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Fall Party and Annual Meeting
Thursday, October 1, 2026
4:30-7:00 PM
Cost:
-Early Bird Special (ends Sept 17): Adults (ages 16+) $25/person (includes 1 drink ticket)
-Adults (ages 16+, after Sept 17): $30/person (includes 1 drink ticket)
-Children (ages 6-15): $10/person (drink ticket not included)
-Kids 5 and under: FREE
Location: Beaver Creek Reserve, Main Lodge
Join us for this year's Fall Party and Annual Meeting! Reflect back to 2025 and look ahead at 2026-2027 with us as we hear from our Executive Director, Erik Keisler, and a member of our Friends Board. This year’s speaker will be one of our Naturalists, John Muetz, as we hear about updates to our maple sugaring program, including hands-on learning with school groups, planting a new sugar bush, and retiring our old sugar shack. Afterwards, we will also announce 2025 volunteer award winners.
During the Annual Meeting presentation, there is an optional kid's activity if kids are present and would like to take part (for ages 6-15).
Dinner will be provided with registration, and 1 drink ticket will be included for adult tickets (ages 16+). We welcome you for a night of reflection, growth, and good company. We hope to see you and your families there!
Register by: Sunday, September 27 | Walk-ins are welcome to the attend the presentation, but registration is required for anyone wanting a dinner.
2026 Annual Report - Coming soon!
2025 Volunteer Award Winners
- Bruce Willett Service Award - Vernon & Vivian Swanson
- Community Partner of the Year - Kohl's
- Friend of the Friends - Lindamerry Udell
- Friend of Education - Mary & Dave Hedenstrom
- Friend of Citizen Science - Laurel Bird
- Board Member in Motion - Tami Schraufnagel
Schedule
4:30-5:00 PM - Doors Open, Check-in, and Socialize
5:00-5:30 PM - Dinner
5:30-6:45 PM - Annual Meeting Presentation
6:45-7:00 PM - Volunteer and Donor Awards
7:00 PM - Closing remarks (A campfire, and optional nighttime activities will be available until 8:00 PM)
*Those registered for our Fall Party and Annual Meeting will get FREE admission to the Wise Nature Center from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM before the event.