From hibernating creatures to hidden berries, learn more
about local treasures at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle
Reserve. Several free, public programs are offered in March.
Taught by UW-Stevens Point students, the programs are
offered at the reserve’s Visitor Center, 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point.
For more information, call 715-346-4992 or go to www.uwsp.edu/cnr/schmeeckle.
March programs include:
·
Skiing through Time, Sunday, March 8, 2-3
p.m. Discover why cross-country skiing is a popular Wisconsin winter pastime,
then take an optional ski tour at Standing Rocks County Park. Bring your own
equipment or call UW-Stevens Point Outdoor EdVentures at 715-346-3848 for
information on ski rentals.
·
Hibernating Herps, Thursday, March 26,
6:30-7:30 p.m. Where do Schmeeckle Reserve’s reptiles and amphibians go during
the winter months? Find out, and handle some of these live animals.
·
Hidden Berries of Wisconsin, Sunday,
March 29, noon-1 p.m. Learn what kind of berries grow locally and where you can
find them during each season.
·
What’s the Point? Why Our City Became and
Remains Great. Tuesday, March 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Discover the rich history
of Stevens Point and find your place in its past, present and future.
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