Athens Conservancy

Athens Conservancy Athens Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust that protects and nurtures special spaces and wild places in Athens County and surrounding areas.

Our lands encompass more than 6,200 acres, with more than 5,100 acres open to the public. The Athens Conservancy is a 501 (c) (3) land trust based in Athens County, Ohio.

Hey, it's National Get Outdoors Day, so head out on a beautiful trail. Notice the gorgeous forest around you. Listen for...
06/13/2026

Hey, it's National Get Outdoors Day, so head out on a beautiful trail. Notice the gorgeous forest around you. Listen for birdsong. Spy some pretty little flowers. Just breathe! It's all good.

Last Saturday's celebration of the new Joy Valley Nature Preserve was indeed a joyful gathering for the community, suppo...
06/06/2026

Last Saturday's celebration of the new Joy Valley Nature Preserve was indeed a joyful gathering for the community, supporters, friends, and most of all, for land donor Betty Lowe and her family! Co-hosted by Athens Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy, the picture-perfect afternoon included refreshments, remarks, a ribbon-cutting, and hikes on new trails! Thanks to everyone who joined us!

Beautiful photos of our new Joy Valley Nature Preserve!!! Thanks for showcasing this glorious land!
06/01/2026

Beautiful photos of our new Joy Valley Nature Preserve!!! Thanks for showcasing this glorious land!

See you tomorrow! Be sure to register for this celebration of the new nature preserve near Sharpsburg. Details and direc...
05/29/2026

See you tomorrow! Be sure to register for this celebration of the new nature preserve near Sharpsburg. Details and directions on our website.

EnJOY a cookie (and ice cream, a ribbon cutting, and hikes) this Saturday, May 30, 1-4 pm. Our Joy Valley Nature Preser...
05/28/2026

EnJOY a cookie (and ice cream, a ribbon cutting, and hikes) this Saturday, May 30, 1-4 pm. Our Joy Valley Nature Preserve celebration (rescheduled from May 23) is co-hosted with The Nature Conservancy. Register for the celebration with EventBrite, with the QR code below.

Saturday looks beautiful for this celebration, about 14 miles from Athens. Register for this free event today!
05/27/2026

Saturday looks beautiful for this celebration, about 14 miles from Athens. Register for this free event today!

Please join us this Saturday, May 30, for a Joy Valley Nature Preserve Celebration! Rescheduled because of last weekend'...
05/25/2026

Please join us this Saturday, May 30, for a Joy Valley Nature Preserve Celebration! Rescheduled because of last weekend's torrential rains! Register with EventBrite. Details on our website.

Because of heavy rains and flood risks, we made the difficult decision to cancel today's Joy Valley Nature Preserve cele...
05/23/2026

Because of heavy rains and flood risks, we made the difficult decision to cancel today's Joy Valley Nature Preserve celebration. We're sorry!

We have made the difficult (but wise) decision to cancel tomorrow's Joy Valley celebration because of the dismal, rainy,...
05/22/2026

We have made the difficult (but wise) decision to cancel tomorrow's Joy Valley celebration because of the dismal, rainy, soggy weather. We're sorry ... but check this space over the weekend for an alternate plan.

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PO Box 2281
Athens, OH
45701

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