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Articles About Glen Helen Association

  • Glen Helen reopens with new owner

    By Audrey HackettSeptember 16, 2020

    The tape came down and the trail signs went up this week at Glen Helen. After being closed since March, the Glen reopened to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

  • Glen Helen now owned by Glen Helen Association; to reopen Sept. 9

    By Audrey HackettSeptember 4, 2020

    Rebecca Jaramilla, director of the Raptor Center at Glen Helen Nature Preserve, handled Velocity, a female peregrine falcon, during a raptor photography program at the center on Sunday, Feb. 24. (Photo by Luciana Lieff)

    The Glen Helen Association, or GHA, is the new owner of Glen Helen, the 1,000-acre nature preserve in Yellow Springs. Trails, parking and the Raptor Center will reopen on Wednesday, Sept. 9, with partial hours and new safety measures.

  • Furloughs, pay cuts at Antioch

    By Audrey HackettApril 20, 2020

    Antioch College has enacted sweeping furloughs, hour reductions and pay cuts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  • Whirlwind of a weekend

    By YS News StaffDecember 19, 2019

    Billed as the “all-schools musical,” “Scrooge!” lived up to its descriptor, featuring students — and teachers — from the entire Yellow Springs school district. It was one of numerous events that played to full audiences the weekend of Dec. 13–15. Pictured above are Julia Hoff as Mrs. Carstairs and Joseph Minde-Berman as Fezziwig. (Photo by Kathleen Galarza)

    The weekend of Dec. 13–15 was particularly laden with events.

  • A century of life — Toshiko Asakawa celebrates 100

    By Lauren ShowsMay 9, 2019

    Toshiko Asakawa sits in the kitchen of her President Street home. On the wall behind her is a drawing done by one of her grandchildren, who is now an adult. On May 9, Asakawa will celebrate her 100th birthday. (Photo by Lauren “Chuck” Shows)

    On a recent Friday afternoon, Toshiko Asakawa sat at her kitchen table, eating a late breakfast of ham, eggs and toast. She refilled her cup of green tea from a small, cast iron pot. At 99 years old — just a few weeks shy of her 100th birthday — Asakawa lifted the teapot with ease.

  • It’s the electric ride

    By Megan BachmanMay 2, 2019

    Tim Benford of Oakwood led his group of electric vehicle enthusiasts in a “ride and drive” event at the Glen Helen Ecology Institute’s Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 27. (Photo By Megan Bachman)

    As part of the Glen Helen Ecology Institute’s Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 27, a few members of the 334-strong Drive Electric Dayton group showcased a variety of EV models.

  • A hike through the Glen’s Sutton Farm

    By Megan BachmanMay 24, 2018

    Last week, Nick Boutis led a public hike through the a 76-acre farm that Glen Helen Association purchased last year, detailing the group’s restoration plans. See more photos after the jump.

  • New bridge spans old dam

    By Dylan Taylor-LehmanFebruary 16, 2017

    A stately new bridge spans the dam in Glen Helen. Construction on the bridge was completed in December after nearly two years of hurdles and work. The bridge allows for easier hiking and harkens back to the Glen as it appeared more than 100 years ago. (Photo by Aaron Zaremsky)

    A new bridge was recently constructed across the ruins of the old dam in the Glen, allowing for easier hiking and harkening back to the way things appeared more than 100 years ago.

  • Fresh snow, fresh bridge

    By Matt MindeDecember 15, 2016

    The new bridge in Glen Helen spans the old dam area. (Photos by Aaron Zaremsky)

    This week’s snow emphasized the stark angles and clean lines of the new bridge in Glen Helen, spanning the old dam area.

  • Music of the Trees, for the trees

    By YS News StaffJuly 2, 2015

    The Glen Helen Benefit Concert begins at 7 p.m. and features original songs by The Trees, including band members Amy “Blue,” Scott Lindberg, Matt Minde, and guest percussionist Ryan Stinson. (Submitted photo by Eliza Minde-Berman)

    A fundraiser event, Honoring the Glen Helen Concert, to benefit the Glen Helen Association will be held Saturday, June 27, at Antioch University Midwest.