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Having recently secured $200,000 in state capital funding, Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery leaders plan on breaking ground on renovations at 67 Columbus Road soon. The former church will be transformed into a museum that fosters hands-on STEAM learning experiences. ....
The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery (OVMoD) will be taking permanent residence on Columbus Road. OVMoD is a hands-on facility that focuses on education through science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Athens City Council met virtually on Feb. 15 to discuss agenda items and hear and update from OVMoD Board co-President Sara Hartman and Director Jennifer Parsons. For the past several months, OVMoD has shifted efforts to remote education and outreach, but now it has the opportunity to look ahead to preparation for in-person exhibits and events. âAll of us at the museum are looking forward to the time where we can have these meaningful experiences again,â Hartman said during the Feb. 15 City Council meeting. ....
Jan 28, 2021 The Mary Beth Zak Lohse Preserve is located near Strouds Run State Park in Athens County and will be enhanced through a grant from the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio to the Athens Conservancy. (Photo Provided) Staff Report ATHENS, Ohio The Athens Conservancy has received a grant of $6,225 from the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. The grant through the Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity Fund will support the conservancy’s Finding Your Way Outdoors project and efforts to connect Appalachian Ohioans with nature. The project is a collaboration of local partners with the Athens Conservancy to encourage residents and visitors to explore the outdoors, become acquainted with preserves operated by the conservancy and learn about the natural world and its connection with everyone. ....