Schmeeckle Reserve
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Natural area on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus. Schmeeckle Reserve is a 280-acre natural area on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus. The Reserve is managed to protect and restore native ecological communities of central Wisconsin. It is open to the public and serves as a unique gathering place for the community and university. Schmeeckle Reserve is a College of Natural Resources field station, providing rich learning and research opportunities for all UWSP faculty and students.
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You'll find lots of inspiration for your Wisconsin outdoor adventures this summer in the Schmeeckle Browse Shop! Open daily 8-5.
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Buzz Away is a natural insect repellant made from essential oils and does not contain DEET. It comes in spray and towelettes. Citronilla candles and Itch Nix Gel for poison ivy are also available. We've found that these products work, they just need to be applied more often than traditional insect repellants. Buzz Away is available in the Schmeeckle Reserve Browse Shop.
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Since the June 12th storm, the trails have not only been reopened, but are once again teeming with life. The fawns are wandering about, the skippers are getting their fill of nectar, and the trails are lined with lush, green vegetation. Come hike the trails and take in the peacefulness and beauty this holiday weekend.
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New hats in the Schmeekle Browse Shop! We are open from 8-5 daily.
Rocks Rock!
If you missed "Rocks Rock" Tuesday night, you can check out Doug Moore's program on our Youtube page! Don't forget you can check out "Backyard Prairies" sponsored by the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve later this summer. The program is July 18th and will begin at the Visitor Center at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! https://youtu.be/1XNm5zZ-8eU
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The new Ice Age Trail Atlas and Guidebook are now available in the Schmeeckle Reserve Browse Shop. Stop in for your copy today. Pick up the old edition for a great discount while supplies last.
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Common bird sightings in Schmeeckle include Black-capped Chickadees, Red-winged Blackbirds, and even many species of woodpeckers. One bird that does not visit often is the Wild Turkey. Today Reserve staff found this little turkey enjoying lunch at the bird feeder with some feathered friends. Turkeys, like some other birds, use grit to help them digest the whole seeds they may eat in the wild or at your bird feeder. Grit is sand, tiny rocks, or other small particles birds eat to help remove seed coatings. It's their form of a nutcracker!
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From composition to the use of light, participants of this morning's Nature Photography workshop were introduced to techniques and concepts used while taking photos. This workshop, put on by the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve, was led by Bob Mosier and Nisha Fernando. They did a wonderful job of not only giving participants a better understanding of how to take the photos they want, but also took them for a walk through the Reserve to put that information to use.
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Before the rain hit this morning, teachers participating in the Broaden Your Reach through Birds workshop had the opportunity to band and release birds. Bob Welch and his apprentice, Emma, were out at 5:30 a.m. setting up mist nets and collecting birds for the group.
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Mornings at Schmeeckle have been alive with wildlife and gorgeous blooms. Here are a few of the morning sights around the Reserve. What do you see around your yard in the mornings?
Pitch in at Schmeeckle's June Work Days!
Join us for drop-in volunteer work days the next two Thursday mornings, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.! We'll be resurfacing trails and removing invasive species.
Click here to support Rebuild Skawinski family home organized by Amanda Mitchell
Paul Skawinski, a Friend of Schmeeckle, has donated hundreds of hours helping us to restore native wetland habitat in the Reserve. Sadly, his basement flooded during the storm last week, and a friend set up a GoFundMe campaign to assist the family with clean up and repairs. Please consider giving by clicking the link below.
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