With the passing of John Knouse on January 9, Athens County lost a driving force for local land protection and recreational trails. His foresight and dedication were responsible for many local resources that are enjoyed by Athens County residents and tourists alike. “If you live in this area, there is a good chance that your…

Thank you for being part of our Conservancy community. We hope you can join us on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 6PM via Zoom video chat (or phone). We’ll share a montage of the year’s activities in our beautiful preserves, and take a look at what’s ahead in our special spaces. To register (and to…

We are pleased to announce that Victoria Ellwood has joined the Athens Conservancy family as Development Coordinator.  Victoria brings to the Conservancy extensive experience in communications, donor relations, and storytelling in academic settings and through her creative services agency. She has worked with donor-supported initiatives in Ohio, New York and Great Britain. Victoria’s avid interests…