A new seasonal event, the Spring Celebration, comes to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve this May. The event will be held Sunday, May 3, from 1-4 p.m. The celebration’s theme is “Sounds of Spring.” It is open to the public, free of charge, but donations are appreciated. A donation of $4/person or $10/family […]

Welcome the spring season at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve with free family nature programs open to the public this April. Led by UW-Stevens Point natural resources students studying environmental education and interpretation, the programs will be offered in April. Programs will take place at Schmeeckle Reserve, 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point. Please […]

Step into nature at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve this spring with free family nature programs open to the public. Led by UW-Stevens Point natural resources students studying environmental education and interpretation, the programs will be offered in March. Programs will take place at Schmeeckle Reserve, 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point. Please dress […]

When University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student Lukas Elliott enrolled in college for the first time, he thought he had found the right path. He began his academic journey at a small private school in Mequon, studying early childhood education. It didn’t take long, however, for him to realize it wasn’t the right fit. “College is […]

Step into nature at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve this fall with free family nature programs open to the public. Led by UW-Stevens Point natural resources students studying environmental education and interpretation, the programs will be offered in November and December. Programs will take place at Schmeeckle Reserve, 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point. […]

Explore the outdoors at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve this fall, with the annual candlelight hike and family nature programs offered free and open to the public. The annual Fall Candlelight Hike will be held at the reserve, 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, from 6-9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24. Themed “Schmeeckle Spies: […]

Explore all the outdoor fun the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve has in store this summer. Schmeeckle Reserve will host two “Nature Explorers” day camps June 16-26 and July 7-17 for children entering 3rd-6th grade. These camps will lead hands-on activities, including child-centered discovery hikes, wildlife watching, catching frogs and other pond animals, canoeing […]

The fun-filled evening Candlelight Hike Festival returns to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve this May. The event will be held Friday, May 2, from 7-9:30 p.m. This year’s festival theme is “Fantastic Critters and Where to Find Them.” It is open to the public, free of charge, but donations are appreciated. The community […]

Explore everything nature has to offer at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve this April. Family Nature Programs are free, open to the public and led by UW-Stevens Point students studying environmental education and interpretation . Be prepared to go outside and dress for the weather. Meet at the Visitor Center, 2419 North Point […]

Explore everything nature has to offer at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve this March. Family Nature Programs are free, open to the public and led by UW-Stevens Point students studying environmental education and interpretation . Be prepared to go outside and dress for the weather. Meet at the Visitor Center, 2419 North Point […]

Refuge, research, education and recreation. These are the core priorities of Schmeeckle Reserve, the 280-acre natural area located on the north end of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus and run by the College of Natural Resources. Since 1978 Schmeeckle has been a fixture of campus life, providing a place for students and community members […]

Step into nature at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve this fall with family nature programs offered free and open to the public. Led by UW-Stevens Point natural resources students studying environmental education and interpretation, the programs will be offered in November and December. Attendees should meet at the Menzel Pavilion, located near the […]