The work session celebrating National Public Lands Day on September 28th at our Baker Preserve was a huge success. Twenty people participated, including seven Athens Conservancy board members, seven OU students, and six community members. The many blockages caused by last spring’s storms on Mythical Tree Trail were cleared, along with a significant blockage on…

The Athens Conservancy chose the name Canaan Preserve for our new preserve, after considering a number of alternatives suggested by our supporters. This preserve will be featured in the next issue of our occasional newsletter. Stay tuned. The Canaan Preserve is located in Athens County’s Canaan Township.  This 440-acre preserve connects Strouds Run State Park…

Are you thinking of protecting your land through a Conservation Easement with the Athens Conservancy?  Please read Carol Beale’s advice.  “Our dearest wish is that our offspring and your offspring will have a peaceful, stable, sustainable society to enable them to develop their talents. What investment can we make to move toward that goal?”