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.
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Extraordinary discoveries every day!
Members of Beaver Creek: Free
Nonmember: $3 trail fee for adults
$1 trail fee for children (15 and under)
The Wise Nature Center is your starting point for exploring the reserve.
April - November
Mon- Sat: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Sun: Noon-4:00 pm
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Imagine the moon, planets, and galaxies appearing larger and brighter than when seen by the naked eye!
Open on clear Saturday nights: May - October
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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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Enjoy several miles of scenic hiking, snowshoeing, and cross country ski trails.
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
S1 County Road K
Fall Creek, WI 54742
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.
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Get together to celebrate a milestone!
VIEW OUR FACILITIESOctober 20 | 9 until 12:00 pm
October 20 | 8 until 10:00 pm
October 22 | 6 until 7:15 pm
October 27 | 9 until 5:30 pm
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Sure you can drive and see the fall colors, but what about immersing yourself in the changing landscape, all while getting a little exercise? See our hours and directions.
Come out to Beaver Creek Reserve on September 29th, for a full day of nature-based play for the whole family! Check out the progress on our latest Nature Nook, enjoy a short guided hike, make a special craft, and much more! This event is made possible by funds from Nordson Corporation. Enjoy Apples courtesy of Nibblets Apple Orchard. FREE!
The 5th Annual Celebrate the Chippewa River Conference will be held at Davies Center at UWEC. This year’s keynote speaker is Raj Shukla, Executive Director of the River Alliance of Wisconsin. Sessions topics will focus of topics ranging from history to current AIS projects. Once again the Friends of Beaver Creek Reserve Annual meeting will follow the conference.
Learn MoreThe 2018 Photo Contest will on display in September and October. Stop by Beaver Creek Reserve during our normal hours to vote for our viewer’s choice award.
View WinnersCome out to one of two Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding demonstrations provided by the Beaver Creek Reserve Bird Banders. We cannot always guarantee that we will catch a bird during the demonstrations, but it is worth the chance to try to meet one of these small, but charismatic night flyers.
October CalendarHoliday Crafting for Kids is one of our favorite programs of the year! Come out and get a little messy, while having fun all for a great cause. Kids will take home 4-5 different projects. We do all the set up, you get all the fun!
November CalendarAt 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.
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