Hitchhiker Locomotion Tuesday, October 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ever stepped out of Schmeeckle with a sticky traveler attached to your skin or clothes? Explore the plants and animals that often unknowingly hitch a ride on us. Presented by Barry Trepczyk Snacks in Schmeeckle Thursday, October 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Craving something sweet, sour or savory? Join us on a guided walk to discover some of the many tasty snacks Schmeeckle has to offer and how these plants provide medicinal benefits as well. Presented by Cassidy Cyert Portraying the Past of Portage County* Wednesday, October 30, 5-6 p.m. Uncover the lives of early explorers, loggers and farmers. Journey back in time to embrace the joys and hardships of immigrant families living in Portage County. Meet at the Wood Lane entrance to Schmeeckle Reserve. Presented by McKenzie Grant Birds at the Feeder? Become a Leader! Sunday, November 10, 1-2 p.m. Join millions of people across America by discovering how you can be a scientist from the comfort of your own home. During this program, we will help contribute to a Wisconsin birding study by using Schmeeckle’s bird viewing area. Presented by Tegan Hicks Don’t Gobble Up the Gobbler Tuesday, November 19, 5:30-6:30 p.m. As a symbol of fall, the turkey is one of the most beloved birds in North America. Explore its rich history, cultural influence, and unique characteristics that make it much more than just Thanksgiving dinner. Presented by Joe Klitzke Wildlife Investigators Saturday, November 23, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Become a detective and join an investigation of Schmeeckle’s wildlife. Develop a keen eye as we explore ways to look for the evidence that wildlife leave behind. Presented by Sam Brumm Schmeeckle Hide-and-Seek Sunday, November 24, 2-3 p.m. Seasons come and seasons go, and with the change of seasons comes a change in animal movement and behavior. Discover where animals in the reserve may be hiding away and preparing to hibernate for the winter. Presented by Peter Ray Going Batty Tuesday, December 3, 5-6 p.m. Taking flight at night, mysterious bats carry the weight of many misconceptions. Debunk the myths and discover how bats help us in tremendous ways. Presented by Brynn Leafblad Pines and Point Saturday, December 7, 1-2 p.m. White pine trees have played a bigger part in Stevens Point history than you might think. Join us as we explore how white pine trees influenced our culture, grew our town, and even can provide you a cup of tea! Presented by Chris Sanford FAMILY NATURE PROGRAMS ACCESSIBILITY Most programs take place in accessible locations. All programs are open to everyone. To request specific accommodations, please call 715-346-4992 or find us on Facebook. Programs are presented by UW-Stevens Point students studying environmental education and interpretation. All programs are held outside, weather permitting. Programs feature hands-on activities that involve all ages. Snacks are provided. No registration required; just stop by and enjoy the fun! *Programs meet at the visitor center unless otherwise noted. PRESCHOOL DISCOVERY PROGRAMS These programs are for children ages 3 to 6 with a parent or guardian. Programs begin at the visitor center and will go outside, weather permitting. Snacks are provided. No registration required; just stop by and enjoy the fun! Schmeeckle’s Creepy Crawlies Friday, October 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Discover the creepy crawlies of Schmeeckle by digging up bugs, playing games and making your own spider web. Presented by Brynn Leafblad and Joe Klitzke Falling for Colors Friday, October 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Are the trees bursting with color? Has the temperature begun to cool down? Let’s use our senses to explore the many changes that fall brings. Presented by Tegan Hicks and McKenzie Grant Migration Motivation Friday, November 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Come fly with us and see what it takes for geese and other birds to make the big trip south. Presented by Peter Ray, Barry Trepczyk and Chris Sanford Playtime in the Prairie Friday, November 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Explore what hides in Schmeeckle’s prairie as we run, play and create works of art in the grassland. Presented by Sam Brumm and Cassidy Cyert
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Hitchhiker LocomotionTuesday, October 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m.Ever stepped out of Schmeeckle with a sticky traveler attached to your skin or clothes? Explore the plants and animals that often unknowingly hitch a ride on us. Presented by Barry Trepczyk
Snacks in SchmeeckleThursday, October 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m.Craving something sweet, sour or savory? Join us on a guided walk to discover some of the many tasty snacks Schmeeckle has to offer and how these plants provide medicinal benefits as well. Presented by Cassidy Cyert
Portraying the Past of Portage County*Wednesday, October 30, 5-6 p.m.Uncover the lives of early explorers, loggers and farmers. Journey back in time to embrace the joys and hardships of immigrant families living in Portage County. Meet at the Wood Lane entrance to Schmeeckle Reserve. Presented by McKenzie Grant
Birds at the Feeder? Become a Leader! Sunday, November 10, 1-2 p.m. Join millions of people across America by discovering how you can be a scientist from the comfort of your own home. During this program, we will help contribute to a Wisconsin birding study by using Schmeeckle’s bird viewing area. Presented by Tegan Hicks
Don’t Gobble Up the GobblerTuesday, November 19, 5:30-6:30 p.m.As a symbol of fall, the turkey is one of the most beloved birds in North America. Explore its rich history, cultural influence, and unique characteristics that make it much more than just Thanksgiving dinner. Presented by Joe Klitzke
Wildlife InvestigatorsSaturday, November 23, 2:30-3:30 p.m.Become a detective and join an investigation of Schmeeckle’s wildlife. Develop a keen eye as we explore ways to look for the evidence that wildlife leave behind. Presented by Sam Brumm
Schmeeckle Hide-and-SeekSunday, November 24, 2-3 p.m.Seasons come and seasons go, and with the change of seasons comes a change in animal movement and behavior. Discover where animals in the reserve may be hiding away and preparing to hibernate for the winter. Presented by Peter Ray
Going Batty Tuesday, December 3, 5-6 p.m.Taking flight at night, mysterious bats carry the weight of many misconceptions. Debunk the myths and discover how bats help us in tremendous ways. Presented by Brynn Leafblad
Pines and Point Saturday, December 7, 1-2 p.m.White pine trees have played a bigger part in Stevens Point history than you might think. Join us as we explore how white pine trees influenced our culture, grew our town, and even can provide you a cup of tea! Presented by Chris Sanford
FAMILY NATURE PROGRAMS
ACCESSIBILITYMost programs take place in accessible locations. All programs are open to everyone. To request specific accommodations, please call 715-346-4992 or find us on Facebook.
Programs are presented by UW-Stevens Point students studying environmental education and interpretation. All programs are held outside, weather permitting. Programs feature hands-on activities that involve all ages. Snacks are provided. No registration required; just stop by and enjoy the fun! *Programs meet at the visitor center unless otherwise noted.
PRESCHOOL DISCOVERY PROGRAMS
These programs are for children ages 3 to 6 with a parent or guardian. Programs begin at the visitor center and will go outside, weather permitting. Snacks are provided. No registration required; just stop by and enjoy the fun!
Schmeeckle’s Creepy CrawliesFriday, October 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Discover the creepy crawlies of Schmeeckle by digging up bugs, playing games and making your own spider web. Presented by Brynn Leafblad and Joe Klitzke
Falling for ColorsFriday, October 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Are the trees bursting with color? Has the temperature begun to cool down? Let’s use our senses to explore the many changes that fall brings. Presented by Tegan Hicks and McKenzie Grant
Migration MotivationFriday, November 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Come fly with us and see what it takes for geese and other birds to make the big trip south. Presented by Peter Ray, Barry Trepczyk and Chris Sanford
Playtime in the PrairieFriday, November 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Explore what hides in Schmeeckle’s prairie as we run, play and create works of art in the grassland. Presented by Sam Brumm and Cassidy Cyert
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Candlelight Hike Festival Friday, October 25, 6-9 p.m.Walk trails lit by torches and hundreds of jack-o’-lanterns through the autumn woods and around Lake Joanis.
Arrive and leave when you like! A suggested donation of $2/person or $5/family supports future events.
Program: “Schmeeckle on Stage”Presented at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Pankowski Friends Amphitheater
The new amphitheater is here, and the fox, deer and other wildlife of Schmeeckle are excited to show off their talents as they audition for the greatest play of all time! Who will get the leading role?
Other events all evening: Crafts, snacks and s’mores Passport Stations featuring hands-on activities Explore the new Friends Pankowski Amphitheater Check out the fall sale in the Gift Shop
Directions to Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center
For more information, call 715-346-4992 or visit www.uwsp.edu/schmeeckle
2419 North Point DriveStevens Point, WI
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