A memorial gathering for John Knouse is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at Strouds Run State Park, according to his daughter, Vivian (Rachel) Knouse. John, who died in January, was a driving force for local land protection and recreational trails. His foresight and dedication were responsible for many local resources enjoyed by Athens…

If you’re out enjoying a walk in the woods around Athens, you may be lucky enough to see a sprightly yellow-feathered visitor! Each spring, small Prothonotary warblers (PROWs for short) arrive in our woods to nest. We talked with Athens Conservancy board member Joe Brehm to find out more about the birds … and how…

Holland has its tulip fields, but there are few places anywhere that offer as much floral splendor as Athens Conservancy’s Bluebell Preserve in mid-April. Located along the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, the forest floor is a sea of Virginia bluebells, great white trilliums, blue-eyed Mary, and many other native wildflowers. The superb display is easily viewed…