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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. 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 […]

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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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Incredible Water with Kevin Riley

Join BCWA volunteer, Kevin Riley, and enjoy a hike through the beautiful Beaver Creek Wetlands. Discussions will focus on the role of wetlands, amazing properties of water, the existential threat posed by water, how Ohio State University was almost in Dayton, OH (and other stories from history) and water’s role in determining the future of […]

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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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