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Athens Conservancy: 2024 Update
To our supporters and friends, volunteers and community partners, thank you for being part of the Athens Conservancy family. We are grateful to everyone who supports our efforts, and shares in the joy of our natural surroundings. You are important to our vision for this precious part of Ohio. Your annual donation keeps your membership…
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Plant This. Pull That. Eat This. Annual Meeting Oct. 21
We hope to see you on Monday, Oct. 21, at the Little Fish Brewing Co. for Athens Conservancy’s annual meeting. Join us for a celebration and roundup of activities over the past year, plenty of mingling with board members, and a fun panel discussion! Titled Plant This. Pull That. Eat This., panelists will give their…
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Winner Woods Celebration Planned for October 12
Please NOTE: Parking available at the Federal Valley Resource Center; we will have a shuttle from there to the nature preserve! You are invited to a community celebration for our newest nature preserve at 1 pm Saturday, Oct. 12. The Lois Busch Winner Nature Preserve, or “Winner Woods,” is a 106-acre property just outside of…
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Healthy Forest Fund: Such an impact in our preserves!
Thanks to our Healthy Forest Fund – and all who have contributed to it – our nature preserves and 12 miles of foot trails are in far better condition than they have been in previous summers. The hard-working stewardship team, led by Land Steward Bill Rucker, started out the summer by cutting back encroaching vegetation…
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Athens Conservancy establishes ‘Winner Woods’
Athens Conservancy announces the creation of a new 106-acre nature preserve on forested land accented with towering oak trees, a bubbling brook, and plenty of native wildflowers. The land was generously donated to the Conservancy by the Winner family — cousins Wid Winner, John Winner, and Linda Winner Beville – in honor of their grandmother.…
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Jane Balbo: Birds, blooms and bugs at Blair Preserve
Essay by Jane Balbo, Blair Preserve Volunteer Steward On a recent Monday morning, I set off on my twice-monthly check-in of this lovely little Athens Conservancy preserve. While I enjoy it every month of the year, this time of year is my favorite – the Spring ephemeral wildflowers, insects, and birdsong make it extra special.…
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Wildflower Walk in Photos
Southeastern Ohio’s precious spring wildflowers were in full bloom for our annual Wildflower Walk on April 13. Thank you to all who joined us on a picture-perfect afternoon — after a rainy week — for the walk along the bikeway in the Bluebell Preserve near The Plains. Expert guides Sam, Bill, Mary, and Mark led…
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Athens Conservancy adds nature preserves, 76 acres
Athens Conservancy announces the establishment of two new nature preserves and the expansion of an existing preserve, thanks to the acquisition of three parcels of land totaling more than 76 acres. According to Donna Goodman, president of the board of the Conservancy, “We are absolutely thrilled to be establishing our 15th and 16th nature preserves,…
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Nature and Wellness: Presentation and Guided Walks May 17, 18
Athens Conservancy is delighted to present: Nature and Wellness: Presentation and Guided Walks by Dr. Joe Blanda, Nature Can Heal May 17 and 18, 2024 PRESENTATION, MAY 17, 5 pm, Athens Public Library “A Nature Prescription: Amazing Health Benefits” Learn about the health and wellness benefits of a walk in nature, especially if you are…
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Jeff Chaddock and Mark Morrow announce legacy gift
Jeff Chaddock and his husband Mark Morrow are long-time philanthropists who broadly support the southeastern Ohio community, and readily admit that prioritizing environmental conservation in Athens County is crucial. “Stewarding the environment surrounds everything we believe in and care about,” Chaddock explains. “Conservation in Appalachian Ohio has become the ‘envelope’ for all of our other…
