Siebenthaler Fen Boardwalk - Beavercreek Wildlife Area

About Siebenthaler Fen Boardwalk - Beavercreek Wildlife Area

Siebenthaler Fen Boardwalk in the Beaver Creek Wildlife Area near Beavercreek, Ohio offers visitors a chance to explore wetland habitats along marked trails. The boardwalk provides access to the fen environment, where visitors can observe reconstructed wetlands and natural landscape features. The location supports various habitat types including floodplain wetlands, marshes, scrub shrub wetlands, wet prairies, and woodland pools. Guided hikes occur seasonally throughout the year, led by naturalists who interpret the ecosystems and wildlife. Visitors can observe birds and other wildlife native to wetland environments. The facility includes interpretive signs explaining the ecology and conservation of these natural areas. Volunteers help maintain trails, manage invasive species, and support educational programming at the site. A mobile app provides trail maps and points of interest for self-guided exploration.