Schmeeckle Reserve Nature Program Videos

Join our student naturalists and explore the amazing outdoors of Schmeeckle Reserve! Due to COVID-19 precaution measures, public nature programs had attendance caps in fall 2020. But you can still enjoy them virtually by watching the videos below! All programs were created by talented UW-Stevens Point students in the environmental education and interpretation program.

• Family Nature Programs: These 20-30 minute family-friendly programs are created for all ages. Explore a variety of nature-themed topics to inspire your outdoor adventures.
  
• Nature Notes: These 5-minute programs for all ages explore the seasonal plants and wildlife of Schmeeckle Reserve.
  

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Family Nature Programs

These 20-30 minute family-friendly programs are created for all ages. Explore a variety a nature-themed topics presented by UW-Stevens Point students in the environmental education and interpretation program.

Cicadas: Captivating Tree-Crickets: Presented by John Roth

Schmeeckle Oddities: Presented by Mara Salfer

What if Wildlife Used Social Media? Presented by Amber VanDenHeuvel

Finding Fungi with this Fun-guy: Presented by Ben Goldner

Underwater Wonders: Presented by Aleesha Splinter

Into the Arachnid-Verse: Presented by Cameron Dunn

The Competitive Hunter Game Show: Presented by Josie Peck

Preparing for Winter: Presented by Hannah Pannell

The Cold-blooded Lifeblood of Schmeeckle: Presented by Tyler Zink

Nature Notes

These 5-minute fun programs for all ages explore the seasonal plants and wildlife of Schmeeckle Reserve.

Peach and Pirate the Painted Turtles: Presented by Mara Salfer

Brown Creepers: Presented by John Roth

Eastern Chipmunks: Presented by Regina Lobner

Hoary Bats: Presented by Amber VanDenHeuvel

North American Porcupines: Presented by Josie Peck

North American Crows: Presented by Benjamin Goldner

White-tailed Deer: Presented by Aleesha Splinter

Conifer Forests: Presented by Hannah Pannell