Friends of Schmeeckle Summer 2022 Newsletter

Friends of

Schmeeckle Reserve

Vol. 9, Issue 2

Summer 2022

‘Round the Reserve

2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481

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Embrace the trails

By Jerry Lineberger Friends Board President As summer has come, I have had the pleasure of seeing families new to the Reserve discovering our trails!

On a recent walk, I came upon a multigenerational family finding the giant chairs. They had never been to Schmeeckle before. I pointed out that if you sit in a certain chair, you have antlers over your head.

They were ecstatic. So many laughs!

As Friends Jerry members, it is Lineberger incumbent on us to welcome new explorers to the world we know so well.

I have walked the trails for 40 years, and I see new things on every trek. I have walked with dear friends, family members, and so many others. On each exploration, the beauty of our natural area is a constant thread.

As a member of the Friends, you know the low-key joy of See President, Page 2

Butterfly weed, daisies, and common milkweed bloom around the Menzel Pavilion in early July, part of the trailhead prairie restoration.

Restoring landscapes and the soul

By Jim Buchholz Schmeeckle Reserve Director I hope that you’ve had a chance to see the incredible wildflower display around the Green Circle Trailhead this summer! The brilliant orange of butterfly weed, the vivid purple of blue vervain, the deep yellow of St. Jim Buchholz John’s wort, and the billowing white of ox-eye daisies mix together into a cacophony of color. What a difference from last year, when the site was essentially a dirt pad

with a few hardy weeds poking through. This is both the magic and the science of land restoration.

Since its founding in 1978, the primary mission of Schmeeckle has been to protect, maintain, and restore native ecological communities. But restoration work is definitely a practice in patience.

The Moses Creek Wetland restoration is a great example. In 2010, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation funded the $900,000 restoration as a mitigation project.

Contractors spent several months removing trees, excavating 17 acres of soil, and digging new meanders for Moses Creek to follow. In See Director, Page 2

Friends of Schmeeckle Board of Directors president

Jerry Lineberger UWSP, Retired vice president

Ron Zimmerman Schmeeckle Reserve, Retired treasurer

Rick Rothman UWSP, Retired secretary

Barbara Dixson UWSP, Retired student representatives

Will Scheder Liz Schmutzer Dr. Michael Gross, UWSP, Retired Bernard Hlavac Sentry Insurance, Retired Mark Ilten Anderson O’Brien Law Firm, Retired Sue McKenzie Portage County Parks Jackie Meyers Stevens Point Area YMCA Mike Orella UWSP, Retired Ross Rettler Rettler Corporation Nancy Ross Indiana University, Retired Gary Speckmann Portage County Parks, Retired

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a Sunday morning walk, or a Friday evening stroll to clear the toil of the week. So much is upon us, and so much not within our control. True indeed. But your focus on what is true and what is important helps to provide a centering point. I see many wearing earbuds while walking. While I am a great lover of music of all kinds, I have become appreciative of not listening to music while walking. I am joyous in listening to the sounds of crunching, birdsong, and trees rustling.

This spring, we experienced a strong wind and storm event. The Schmeeckle Reserve student crew stepped up to clear the trails of dangerous downfalls. We owe them a great debt. They acted quickly and without hesitation. Whenever you are on the trails, always remember that they were likely created by UWSP students who work to keep the paths safe.

I am honored to be a part of a group of individuals who are committed to making Schmeeckle Reserve a part of our community to improve our collective mental health and well being.

Thank you for being a Friend.

May 2011, dignitaries were invited for a grand opening, and we hoped to showcase a vivid green wetland with a babbling stream running through it.

Instead, the site was a 17-acre mud pit that looked like a construction zone.

Today, 11 years later, it feels like the Moses Creek wetland has always been there. Native rushes, sedges, and flowers wave in the breeze, birds sing from the speckled alder shrubs along the creek, ducks search for food in the ponds, and toads and treefrogs trill.

The recent oak savanna restoration is now in a similar early state. The areas look pretty barren this summer. But if you look closely, there are many signs of what will be. Small prairie grass clumps and flower seedlings are poking through the soil. Families of red-headed woodpeckers, a species of special concern in Wisconsin, fly from tree to tree searching for food; they prefer open forest habitat like oak savanna.

Restoration projects like these are only possible because of the support we receive from the Friends. Your gift has a tangible impact on the landscape.

In the next several years, watch as the savanna and other restoration areas grow and evolve to become places of beauty, diversity, and inspiration. This is the true magic of restoration.

Timothy Taschwer TKE Educational Foundation, Retired Chris Thompson Ascension, St. Michael’s Hospital Lionel Weaver Attorney Rick Wyman Kickapoo Valley Cheese Co., Retired

Contact Us Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve 2419 North Point Dr. Stevens Point, WI 54481 715-346-4992 info@friendsofschmeeckle.org friendsofschmeeckle.org

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Schmeeckle student staff assess downed trees during a chainsaw safety training session led by UWSP Forestry Professor, Michael Demchik, in June 2022.

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Honoring a legacy, creating accessible spaces Interview with Marilyn Worth Friends Life Member “Bob would’ve loved this!”

Marilyn Worth comments, reflecting on the new accessible fishing pier on the south side of Lake Joanis in Schmeeckle Reserve, as well as the newly accessible trail around the lake.

Bob Worth liked to fish and, near the end of his life, would have needed a wheelchair to get onto the dock. This pier and trail, supported in part by Marilyn’s major contribution, would have made that possible.

Bob’s company, the Worth Company, has been a mainstay of Stevens Point business since 1940.

Originally focusing on tying fly fishing lures, the company has remained a key source for fishing lure and tackle components for

Tom Mihm (left) and Mike Orella (right) work on constructing the accessible fishing pier ramp in May of this year. a force in helping the Central tackle manufacturers all over the Wisconsin Environmental Station world. Bob was born and raised come into existence with its in Stevens Point; as a boy, he and initial land acquisition. With his friends ice skated on “Mosey’s Marilyn, he delivered Meals on Creek,” still in its wild form. He Wheels. He also received the went on to study at Central State UWSP Distinguished Alumni Teachers College—which has Award. Because of her deep since become UW-Stevens Point— understanding of the value of where he and Marilyn met these gifts of time and energy, on Labor Day of 1950. They Marilyn celebrates the work of began their marriage of 71 the volunteers from the Friends years the following July. of Schmeeckle Reserve and Because of Bob’s from Prime Water Anglers who lifetime commitment to constructued the beautiful new his community as well as pier. her own experience with Marilyn and Bob Worth community volunteering, were students on campus when Marilyn is acutely aware Fred Schmeeckle was here, of the value of handsalong with other environmental on volunteer work. Bob advocates such as Dan Trainer served on many boards and Christine Thomas. Honoring here in Stevens Point: the Bob’s dedication to his hometown Board of Education for the and college, as well as his long Stevens Point Area School professional commitment to District, the Community inviting everyone into the pleasure Foundation of Central of fishing, Marilyn’s gift to Wisconsin, the Portage support the construction of the County Business Council, accessible fishing pier also brings and the UWSP Foundation, View from the accessible fishing pier in early July among others. He was forth the legacy left us by Fred of this year.

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Soaking up time on the new accessible fishing pier

By Barbara Dixson Friends Board Secretary “This is fantastic!” Rebekah Kallas told me as we sat talking on the new accessible pier on Lake Joanis. “I can’t believe how smooth it is,” she added, gesturing toward the access ramp down which she had rolled her wheelchair.

Rebekah was born and raised in Stevens Point and has been using a wheelchair all her life, but she just began wheeling herself through Schmeeckle a year or so ago. Rebekah’s mom mentioned the increasingly accessible trails, and Rebekah discovered right away that “people are nice here.”

She had noticed the new pier going up and had heard about it from her Pilates instructor, Jackie Meyers. When, to her amazement, the work was completed right on schedule and it was even more inviting than she’d imagined, Rebekah rolled into the visitor center to tell Sunshine Buchholz how delighted she was.

Rebekah Kallas

Meeting Alan Engebretson on one of the trails or boardwalks is guaranteed to make the day a little better. Alan is a familiar, friendly 4

the gift of our Friends of presence in the Schmeeckle contributors Reserve, moving and volunteers. After along briskly in the Prime Water Anglers his power chair. drilled into the frozen As for the new lake and set the metal pier, Alan says frame in place back in he’s “had no ten-degree weather, the problem getting Friends Volunteer Crew on or off.” “The jumped on the ice to put in path around the the decking. When I met lake,” he adds, with Mike Orella and Tom “is very good Alan Engebretson Mihm to talk over how for me and I’m the process went, they wasted no sure anybody time telling me there was “good walking.” Alan has noticed that collaboration” at every point. Jim there are people on the pier nearly Buchholz and Ron Zimmerman any time he visits. figured out what was needed, Two of those people recently and, along with Mike and Tom, have been Sawyer Zuege and Dick Steffensen, Bill Fisher, and Zander Mason. One or both Erik Lacey worked together to of these young men have been construct it. Through the spring, fishing from the pier early in the they worked first one full day a mornings. One morning recently, week, then, for the last several I interrupted them to ask for their weeks, two full days a week, comment on the new pier. They through every sort of weather. looked at each other and then It’s satisfying, Tom pointed agreed, “Great fishing.” out, that “people will be able to get “Caught anything?” I asked. out there and use it, and I think “Fourteen.” they’ll enjoy it.” Mike added, “I’m I looked at their open cloth really happy this thing turned out bookbags and felt puzzled. as nice as it did.” So are the rest of “Where are they?” us!

The look that came back was the one an older, clueless person gets from a teenager.

“In the lake,” came the answer.

“Oh, you threw them back!” A nod.

“What kind of fish did you catch?”

“Bass, mostly.”

And clearly, that was the end of the conversation.

All this happy activity comes as Zander Mason (left) and Sawyer Zuege (right) Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve

Oak savanna restoration efforts

By Camille Verendia USFWS Wisconsin Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program Edited By Brendan Woodall USFWS Wisconsin Private Lands Biologist A partnership between Schmeeckle Reserve, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point exemplifies how dedication and collaboration among a community can improve habitat for wildlife. Historically one of the most common ecosystems in the Midwest, oak savannas have become sparse due to human development and fire suppression. The exclusion of fire from oak savannas allows trees with low resistance to fire, such as maples, to dominate the canopy and outcompete understory vegetation. Wild lupine is commonly found in oak savannas and is essential for the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly.

Wild lupine is the host plant for Karners, much as milkweed is for monarchs. Populations of the Karner blue butterfly have declined alongside loss of oak savanna habitat. Oak savannas

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Schmeeckle student staff helps move tree brush to burn piles.

also provide habitat for the redheaded woodpecker (species of concern) and slender glass lizards, which are endangered in the state of Wisconsin.

Progress started in 2020 with an end goal of restoring 15 acres of native prairie and oak savanna on the reserve. Restoration efforts began by removing trees susceptible to oak wilt disease, prescribed burning, herbicide applications, and planting seed.

In the fall of 2021, a diverse native prairie mixture of over 50 species was planted via broadcast seeder.

Species included wild lupine, wild bergamot, black-eyed susans, and little bluestem.

Early signs of success were observed this spring with sightings of wild lupine

germinating within the restored site and sightings of two redheaded woodpeckers. Other native grasses and flowering plants may take another year or two before the seedlings emerge. Keep in mind, restored prairie plants sleep the first year, creep the second year, and leap the third year.

This project would not be possible without the investment and support from the local community. A big thanks to Jim Buchholz for his continued support throughout the restoration process, Dr. Mike Demchik (UWSP Forestry Professor) for providing expertise with marking trees for removal and removal assistance, Schmeeckle Reserve student staff for assistance during the project, the UWSP Fire Crew for conducting prescribed burns, and the Friends of Schmeeckle for providing financial and tree removal assistance to the project.

Both wildlife and visitors will be able to enjoy the newly restored habitat for years to come!

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The benefits of Summer Field Experience

By Shelli Dubay Wildlife Ecology Professor - UWSP Edited by Marie Perkins (Wildlife Ecology Professor) and Stacey Allen-Bannach (University Relations Specialist)

the chance to get to know them as individuals.

To satisfy the 6-week requirement, students complete soils, forestry, wildlife, and water and fisheries courses and learn to identify the common and A well-rounded understanding scientific names of approximately of natural resource management 180 Wisconsin plants. Students practices is at the heart of are part of a 4-person team for the required Summer Field the 6 weeks and work together Experiences (SFE) class UWto collect data and write up Stevens Point College of Natural modules for each course.

Resources students take. Choosing Examples of modules include from locations in the United States, land surveying and measuring Europe, or Kenya, students spend tree diameter in forestry, deer two to six weeks immersed in browse surveys and small hands-on field activities. One of mammal trapping in wildlife, Shelli Dubay (left) and Marie Perkins (right) are the six-week field experiences, sampling aquatic insects and Wildlife Ecology professors at the UW - Stevens the campus session, as it is fish in water and fisheries, and Point who lead SFE for students. generally known, is taking place determining soil percolation at Schmeeckle Reserve from and mapping in soil courses.

Inspection Service, Wildlife on July 11 to August 19, 2022.

Alumni hold lifelong memories Services in western Wisconsin.

Schmeeckle is an ideal setting and friendships because of this He shared that he “uses the plant for this experience, and we are experience. Jake Shurba (2018, ID when he helps his friends excited to be teaching the course Wildlife) said, “We actually got working for Wisconsin DNR” on wildlife there this summer! to apply the skills we had picked and “appreciated the amount We enjoy being a part of SFE up in class while in the field. One of hands-on experience that because we get to teach hands-on of those was telemetry which we didn’t get as much of in the field techniques to students of all ended up helping me get a job classroom.” Lastly, Emma Doden majors in an outdoor classroom. the next summer radio-tracking (2016, Wildlife) currently works as In addition, spending a week with waterfowl. Additionally, it helped a wildlife biologist with the DNR groups of up to 16 students allows me to build friendships that I still in Ladysmith and said she uses maintain to this the foundational techniques she day.” Shurba learned in her work today because is beginning the experience “helped diversify his Ph.D. my knowledge in other natural at Auburn resources fields such as water University resources, soil science, fisheries this fall. Chase management, and forestry.” As a Gadbois (2016, result of SFE, students learn how Wildlife) works to work in teams while becoming as a wildlife well-rounded natural resource specialist at professionals who maintain lifethe USDA, long relationships with college Animal and friends and have fond memories Plant Health of Schmeeckle Reserve.

Students prepare to set up small mammal traps (summer 2020).

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Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve

Update from Moses Creek Meadows Thanks to the support of our Friends and other partners, the funding goal of $40,000 for the Moses Creek Meadows boardwalk and viewing deck project has been reached! This fall, volunteers will begin building the boardwalk and viewing deck to connect visitors with the flora and fauna of the Meadows. If you want to be a part of these efforts, consider joining the volunteer work crew. Folks of all skill levels are needed!

If interested, contact us at info@ friendsofschmeeckle.org.

Ron Zimmerman measures soil depth to plan viewing deck construction.

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Hi Friends, it’s me, Walden, the Schmeeckle Kids Ambassador.

Have you seen plants that look like corn dogs in Schmeeckle?

Those are called cattails!

I chose to write about cattails because they are interesting looking plants and I’ve always wanted to know Walden more about them.

Buchholz Here are a few facts about cattails. Cattails grow in the wetlands at Schmeeckle, because they need lots of water to survive. The fuzzy brown “tails” are actually made up of lots of tiny flowers, which develop into seeds.

In fall, the “tails” turn into cottony fluff, and the wind blows the seeds to other areas to spread. A cattail Summer 2022

plant can produce 100,000 to 250,000 seeds!

Cattails are important because they help control erosion and provide habitat for wildlife. Some birds, like marsh wrens and red-winged blackbirds, build nests in the cattails.

Muskrats love to eat cattails and use them to build lodges.

Unfortunately, not all cattails are good. Schmeeckle has broadleaved cattails which are the “good guys.” They are native (have always been here) and are a healthy part of the habitat.

But many of the cattails in Schmeeckle are narrow-leaved cattails and hybrids, which are the “bad guys.” These are exotic (not from here) and take over wetland areas. Schmeeckle staff are trying to control the invasive cattails in some areas.

Be sure to watch for cattails the next time you visit Schmeeckle!

Can you find your way from the wetland to the top of the cattail plant?

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Making a difference by sharing time and passion

By Barbara Dixson Friends Board Secretary

been a member of the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve but a few months “We really need to encourage when she volunteered people to be outdoors,” Lynn to greet guests arriving Wyman told me, “it feeds the at the 2021 Friends Fall soul.” Lynn and her husband, Celebration. Soon after, Rick, first encountered Schmeeckle Luci and her daughter Reserve when biking the Green volunteered during the Circle with their kids 24 years Candlelight Hike to help ago. It was just after they moved kids roast marshmallows to Stevens Point about five years in the big fireplace on the Maddie Jenks (middle) and Delaney Dahl (right) at ago that they first volunteered in Menzel Pavilion. “I like the echolocation station. the Reserve, removing invasive to help people,” she told buckthorn. These days, Lynn me. Luci has worked explained, “I wanted to be a part brings her professional degrees professionally in retail, including of the group that helped bring it and experience in food and as a sales representative, and back.” Maddie told me, “I heard nutrition to the events sponsored so she is now ready to bring how much effort the practicum by the Friends of Schmeeckle the insight of that experience to students and Schmeeckle team Reserve. At the Candlelight Hike, volunteering in the Schmeeckle put into this event, and by you might have noticed a slender gift shop. volunteering I felt that it was a woman wrangling giant containers great way to show my support Events in Schmeeckle of lemonade or hauling vast sponsored by the Friends crop for them.” With their burgeoning quantities of popcorn: that was up all through the year. Sun or skill in engaging the public in Lynn. rain, hot or cold, insects or snow, the natural world, Maddie and Also volunteering at this our volunteers turn up and make Delaney worked the bat station. spring’s Candlelight Hike things happen!

To make bat navigation graphic, were two UW - Stevens Point Maddie explained, “we Environmental Education played an echolocation students, Delaney Dahl and game where one visitor Maddie Jenks. Delaney brought was blindfolded and had her mom to the last pre-pandemic to pretend to be a bat while Candlelight Hike, so, she other participants were the

Lynn Wyman volunteering at the 2021 UW-Stevens Point Student-only Candlelight Hike.

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insects that had to make noise and bounce back their sound to the bat.” Maddie Volunteers teach visitors to say frog in and Delaney American Sign Language at the spring 2022 agreed that “the Candlelight Hike. experience overall was wonderful,” and “Why I Love the Reserve” is a “it was great watching regular feature. If you would like whole families have to be interviewed for this feature, fun.” please contact Barbara Dixson at Luci Liebe hadn’t barbaradixson@gmail.com Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve

The Candlelight Hike Festival returns with a bang

Schmeeckle’s musical performers gathered for the character program at the spring 2022 Candlelight Hike Festival.

After two long years, the Candlelight Hike Festival returned on May 6th. Nearly 1,800 visitors strolled torchlit trails, explored discovery stations, met live raptors, and enjoyed s’mores.

Hundreds filled the Pankowski Friends Amphitheater for “Schmeeckle: The Musical.” This program was presented by students in the environmental interpretation capstone course. Students took to the stage in forms of woodcocks, toads, coyotes, and

more as they sang the songs of Schmeeckle’s residents and how they use music and sound to communicate, find mates, and so much more. To see a recording of the program, visit youtu.be/ CV_XtYngp_A. Dozens of volunteers gave their time to make this event a success. Without them, this event could not happen. We also want to say thanks to you, our Friends, for supporting this amazing event.

Spring 2014 was the first Hike sponsored by the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve. That hike brought in 800 attendees.

For eight years, Friends support has allowed this event to grow and reach a diverse audience. Be sure to join us for the popular fall Candlelight Hike Festival on October 28th!

Friends Board member, Rick Rothman, hands out discovery

Upcoming Events Schmeeckle Shakes: The Tempest Friday-Sunday, August 19-21 Sponsored by the Friends, Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater brings Shakespeare’s The Tempest to the amphitheater stage!

Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve Annual Member Meeting Sunday, August 28, 4 p.m.

Hear updates from the past year and enjoy barbeque treats at the Menzel Pavilion. Our special guest speaker is Ron Zimmerman, former director of Schmeeckle.

Accessible Pier and Lake Trail Grand Opening Thursday, September 29, 4 p.m.

Celebrate the completion of the fishing pier and resurfaced lake trail that give visitors more access to enjoy Schmeeckle.

Candlelight Hike Festival Friday, October 28, 6-9 p.m.

Explore trails lit by Jack-o-lanterns, hands-on discovery stations, a character program, and more at Schmeeckle’s biggest event of the year!

Friends Writing, Art, and Photography Contest Deadline: Friday, December 9, Begin creating artwork, taking photos, and writing for the annual arts contest! Guidelines will be shared in early fall.

station prizes to visitors at the 2022 Spring Candlelight Hike.

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Thank you for your membership

By Michael Gross Friends Advancement Committee Chair July 1st is the start of our new membership year. A hearty “thank you” to all who have submitted their renewal. Your membership provides critical support for the Friends in our efforts to make Schmeeckle Reserve the community treasure that it is. If you have not yet renewed your membership, this is a gentle reminder to do so.

Either submit the renewal form you received in the mail or simply visit friendsofschmeeckle.org/join/.

Friends members get a guided look at Moses Creek Meadows during the 2021 Annual Member Celebration.

Thank you to our Friends and Donors!

March 8, 2022-July 27, 2022

The following individuals have joined the Friends group or donated since the last newsletter was published in March. Welcome to our new members, and welcome back to those who have renewed!

New Members: Jeffrey Alboreo Thomas Banz Philip Bauer Nancy Boston Brian and Judi Burkhart June Carlson Nancy Cooper Timmy and London Cooper Denise Czaikowski Chris and Diana Durall Arthur Francel Scott Gile Tricia Graditor Warren and Rosa Greco Mark and Vicki Guyette Tom and Christine Heidenfelder Jonathan Ismail Craig and Lisa Jamison Tara Jennings Westrick Lisa Kimmel Robert and Christine Klosno Bobbi Kubish Martene and Dan Kwiatkowski Nina Mairs Patrick and Ana Merchak Scott and Sharon Metskas Todd Miller Doug and Susan Moore

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Richard and Diana Mrozinski Adam and Joanne Raabe Dennis and Kass Raabe Todd and Carol Rave Brandon Smith Stephanie Somerville and Benjy Longworth Amelia Steen-Martin Teresa and Gary Stoltenberg Nicholas Traeger Gail and Eugene Tubbs Darlene Tymn Mary Ventzke Lionel and Danielle Weaver Shelby Woodard Joan Wypych Integrity Tax Service, LLC Renewing Members: Kyle and Cindy Alexander Diana Arntsen Bill Berry and Nick Schultz Victoria Billings William and Susan Boylan Dennis and Linda Brown Judy Cable Anderson Don and Betsy Ceplina Henry and Theresa Chao Andrew Chojnacki Ying Liu Chojnacki Todd and Deb Clark Matt Clucas

Robert and Joan Collins Dean and Gail Colrud Randy and Patricia Cray Daniel Czaikowski Susan DeMuth Sue Derby Barbara Dixson and Alan Smith Patrick and Lynn Dreese Sally Ellingboe Esther Evans Dan and Deb Farley Ted and Rose Francsis Ken Franz James and Madeleine Haine Sabine and Brian Hale Gurdon Hamilton Alan Haney Angie and Rich Hauer Kent and Mary Heaverlo David and Susan Henry Jan and Kathy Hermann Michael and Diane Houlihan Mary Jaax Mary Jacobson Jeff and Jill Jones Phil and Penny Kallas Linda and Jim Kasukonis Martin and JoAnne Katzmarek Isabel Kedrowski Norm and Jill Kedrowski Cody Kehlnhofer Lynn and Bill Kirby

William and Kristen Kleckner Bob and Nancy Korth Wayne and Beth Krolikowski Mayuko and Peter Laes Bev Laska Kathryn and Steve Lenz Yan Liao and Weidong Dou Bonnie Lund Lynn Markham and Tessa Bruckhart Bob and Sandy Mayer Leslie McClain Jim and Sharon Menzel Dennis and Linda Nash Richard and Chris Neumann Gary Nickel and Deborah Padgett Dan O’Connell Lori and Dan O’Neal Joan Ouellette Chrismary Pacyna Tom and Jane Parker Joe Passineau Rob and Sharon Peck Dennis Peissig Glen Pelo Don and Tina Peters Richard Petersen Thomas Prebble and Claudia Trimarco Ross and Jacki Rettler

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Friends and Donors, From Page 10 Jacqueline Revord Janis Ribbens Gordon Riedesel and Patricia Fair James Rogers Victoria Rogers Fran and Bobbie Roman Jan Ronchetto Brenda Ryther John and Kathleen Schmidt Tom and Lynda Schrader Donald and Linette Schuler William Seybold Jane Maya Shippy Paul and Alex Skawinski Donna Smith Nick and Dianne Somers Kevin and Adelle Spaay Bonnie Stanislawski Sybil Strupp Dean and Janet Swiston Kirby Throckmorton Craig Walkowicz Ric and Lorry Walters

Carol jean Watkins Eric and Maggie Watson David Way Charley M. White Chris Williams Deb and Dave Wilz Joan and Rick Witt Katie Youngberg Dan and Ty Zastava Accounting Workshop SC Happy Feet Shoes Rock & Roll Cafe The Pineries Bank Special Donations to the Friends: General donations Megan and Troy Espe David and Susan Henry Jerry Lineberger Donald and Linette Schuler Accounting Workshop SC Aldo Leopold Audubon Society

Peace United Church of Christ Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame

Memorial Bench Campaign KP Appliance, Inc.

Friends Endowment donations Leigh and Beth Smith George Kung Memorial Henry and Theresa Chao Gene and June Johnson Leslie McClain Dale and Christina Rohm Don and Deb Smith Gift memberships Bill and Kim Fisher Chris Williams Lake Accessibility Project Sonja Kung Life Membership Plaque Timothy Taschwer

Welcome to our new Life Members!

Moses Creek Meadows Meryl Lee Nelson Ernst and Anna Neuenfeldt Anthony Smith Marti and Greg Sowka Active Portage County Inc./Walk Wisconsin Aldo Leopold Audubon Society American Family Insurance-James Check Agency Schmeeckle Solar Panel Project Aldo Leopold Audubon Society Tree memorial gifts Michael Mosier Darlene Tymn

March 8, 2022-July 27, 2022

A special welcome to our new Life Members who joined the Friends since early March. Life memberships grow the Friends endowment fund housed at the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin. These gifts provide perpetual funding for the work of the Friends and Schmeeckle.

Bob and Paula Bell Michael Katzmark Brenda Lackey and Cathy Scheder Melissa Ruether and Dezmond Revord Cindi John Jim Canales John and Kathy Weisbrod Gary and Kathleen Speckmann To es a lfu gtinsl f o Lief Mesrebm d an ot in oj sa a Lief Me, rebm

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Sherrilee Wallerman Brandon and Amanda Loging Marilyn Worth Jim and Kathy Buchholz Michael and Sara Bilbrey Janice Doxtator Kookie Stieber Rose Jirous John and Patricia Kedrowski tis v

Michael and Carolyne Hovel Tom and Patty Dreier Bill and Chris Rudahl Judith Carlson Woody and Madge Bishop Paul and Sue Koehl David and Cindy Worth Scott and Becky Henning Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve

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Parting View: Skippers and other insects have an afternoon snack of milkweed A skipper visits swamp milkweed along the Sedge Meadow Trail in July. While sometimes confused with moths, skippers are actually butterflies. Like other butterflies, they use their proboscis, a long, straw-like mouthpart, to drink nectar.

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