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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.
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Extraordinary discoveries every day!
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HOURS & FEES
RESERVE FEES
Members of Beaver Creek: Free
Nonmember: $3 trail fee for adults
$1 trail fee for children (15 and under)NATURE CENTER
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
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
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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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North Hiking Trails
South Hiking Trails
Skiing Trail Map
Snowshoeing Map
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS
WAYS TO ENJOY BEAVER CREEK IN
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spring
NONONONONONOCelebrate the Stars
Yuri’s Night April 12th is a celebrations of all things space. The Children’s Museum will be with their inflatable planetarium and lots of hands on activities, followed by public viewing (if skies are clear).
Missed this event? Free Public viewing Saturdays May - October.
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View DetailsHop to it at Frog Fest
Learn about the species of frogs that call Beaver Creek Reserve Home.
View DetailsCelebrate Earth Day
Beaver Creek Reserve is proud to support a variety of festivities in the new Chippewa Valley Sustainability Fair.
This week-long celebration includes a STEAM Fair and much more.
View DetailsGo Native!
Shop our largest fundraising event for a huge selection of native plants, grasses and herbs Saturday, May 12th.
View DetailsHit The Trails
Winter won’t last forever. As the spring days get warmer, it is time to get outside. Hit the trails and shake off those winter blues.
Want to find the perfect hike?
Check out our Interactive Kiosk at the Wise Nature Center.
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.
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