City Times Staff

Photographers, artists and writers inspired by the beautiful views of autumn at Schmeeckle Reserve are being invited to submit their work.

The Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve is accepting works for its second annual Writing, Art and Photo Contest. Entries are due Nov. 1, 2015.

Contest submissions will be posted on the Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve website. First and second-place winners in each category will be honored during a ceremony at a Friends board meeting. First-place winners also will receive a $25 gift certificate to the Browse Shop, a gift shop in the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center featuring natural and cultural gifts.

Submissions must be accompanied by a 75-100 word statement describing how the entry was inspired by time spent in Schmeeckle Reserve. All ages are welcome to participate.

For the full entry guidelines and submission form, visit uwsp.edu/schmeeckle and click on “Friends of Schmeeckle”, then “Arts Contest” or contact Megan Espe at (715) 346-4992 or [email protected].

Schmeeckle Reserve is part of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and is located at 2419 North Point Drive.

Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve was formed to provide community support for the reserve through educational programs, outreach, land management and acquisition and fundraising. Memberships are available for students, individuals, families and corporations.