HWPI News

  • HWPI Partners in Funding Barton-Bandemer Pedestrian Tunnel

    HWPI is a key funding partner in the Barton-Bandemer Pedestrian Tunnel Project, set to start March 25, 2025, to provide a much-needed safe passage for pedestrians and cyclists, enhancing connectivity between Barton Nature Area and Bandemer Park. By contributing one-third of the total project costs alongside the City of Ann Arbor and the Washtenaw County…

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  • HWPI launches $250k matching campaign for the B2B Trail in Downtown Dexter

    On February 28, 2025, HWPI is excited to announce the launch of the Bridge the B2B: Double Your Donation for Dexter’s Trail Connection campaign. This fundraising effort aims to raise $250,000 to complete the final segment of the Border to Border (B2B) Trail into downtown Dexter—bringing the community one step closer to a fully connected…

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  • HWPI secures $3M for the B2B Trail from FY 2025 State Budget

    On June 27, the Michigan Legislature passed the Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget. The $82.5B budget includes funding for major statewide policy priorities as well as many local projects that have a significant positive impact on Michigan families and communities – including $3,000,000 to the nonprofit organization the Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative (HWPI) to support…

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  • B2B Trail Barn Raiser Fundraising Event

    Tickets on Sale Now! $75 each / kids are free The event will be held at Frutig Farms 5:30PM – 9:00 PM on September 28th Join us on September 28th at Frutig Farms for a fun-filled, casual fundraising event to support the Border to Border Trail (B2B Trail)! Tickets will be $75 a piece and…

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  • Dexter-Ann Arbor Run – 2023 B2B Trail Race Team

    It’s time to get your athletic shoes out of the closet!  HWPI has been selected once again as a charity partner of the Dexter-Ann Arbor Run. We seek community members like you to join the Border to Border Trail Race Team!  We are recruiting athletes, weekend warriors, casual joggers, walkers, and amazing cheerleaders to gather…

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  • New Pathways

    by Brooke Marshall If you stand on the corner of Freer and Dexter-Chelsea roads, at the northwest edge of the Oak Grove East Cemetery, you’ll find yourself at a 2.1-mile section of the Border-to-Border Trail. Nearer to Chelsea, there’s an open-air art gallery of self-portraits painted on wooden planks by area middle school students. Follow…

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