You’re an important part of our Conservancy community! Please join us for a virtual annual meeting via Zoom (or phone) at 6 pm on Thursday, Nov. 18. Learn about this year’s many activities — including new nature preserves to visit, new trails to hike, new partnerships in the community. And enjoy a talk by Athens…

Artwork unveiling! Here’s the fabulous block print created by local artist Savannah Freeman, as the centerpiece to our Spectacular Appalachia project. Savannah’s artwork – inspired by the wildflowers that bloom each spring in the Bluebell Preserve — will help spotlight Athens Conservancy’s natural lands and the unique spirit of Appalachian Ohio. The endeavor is supported…

Armed with shovels and saws, Pulaskis and weed-whackers, a rugged crew of trail builders is steadily cutting new trails through the Canaan Preserve. Up ahead, Delaney Gibbs deftly rescues delicate plants from the workers’ path, and finds new places for them to thrive. Delaney, who is close to finishing her master of science degree in…