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Baker Preserve is a study site for an international research project investigating the role bedrock has on forest soil nutrient and carbon cycling. This project is a collaboration between soil researchers Jared DeForest, PhD (Ohio University) and Friederike Lang, PhD (University of Freiburg, Germany). Baker Preserve is unusual in that it has both limestone and…

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for a fabulous Wildflower Walk on April 15. The sun was shining, wildflowers were all abloom, and we had a record number of flower-walkers on hand (or on foot, rather). Several groups set off from the Beaumont-Salina Trailhead, ambling along the Hockhocking-Adena Bikeway for a mile…

Athens Conservancy is pleased to announce the promotion of Bill Rucker to the new position of land steward. In this role, Bill will be responsible for overseeing the management of our natural lands, with the goal of keeping them healthy and accessible for the community to explore and enjoy. Managing the land is critical to…

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…

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…

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…

Catch up on the latest news from us at Athens Conservancy in our latest newsletter. We’re delighted to report that our Healthy Forest Friend campaign met its goal … and we’re so grateful to all who donated to this important effort. Our Groundhog Hike is Feb. 5 — read about this fun, annual event. Hostetler…

We’re absolutely delighted to share the news that local artist Jay Hostetler and his wife Cherri will be donating a portion of sales from their studio to support our work at Athens Conservancy. After a career in the guitar-crafting industry, Jay has returned to his love of woodworking, using local found wood from the forests…

Mark your calendar for the 20th Annual Groundhog Hike! Slated for Sunday, Feb. 5, the family-friendly winter hiking event is hosted by Athens Conservancy and Friends of Strouds Run in honor of our founder John Knouse. The fun kicks off at noon at Strouds Run State Park, where we’ll gather at the Bulldog Shelter. Enjoy…

Athens Conservancy has received a donation of mineral rights for coal reserves on approximately 10,000 acres mostly in northern Athens County. The intentions of the Conservancy are to leave the vast majority of the coal untouched and in the ground to help protect the community and benefit the environment for future generations. There is an…