Looking for a summer activity for your grade schooler? There are still some spots available for our Nature Explorers Day Camp! These afternoon, nature-based day camps run Monday through Thursday from 1-4 p.m. Session 1 is June 16-26 and Session 2 is July 7-17. For more information and to register, visit the site below! https://friendsofschmeeckle.org/nature-explorers/ (fb)

Have you ever seen a banded bird? Bird banding is an important research method that helps us understand more about migration patterns, bird health, and the life spans of our flying friends! At Schmeeckle, UW-Stevens Point faculty and students who are members of The Wildlife Society obtain permits to capture, band, and release birds around the reserve. You may have seen these researchers using mist nets, which are made from fine, nearly invisible strands of woven material. When a bird flies into a mist net and gets caught, a researcher immediately frees the bird and carefully places a tiny metal band around its leg. Check out this album to learn more about the process of bird banding! @thewildlifesociety @uwspcnr (fb)