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Many of the activities, programs and
classes at the Reserve are initiated, planned, implemented and
supported by the Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve. Today, without the help of
the Friends, BCR would be unable to maintain its facilities. The Friends
also operates the Nature Store, pays all or part of the salaries of most of the staff, and
spearheads the Reserve's fund-raising activities. Many members of our
Friends group also serve as volunteer naturalists, receptionists and
public relations advocates. Quite simply put, without our Friends, the
Reserve as you know it would not be able to exist.
Leadership
The Friends are led by an elected Board of
Directors. A Friends Foundation,
established in 2005,
is building an endowment for BCR, which will assist in
providing long-term support for the Reserve.
 Benefits of being a Friend of
Beaver Creek include:
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Complimentary admission to the
Nature Center and hiking trails.
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A subscription to
Woodprints, your source for information
about the activities and programs at the Reserve.
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Reduced admission to classes, programs
and activities at the Reserve.
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A 10% discount on all purchases at the
Nature Store book and gift shop.
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A complimentary copy of the very
popular Beaver Creek Reserve calendar.
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Reduced rental fees on skis and
snowshoes.
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Invitations to the annual meeting and
other special Friends events.
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Opportunities to meet other people and
families who share your love and concern for the great outdoors.
Membership contributions and
donations help fund:
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Environmental education programs on
and off the Reserve.
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The greenhouse and
Butterfly House.
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The development of exhibits.
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Purchase of recreational equipment
such as skis and snowshoes.
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Workshops, concerts, special programs
and speakers.
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Scholarships for area students to
attend environmental training, camps and workshops.
Corporate Friends Program
We also have a Corporate Friends Program designed for local businesses.
For more information, call
715-877-2212 or e-mail
bcr@beavercreekreserve.org.
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