Schmeeckle Reserve protects 280 acres of diverse central Wisconsin habitat, which supports a rich variety of plants, fungi, and wildlife.
The following checklists were compiled through observations and research studies by faculty, staff, and students at UW-Stevens Point.
- Schmeeckle Birds Checklist (updated by Alyssa DeRubeis, 2013)
- Schmeeckle Plants Checklist (compiled by Dr. Brian Barringer, 2019)
- Schmeeckle Mammal Checklist
- Schmeeckle Reptiles and Amphibians Checklist (created by Joey Cannizzaro and UWSP Herpetology Society, 2021)
- Schmeeckle Fish Checklist (Compiled by Justin Sipiorski, 2011)
- Schmeeckle Trees and Shrubs Checklist
- Schmeeckle Fungi Checklist (Compiled by Carol Lanphear-Cook, 1996)
- Field Guide to the Useful Plants of Schmeeckle Reserve (Ethnobotany) (Authored by Ben Tracey and Dr. Virginia Freire, 2011)
Did you know? Schmeeckle Reserve is part of the Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail, a series of highway-based viewing guides that highlight the best birding and wildlife-watching opportunities in the state. Schmeeckle was included due to its diverse habitats and impressive bird sighting list of 218 species.