan Avenue intersection. For more information or to register, call the Schmeeckle Reserve Office at (715) 346-4992.
Schmeeckle Reserve is a 265-acre nature preserve on the UWSP campus. The Visitor Center Browse Shop has gifts for all ages, including a wide variety of nature books and field guides. It is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. For more information visit
www.uwsp.edu/cnr/schmeeckle.-30-
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