Events Calendar

The Chippewa Valley’s Largest Calendar

Outdoors

8-9pm Saturday Nov. 15

Hobbs Observatory Presentation and Telescopes

Learn about the North Pole on Earth, and on other planets. What defines a north pole, can it change, and more. After the lecture, enjoy telescope stargazing.

Hobbs Observatory
Fall Creek

Outdoors

6-8pm Friday Dec. 5

Moonlight Hike Registration

Explore the reserve after dark by candlelight. Hike the trails as lighted candles illuminate your, and end with a warm campfire & hot chocolate.

Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek

Outdoors Holiday

7am-2pm Monday Dec. 15

Christmas Bird Count

A fun day identifying and counting birds seen in designated 15-mile diameter regions. A long-standing program of the national Audubon Society.

Three Different Locations - Register Online

Outdoors Holiday

7am-2pm Wednesday Dec. 17

Christmas Bird Count

A fun day identifying and counting birds seen in designated 15-mile diameter regions. A long-standing program of the national Audubon Society.

Three Different Locations - Register Online

Outdoors Holiday

7am-2pm Saturday Dec. 20

Christmas Bird Count

A fun day identifying and counting birds seen in designated 15-mile diameter regions. A long-standing program of the national Audubon Society.

Three Different Locations - Register Online

Outdoors Holiday

1-3pm Thursday Jan. 1

First Day of 2026 Hike/Snowshoe Event

Join others on a trail along the lake with hot chocolate and coffee, compliments of the FLWSP. Wear weather appropriate clothing. Leashed pet welcome on the trail, but not in buildings. Start at park office or scenic overlook.

Lake Wissota State Park
Chippewa Falls

Outdoors

1:15-4pm Saturday Jan. 31

Sierra Club Snowshoe Hike

Discover which animals roam through the Ice Age Trail. Snowshoe on the 4.5 mile Circle Loop/Cahow Trail and look for the clues the wildlife leave behind.

Obey Intepretive Center at the Chippewa Moraine Ice Age Reserve
New Auburn

Outdoors

6:30pm Wednesday Mar. 4

Citizen Science: Tales of Misery and Joy

Anne Geraghty, retired Biology Teacher and local birding enthusiast, will share her interesting experiences while observing and gathering data about local birds.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Eau Claire

Outdoors

1:30-4pm Sunday Apr. 26

Bike The Old Abe State Trail

Join Sierra Club members for a 20 mile ride on a paved trail from Jim Falls to Cornell. Daily passes can be purchased at Jim Falls Cenex Convenience Store.

Trailhead in Jim Falls

Outdoors

10:30am-noon Saturday May. 9

Ephemeral Hike at Powers Bluff County Park

Join Sierra Club members for a 1.5 mile hike through this botanically, historically and culturally significant park in Arpin, WI. Potluck to follow.

Powers Bluff County Park
Arpin

Outdoors