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 FACILITIESSeptember 23 | 9 until 11:59 pm
September 25 | 6 until 7:15 pm
September 30 | 9 until 11:59 pm
October 10 | 7 until 8:00 pm
October 2 | 6 until 7:15 pm
October 3 | 9 until 11:30 am
October 7 | 9 until 11:59 pm
October 9 | 6 until 7:15 pm
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November 3rd, Davies Center at UWEC
Enjoy a day of learning all about one of our single greatest local natural resources. Then roll into an evening dinner that includes the Beaver Creek Reserve Annual Meeting and Special Guest Keynote Speaker, Max Finkelstein.
View DetailsSure 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.
Photo Credit: Ruth Forsgren
View HoursNow is a great time to become a member and receive our full-color Nature Calendar Free. Plus a whole bunch of other benefits.
Learn MoreFall is all about back to school! Why not try out a class at Beaver Creek Reserve. Fall topics include, basket weaving, geocaching, falcons and black bears.
View CalendarStarting at the end of September through November the 2017 photo contest entries and winners will be on display. Vote for your favorite in the Viewer’s Choice category!
Photo Credit: Erik Huebler
Learn MoreAt 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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Skiing Trail Map
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