Spotted Turtle Trail
The Spotted Turtle Trail Project will create a continuous 15-mile trail connecting the parks and reserves along the Beaver Creek wetland corridor. The trail will create access to these unique wetlands and provide opportunities for the community to learn about and enjoy this endangered natural resource. When complete, the Spotted Turtle Trail along with loops and spurs will provide more than 40 miles of trails!
Phase 3 has begun!
Your support is vital so we may build this regional trail, and preserve and protect this unique natural area in our community. CLICK HERE then scroll down to volunteer with the trail project or make a donation here:
View our Phase 1 Accomplishments.
View our Spotted Turtle Trail Vision narrated by Kristi Leigh from Mix 107.7.
Spotted Turtle Trail Map

Benefits to the Region
Wetlands are some of the most productive and dynamic habitats in the world, renowned for their ability to remove excess nutrients, toxic substances, and sediment from water that flows through them. This not only helps to improve downstream water quality, but the overall health of waters in our communities. Wetlands are so effective at improving water quality they have been referred to as the “kidneys” of a watershed.
Wetlands are among the most valuable but least understood of all natural resources. They provide rich habitat for wildlife. They are places in which many animals and birds build nests and raise their young. Migrating birds stop over in wetlands to rest and to feed. Wetlands benefit our communities as well. They replenish and clean water supplies and reduce flood risks, provide recreational opportunities and aesthetic benefits. They serve as sites for scientific research and education.
Our Sponsors

We need your support to make the Spotted Turtle Trail a reality.


Our Major Donors
President’s Circle
$20,000+
Dr. Robert Brandt
Anonymous
Bridge Builder
$15,000 - $19,999
Steve & Maura Boesch
Trail Blazer
$10,000 - $14,999
Tracy Bieser
Tracy & Ken Moran
Ruth Tetmeyer
Boardwalk Buddy
$5,000 - $9,999
Nancy & Tony Ganote
Way Finder
$1,000 - $4,999
Deb Adams & Jim Schneider
Jim & Carol Amon
Julie L Amon
Faby & Eric Bee
Emily & Zach Denka
Sharon & Bob Gemin
Carol Graff & Byron Lee Schatzley
Eric Groff
Lois Gschwender
Janice & Art Helmstetter
Carol & Paul Lamberger
Cynthia & Timothy Lawrence
Kathe Ann & Rolf Lindner
Jean & Lyle Lockwood
Kate & Mark Martel
Pricilla & Dane Mutter
Amy Munich
Andy Niekamp
Cynthia & Robert Puskar
Catherine Queener & Dave Nolin
Nancy & John Rhodehamel
Helen & John Rossmiller
Jim & Janet Runkle
Sue & Ted Rytel
Susie & David Scott
John Smilek
David A Smith
Bob & Hope Taft
Anonymous
Our Collaborative Partners








