PLEASE NOTE: Our website is in process of being rebuilt after experiencing some external issues. At present, the site and our donation form are not operating properly, and we greatly apologize for the inconvenience. If you are hoping to make a donation to support our work, you may mail a check to Athens Conservancy, PO…

In memory of Carey Snyder
Carey Snyder lived with her husband Mark Barsamian and their son Zach in a small house at the edge of Athens, bordering on a large expanse of wooded land that includes Sells Park, Strouds Run State Park, and numerous preserves established by the Athens Conservancy. Their lives were perennially enriched by those woods: walking there…

Join us! 2025 Wildflower Walk is April 19
Spring is (finally!) here, and precious wildflowers will soon be popping up along the forest trails! Please join us for our popular, annual Wildflower Walk at 1 pm, Saturday, April 19. Led by our wildflower enthusiasts, the walk starts at the Beaumont-Salina Trailhead near The Plains. We’ll walk along the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, where we…