A newly established fund in memory of a passionate, local young woman and aspiring wildland firefighter will support Athens Conservancy’s land conservation efforts in southeastern Ohio for years to come. Selinde Downey Roosenburg, 20, died in March 2021, as a result of a UTV (utility task vehicle) rollover accident in which she was a passenger,…
Month: January 2022
Winter hiking? Trail tips
There’s something magical about walking in the woods in winter – it’s peaceful and quiet especially under a blanket of snow. The air is brisk and invigorating, and your breath turns into little puffs of clouds. Without its summer foliage and brush, the forest dons a whole new look, stark and beautiful and revealing secrets…
Groundhog Hike is this Sunday!
Due to icy trail conditions last week, we postponed the Groundhog Hike. But we’re gearing up for it this SUNDAY, FEB. 13. Come on out for an invigorating hike with plenty of time to head home and tune in to the Superbowl! (Go Joe !) Presented in honor of founder and friend John Knouse, this…