Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Beaver Creek Holiday Gift Guide 2025

By: Cali Martozie, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Writing Intern

Outside, there is beautifully fresh fallen snow, and the season of giving is upon us! That means it’s time to hustle to get gifts for your loved ones. If you’re among those who are stressed, hustling, and bustling to get gifts along with everyone else, look no further! We have plenty of items here at Beaver Creek Reserve in our Nature Store that are perfect for the nature lover in your life, no matter the age.

This holiday season, our Nature Store has plenty to offer:


  • BCR Apparel: Sweatshirts and T-shirts ~ Represent your favorite animal, or Beaver Creek, on a t-shirt or sweatshirt with our various designs and size options.

  • Field Guides ~ Know someone who is looking to grow their identification knowledge? Our guides help identify different plants, animals, phenology, and more!

  • Children’s Books ~ Gift a fun story that includes some of their favorite animals.

  • Stuffed Animals ~ All different types of cute animals that children are sure to love. We even have chirping bird stuffed animals where the sounds match the species it is!
  • Holiday-Themed Swedish Dishcloths ~ Consider adding reusable cleaning cloths that are both sustainable and save money in buying paper towels to your kitchen.
  • Animal Ornaments: Care for our Animals Fundraiser ~ Purchase an ornament created by our staff and volunteers, with 100% of the proceeds going to support our animals here at Beaver Creek!

    BCR Maple Syrup

  • Phenology Calendar ~ Get our new 2026 Aldo Leopald Phenology Calendar that is full of beautiful animals and seasonal happenings to take you through the new year. 
  • Maple Syrup ~ Tapped, boiled, and bottled here at Beaver Creek, ready to use for any recipe from pancakes to baked beans.
  • BCR Memberships ~ Free admission, 15% discount at our nature store, discounted fees for programs, summer camps, and equipment rentals, an invitation to Beaver Creek’s annual meeting, and more!

  • Programs & Events ~ Sign up or gift one of our seasonal programs to a loved one, from DIY crafts, to Candlelight Hikes to Snowshoe Lacing. Check out our program calendar or purchase event tickets in person to guarantee a spot!


New this year, our Nature Store will offer:
  • 3D Puzzles
    Micro Block Sets ~ These miniature building block kits provide fun for all ages and come in
    various designs!
  • Monarch Gift Bag ~ This adorable gift bag includes a monarch sticker, milkweed seeds, and planting instructions.
  • 3D Puzzles ~ Our puzzles that flew off the shelves all summer are officially available to purchase
    for the first time during the holiday season.
  • Tootsie Pop Holders ~ Decorate a candy-holder for a simply sweet gift or give as a craft.
  • Hand-Painted Rocks ~ Each one of these rocks has a unique design created by a local artist.
  • Jabelo Earrings ~ Handmade, nature-themed earrings that are made from recycled cereal boxes.
  • Teacup & Saucer Watering Stations ~ Upcycled pieces that can be used outdoors for either water or birdseed, made by some of our staff members.
  • Hand-Painted Rocks
    Nature-Themed Tote Bags
    ~
    Reusable bags that are perfect to carry whatever you need, all while having a cute nature design on the front!
  • Handmade Greeting Cards ~ Special cards created by local artists.
Feel free to stop by, take a look, and ease those holiday jitters! Our Nature Store is open Monday-Saturday from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM-4:00 PM. All holiday gifts can be bought in person, with the exception of our membership, which can be purchased online. If you are already a member, you get 15% off our Nature Store for the entire December. We hope to see you stop in, warm up, and take a look at what we have!