{"id":126,"date":"2026-03-25T15:25:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/schmeeckle-reserve\/?page_id=126"},"modified":"2026-05-22T22:43:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T22:43:19","slug":"become-a-member","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/schmeeckle-reserve\/become-a-member\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a Member"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"bannerheight400 hero-bwnb bpcc blockspacebottom overlay-image-container\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/schmeeckle-reserve\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/05\/header_member.jpg)\"><div class=\"smaller-banner\"><div class=\"bannerheight400 bpcc smaller-banner-image-container site-width\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/schmeeckle-reserve\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/05\/header_member.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgforsmallscrn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/schmeeckle-reserve\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/05\/header_member.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the <strong>Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve<\/strong>! The Friends group is a community nonprofit organization that was established to support the campus natural area. When you join the Friends, you join a dedicated family of people who care deeply about protecting and enhancing Schmeeckle Reserve for future generations. Annual Friends memberships are available for students, individuals, families, and corporate organizations. Life memberships are also available for those who wish to make a lifelong commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends members enjoy many benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/schmeeckle-reserve\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/05\/Friends_logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-566\" style=\"width:427px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/schmeeckle-reserve\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/05\/Friends_logo.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/schmeeckle-reserve\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/05\/Friends_logo-300x161.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10% discount in Schmeeckle\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/schmeeckle-reserve\/gift-shop\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"102\">gift shop<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Offering unique nature-themed gifts, clothing, guidebooks, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced rates on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/schmeeckle-reserve\/outdoor-gear-rentals\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"104\">Outdoor Gear Rentals<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Rent canoes, kayaks, snowshoes, cross-country skis, tents, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/friendsofschmeeckle.org\/newsletters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Friends newsletters<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Featuring current events and behind-the-scenes stories, mailed three times a year\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Friends voting rights<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Help set direction for the organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Event and program invitations<\/strong> \u2014 Special Friends-sponsored field trips, workshops, and speakers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/friendsofschmeeckle.org\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer opportunities<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Help with community events, trail maintenance, boardwalk building, and other projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to meet and spend time with others who have similar interests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about joining the Friends, visit the Friends of Schmeeckle website at <a href=\"https:\/\/friendsofschmeeckle.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">friendsofschmeeckle.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsofschmeeckle.org\/join\/\" target=\"_blank\">Join the Friends Today! <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve! The Friends group is a community nonprofit organization that was established to support the campus natural area. When you join the Friends, you join a dedicated family of people who care deeply about protecting and enhancing Schmeeckle Reserve for future generations. 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