Night of light: Spring Candlelight Hike Festival
By Taylor J. Hale
Reporter
STEVENS POINT — Visitors had a chance to see Schmeeckle trails in a new light on May 3.
The Spring 2019 Candlelight Hike Festival, spearheaded by Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve, allowed guests to traverse the trails accompanied by natural torch lights that lined the docks, walkways and paths of the reserve. The family-friendly event also featured campfires with live performances, a craft station and more.
Collected donations from the hike will help fund future Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve projects. This night of light will provide aid to the group and their efforts to preserve the area’s natural beauty.
Sponsors for the Candlelight Hike Festival include:
-Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve -Active Portage County -Toppers Pizza -Stuczynski Trucking -Aldo Leopold Audubon Society -Team Schierl -Trig’s