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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.
LEARN MOREExtraordinary discoveries every day!
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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 MOREOBSERVATORY
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
VIEW DRIVING DIRECTIONS
S1 County Road K
Fall Creek, WI 54742 -
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!
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THINGS TO DO AT BCR
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In spring
- Support Native Plants
- Save the Planet
- All Things Birds
- See the Stars
- Programs for Little Nature Lovers
- Enjoy Some Art
- Amateur Nature Photo Contest
NONONONONONONOSupport Native Plants
Shop our Native Plant Sale! The online store opens Wednesday, April 20. Order pick up is Friday, May 6 & Saturday, May 7.
Learn MoreSave the Planet
Sign up for our annual Earth Week Challenge from April 16-24, and register for our Pollinator Run/Walk on Saturday, April 23.
Learn MoreAll Things Birds
Spring is the perfect time of year for seasoned or beginning birders. We have many programs from an Bird Banding 101 to Bird School.
See the Stars
Come to Hobbs Observatory every third Saturday this season for a monthly astronomical presentation. Night sky observing follows the program.
Programs for Little Nature Lovers
Introducing a new series for the littlest nature lovers: Nature Tots. Help your child learn about the natural world at Beaver Creek! Join us Wednesday, April 13 for Leap Into Spring!
Enjoy Some Art
The Chippewa Valley Water Color Artists Annual Exhibit and Sale runs May-July at the Wise Nature Center. Entrance rates do apply.
Amateur Nature Photo Contest
Vote "Viewer's Choice" for our annual Amateur Nature Photo Contest! Photographs will be displayed at the Wise Nature Center through May.
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.