Hours and Fees

**The Reserve will be closed Monday, Sept. 6 in observance of Labor Day.**

Spring-Fall Hours (April 1 - November 30), Admission and Trail Fees

  • Monday- Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Sunday: Noon - 4 p.m.
  • $3 - Nonmember - Adults
  • $1 - Nonmember Children (ages 2-15 years old)
  • Friends Member - FREE

Winter Hours (December 1 - March 31), Admission and Trail Fees

  • Closed Mondays (Dec. 1 - March 31  -  open 9 am - 4 p.m.)
  • Tuesday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Sunday: Noon - 4 p.m.
  • Closed Christmas Eve and Day, Dec. 24 & 25
  • $3 - Nonmember - Adults
  • $1 - Nonmember Children (ages 2-15 years old)
  • Friends Member - FREE

For Group and Room use fees click here

Butterfly House Hours and Admission

  • Open July 5 - Labor Day
  • Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Sunday, 12 - 3 p.m.
  • Friends: FREE
  • Nonmembers: Admission applies, fee includes Butterfly House admission
  • Donations are appreciated to help maintain the Butterfly House

Observatory Hours and Admission

Open for public observing on clear Saturday nights from May through October.

  • May: 9 p.m. - Midnight
  • June & July: 10 p.m. - Midnight
  • September: 9 p.m. - Midnight
  • October 8 p.m. - Midnight

Also open for special programs throughout the year on the third Saturday of each month (except December) at 8 p.m. (See upcoming events)

Donations are appreciated to help maintain the Hobbs Observatory.

Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trail Hours and Rental Fees

Open daylight hours. Call 715-877-2212 to check trail conditions 

  • Nonmember: $6 to rent skis or snowshoes  (includes trail fee)
  • Nonmember Children: $4 to rent skis or snowshoes  (includes trail fee)
  • Friends: $3 to rent skis or snowshoes (admission free)

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Upcoming Events

Tiffany Bottoms Wetland Train Ride (09/11/10)
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New! The Fascinating American Kestrel (09/18/10)
Family-friendly program! >> More

Renewable Energy Workshop (09/18/10)
New Program! >> More

Cranberry Basket Class (09/20/10)
New Time! >> More

Shopping Basket Class (09/20/10)
Go Green, make your own basket! >> More

New! Wildlife Science Center Field Trip (09/25/10)
Field Trip Opportunity! >> More

Booya & Fall Festival (10/02/10)
Don't miss this fun and tasty event! >> More

New! Exploring Wisconsin State Parks - Copper Falls (10/03/10)
Field Trip Opportunity! >> More

New! Wire Wrapped Rock Pendant Necklace (10/09/10)
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Introduction to GPS and Geocaching (10/23/10)
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