KENNEDY MUSEUM

ATHENS, OH

Midstory Thinning Scientists vertically divide forests into 3 layers: the understory, midstory, and overstory. The understory is the layer near the ground. The midstory is the layer above the understory but below the overstory. The overstory is the top layer of the forest, where the canopies of the tallest trees are. Historically, the midstory layers in southeast Ohio’s forests were often open and only sparsely filled with small trees. An open midstory helps let more sunlight reach the understory, where young oak seedlings and saplings are growing. Sunlight reaching the understory is key for the continued existence of oak ecosystems, as young oak seedling and saplings need sunlight to develop, grow, and survive. This secures the next generation of oak trees that will ultimately replace the current generation. Over the past several decades, the midstories of many southeastern Ohio forests have become very dense and filled with shade-tolerant trees, such as red maples and American beeches. This development has shaded out young oak trees, putting the future of our oak ecosystems at risk. This is where midstory thinning comes in! Land stewards will fell certain small trees in specific areas of a forest. Stewards won’t fell all the trees in the midstory, but rather focus on the shade-tolerant species like red maples and American beech which are crowding out sun-loving trees like oaks. These downed trees will then lay on the forest floor and begin decomposing, returning important nutrients and carbon back into the soil. In the coming years, this area will also be prescribed burned, which will speed up the decomposition process of the downed trees. Midstory thinning is just one of the tools in the proverbial toolbox that land stewards can use to restore and sustain southeast Ohio’s oak ecosystems, keeping them healthy, resilient, and ready for the future! Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks
Midstory Thinning Credit: Wayne National Forest

The Kennedy Museum of Art is located on the Ohio University campus in Athens, Ohio. The museum was established in 1966 and is named after Edwin L. and Ruth E. Kennedy, who donated funds for its construction. The museum houses a collection of over 3,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and photographs.

The museum's permanent collection includes works by notable artists such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and Alexander Calder. The collection also includes a significant number of works by Ohio artists and artists associated with Ohio University. In addition to the permanent collection, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing the work of contemporary artists.

The museum is housed in a modern, two-story building designed by architect Charles Gwathmey. The building features a distinctive curved facade and large windows that flood the galleries with natural light. The museum also includes a sculpture garden and a gift shop.

The Kennedy Museum of Art is open to the public free of charge and offers educational programs for visitors of all ages. The museum's mission is to inspire and engage visitors through the power of art and to promote the understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and artistic traditions.

KENNEDY MUSEUM is a Art Museum in ATHENS OH. US MID #8403900523

The museum is classed as ART (Art Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Midstory Thinning Scientists vertically divide forests into 3 layers: the understory, midstory, and overstory. The understory is the layer near the ground. The midstory is the layer above the understory but below the overstory. The overstory is the top layer of the forest, where the canopies of the tallest trees are. Historically, the midstory layers in southeast Ohio’s forests were often open and only sparsely filled with small trees. An open midstory helps let more sunlight reach the understory, where young oak seedlings and saplings are growing. Sunlight reaching the understory is key for the continued existence of oak ecosystems, as young oak seedling and saplings need sunlight to develop, grow, and survive. This secures the next generation of oak trees that will ultimately replace the current generation. Over the past several decades, the midstories of many southeastern Ohio forests have become very dense and filled with shade-tolerant trees, such as red maples and American beeches. This development has shaded out young oak trees, putting the future of our oak ecosystems at risk. This is where midstory thinning comes in! Land stewards will fell certain small trees in specific areas of a forest. Stewards won’t fell all the trees in the midstory, but rather focus on the shade-tolerant species like red maples and American beech which are crowding out sun-loving trees like oaks. These downed trees will then lay on the forest floor and begin decomposing, returning important nutrients and carbon back into the soil. In the coming years, this area will also be prescribed burned, which will speed up the decomposition process of the downed trees. Midstory thinning is just one of the tools in the proverbial toolbox that land stewards can use to restore and sustain southeast Ohio’s oak ecosystems, keeping them healthy, resilient, and ready for the future! Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks
Swamp Alongside Ora E. Anderson Trail A swamp that the Ora E. Anderson Trail passes by. Swamps are a type of wetland dominated by trees. Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks.
Tipple Top Trail The Tipple Top Trail is part of the Baileys Trail System. This 4 mile trail is optimized for mountain biking, but is also open to walking, hiking, and trail running. Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks.
Hocking River The Hocking River is one of the main rivers that flows through the Wayne National Forest. It cuts through the Athens Unit of the Athens Ranger District. Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks.
Exploring the Ora E. Anderson Nature Trail The 0.5 mile Ora E. Anderson Nature Trail passes by the Rutherford Wetland. Visitors can expect to see wetland wildlife like waterfowl and turtles, as well as forest dwelling species. Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks.
Sunrise in the Wayne National Forest A view of the rising sun through the forest. Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks.
Upstream Rock Run A view of the Upstream Rock Run Coal Mine Remediation Site. Prior to reclamation efforts in the early 2000s, this hollow was the site of an abandoned coal mine with many environmental issues, such as acid mine drainage. A reclamation project mitigated the acid mine drainage, recontoured the land, created a pond, and created a native prairie planting. Photo by the Forest Service.
Upstream Rock Run A view of the Upstream Rock Run Coal Mine Remediation Site. Prior to reclamation efforts in the early 2000s, this hollow was the site of an abandoned coal mine with many environmental issues, such as acid mine drainage. A reclamation project mitigated the acid mine drainage, recontoured the land, created a pond, and created a native prairie planting. Photo by the Forest Service.
Payne Cemetery The historic Black community of Paynes Crossing lies in the northwest corner of the Athens Ranger District. The free Black founders of Paynes Crossing discovered economic security in the forested hills of Appalachia Ohio, and they acquired considerable amounts of land and wealth for the time and place. Many of the Black residents of Paynes Crossing were farmers, while others were coopers and miners, and at least one resident was a pharmacist. The residents were also heavily involved in the Underground Railroad, helping self-liberated Black Americans safely move north as they escaped enslavement in the south. Later during the Civil War, several residents enlisted in the Ohio regiments of the U.S. Colored Troops to fight for the Union and a cause which ultimately led to the abolition of enslavement in the United States. All of the men survived the war and returned home to Paynes Crossing and their families in 1865. The only obvious remnant of the community today is Payne Cemetery, which sits on a ridgetop adjacent to State Route 595 and is now part of the Wayne National Forest. The cemetery is a quiet reminder of the Black history that can be found in the hills of Ohio. Photo by the Forest Service.
Payne Cemetery The historic Black community of Paynes Crossing lies in the northwest corner of the Athens Ranger District. The free Black founders of Paynes Crossing discovered economic security in the forested hills of Appalachia Ohio, and they acquired considerable amounts of land and wealth for the time and place. Many of the Black residents of Paynes Crossing were farmers, while others were coopers and miners, and at least one resident was a pharmacist. The residents were also heavily involved in the Underground Railroad, helping self-liberated Black Americans safely move north as they escaped enslavement in the south. Later during the Civil War, several residents enlisted in the Ohio regiments of the U.S. Colored Troops to fight for the Union and a cause which ultimately led to the abolition of enslavement in the United States. All of the men survived the war and returned home to Paynes Crossing and their families in 1865. The only obvious remnant of the community today is Payne Cemetery, which sits on a ridgetop adjacent to State Route 595 and is now part of the Wayne National Forest. The cemetery is a quiet reminder of the Black history that can be found in the hills of Ohio. Photo by the Forest Service.
Payne Cemetery The historic Black community of Paynes Crossing lies in the northwest corner of the Athens Ranger District. The free Black founders of Paynes Crossing discovered economic security in the forested hills of Appalachia Ohio, and they acquired considerable amounts of land and wealth for the time and place. Many of the Black residents of Paynes Crossing were farmers, while others were coopers and miners, and at least one resident was a pharmacist. The residents were also heavily involved in the Underground Railroad, helping self-liberated Black Americans safely move north as they escaped enslavement in the south. Later during the Civil War, several residents enlisted in the Ohio regiments of the U.S. Colored Troops to fight for the Union and a cause which ultimately led to the abolition of enslavement in the United States. All of the men survived the war and returned home to Paynes Crossing and their families in 1865. The only obvious remnant of the community today is Payne Cemetery, which sits on a ridgetop adjacent to State Route 595 and is now part of the Wayne National Forest. The cemetery is a quiet reminder of the Black history that can be found in the hills of Ohio. Photo by the Forest Service.
Monday Creek Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System The Monday Creek Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System offers over 75 miles of trails optimized for ATVs, dirtbikes, and other vehicles 50 inches or less in width. It's also open to mountain bikers and hikers, although we urge caution. Photo by the Forest Service.

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FRIENDS OF KENNEDY MUSEUM
LIN HALL OHIO UNIVERSITY
ATHENS
OH
45701

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MID # 8403900523
Name FRIENDS OF KENNEDY MUSEUM
Alternate Name KENNEDY MUSEUM
Classification Art Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 310869767
NTEECC A51
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.322982, -82.097335
CODES FIPS State Code: 39
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 973901
US Census Block: 1011