Treehaven Environmental Learning Center

A 1,400-acre forest reserve operated by UW-Stevens Point. It is an excellent example of northern Wisconsin woodland with aspen, birch, pine, hardwood and fir. Two cold-water streams and two beaver ponds, with several old bogs and swamps, are accessible via ten miles of maintained grass trails. Treehaven’s public facilities include classroom/meeting space, dining and lodging, snowshoe rental, and viewing windows for bird watchers.

Directions: From Tomahawk, travel east 7 miles on Cty. A to Pickerel Creek Road, then south to Treehaven at W2540 Pickerel Creek Road.

Gazetteer: Page 88, D-4.

Amenities: Restrooms, food service, drinking fountain, viewing platform, visitors center, gift shop, equipment loans.

Activities: Camping, swimming and biking. The College of Natural Resources undergraduate program is held at Treehaven from mid-May to mid-August. Visitors are welcome. Educational courses and public programs are offered throughout the year.

Restrictions: No pets, trails may be closed due to special programs or events.

Phone: 715/453-4106 (UW-Stevens Point).

Web site: Treehave Environmental Learning Center

Signature species: Northern warblers, nesting Osprey, hawks, and Sandhill Cranes

Rarities: The Northern Shrike in winter.

Nearest food & lodging: Food service is available at Treehaven year-round; lodging is offered from mid-August to mid-May. Off-property food and accommodations in Tomahawk, 7 miles west.