Fairborn Earth Day and 5K sponsored by B-W Greenway Community Land Trust
Sunday, April 28, 2024
9:30 AM 2:30 PM
Mark the date!! The 5K will start at 9:30am at Fairborn Community Park with the festivities at the Fairborn High School from 10am-2pm.
Since its founding in 1998, B-W Greenway has created a lasting corridor of green spaces, including 25 properties totaling 725 acres of public and private land secured through our conservation trust. As stewards of these treasured spaces, B-W has been committed to providing education through public forums, community presentations, Nature Talks, and our local food directory.
Vision: Providing sustainable habitats for human and wildlife needs
Mission: Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of wetlands and woodlands
Goals: Our approach is to develop and implement strategies that fulfill the following goals:
Preserve and promote natural corridors between the Beaver Creek and Wenrick Wetlands as a link in the Greater Dayton Greenbelt
Protect ground and surface water
Encourage sustainable agriculture
Preserve and enhance native plant, wildlife and aquatic habitats
Minimize pollution and consumption, including redeveloping Brownfields
Foster sustainable land use principles through education and technical assistance
Cultivate a sense of place based on respect for the natural, cultural and historic environment
To help in our mission of preservation and restoration, we are hosting an Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 28 from 10am-2pm at the Fairborn High School. We would like to invite you to be a (sponsor/vendor) for our event. We have attached a flyer with information to this email. All funds raised by this event help to fund our vision, mission, and goals described above, in honor of Earth Day. Please consider helping our mission and joining us for Fairborn Earth Day on April 28, 2024. Any additional questions you may have can be directed to earthdayfairborn@gmail.com.
Please click the link to become a sponsor or vendor for our event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctyaIEQUO9Mel3ktOcDPMAayb7f5daW2KcdV-nNRcYagBREg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
Please click the link to sign-up for our 5K walk or run: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Fairborn/FairbornEarthDay5kTrailRunWalk
We would like to congratulate Barbara Kuhns! She is our 2024 recipient of our Green Heart Award. Thank you to Mark Dilley, our guest speaker, and to all that attended our annual meeting.
Dear BW-Greenway members,
As a BW-Greenway member, you have demonstrated your support for
environmental sustainability. The Fairborn Environmental Advisory Board
(FEAB) shares that vision and is seeking volunteers to work with two of
its subcommittees: Energy Efficiency and Waste Management (reduce,
reuse, recycle, compost).
See this YouTube video for information about the FEAB:
https://youtu.be/eka-MFtKhu0?si=XjXNksCPLSl79GEt
If you are available to volunteer, please contact Tana Stanton at
stanton.tana@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support and your help,
Tom Duffee
Chair, BW-Greenway Board of Trustees
Juried Art Event 2024
B-W Greenway Community Land Trust
Discover the Beauty of Juried Art
Support Artists and the Community
By supporting our Juried Art Event, you are directly supporting talented artists and the local arts community. Your investment contributes to the cultivation of creativity and the preservation of artistic expression within our community. What's more, the proceeds from your purchase goes towards supporting the initiatives of B-W Greenway Community Land Trust, fostering sustainable and vibrant communities.
Partner of the Year Award
On September 20th B-W Greenway was honored by Partners for the Environment as Partner of the Year for our success in protecting sensitive lands and water resources and implementing programs and events focused on environmental issues.
Sarah Wallentine (Vice President B-WGCLT) accepts award from Pat Higgins
Jack Taylor’s Eagle Scout Project
Jack Taylor took it upon himself to make a lasting impact on our local ecosystem. With unwavering determination and a passion for environmental stewardship, this young scout undertook the challenging task of clearing invasive honeysuckle from Fairborn’s delicate Garland Wetland Reserve. Jack’s commitment to preserving our natural spaces not only showcases the transformative power of individual action but also serves as an inspiring example for our community. Let's celebrate the positive change brought about by this young environmental champion and encourage others to follow in his footsteps towards a more sustainable future.
Garland Wetland Reserve, Fairborn
Juried Art 2023 People’s Choice Award
At the conclusion of the 2023 B-W Greenway/Fairborn Art Association Juried Art Competition, the People’s Choice Award was given to Yuki Hall for her piece ”Winterlude”. During the month of July, visitors viewed 66 pieces of art submitted by 36 artists. B-W Greenway Community Land Trust would like to thank the artists who participated in the juried art competition and look forward to their participation in 2024.
B-W Greenway and the Fairborn Art Association Announce Awards for the Landscape2023 Juried Art Exhibition.
B-W Greenway and the Fairborn Art Association, for the twelfth year, sponsored a juried art competition to heighten public awareness of local greenspaces and the need to preserve these assets. Each year, a different location is selected for the artists to visit and be inspired. The 2023 locations were Hebble Creek Reserve and Community Park Reserve. This year, the competition attracted 36 artists and 66 pieces of artwork. The juror for Landscape2023 was Ms. Remy Groh. On July 11, the opening reception was held at the Fairborn Art Association Gallery, awards were presented to the following artists:
First Place – Elizabeth Beecher, Along the Pond
Second Place – Edmund Merricle – Redwing Blackbird
Third Place – Julia Roberts – Walk in The Woods
Honorable Mention, nine artists received ribbons: Gene Fabricatore, James Gifford, Kim Ceccarelli, Brendan Higgins, Tessa Kalman, Jane Trame, Shirlee Bauer, Nanci Payne and Suzie King
The show is open to the public on July 16 and July 23th from 1 to 3pm at the Fairborn Art Association Gallery at 221 Center Street, Fairborn, OH.
Fairborn has Another Protected Wetland
On Thursday, May 25th , the City of Fairborn received ownership of a 4 acre wetland located southwest of the intersection of State Route 235 (E. Xenia Dr.) and Interstate 675. The wetland is a Category 2 (the second highest designation). It is habitat for many plant, animal and bird species. The unofficial name of the wetland is Fairborn’s Welcoming Wetland. It is directly north of the 164 acre Cemex Reserve. Pearl’s Run, a small stream with year-round flow, originates to the north of both sites and flows south through Fairborn’s Welcoming Wetland and Cemex Reserve before diversion to Red Bank Ditch. It is proposed to stop this diversion and reconnect the headwater stream to the Beaver Creek. This acquisition was possible via a Clean Ohio Fund grant awarded to B-W Greenway Community Land Trust (B-WGCLT). The 4 acre wetland will be preserved in perpetuity by a Conservation Easement held by B-WGCLT. This brings to a total of 14 properties of 336 acres conserved in Bath Township and the City of Fairborn by B-WGCLT. The Clean Ohio grant funds will be used for wetland restoration through partnership with Greene County Soil and Water, City of Fairborn, and B-WGCLT. The grant does not provide for boardwalks or an observation deck but they may be applied for in the future.
Garland Wetland Reserve Dedication
May 20, 2023
What a beautiful day for a dedication 25 years in the making! Thanks to all who attended. This could not have happened without your support and dedication.
B-W Greenway’s 1st Annual Earth Day and 5K
We would like to thank everyone who braved the weather to visit our 1st annual Earth Day and 5K event in Fairborn on April 22 and 23. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Wagner Subaru, SPARK Fairborn, Village Solar Co, Fairborn City Schools, Nature’s Oil Soaps, Hive Noon, What About Us Financial, S.C. Landscapes, Thank you to the SPARK Speakers, Drive Electric Dayton, Fairborn Fire Fighters, vendors, and food vendors for being with us.
Our 25th Anniversary was a HUGE success!
We would like to thank everyone who attended our 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting this past Thursday! Marilyn Baumer and Ken Dahms (posthumously) received the Green Heart Award. Thank you to Current Cuisine and Partial to Pie for catering. Thank You to Tom Duffee and his fellow musicians. And, a BIG Thank You to Jeff Johnson from ODNR for being our guest speaker!
About B-W Greenway
B-W Greenway is a nonprofit organization powered by the citizens, volunteers, members and community leaders committed to protecting, preserving, and promoting the natural world.
Mission
To protect and restore the land and water resources between the Beaver Creek and Wenrick Wetlands while balancing human and wildlife needs.
Vision
A lasting corridor of green spaces that protect and enhance the natural and agricultural resources supported by a community working together
What is a Land Trust?
A Land Trust permanently protects natural areas by partnering with landowners to place conservation easements on their properties. A conservation easement gives legal assurance that the property's natural quality will be preserved in perpetuity.
