Hiking trails through the property's more than 400 acres of diverse habitat. The nature reserve is bordered by the Eau Claire River and two streams. Start at the Wise Nature Center to pay admission, pick up trail maps, rent equipment, shop at the nature store, or head into the Scheels Discovery Room, home to educational animals - great for families!

Kendall's National Honors Society project benefitted Beaver Creek Reserve's Bluebird Restoration Project. She is also an avid supporter of the reserve's Monarch Butterfly Restoration and Research efforts. Kendall credits Beaver Creek with instilling much of her love and knowledge of nature.