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As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we want to thank you for being such an important part of Athens Conservancy! We appreciate you more than you can imagine. 2022 has been busy, with two new trails opening — the Art Trail and the John Knouse Trail — and the creation of the brand-new Lindy Roosenburg…

Looking for a special gift for somebody on your list? You can encourage them to enjoy the outdoors, and explore our trails and preserves … while making gift-giving easy for you! Just purchase a gift membership to Athens Conservancy for your friend, and we’ll send you a special card to give to them. Go to…

Spending time in nature is essential — it boosts our health and nourishes our soul.  We work to make sure people have access to nature by keeping trails well maintained for you to explore and enjoy. Keeping the forests healthy is crucial too, and we are entrusted to do just that. Managing the land to…

Why protect old forests?  People often mention recreation and health, natural beauty, biodiversity, and wildlife habitat as reasons to preserve forests.  Less often mentioned is what is arguably the most important reason to protect old forests at this critical time: Protecting large trees is crucial to combat climate change. Drastically reducing emissions of carbon dioxide…

(Slideshow) A hearty thank you goes to all of our members and friends who ventured out on a blustery October evening for our Annual Meeting! More than 50 of you joined us for the first in-person annual gathering in three years, warming up with a Wetland Walk, crackling fires in two fire pits, a hearty…

In person again this year, the Athens Conservancy annual meeting is set for 5 pm Monday, Oct. 17, on the patio at Little Fish Brewing Co., 8675 Armitage Rd. in Athens. Join us for a 20th anniversary celebration and a roundup of our activities over the past year, which are made possible by the support…

A major electric utility company and a nonprofit land trust may not seem like plausible research partners. But American Electric Power (AEP) is teaming up with Athens Conservancy in southeastern Ohio to study the effectiveness of native grass and wildflower seed mixes and how prolifically they’ll grow following utility construction projects. Athens Conservancy is providing…

Athens Conservancy announces the creation of a new nearly-71-acre nature preserve – described as an exceptional property with mature forests, scenic rock formations, and an abundance of wildflowers and wildlife — just north of Athens. The land was purchased chiefly through a fund that was generously established last year in memory of a passionate, local…

Thank you all who joined us to officially open the John Knouse Trail last Saturday! It was an absolutely gorgeous day, and we hope everyone enjoyed the ribbon-cutting, stories and anecdotes about our friend John, snacks, bandanas, and some beautiful hiking! If you were not able to be there, be sure to check out the…

Join us for a grand opening celebration, John Knouse-style! The festive event, kicking off at 1 pm on Saturday, June 11, will officially open the John Knouse Trail, built in honor of Athens Conservancy’s founder and widely-known friend of the community. The event, hosted by the Conservancy and Friends of Strouds Run, will include a…