Highway 13 Butterfly Trail Donors

Honoring the Hearts Behind the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail

Our Highway 13 Butterfly Trail Donors understand that the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail is more than a stretch of roadway lined with native plants. It is a living, growing symbol of what can happen when a community comes together with a shared purpose: to protect pollinators, restore habitat, and leave something meaningful for future generations.

This project exists because of generosity — from individuals, families, businesses, and organizations who believe that small actions, multiplied, can create lasting impact. Every donation, whether large or small, has helped turn an idea into a visible, thriving reality.

This page is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the donors who have made the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail possible.

A Community-Powered Conservation Effort

Pollinators like butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects are essential to our ecosystems, food systems, and natural landscapes. Yet their habitats continue to shrink due to development, roadside mowing practices, and loss of native plants.

The Highway 13 Butterfly Trail was created to address that loss — one mile, one planting, and one partnership at a time. By transforming roadside spaces into pollinator-friendly corridors, the trail provides food and shelter for butterflies and other pollinators while also adding beauty and educational value to our communities.

This effort is not funded by large corporations or distant institutions. It is fueled by local support, grassroots generosity, and people who care deeply about the land they live on.

Why Donor Support Matters

Every donation to the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail directly supports:

• Native plant and seed purchases
• Pollinator-friendly habitat restoration
• Educational outreach and awareness
• Signage and visibility along the trail
• Long-term sustainability and maintenance efforts

Without donor support, this project would remain only an idea. Because of donors, it is becoming a lasting environmental asset that benefits wildlife, residents, travelers, and future generations.

Your generosity helps ensure that pollinators have safe passage, that children can learn about conservation firsthand, and that our rural landscapes continue to thrive.

Gratitude That Grows With the Trail

We believe recognition matters. Giving is deeply personal, and every contribution reflects care, hope, and belief in something bigger than oneself. Whether a donation was made in honor of a loved one, as a family commitment, through a business contribution, or simply out of love for nature — each one plays an essential role.

This donor recognition page is our way of saying thank you.

Thank you for believing in the value of native plants.
Thank you for supporting pollinators.
Thank you for investing in the health and beauty of our shared environment.

Our Highway 13 Butterfly Trail Donors

We are proud to recognize the following donors who have contributed to the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail. Their support has helped move this project forward and allowed it to grow stronger with each season.

GRANTS:

TC Energy Foundation

Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund

Hamilton Butterfly Park

GreenHills Communications

DONATIONS:

Courtenay Hughes

Hideaway Retreat NW

Talulah Schuchman

Bob Kittner

Christian Nord

Valerie Harrison

Barker Family

Maria Yaeger

Betsey Anderson

Barker Family

Ellen Kellner

TRIBUTES:

Barker Family

Tomie Anderson

Kurt Kraftmeyer

Liz Gubernatis

IN-KIND:

MO Department of Conservation
City of Hamilton
Hamilton Butterfly Park
Bud Motsinger
John Deis
Bob Hughes
Emily Althoff
Jennifer Osborn
Nate Mechlin
Tracy Lewandowski
Tim Collins

Kyla Pehr

Lily Germeroth

Alex Morphew
Byrib Mitchell
Jason Mendenhall
Cody Jolliff
Maria Landoni
Caldwell County, Missouri
Friends of Gallatin Down Town
Morgan Jeffers
Remmers Designs
Sur Landscape Architecture
Hamilton Park Board
Powell Gardens
Wade Reed
Union Sportsman’s Alliance

If you notice an error or omission in the donor list, please know it is unintentional, and we welcome corrections so that every contributor receives the recognition they deserve.

More Than Names on a Page

While this page lists names, the impact behind each name is far greater.

It looks like milkweed sprouting where grass once grew.
It looks like monarchs stopping to rest during migration.
It looks like children pointing out butterflies along the roadside.
It looks like a community choosing stewardship over convenience.

Every donor has helped create moments like these.

An Ongoing Journey

The Highway 13 Butterfly Trail is not a one-time project — it is an evolving effort that will continue to expand, adapt, and grow over time. Continued donor support allows us to improve planting areas, respond to environmental challenges, and expand educational opportunities.

We invite visitors to return often, watch the seasons change, and see firsthand how their support makes a difference year after year.

Join the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail Donors

If you are visiting this page and considering becoming a donor, know that every contribution matters. You don’t have to be an expert in conservation to make an impact — just someone who cares.

Together, we are creating a corridor of life, beauty, and hope along Highway 13.

From all of us involved with the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail:
thank you for helping pollinators thrive and for being part of something that truly makes a difference.

Call to Action: Join the Butterfly Trail

The Highway 13 Butterfly Trail is an ongoing, community-powered effort. As pollinator habitats continue to disappear, projects like this become even more important. With your support, we can expand native plantings, improve existing habitats, and ensure this trail remains a safe and thriving corridor for butterflies and other pollinators for years to come.

Whether you choose to give once or become a recurring supporter, your contribution directly helps protect pollinators and preserve the natural beauty of our region.

Ways You Can Support the Trail

🌼 Make a Donation
Your financial contribution helps fund native plants, seeds, educational signage, and long-term maintenance. Every amount makes a difference and directly supports habitat restoration along the Highway 13 corridor.

🦋 Donate in Honor or Memory
Honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or remember someone special with a donation made in their name. These gifts add personal meaning to the trail and help grow something lasting.

🌿 Become a Community Partner
Local businesses, organizations, and families are invited to support the trail through sponsorships or partnerships. Community partners help strengthen the trail while demonstrating a shared commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship.

🤍 Spread the Word
Sharing the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail with friends, family, and visitors helps grow awareness and support. Every conversation and shared story helps pollinators thrive.

Every Gift Plants Hope

A single plant can support dozens of pollinators. A stretch of native habitat can support thousands. When you donate to the Highway 13 Butterfly Trail, you are planting more than flowers — you are planting hope, sustainability, and care for the future.

Join us in creating a healthier landscape for pollinators and a more beautiful community for everyone.

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