Habitat Restoration Projects

The primary mission of Schmeeckle Reserve is to preserve, restore, and maintain natural communities of central Wisconsin. Numerous projects have been conducted and are currently underway to restore habitats and enhance diversity. Explore the projects below to learn more.

Prairie and Oak Savanna Habitat Restoration

A 2020 grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is funding the restoration of about 8 acres of prairie and oak savanna in Schmeeckle. Click here for more info.

Lake Forest Habitat Restoration

In June of 2017, a major storm flattened an aspen woodland on the southwest corner of Lake Joanis. This project aims to restore the 4-acre area to a native forest with a diversity of trees and grasses. Click here for more info.

Moses Creek Restoration

Funded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in 2010, this major project restored a small ditched creek and 17 acres of floodplain wetlands. Control of invasive species is ongoing. Click here for more info.