A community natural area on the campus of UW-Stevens Point
Schmeeckle Reserve is a 280-acre natural area on the campus of UW-Stevens Point. Over 70% of Stevens Point’s main campus area has been set aside as green space to protect ecological communities of central Wisconsin. It is open to the public and serves as a unique gathering place for the community and university. Explore 5 miles of trails and boardwalks, a 24-acre lake, and a diversity of habitats that support numerous wildlife species.
The Reserve is managed by the College of Natural Resources to protect and restore ecosystems, serve as an outdoor classroom for learning, and provide outdoor recreation opportunities.
Current News
- Sedge Meadow boardwalk work starts in June
Starting in June, the Sedge Meadow Trail boardwalk that leads to Lake Joanis (on the east side of Michigan Avenue) will be CLOSED for replacement. The current boardwalk is narrow… Read more: Sedge Meadow boardwalk work starts in June - Paved Access Trail Work Starts in June
Starting in June, the trail that leads from the Schmeeckle visitor center parking lot to the Menzel Pavilion and Pankowski Friends Amphitheater will be CLOSED for paving. The current trail… Read more: Paved Access Trail Work Starts in June - New Schmeeckle website
Welcome to our newly designed Schmeeckle Reserve website! The website was rebuilt from the ground up to meet the new UW-Stevens Point website design standards. Schmeeckle staff spent several weeks… Read more: New Schmeeckle website