True to its name, our Bluebell Preserve will be showcasing carpets of spring wildflowers in April. Please join us for an easy (i.e. flat and paved) Wildflower Walk starting at 2 pm Saturday, April 15, along the bikeway that passes through Bluebell Preserve. Led by our wildflower enthusiasts, the walk starts at the Beaumont-Salina Trailhead near…
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Athens County Foundation Grant Announced
Athens Conservancy announces that it has received generous funding from the Athens County Foundation as part of the foundation’s Fall Grant Cycle. The $6,370 grant will support the Conservancy’s project titled “Nature For All,” which will enhance awareness, accessibility, and wayfinding of its nature preserves and trails. The Nature For All project focuses on two…
Groundhog Hike Attracts Record Crowd
On Sunday, Feb. 5, the annual Groundhog Hike was hosted by Athens Conservancy and the Friends of Strouds Run at Strouds Run State Park near Athens. This year’s hike, held in honor of Conservancy founder John Knouse, marked 20 years of the event. There was heavy turnout at the event. Conservancy board member Greg Kessler…