Athens Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust in Ohio that preserves wild and scenic places for people to explore and enjoy, protects water quality, and maintains healthy, resilient ecosystems that support native biodiversity and help counteract the cause of climate change. The Conservancy’s lands in Athens County and surrounding areas are mostly forested and include ridge tops, stream bottoms, dramatic rock formations and beautiful vistas.

  • Trail-Building Campaign exceeds goal

    Trail-Building Campaign exceeds goal

    Campaign raises more than $5,000 to build 4 miles of trails! Thank you to everyone who contributed to our April Trail-Building Campaign. Thanks to your generosity, we exceeded our $4,000 goal to build 4 miles of new trails, by raising…

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  • Joy Valley Celebration slated for May 23

    Joy Valley Celebration slated for May 23

    Please join us on Saturday, May 23, at 1 pm for a community celebration of the new Joy Valley Nature Preserve. The event will feature a gathering with ice cream treats, popsicles and cookies, remarks about the history and plans…

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  • Spring Trail-Building Campaign

    Spring Trail-Building Campaign

    Help us build 4 miles of new trails!Goal: $4,000 The forests in our preserves are tranquil spaces where a soft understory of ferns and mosses is sheltered by canopies of tall oaks, beeches, and tulip poplars. High ridges and impressive…

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