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EXPLORE, EXPERIENCE & LEARN AT BEAVER CREEK RESERVE
With more than 400 acres of diverse habitat including upland woods, river bottom forests, wetlands, and savannah areas, Beaver Creek Reserve is home to a multitude of flora and fauna. Our nature reserve is bordered by the Eau Claire River and two trout streams that run through the property.
Explore the rich, natural diversity of Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley at Beaver Creek Reserve.
LEARN MOREExtraordinary discoveries every day!
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HOURS & FEES
RESERVE FEES
Members of Beaver Creek: Free
Nonmember: $5 admission for adults
$3 for children (Age 15 and under, no charge for children under age 2)NATURE CENTER
The Wise Nature Center is your starting point for exploring the reserve.
Mon- Sat: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Sun: Noon-4:00 pm
LEARN MOREOBSERVATORY
Imagine the moon, planets, and galaxies appearing larger and brighter than when seen by the naked eye!
Open on clear Saturday nights: May - October
VIEW OBSERVATORY TIMESBUTTERFLY HOUSE
Walk among and interact with a variety of Wisconsin's native butterflies in their natural environment.
Open Jul 5 - Sep 4
Mon - Sat: 11:00 am-3:00 pm and Sun: Noon-3:00 pm
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NAVIGATE YOUR WAY AROUND OUR NATURE RESERVE
Enjoy several miles of scenic hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country ski trails.
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SEE WHAT OUR NATURE RESERVE HAS TO OFFER
Take advantage of all that our Wisconsin nature reserve has to offer. Enjoy the many different events and activities each season brings.
Beaver Creek Reserve
VIEW DRIVING DIRECTIONS
S1 County Road K
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RENT OUR FACILITY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT
Get the whole crew together to celebrate a milestone at Beaver Creek Reserve. Whether you stay for an afternoon or overnight, the nature reserve has tons of stuff for all ages.
Contact us to plan your next:
- Field Trip
- Business or Group Meeting
- Corporate or Private Retreat
- Day or Overnight Camp
- Group Tours or Equipment Rentals
- Wedding or Banquet
Get together to celebrate a milestone!
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THINGS TO DO AT BCR
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In fall
- Boofest
- See the Fall Colors
- Northern Saw-whet Owl Migration
- Plant milkweed seeds
- Hike to Big Falls
- Fall Party & Annual Meeting
- See the Stars
NONONONONONONOBoofest
Calling all ghosts, princesses, and superheroes of the night! Join us for a spook-tacular evening on Thursday, October 26 from 3:30-6:30pm. Trick-or-treat around the nature center, decorate a pumpkin, learn about some of the creepy crawlies we have here at Beaver Creek, and so much more! Register NowSee the Fall Colors
Hike the red overlook trail or blue trail on the South campus near the Wise Nature Center to see all the fall colors happening at Beaver Creek Reserve!Northern Saw-whet Owl Migration
Northern Saw-whet Owl migration is underway! Volunteer with us and take our Owl Banding Training, or keep an eye on our events calendar for public programs. Learn about how we capture, measure, age, sex and band these nocturnal visitors. Learn MorePlant milkweed seeds
Now is the best time to plant your milkweed seeds! The cooler weather helps the seeds establish by cold stratification and break dormancy before spring. Don't have milkweed seeds? Collect some next time you adventure outside!Hike to Big Falls
Start your hike around our North trails and stop for a detour at Big Falls! Pick up a trail map or download one before you go and visit two great local landmarks in one afternoon hike. This is a great way to see the fall colors!
Trail MapsFall Party & Annual Meeting
Join us for our Fall Party & Annual meeting on Saturday, October 21 from 4-8 PM! We welcome you for a night of comradery and nature activities for both kids and adults; music, and good company. We hope to see you and your families there!
Register NowSee the Stars
Hobbs Observatory has Saturday night public observing through the end October! Volunteers from the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society will be in the Observatory field pointing out constellations and offering views through telescopes 2 hours after sunset and will run for 2 hours.CVAS Website
Get involved
At Beaver Creek Reserve, we Connect People with Nature. Through involvement with our organization, youth and families take part in numerous activities that expose them the vast natural world around us. Check the links below to learn more about how you and your family can become involved at the reserve.