This combined Greene County, Greene County Park District and Beavercreek Township park fea-tures a floodplain wetland. The trail descends to the Beaver Creek. The park features reconstruct-ed wetlands and is the site of wetland research by the Wright State University Biology Depart-ment. Phillips Park was acquired by Beavercreek Township in 1990 from the Phillips Family. The trail northward is the access point for the Bea-ver Creek Wetlands Nature Reserve, owned by Greene County Park District.

Trail length: Phillips Park and Beaver Creek Wetland Nature Reserve combination loop is 1.26 miles with an eastern spur from north bridge 0.6 miles one way. The Phillips Park trail also has a spur 0.3 mile one way going to Rotary Park.

Trail difficulty: Mostly flat, all parts are muddy after rain

What to see: This area of mixed habitat provides birdwatchers with great birding opportunities and is often a “hotspot” during the annual Audubon spring bird count. Primary habitats are floodplain woodlands, marsh, wet prairies, woodland pools, the creek and scrub shrub wetlands.

Amenities: Parking, picnic shelter, picnicking, fishing pond (catch and release), hiking trail, observation deck, portable restrooms

Observation DeckWhite-breasted Nuthatch

Great Lobelia

Acres: combined 92.8, Township 41 acres, County Parks 51.8 acres. Adjacent green space includes: Rotary Park adding 113.6 acres and another 32.6 owned by Greene County Sanitary Engineering.

Wetland fact: Stream riffles, like those seen under the bridge at Phillips Park, help streams stay healthy through

Beaver Creek Wetland Nature Reserve

Phillips Park

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aeration. Air bubbles help the water remove pol-lution naturally, reducing the cost of water treat-ment systems.

Websites: www.co.greene.oh.us/parkswww.beavercreektownship.org

Ownership: Partners:

Oakes Quarry ParkCemex ReserveFairborn CommunityParkFairborn MarshKoogler Wetland/Prairie ReserveBeaver CreekWildlife AreaSiebenthaler FenBeaver CreekWetland NaturePreservePhillips ParkRotary ParkCreekside Reserve

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Enjoy nature year-round in all these Beaver Creek Wetland locations

Oakes Quarry Park This former limestone quarry features 440 million year old fossil beds. 2 mile perimeter trail plus horseback trail. Parking and portable restrooms.

Cemex Reserve Restored 165 wetland acres with marsh, wet forest, wet prairie and a small fen. The 1.2 mile trail may be muddy after rain. Parking.

Fairborn Community Park An extensive recreation complex with sports fields and courts, picnic areas, and pool. Natural areas include restored prairies, forest, other wetlands. 2 mile paved trails, more unpaved. Parking and restrooms.

Fairborn Marsh The largest marsh in the wetland corridor at-tracts ducks and shore birds. 52 acres with woods, prairie, and fen. 1 mile loop trail and observation deck. Parking.

Koogler Wetland/Prairie Reserve 47 acres of upland prairie, wet prai-rie and swamp. 1.5+ miles of trails and boardwalk. Parking.

Beaver Creek Wildlife Area Simple grassy trails lead 0.75 miles through wet and upland prairies, fen, marsh and swamp. Hunting allowed in season. Parking.

Siebenthaler Fen The crown jewel of the wetlands. A wheelchair-accessible boardwalk leads 1 mile past wet woods, fen and meadow to a kiosk and observation deck. Parking.

Beaver Creek Wetland Nature Preserve Phillips Park Rotary Park1.25 mile loop trail plus shorter spurs through floodplain wetlands. Sites include sports fields, picnic ar-eas, fishing pond, observation deck, portable restrooms, parking.

Creekside Reserve Features a small fen, man-made wetlands, upland prairie and forest along the restored stream. 3.5 miles of trails parallel bike path. Parking and restrooms at both ends.

Why Wetlands Matter

Wetlands purify water, prevent flooding and pro-vide greenspace for wildlife and recreation. Yet Ohio has lost over 90% of its wetlands.

What began as a handful of volunteers around a kitchen table has grown into a 12-mile cor-ridor of 1800+ protected acres along the Beaver Creek and Little Beaver Creek. Since 1988 we’ve worked to:

• Ensure natural flood control.

• Protect soils, plants and microbes that filter water and remove or destroy many pollutants. � � � � � � � � � �

• Protect a primary source of drinking water.

• Restore habitat for diverse plants and animal species, including many that are endangered.

• Provide unique nature areas offering recreation and fitness opportunities.

• Reserve green space that improves property values.

• Provide opportunities for education and research.

Learn More OnlineFor maps, brochures, upcoming events, ways to volun-teer and more information visit us online. www.beavercreekwetlands.org

Join Us As MembersProtect your environment, meet interesting peo-ple and learn more about the world around you. Receive our newsletter, e-mail alerts and attend special events. BCWA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) land trust. Donations are tax-deductible.

Photo credits: Richard Swigart, Jim Amon, Deborrah Adams, Pete Bales, Jen Gruner, Kate Hagenbuch, Mark Martel ©2012 BCWA

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