Enjoy the views at Lake Joanis, part of UW-Stevens Point’s 280-acre Schmeeckle Reserve, during free family nature programs in November and December. (Courtesy UWSP)

Schmeeckle Reserve to host free nature programs in December

Metro Wire Staff

STEVENS POINT, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve invites the public to explore the natural world through a series of free, family-friendly programs this fall.

The programs are led by natural resources students specializing in environmental education and interpretation.

All programs begin at the Menzel Pavilion, located near Schmeeckle’s Visitor Center at 2419 North Point Drive, unless otherwise noted. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather.

Upcoming events include:

  • Winter Bird Watching – Monday, Dec. 9, 6-7 p.m., Visitor Center – Meet some of Schmeeckle’s winter birds, learn their songs, and locate them in the wild.
  • A Frozen Lake’s Winter Wonderland – Friday, Dec. 13, 10-11 a.m., Lake Joanis – Observe how ice affects lake wildlife.

For more information, email [email protected], call 715-346-4992, or visit the Visitor Center. Those with special needs are encouraged to request accommodations in advance.

Schmeeckle Reserve, a field station of UW-Stevens Point, is managed by the College of Natural Resources to protect ecosystems, support learning, and offer outdoor recreation. More details are available at www3.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/schmeeckle.