Donate to the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail

Together, We Can Create a Corridor of Life When You Donate to the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail Today.

The Highway 13 Butterfly Trail is an ambitious, community-driven project stretching through Western Missouri. Our goal is to establish a 26-mile-wide corridor of pollinator plots and gardens, providing essential habitat for butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators that sustain our environment.

By donating to this effort, you are helping build a living legacy—one that nurtures wildlife, enriches the landscape, and benefits the people of Hamilton, Missouri and the surrounding region for generations to come.

Why Pollinators Matter

Pollinators are the unsung heroes of our ecosystem. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and moths are responsible for pollinating over 75% of flowering plants and about one-third of the food we eat. Without them, our gardens, farms, and natural landscapes would struggle to survive.

Yet pollinator populations are under threat. Habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change have caused steep declines. By supporting the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail, you are directly helping to:

• Restore native wildflower and prairie habitats
• Provide food, water, and shelter for pollinators
• Create safe “stepping stones” along migration routes
• Encourage sustainable land stewardship

The Community Impact in Hamilton, MO

This project isn’t just about butterflies—it’s about people. By creating a thriving corridor of pollinator plots along Highway 13, we are also investing in Hamilton’s future.

• Beautification: Pollinator gardens transform roadside and community spaces into vibrant, colorful landscapes.
• Tourism: Visitors are drawn to Hamilton not only for quilting, but also for its growing eco-tourism opportunities. The Butterfly Trail adds another attraction to explore.
• Education: Schools, families, and visitors can learn about ecology, conservation, and gardening in hands-on ways.
• Health & Wellness: Green spaces promote relaxation, reduce stress, and strengthen community pride.
• Economic Benefit: Increased tourism and local involvement provide opportunities for small businesses, events, and community partnerships.

Every pollinator plot planted is another step toward making Hamilton a healthier, more vibrant place to live, work, and visit.

How Your Donation Helps

Your generosity goes directly toward building and sustaining the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail. Funds are used for:

• Purchasing native wildflower seeds and plants
• Preparing and maintaining garden plots
• Building signage and educational materials
• Supporting volunteer training and community workshops
• Expanding the reach of the trail through additional land partnerships

Even a small donation makes a big difference. For example:

• $25 plants a patch of native flowers to feed bees and butterflies
• $50 supports signage that educates visitors about pollinators
• $100 funds a workshop for local schools or volunteers
• $250+ helps establish and maintain a full pollinator plot along the trail

Donate to Be Part of Something Bigger

When you donate to the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail, you are not just giving money—you are becoming part of a movement. This project is about connection: between land and people, between past and future, between Hamilton and the larger ecosystem.

Your support:

• Honors Missouri’s natural heritage
• Builds pride in our community
• Leaves a lasting legacy for future generations

Together, we can create a continuous corridor of life that stretches across counties and inspires communities far beyond our own.

Donate to the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail

Supporting the Butterfly Trail is simple:

• One-Time Donation: Give any amount that feels meaningful to you.
• Monthly Supporter: Become a recurring donor to provide steady, ongoing support.
• Memorial & Honor Gifts: Celebrate a loved one by dedicating a plot or planting in their name.
• Corporate Sponsorships: Businesses can give back while gaining visibility through signage and recognition along the trail.

Every donation—large or small—moves this vision forward.

Join Us in Making a Difference

The Highway 13 Butterfly Trail is more than a conservation project; it’s a symbol of hope, resilience, and community spirit. With your help, we can ensure that butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds continue to grace our skies—and that Hamilton becomes known not only for its quilting but also for its flourishing natural beauty.

🌸 Donate today and help us grow the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail.

Your contribution will nurture pollinators, beautify our town, and strengthen our community for years to come.

✨ Together, we can create a sanctuary where both people and pollinators thrive. Thank you for being part of the journey.