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Upcoming Event

Weekly Volunteer Opportunities

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!
The wetlands are a happier place thanks to you.

Friday, September 25

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, September 28, 30, and October 2

  • Location: Koogler Wetland/Prairie Reserve
  • Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Activity: Build a New Boardwalk and Existing Boardwalk Repairs
  • Parking: Meet in the Koogler Reserve parking lot
  • Tools: Wear work gloves, bring a drill/driver if you have one; we have some to borrow
  • Notes: The MWF schedule will continue until the boardwalk is complete; likely this month. If you bring your own tools, please mark them so they can be easily identified. On busy workdays, tools are often shared, and many volunteers and BCWA use the same brands. We do our best to sort tools at the end of the day, but if you leave early, it may be harder to locate your personal tools.
  • Crew Leaders: Skip Beehler, Ken Moran

Saturday, September 26

  • Location: Little Beaver Creek Prairie
  • Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Activity: Woody invasive removal
  • Parking: SEE MAP BELOW Dayton Islamic School, 3662 E Patterson Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45430
  • Tools: Bring loppers; we have some to borrow; wear work gloves, bring a water bottle
  • Notes: Little Beaver Creek Prairie is owned by the City of Beavercreek. Please fill out their Liability Waiver and bring it to a crew leader.
  • Crew Leaders: Debbie Karr, Jim Schneider

Sunday, September 27

  • Location: Koogler Wetland/Prairie Reserve
  • Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Activity: Existing Boardwalk Repairs
  • Parking: Meet in the Koogler Reserve parking lot
  • Tools: Wear work gloves, bring a drill/driver if you have one; we have some to borrow
  • Notes: If you bring your own tools, please mark them so they can be easily identified. On busy workdays, tools are often shared, and many volunteers and BCWA use the same brands. We do our best to sort tools at the end of the day, but if you leave early, it may be harder to locate your personal tools.
  • Crew Leaders: Skip Beehler

Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4

The volunteer signup for Wellness Walkers is full, but anyone can participate. Wellness Walkers is every Thursday from 9:30am – 10:30am. CLICK HERE for location details.

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All volunteers must sign the BCWA liability waiver. If you have not signed it for 2026, please Submit Yours Online.

Upon arrival at a volunteer event, please submit your volunteer hours by scanning the QR Code provided by the crew leader. You may also Click Here to Submit Hours.

Need more information about submitting volunteer hours? Click here

Your volunteering could help BCWA receive a donation. Many companies offer donation programs based on your volunteer hours with BCWA. CLICK HERE to check if your employer provides volunteer incentives. Scroll to COMPANY VOLUNTEER MATCH.

RECOMMENDATIONS – WHAT TO WEAR & WHAT TO BRING

Water bottle
Tools – BCWA has some if you do not
Long sleeves, long pants and tall socks
Sunscreen (even in winter)
Bug spray
Work and/or Rubber boots
Hat
Gloves
Sunglasses with UVA/UVB protection

Note: Most locations do not have restrooms.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Assume any outdoor activity is cancelled during a thunderstorm or heavy rain.

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Next Events

Fall Color Hike

17 Oct 2026

Saturday, October 17 Noon-2:00pm Join us for a hike in.

Incredible Water with Kevin Riley

24 Oct 2026

Join BCWA volunteer, Kevin Riley, and enjoy a hike through.

Honeysuckle Palooza Nov 7

7 Nov 2026

Morning Crew 8:30 am -12:00 pm. Afternoon Crew 12:30 pm-.

Honeysuckle Palooza Nov 21

21 Nov 2026

Morning Crew 8:30 am -12:00 pm. Afternoon Crew 12:30 pm-.

Winter Solstice Hike

19 Dec 2026

Saturday, December 19, 2026 10:00 AM Location: Phillips Park/ Beaver.