Discover much at Schmeeckle Reserve this winter, from what is under the frozen surface of Lake Joanis to how to track wildlife through the snow. Learn this and more through free, public programs offered at the reserve in March.
The programs are taught by UW-Stevens Point students at the reserve's Visitor Center, 2419 North Point Dr., Stevens Point, unless otherwise noted. Some activities are outdoors, so dress for the weather. Registration is not required. For more information, call 715-346-4992 or go to www.uwsp.edu/cnr/schmeeckle.
March programs include:
- Under the Ice, Saturday, March 2, 1-2 p.m. What happens under frozen Lake Joanis during the winter months? Meet at the corner of Maria Drive and Michigan Avenue.
- Legends of the Forest, Thursday, March 14, 5-6 p.m. Talk a walk and help recreate the folk legends and tales of the Midwest.
- Born to be Wild, Tuesday, March 26, 6-7 p.m. Meet some baby animals and learn how they survive and what to do if you find one in the wild.
- Birds on Stilts, Saturday, March 30, 1-2 p.m. Hear the history of cranes and herons, from exploitation to conservation.
- Watch Your Step!, Sunday, March 31 1-2 p.m. Tracks and scat tell the story of an animal's day. Join a hike to identify animal signs and become a wildlife tracker.
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