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 FACILITIESJuly 28 | 1 until 4:00 pm
July 31 | 9 until 11:59 pm
July 31 | 9 until 11:59 pm
August 3 | 12 until 11:59 pm
August 1 | 12 until 11:59 pm
August 1 | 12 until 11:59 pm
August 2 | 12 until 12:00 pm
August 2 | 12 until 11:59 pm
summer
The Butterfly House is open July 5th – the Sunday before Labor Day.
Included in the cost of admission to Beaver Creek Reserve.
Learn MoreHobbs Observatory is open for public viewing on clear Saturday nights May – October, as volunteers are available. The third Saturday of the month, join the CVAS for the Hobbs Observatory Astronomical Series. Topics vary. See our calendar for dates and more information.
Learn MoreWhether it is the Little Free Library Story Hour, Storybook Hiking Trail programs, or just self-guided tours of the paved, stroller-friendly Storybook Trail, little nature-lovers will enjoy connecting with nature through stories.
And all the great recreation opportunities it provides. Come to the Celebrate the Chippewa River event at Family Fest in Downtown on July 8th for guided river tours, bank fishing, and many other fun activities all throughout downtown.
See details here.Face painting, crafts, games, activities, caterpillar lab tours, butterfly house tours, ice cream sundaes and much, much more! Sunday, August 6th 12:00 - 3:30 pm. Advanced tickets recommended.
View pricing and details.Check out one of our three 3M Nature Nooks. We have new additions including a chimasaur, over-sized bird house and more!
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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North Hiking Trails
South Hiking Trails
Skiing Trail Map
Snowshoeing Map
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