There’s a turkey in the middle of the boardwalk. A large female, she pauses for a while and surveys the wetland around her. Then, with two steps and a hop, she disappears into the tall grasses.

A rose-breasted grosbeak sings from the treeline. Warblers chase each other above the dry remnants of last year’s cattails. And nearby, the namesake artesian springs bubble from the earth as they have year-round, unseen by almost anyone, since before the recorded history of the land begins.

This protected parcel of wetland, called Nevin Springs, plays an important role in the local ecosystem and broader watershed. Now, thanks to a boardwalk built by Promega Corporation, these hidden springs can be accessed and appreciated for the first time.

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