A big part of Athens Conservancy’s nature preservation efforts is knowing what lives in the preserves. You can help explore the trees, shrubs, flowers, ferns, mushrooms, lichens, mosses, insects, spiders, salamanders, even birds and mammals that call these preserves their home! The Conservancy and the Athens Nature Center initiative have built a dedicated iNaturalist project…
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Two New Preserves: Peach & Dark Skies
Athens Conservancy keeps growing, and adding to the beautiful, natural spaces protected in and around Athens county. Our two newest preserves, the neighborhood Peach Preserve and the forested Deep Hollow – Dark Skies Preserve, add about 114 acres to our public lands. Nestled in Athens’ Northpoint neighborhood, Peach Preserve consists of a wooded 3.7 acres,…

Nurture nature with us!
Love nature? We welcome new members – like you! – to help Athens Conservancy preserve and nurture special spaces for people to explore and enjoy. It’s easy to join us – just click our donate tab for details! Your membership and donations help protect lands in Athens County and surrounding areas, where our preserves and…