A July vista at Bear Creek Nature Preserve in Door County

Family Program

Family Discovery Hike at Bear Creek

Thursday, July 16, 2026 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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A July vista at Bear Creek Nature Preserve in Door County
© Carrie Ehrfurth

Enjoy a family-friendly guided discovery hike through the beautiful Bear Creek Nature Preserve, designed to help both young explorers and adults connect with nature. Led by experienced guides, this easy-to-moderate hike explores the preserve’s diverse ecosystems while introducing participants to local plants, wildlife, and natural features. Along the way, families will enjoy interactive activities and engaging educational stops that highlight the area’s history, conservation efforts, and environmental significance, making this a fun and entertaining outdoor adventure for all ages.

Bear Creek Nature Preserve

About This Preserve

Bear Creek Nature Preserve

This 75-acre preserve — DCLT's first new Nature Preserve in over a decade — features 50-foot glacial riverbanks, naturally reproducing rainbow trout, and a landscape being restored from dairy farm to wild sanctuary.

75 acres0.6 mi of trailsTown of Forestville

Terrain

EasyNatural surface

What You'll See

ForestcreekWetlandGrasslandriverbanksboardwalk

Facilities

🅿️ Parking