Schmeeckle Reserve is now more accessible for people of all abilities, thanks to a fundraising project completed by the Friends of Schmeeckle earlier this fall. A new accessible fishing pier and resurfaced Lake Loop Trail were dedicated Sept. 29. The new pier extends 70 feet into the lake, offering outstanding views, access to deeper water […]

From family nature programs to the fall Candlelight Hike Festival on Friday, Oct. 28, learn and explore at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve this October. Share creations inspired by the reserve in the 9th Annual Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve Writing, Art and Photo Contest. The Candlelight Hike Festival, “Lights of the Night,” will […]

Join a free nature scavenger hunt through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) on Saturday, Oct. 15, as part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. The “BioBlitz” will be held from 3-4 p.m. at the Eagon Preserve, 10365 Flume Road, Rosholt, offering participants the opportunity to find and identify as many species […]

A University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student’s internship at a local compost and soil company this summer turned into a way to help area restaurants and residents divert food waste from landfills. Maya Desai of Wausau, a soil and waste resources major, heard about an internship with Hsu Growing Supply from Professor Rob Michitsch. Hsu’s has […]

The donation of 11 acres to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will provide an outdoor laboratory for College of Natural Resources students to learn ecological restoration skills. The new field lab is named in honor of the late Robert J. Engelhard, a beloved forestry professor who taught at UW-Stevens Point for 25 years. The Bob […]

The Wisconsin Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program is offering an “Introduction to Shooting Sports” workshop Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Bill Cook Izaak Walton League property east of Stevens Point. The course introduces participants to recreational shooting with a variety of firearms. Participants will learn hands-on firearm safety handling and principles from certified, patient instructors. […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is partnering with Milwaukee Tool to drive safer and more productive natural resource management practices. Through the partnership, students in the College of Natural Resources (CNR) will receive access to world-class tools, equipment and training. Supported by a $1 million tool and equipment endowment through 2030, this partnership will create […]

As an undergraduate student, Rebecca Franzen realized the importance of building relationships between people and between people and the environment. She carried this belief in creating community through the rest of her education and into her classrooms today as an Associate Professor within the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Management discipline within the College of […]

Hannah Lukasik is passionate about the environment, recycling, clean water, social justice and “all things green.” “Clean drinking water should be a right, so knowing what is in water is really important,” said the senior majoring in fisheries and water resources-hydrology and Spanish at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. That passion helped Lukasik win a […]

Addressing a need for skilled workers in the forestry industry, the Wisconsin Forestry Center at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will receive a state grant of up to $8 million. This Workforce Innovation Grant will support education and create a pipeline to forestry careers for the next generation. Gov. Tony Evers announced the Wisconsin Economic […]

Partnerships, Collaboration, Outreach As the Wisconsin Forestry Center outreach program manager, Haley is committed to the Wisconsin Idea, connecting the university’s expertise and resources with the forestry industry through professional training, workforce development, applied research, and other outreach. Haley is a creative, collaborative, and supportive staff member who contributes to a healthier environment on campus, […]

Outstanding faculty and staff members were recently recognized at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for their work during the 2022-23 academic year.  The Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service Award was given to Assistant Professor Sarah Orlofske, biology. She is a supportive teacher, working closely with students to help them think like scientists. She promotes […]