Lindy Roosenburg Preserve: Opening Celebration April 30

Please join us Sunday, April 30, at 1 pm for an opening celebration for the Lindy Roosenburg Preserve, Athens Conservancy’s newest nature preserve. This exceptional 71-acre property just north of Athens showcases mature forests, scenic rock formations, and an abundance of wildflowers and wildlife. The land was purchased last year in memory of Selinde Roosenburg, a local young woman and aspiring wildland firefighter, through a fund generously established by her family.

Lindy’s Preserve is a scenic, well-maintained tract of land, with 1.5 miles of trails that meander through a peaceful forest.

The April 30 event will include a ribbon-cutting honoring Selinde, guided walks along the trails, historical information and stories about the land, refreshments, and more. Fiddler Mark Barsamian and mandolinist Zeke Hutchison will help celebrate the opening with some traditional folk tunes. The two are the “portable” members of the band Trillium.

Please note:

There will be no parking at the preserve itself on event day; see below for directions and parking details
For this opening event only, we ask that you leave your dogs at home
The short path leading from the shuttle drop-off area to the celebration spot is fairly steep
We are planning to host the event RAIN or SHINE. So if it’s drizzly on Sunday, bring a rain jacket or umbrella. There is no shelterhouse at this natural preserve.

Directions for Event: Lindy’s Preserve is near Chauncey on Sand Ridge Road (Twp. 324) and is labeled on Google Maps (https://goo.gl/maps/LCm6yYK6xtAmrCem7). Coming from Athens, take Columbus Rd. to SR-13 at the interchange of both with US-33. Go north 2.5 miles on SR-13 to Sand Ridge Road, and park at the Job & Family Services parking lot (see below). Coming from Columbus, exit US-33 at SR-682 (a left turn). In 0.9 mile, continue straight onto SR-13. About 1/4 mile later, SR-13 curves sharply right; about 1/3 mile beyond that curve, you’ll come to Sand Ridge Road. Park at the Job & Family Services parking lot.

Event Parking: Attendees should park at the Job & Family Services parking lot. The building is at 13183 OH-13 near where Sand Ridge Road intersects State Rt. 13. Watch for the yellow and black signs on event day! A van shuttle service from the parking area to the preserve will be provided on event day, beginning at 12:45 pm.