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Butterfly House

Our Butterfly House opens Friday, July 5 for the summer! The house closes Sunday, September 1 for the season. Click HERE to 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.

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    Extraordinary discoveries every day!

    Extraordinary discoveries every day!

  • HOURS & FEES

    ADMISSION

    LABOR DAY-JULY 4
    Members of Beaver Creek:     FREE
    Non-members: $5 admission for adults
    $3 for children (ages 2-15, children under age 2 are FREE)

    JULY 5-SUNDAY OF LABOR DAY WEEKEND
    Members of Beaver Creek:     FREE
    Non-members: $8 admission for adults
    $5 for children (ages 2-15, children under age 2 are FREE)
    *Includes admission to Butterfly House
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    NATURE CENTER

    The Wise Nature Center is your starting point for exploring the Reserve. Tour exhibits, say hello to our animal ambassadors, and more!

    Mon- Sat: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
    Sun: Noon-4:00 pm
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    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
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    BUTTERFLY HOUSE

    Walk among and interact with a variety of Wisconsin's native butterflies and caterpillars in their natural environment.

    Open Jul 5 - Sep 1
    Mon - Sat: 11:00 am-3:00 pm
    Sun: 12:00-3:00 pm
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  • NAVIGATE YOUR WAY AROUND OUR NATURE RESERVE

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


  • 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

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  • 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!

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THINGS TO DO AT BCR

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    Tour the Butterfly House

    Calling all butterfly lovers! Our Butterfly House opens July 5-September 1 this summer. Stop in to see all of your favorite Wisconsin native butterflies, caterpillars, and their host plants!

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    See the Stars

    Come to Hobbs Observatory every clear Saturday May-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. 

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    Butterfly Fest

    Join us on August 4 to celebrate our Wisconsin butterflies at Butterfly Fest! Make butterfly crafts, tour the Butterfly House & Caterpillar Lab, and learn about our winged friends and their life cycles.

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    Summer Camps

    Unplug and get outside this summer! Join us for our summer camps offered June-August. Registration for camps closes June 1, but give us a call to see if there are any spots available to sign up. Learn More

    Go Kayaking

    Explore the waterways of the Chippewa Valley by kayak this summer! Kayak rentals are $15 a day for members and $40 a day for non-members, available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Don’t forget to pick up a list of kayaking locations from the front desk!

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    Enjoy Some Art

    Stop by the Wise Nature Center from May 29-July 24 for the Chippewa Valley Watercolorists Art Show! Many of the pieces are for sale, and locally made! Support local artists and Beaver Creek Reserve, and checkout the art show on your next visit!

    Hike a New Trail

    Did you know that Beaver Creek Reserve has over 9 miles of trails? The South Trails walk along the Eau Claire River and Beaver Creek. The North Trails wind near Deinhammer Creek and connect to Big Falls. Get outside and try out something new on your next visit!

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.