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…

Athens Conservancy cares deeply about protecting the lands, the diverse ecosystems, and abundant wildlife of Southeast Ohio. So why do we allow limited deer hunting on some of our preserves? There are several reasons. Deer browse heavily on native plants (such as precious wildflowers and plants for pollinators), which can significantly impact plant diversity and…