What a glorious early-February day we had for this year’s Groundhog Hike! Our 21st annual Groundhog event attracted a record number of you, with 80 to 90 folks joining us for hikes through the woods, catching up with friends old and new, a potluck, warm campfire, and smiles galore. Thanks to everyone!

You’re invited to the always-popular annual Groundhog Hike! Slated for Sunday, Feb. 4, the family-friendly winter hiking event is hosted by Athens Conservancy and Friends of Strouds Run in honor of our founder John Knouse. The fun kicks off around noon at Strouds Run State Park, where we’ll gather at the Bobcat Shelter, near the…

On behalf of everyone at Athens Conservancy – and for the forests and trees, ferns and wildflowers, buzzing bugs, fluttering songbirds, and critters of all sizes that call our lands home – thank you. Please know how grateful we are to you, our Conservancy family, supporters, and friends, for partnering with us to protect precious…