CLOSE

Trail Conditions

Our XC ski trails were last groomed on Saturday, January 28. Both our ski and snowshoe rentals are available! For more information, check out our equipment rental options. Learn more

  • 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 MORE
    Extraordinary discoveries every day!

    Extraordinary discoveries every day!

  • 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 MORE

    OBSERVATORY

    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 TIMES

    BUTTERFLY 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
    LEARN MORE

  • NAVIGATE YOUR WAY AROUND OUR NATURE RESERVE

    Enjoy several miles of scenic hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country ski trails.


  • 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
    S1 County Road K
    Fall Creek, WI 54742

    VIEW DRIVING DIRECTIONS

  • 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!

    Get together to celebrate a milestone!

    VIEW OUR FACILITIES

THINGS TO DO AT BCR

  • In winter

    NO
    NO
    NO
    NO
    NO
    NO
    NO

    Boofest

    Calling all ghosts, princesses, and superheroes of the night! Join us for a spook-tacular evening out at Beaver Creek Reserve on Thursday, October 27 from 4-7pm. Trick-or-treat around the nature center, decorate a pumpkin, learn about some of the creepy crawlies we have here at the Reserve, and so much more!  Register Now

    See 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! Join us on Friday, October 21 from 8-10pm as Beaver Creek Bird Banders introduce you to these charismatic night flyers. Learn about how we capture, measure, age, sex and band these nocturnal visitors. Registration closes October 19. Register Now

    See the Stars

    Come to Hobbs Observatory every clear Saturday through the month of October for night sky viewing! Public observing starts about 30-45 minutes after sunset and continues for about two hours or until 11pm, whichever is earlier. 

    Stay updated

    Plant 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 Maps

    Holiday Crafting for Kids

    Get crafty with the family at Holiday Crafting for Kids! Join us on Saturday, November 29 from 10-12pm to make six unique crafts using sustainable materials with your family.

SEASONAL FEATURES

Find more things to do throughout the year.

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.