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For Upcoming Programs, Events & Workshops,
Butterfly Gardening Saturday, May 3, 10:30 am Wise Nature Center This popular program is back! It’s time to get your flower gardens ready. Join Sherry Sprague, BCR Butterfly House volunteer and Master Gardener, for a program on attracting butterflies to your garden spots. Learn which plants provide nectar for adult butterflies, ideal plants need to attract caterpillars and what conditions attract specific butterflies types in the Chippewa Valley. Full payment required at registration until May 1 Friends $5 Adult Nonmembers $7 Adult Bird Walks Saturday, May 3, BCR Saturday May 10, Putman Park Saturday May 17, Seymour Cray Bridge Walking Trail Saturday May 24, Lowes Creek Park* Saturday May 31, BCR Beaver Creek Reserve Bird Club will host bird walks this spring around the Chippewa Valley. The walks are open to bird watchers of all abilities. The Saturday morning hikes begin at 6:30 am. Hikers are meet at the site and wear comfortable clothing. Don’t forget your binoculars. *Entrance fee required. No Fee
Stream Monitoring Training Workshop
Become a Water Action Volunteer and learn how to monitor local streams
Annual Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 10, 9 am – 1 pm Wise Nature Center Here’s your chance to pick up unique native prairie plants started in the BCR greenhouse this spring as well as plants that have made it through their first Wisconsin winter. These plants are not normally found in area nurseries. If you are putting together a small wildflower garden or a prairie plot, these plants can give you instant success. Sale proceeds help support BCR greenhouse activities.
Aquatic Invasive Species Monitor Training Saturday, May 10th, 9am to noon Chippewa Moraine Interpretive Center, 13394 County Highway M, New Auburn, WI No Fee
Clean Boats, Clean Waters Training
Chippewa Moraine Interpretive Center, 13394 County Highway M, New Auburn, WI No Fee
Lake Wissota State Park Lake Fair Sunday, June 8, 2008 12-4 p.m. Bring the family to Lake Wissota State Park for a day of activites,
NEW! What’s that Tree? Saturday, June 7, 10:30 am – noon Wise Nature Center How can you tell a hard maple from a soft one? Are popple, poplar, and aspen the same thing? Is there a difference between a red pine and a Norway pine? BCR naturalist Jim Schwiebert will answer these and other tree questions as you take a short hike around the Reserve to look at the unique characteristics of these and other tree species and learn some easy ways to remember how to identify them. A simple key to tree identification will be provided for participants to take home! Full payment required at registration until June 5 Friends $5 Nonmembers $7
NEW! Late Spring Hike to Big Falls
Wise Nature Center Join BCR naturalist Jim Schwiebert for a very scenic hike from the Reserve to Big Falls. The hike will take 45 minutes to an hour (each way) with pauses along the way to point out interesting plants and trees or just to stop and admire a scenic vista. Two small streams are crossed (on logs) so wear comfortable shoes that you don’t mind getting wet, bring along a camera, water bottle, a snack to enjoy at the Falls, and get ready to enjoy this wonderful hike. We will spend time at the falls exploring rock pools, viewing the interesting water-sculpted rock formations, and just enjoying the beauty of the falls. Not recommended for children under the age of 9 – moderately strenuous. Full payment required at registration until June 5 Friends $5Adult/$3 Child Nonmembers $7 Adult/$4 Child
All About Butterflies Saturday, June 14, 10:30 a.m. Wise Nature Center As the days get warmer, we see more butterflies in our gardens and along the roadsides. Sherry Sprague, BCR Butterfly House volunteer will cover topics that include the life cycle of a butterfly, how to protect them for predators and what happens to butterflies in the winter months. Participants will also tour the Reserve’s caterpillar lab and Butterfly House. Great family event! Full payment required at registration until June 12 Friends $5 Adult/$3 Child Nonmembers $7 Adult/$4 Child
Aquatic Invasive Species Citizen Based Monitoring Training Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m.–noon Citizen Science Center Assist AIS Coordinator Jo Heuschele in mapping aquatic invasive species in Barron, Rusk, Dunn, Chippewa and/or Eau Claire Counties. Learn how to identify and sample lakes for spiny water flea, purple loosestrife, curly pondweed, Eurasian water milfoil, zebra mussels and rusty crayfish. Sign up after the training to spend a morning, afternoon or day on the lake with Jo improving your tan and conducting a sample. Bring friends, family and the kids! Registrations accepted until June 12. No Fee
Nature Nuts/Sprouts/Earth Detectives Monday-Friday, June 16 – 20 9:30 am - noon Beaver Creek Reserve Children ages 5-11 love to‘go wild naturally’ at Beaver Creek Reserve camps. The Nature/Nuts/Sprouts programs encourage kids to discover nature through sensory activities. Nature Nuts is an introductory program for ages 5 and 6; Sprouts is a more challenging program for ages 7 and 8. Earth Detectives is for children ages 9 to 11. Whether they are panning for gold or hunting for frogs, Earth Detectives will enjoy getting their feet muddy as they investigate the forest, prairie, stream and pond habitats of the Reserve. Register today! Space is limited log onto www.beavercreekreserve.org to download an application. Full payment required at registration until June 1. Friends $40 Nonmembers $45
NatureMapping Workshop Thursday, June 19, 4–5:30 p.m. Citizen Science Center Learn how to map and record your wildlife observations in the Wisconsin NatureMapping online database! This is a great program for demonstrating to your children and grandchildren how nature and technology are combined to achieve a better understanding of Wisconsin wildlife! This program is great for all ages! Persons ages 14 and younger should attend this program with an adult. Registrations accepted until June 17. No fee
Build Your Own Leopold Bench Saturday, June 21, 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Citizen Science Center These comfortable, wooden, four-foot benches were designed and made popular by noted Wisconsin conservationist Aldo Leopold. Build a bench to grace your patio or a special spot during this workshop with Terry Valen and Larry Bennett. Materials are available in untreated or treated (arsenic-free) lumber. Bench will be made of treated lumber unless specified otherwise. Class size is limited so call early to register. Full payment required at registration until June 13. Friends $35 Nonmembers $40
Two Pie Basket Farmers Market Basket or Two Pie Basket Monday, June 23, 2008, 5:30–9:30 p.m. The farmer’s market basket or two-pie basket is perfect for carrying all those goodies that you purchased at the Farmer’s Market and is multi-functional since it can serve so many purposes. It’s called a two-pie basket because it is large enough to carry two pies (or whatever else) to a potluck. It’s also great for newspapers and magazines. This is a beginner-level basket. Full payment required at registration until June 9. $32 Friends $36 Nonmembers
“Wonders of Butterflies” Camp for Kids Monday-Friday, July 21-25 1 – 3:30 pm Beaver Creek Reserve Learn about the wonderful world of butterflies and flowers this summer at the Reserve. Campers (ages 7 – 12) will identify native Wisconsin butterflies, experience first hand the butterflies’ life cycle as they raise their very own caterpillar. Students’ daily will release newly emerged butterflies into the Reserve’s Butterfly House. In addition, this “hands on” day camp will be filled with crafting butterfly art projects, playing butterfly games and creating their own butterfly journal. Register today! Space is limited log onto www.beavercreekreserve.org to download an application. Full payment required at registration until July 9. Friends $40 Nonmembers $45
Become an Acoustic Bat Monitor! Wednesday, July 2, 7–10 p.m. Citizen Science Center There are eight known species of bats in Wisconsin. Learn how to use the portable AnaBat detector to determine and monitor the bat species in your neighborhood, a local natural area or a nearby lake! This workshop includes a one-hour bat survey of Beaver Creek Reserve and hands-on experience using the AnaBat detector! Data collected during the survey will be submitted to the statewide Wisconsin Bat Monitoring Program database. Registrations accepted until June 30. No fee
2008 Butterfly Count Tuesday, July 15, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Wise Nature Center Join other butterfly enthusiasts for the seventh annual Beaver Creek Reserve Butterfly Count. Meet at the Wise Nature Center to review species likely to be seen, get directions for the count and receive a route assignment. The count normally takes 2–4 hours. The results are shared with the North American Butterfly Association. Registration required by July 14. No Fee
“Wonders of Butterflies” Camp for Kids Monday–Friday, July 21–25, 1–3:30 p.m. Wise Nature Center Learn about the wonderful world of butterflies and flowers this summer at the Reserve. Campers (ages 8–11) will identify native Wisconsin butterflies, experience first hand the butterflies’ life cycle as they raise their very own caterpillar. Each day campers will release newly-emerged butterflies into the Reserve’s Butterfly House. In addition, this “hands on” day camp will be filled with crafting butterfly art projects, playing butterfly games and creating their own butterfly journal. Register today! Space is limited; log onto www.beavercreekreserve.org to download an application. Full payment required at registration until July1. Friends $40 Nonmembers $45
Basket Workshop Monday, July 28, 5:30-9:30 pm This basket class will be like having Christmas in July. I will be bringing a nice variety of basket kits such as Strawberry Love, Cranberry Basket, Biscuit Basket, Silverware Basket and others that are perfect for gift-giving. Cost of the kits are fifteen to twenty-two dollars. You will choose the kits you want to make that evening—just like the Christmas workshop. Full payment required at registration until Monday, June 16. $12 Friends $15 Nonmembers
Bean Pot Basket Monday, August 25, 2008, 5:30-9:30 p.m. This bean pot shaped basket is started on a wooden base and uses continuous weave (a new technique to many) to weave the sides of the basket. This is the perfect basket to hold a bunch of flowers. This is an advanced beginner basket. Full payment required at registration until Monday, August 16. $30 Friends $33 Nonmembers
Introduction to GPS and Geocaching Saturday, September 13, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Wise Nature Center Learn the basics of using a GPS unit to navigate and to find geocaches. Geocaches are typically small waterproof containers that contain a logbook and some small trinkets or toys. Basically it's hide and seek for grown-ups using a GPS unit. Discover how to use a GPS unit using the Reserve’s units. Course instruction includes a "hunt" for an on-site geocache at Beaver Creek Reserve. This is an introductory program for people with little or no experience who would like to learn more about using GPS units and geocaching. Full payment required at registration until September 10. Friends $5 Nonmembers $7
Pinecone Centerpiece Basket Monday, September 15, 2008, 5:30–9:30 p.m. This oval-shaped basket is perfect for the fall and winter season as a centerpiece or as a table decoration in a family room. This is an easy, beginner basket with a ceramic pinecone sleeve woven in and colored reed for decoration. Full payment required at registration until September 8. $36 Friends $40 Nonmembers
Tiffany State Wildlife Area Train Ride Saturday, September 13, 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Tiffany Wildlife Area Parking Lot Back by popular demand! If you missed last year’s ride, here’s your chance to experience riding the rails through the Tiffany State Wildlife Area with the crew from Beaver Creek Reserve. Spend the day on an open-air, antique train while exploring the wetlands. The round-trip ride, approximately 14 miles, will be led by area naturalists and biologists discussing what makes these wetlands so unique and important to our plant and wildlife habitat. Pack a cooler with lunch and refreshments. We’ll tour and hike the trails, 0.25–0.5 miles each. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. Rain or shine! Directions to Tiffany State Wildlife Area: approximately a 45-minute drive from Eau Claire, follow Highway 85 to Durand and take Highway 25. Parking lot is about five miles south of Durand on right side of Highway 25. Look for Tiffany Wildlife Area Parking lot sign near the junction of Highway 25 and Thibodaux Road, which runs parallel to a railroad track. Full payment required at registration until September 4. Friends $15 Nonmembers $25
Wildflower Ramble Saturday, September 20, 10:30 a.m. Wise Nature Center Join BCR Volunteer Naturalist Pam Rasmussen for a short hike around the Reserve. The native plants will be spectacular this time of year. You won’t want to miss it. Pam will highlight and teach you how to identify some of the native prairies grasses and fall flowers. Full payment required at registration until September 4. Friends $5 Nonmembers $7
Additional programs will be announced soon. |
| Updated: 12-03-07 |
Beaver Creek Reserve is operated by the Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve and Eau Claire County. |
