Beaver Creek Wetlands Association

06/15/2026

06/13/2026

🎉🌿 TODAY'S THE DAY! 🌿🎉

Native Plants: Nurturing Nature and Our Community is happening TODAY from 10 AM–2 PM at Coy Middle School in Beavercreek Township!

If you love native plants, pollinators, wildlife, local vendors, live music, great food, and connecting with fellow nature lovers, this is the place to be!

🌱 Shop thousands of native plants
🎤 Enjoy our FREE speaker series
🎨 Browse artisan and natural product vendors
🎶 Listen to live music from Emerald Alliance
🌯 Grab lunch from Wrappin' & Rollin' Café
🤝 Meet local conservation organizations making a difference in our community

No registration. No admission fee. Just a fun day celebrating nature and community!

So grab your friends, bring your plant questions, and head to Coy Middle School.

Don't hear about all the fun later and wish you'd come... 😎

🌿 Be there or be square! 🌿

📍 Coy Middle School Courtyard- 1786 Dayton Xenia Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We'll see you there!

06/12/2026

🌿🤝 Community Powered Conservation! 🤝🌿

Native Plants: Nurturing Nature and Our Community isn't just a plant sale—it's a celebration of the organizations working to protect and restore our local environment!

Stop by and meet a few of our nonprofit partners:

💚 Dayton Area Wild Ones – Helping homeowners create beautiful native landscapes that support wildlife and healthy ecosystems.

🦋 National Wildlife Federation – Learn about their Garden for Wildlife program, backyard habitat certification, and ways to support pollinators.

🌳 B-W Greenway – Dedicated to preserving and restoring wetlands and woodlands while providing sustainable habitats for people and wildlife.

💧 Beaver Creek Wetlands Association – Discover local preserves, volunteer opportunities, educational programs, and conservation projects. Plus, shop BCWA merchandise including t-shirts, silicone cups, and handcrafted glass jewelry, with proceeds supporting our mission.

Together, these organizations are building a stronger conservation community right here at home!

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Coy Middle School Courtyard, Beavercreek Township

🌱 Native plant vendors
🎨 Artisan & natural product vendors
🎤 Free speaker series
🎶 Live music by Emerald Alliance
🌯 Wrappin' & Rollin' Café food truck

Learn more: https://beavercreekwetlands.org/native-plants-nurture/

06/12/2026

🌿✨ More Than Plants! Shop Local Artisans & Natural Product Vendors at Native Plants: Nurturing Nature and Our Community ✨🌿

When you join us on Saturday, June 13, you're not just shopping for native plants—you'll discover a wonderful collection of local artisans, makers, photographers, and natural product vendors who share a passion for nature, creativity, and sustainability! 🌼🦋

Browse unique offerings including:

🎨 Original artwork, linocut prints, and greeting cards from Lucky Rabbit Curios
📸 Stunning night and astrophotography prints from Cojack Photography
🌸 Pressed flower artwork and stained-glass botanical creations from Pollinators & Posies
🫖 Homegrown native and medicinal plant products including teas, soaps, salves, and skincare from Swallowtail Ridge Farm & Botanicals
⛓️ Nature-inspired chainmaille jewelry from Midnight Maille Weaver
🐦 Nature gifts, books, bird feeding supplies, and backyard birding essentials from Wild Birds Unlimited

Whether you're looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, something beautiful for your home, or a way to support local makers, you'll find plenty to explore in our vendor courtyard! 🌿

And while you're here, enjoy:
🌱 Native plant vendors
🎤 FREE educational presentations
🎶 Live music by Emerald Alliance
🌯 Lunch from Wrappin' & Rollin' Café

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Coy Middle School Courtyard, Beavercreek Twnshp

Admission is FREE! Bring your friends, shop local, learn something new, and celebrate the power of native plants and community. 🌎💚

Learn more and see the full vendor lineup:

https://beavercreekwetlands.org/native-plants-nurture/

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06/11/2026

🌿 Meet our Native Plant Vendors! 🌿

Looking to add more native plants to your yard, support pollinators, or get expert advice on creating wildlife-friendly landscapes? In addition to artisan and natural product vendors, we've gathered an incredible group of local native plant growers and landscape designers for this year's event! 🌼🦋🐝

Join us Saturday, June 13, from 10 AM–2 PM at Coy Middle School Commons in Beavercreek for a day of shopping, learning, music, and community. Browse a wide variety of native plants, trees, shrubs, while connecting directly with the people who grow and use them.

🌱 Featured Native Plant Vendors:
• Deeply Rooted Landscapes
• Patrick Goes Native
• Native Ohio Plants
• The Milkweed Patch
• Grow Wild with Junebug's Natives
• Meadowsweet Ecological Landscapes
• Dayton Bees and Native Plants
• Nightingale Montessori

Whether you're planting your very first pollinator garden or expanding an established native landscape, you'll find inspiration and expertise at every booth.

Plus, enjoy FREE educational presentations, native plant, artisan and natural product vendors, live music from Emerald Alliance, and lunch from Wrappin' & Rollin' while you shop!

🌿 Admission is FREE!
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Coy Middle School Commons- Dayton Xenia Rd.

Learn more and plan your visit:
https://beavercreekwetlands.org/native-plants-nurture/

Tag a friend who loves native plants and tell us which vendor you're most excited to visit! 🌸🦋🌳

06/11/2026

🌿 Don’t Miss Our FREE Speaker Series at Native Plants: Nurturing Nature and Our Community! 🌿

Looking for inspiration for your yard, garden, or local landscape? Join us on Saturday, June 13 and learn from three knowledgeable and engaging local experts who are passionate about native plants and the wildlife they support!

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, you'll enjoy presentations packed with practical ideas, research, and inspiration. Between sessions, there will be plenty of time to shop, eat, connect with fellow nature enthusiasts, and enjoy the festivities.

✨ Saturday, June 13, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Coy Middle School Courtyard

FREE event • No registration required!

Here’s what you can look forward to:
🌸 Engaging presentations from local native plant experts
🌱 Native plants available for purchase
🛍️ Local artisan and nature-focused vendors
🎶 Live music by Emerald Alliance
🌯 Delicious food from Wrappin' & Rollin' Cafe

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors and spend part of your Saturday celebrating the plants that nurture nature—and our community!

For presentation descriptions, vendor information, and event details, visit:
https://beavercreekwetlands.org/native-plants-nurture/

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06/10/2026

This Saturday y’all!!! See you there!!

🌿 Mark your calendars for the second Saturday in June! 🌿

It’s almost time for Beaver Creek Wetlands Association’s 3rd Annual Native Plants: Nurturing Nature and Our Community event—and you’re invited!

✨ Saturday, June 13, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Coy Middle School Courtyard

This is a FREE community event—no registration required—so bring your friends, family, and neighbors!

Here’s what you can look forward to:
🌸 Learn from local experts during engaging native plant presentations
🌱 Shop a variety of native plants to enhance your yard and support wildlife
🛍️ Browse local artisan and natural product vendors
🎶 Enjoy live music by Emerald Alliance
🌯 Grab a bite from Wrappin’ & Rollin’ Food Truck

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this event is a great way to connect with nature and your community.

💚 Come grow with us—we can’t wait to see you there!

06/09/2026

Beauty of life in the as seen through the lense of Mike Abel in May 2026. 🌱🐢🦅🌎

1. Green Heron at Valle View Reserve
2. Great blue heron with red-winged black bird at Oakes Quarry
3. Twelve spotted skimmer dragonfly at Cemex Reserve
4. Midland painted turtle at Valle View Reserve
5. Blue corporal dragonfly at Oakes Quarry
6. Red- tailed hawk at Nolin Reserve
7. Brown thrasher at Nolin Reserve
8. Northern Water Snake at Oakes Quarry

06/06/2026

Be sure to head down the prairie trail at Great Council’s Heritage Celebration today. We are located at the conjunction of the Blackfish and Tecumseh trail. Will be here till 4 PM and have free native flower seeds and more!