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The goal of BCWA's Spotted Turtle Newsletter is to educate the reader about wetlands and its habitats. We try to inspire action to help the planet, our wetlands or one's own yard. We list upcoming events and show the progress we make in the wetlands and as an organization.

Weekly Volunteer Opportunities

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! The wetlands are a happier place thanks to you. Jim Amon has raised hundreds…maybe thousands of sedges and other wetland plants. Several cattail removal projects at Koogler Reserve have literally cleared the way to plant these native plants. Join Dave Nolin, Patrick Higgins, Austin Miller and Skip Beehler tomorrow to help restore […]

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Joe Pye Fiesta Hike

📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 6 PM- 8 PM Amon Reserve FREE Event: Registration Required here. Join Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist, Mark Byrne, to catch the late summer native perennials, including the very striking Joe-Pye Weed in full-bloom! Please be prepared to walk on trails or boardwalks.  Bring water and insect repellant. Wear shoes […]

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BCWA Volunteer Appreciation Lunch

VOLUNTEERS, WE APPRECIATE YOU! Bring your family and friends to City Barbeque for a special thank you event. For 38 years, volunteers have been the folks who made a difference in the wetlands. A special thanks to YOU for your continued support! We can’t do it without you! Stop in for some lunch and spend […]

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Autumn Equinox Hike

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 6:00pm-8:00pm RSVP here! This is a free program, however, registration is required. Join us for a hike at the autumnal equinox.  We will look for early signs of fall including the early leaf color, late summer native flowers, insects, birds, reptiles and amphibians.  Hike is 2-3 miles at a moderate pace. […]

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Fall Color Hike

Saturday, October 17 Noon-2:00pm Join us for a hike in search of fall colors! Hike is 2-3 miles at a moderate pace. Please be prepared to walk on wet trails, boardwalks and quarry paths. Bring water and insect repellant. Dress in layers. In the event of heavy rain or storms hike will be rescheduled on […]

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Winter Solstice Hike

Saturday, December 19, 2026 10:00 AM Location: Phillips Park/ Beaver Creek Wetlands Reserve – 2090 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45434 FREE Event, Registration Required at this link: https://signup.com/go/rZnymms Let’s take a walk to enjoy the first day of winter in the wetlands!  Intended for all ages, we will take a naturalist-led walk along the […]

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