Events Calendar

Hike and Meet Monty at the Ice Age Trail

Hike 3.8 miles on the scenic Chippewa River Segment of the Ice Age Trail. Afterward, meet Monty the mammoth at the Cornell Visitor Center. Kids can decorate a hiking stick and play Ice Age Trail Bingo.

Ice Age Trail Parking Lot
Cornell

Kids Outdoors

Hike and Meet Monty at the Ice Age Trail

Hike 3.8 miles on the scenic Chippewa River Segment of the Ice Age Trail. Afterward, meet Monty the mammoth at the Cornell Visitor Center. Kids can decorate a hiking stick and play Ice Age Trail Bingo.

Ice Age Trail Parking Lot
Cornell

Kids Outdoors

Public Telescope Observing

Join members from Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society (CVAS) for weekly telescope observing, if the skies are clear.

Hobbs Observatory
Fall Creek

Outdoors

Fall Foliage & Farmstead Flavors: Orchard Trolley Tours

On this tour, you’ll enjoy the scenic ride on our vintage-inspired trolley to three stunning countryside destinations.

Saturdays and Sundays in Sept and Oct

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Kids Fall Fun Outdoors

Bean Island Unplugged

A paddle-up concert at Eau Claire's Bean Island. Canoe Taxis leave at 12:30pm, provided by Eau Claire Outdoors. Directions available online.

Bean Island
Eau Claire

Music Outdoors

Weekly Bird Banding

Join BCR during a weekly banding sessions to observe the process firsthand and talk with the banders themselves.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Animals & Pets Outdoors

Owls of Wisconsin

Learn about owls that live in Wisconsin, practice your "hooting", and meet a special guest. Presented by a Beaver Creek Reserve Environmental Educator and Animal Ambassador.

Bloomer Public Library
Bloomer

Animals & Pets Outdoors Kids

Evening Fall Paddle at Camp Nawakwa

Paddle Camp Nawakwa’s scenic Picnic Lake and search for bald eagles, loons, turtles, muskrats and more. Register by 10/12.

Camp Nawakwa
Cornell

Outdoors

Public Planetarium Show

Learn about the skies over Eau Claire and a topic in astronomy in the planetarium.

UW-Eau Claire Phillips Hall
Eau Claire

Outdoors

Presentation by Neil Koch Retired Hydrologist with the US Geological Survey

This presentation will discuss making sure drinking water is safe for the next generation, preventing water-related illnesses, and transforming Wolske Bay into a wetland. Coffee and snacks served.

First Congregational UCC
Eau Claire

Outdoors Green & Sustainability

Fall Foliage & Farmstead Flavors: Orchard Trolley Tours

On this tour, you’ll enjoy the scenic ride on our vintage-inspired trolley to three stunning countryside destinations.

Saturdays and Sundays in Sept and Oct

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Kids Fall Fun Outdoors

Owl Banding at Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek’s bird banders are once again opening the owl banding station to the public—your chance to meet these tiny, charismatic nighttime travelers up close. Register by 10/16.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

Public Telescope Observing

Join members from Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society (CVAS) for weekly telescope observing, if the skies are clear.

Hobbs Observatory
Fall Creek

Outdoors

Fall Colors Hike

Join us for a 3.5 mile hike at Hoffman Hills, which features a 60 foot watch tower that overlooks miles of forest and farmland--the perfect place to view Wisconsin's beautiful fall colors. Registration is appreciated.

Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area
Colfax

Outdoors Fall Fun

Sierra Club Bike Ride on the Chippewa River State Trail - Meridean to Downsville

Bike through the forests and fields along the Chippewa River. The total trip is 24 miles from Meridean to Downsville and back. Stop for a sack lunch along the way.

Chippewa River State Trail Parking Lot
Meridean

Outdoors Biking

Songbird Bander Training

A two-day introduction to bird banding and discover how you can become involved in this hands-on citizen science project. Register by 10/14.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

Songbird Bander Training

A two-day introduction to bird banding and discover how you can become involved in this hands-on citizen science project. Register by 10/14.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

Operation Winter Ready

Gear up for the cold season at this event, for all ages. Get tips from area orgs like the ADRC, YMCA, Parks Recreation & Forestry, and more.

Chippewa Falls Public Library
Chippewa Falls

Wellness Outdoors

Paint & Sip: Bats

Learn about the important role bats have on the environment and what you can do to support our flying friends and then learn to watercolor them. Register by 10/14.

The Brewing Projekt
Eau Claire

Outdoors

Public Planetarium Show

Learn about the skies over Eau Claire and a topic in astronomy in the planetarium.

UW-Eau Claire Phillips Hall
Eau Claire

Outdoors

Lop Lop Palooza

Gather a team of friends, family, or coworkers and help clean up the trails at Beaver Creek Reserve! Register by 10/16.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

Owl Banding at Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek’s bird banders are once again opening the owl banding station to the public—your chance to meet these tiny, charismatic nighttime travelers up close. Register by 10/22.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors

Fall Foliage & Farmstead Flavors: Orchard Trolley Tours

On this tour, you’ll enjoy the scenic ride on our vintage-inspired trolley to three stunning countryside destinations.

Saturdays and Sundays in Sept and Oct

The Local Store
Eau Claire

Kids Fall Fun Outdoors

Public Telescope Observing

Join members from Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society (CVAS) for weekly telescope observing, if the skies are clear.

Hobbs Observatory
Fall Creek

Outdoors

Weekly Bird Banding

Join BCR during a weekly banding sessions to observe the process firsthand and talk with the banders themselves.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Animals & Pets Outdoors