Here at Beaver Creek Reserve, we have much to be thankful for. In the last three years, we have experienced tremendous growth and have completed several large-scale capital projects. Our staff would like to share what we are each thankful for.
Jeanette and her son enjoying Tadpole Toddler Camp |
--Jeanette Kelly, Citizen Science Director
Jim Schwiebert Tagging Monarchs |
--Jim Schwiebert, Naturalist
"I am thankful that I work for such a family-friendly place. I am thankful for my great coworkers that make work a fun and happy place.”
--Julie Felske, Database Coordinator
Bcr Staff catching butterflies |
--Brianne Markin, Marketing and Development Coordinator
"I am so thankful to the members and donors who gave not only money but considerable amounts of time. We accomplished a lot this year, and we could not have done it without them!"
--Jerad Polden, Caretaker
--Jerad Polden, Caretaker
Ruth Forsgren tapping trees with a guest at French Toast Breaskfast |
"I am thankful for all the volunteers that help our programming go so well. I am thankful for the contagious excitement of a 5-year-old, that makes my job new and fresh each day as well as the wide-eyed wonder I see when people meet Luna, Aurora or any of our animal ambassadors for the first time. Lastly, I am thankful for the opportunities I have to share the awesomeness of nature with visitors of all ages."
-- Ruth Forsgren, BCR Naturalist
"I am thankful to have a dream job. Really, I have thought about what it would be like to work at a place like Beaver Creek long before I ever realized it could be a possibility here. Prior to working here I always placed a strong value on the land and programs that make this place so special, but as work here longer the relationships with the “friends” of Beaver Creek are most rewarding part. Getting to work alongside so many talented and amazing volunteers, staff, board and members makes me look forward to my job each day.
Solar Ribbon Cutting August 2017 |
2017 has been an especially thankful year with our large donation and the creation of the solar array on the Nature Center and then being able to generate all our electricity through solar power with the leasing of Eau Claire Energy Coop’s solar program. Having something like a solar-powered nature center was something that I hoped that could be accomplished in a decade and it all happened in a few months this year! I learn new things every day, I’m inspired, I’m humbled and most of all I am Thankful to be a part of such a great organization."
-- Erik Keisler, Executive Director
Thanksgiving is also a time to consider end-of-year giving-- how you can use what you have to benefit others. For six years, Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has been an amazing global campaign to give the season greater meaning and to channel funds, gifts, and time into worthy causes. This year, Giving Tuesday is November 28th, and it is the perfect way for you to give back.
As you think about Giving Tuesday, we ask that you consider giving to Beaver Creek Reserve. We need your help in order to continue our mission of connecting people with nature.
To make a monetary donation, visit our donation page at https://www.beavercreekreserve.org/support/donations/.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities at Beaver Creek Reserve, visit our volunteer page at https://www.beavercreekreserve.org/support/volunteer/.
We are thankful for you! We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday filled with many things that make you grateful.