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Environment & nature in Athens

Rivers, trees, wildlife, weather, and sustainability.

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U G White Mercantile

Home and garden · 101 N Jefferson St

Directions (256) 232-4540 Website ↗

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Walmart Garden Center

Nursery and gardening · 1011 US Highway 72 E

Directions (256) 230-2981 Website ↗

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Vibrant Vines Collective

Nursery and gardening · 127 N Marion St

Directions (256) 795-0864 Website ↗

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Bonnie Plant Farm

Nursery and gardening · 1601 S Monroe St

Directions (256) 232-0935 Website ↗

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H & R Agri-Power

Nursery and gardening · 11108 US-31

Directions (256) 232-9115 Website ↗

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Hendricks-Patton Ranch Co Inc

Home and garden · 101 W Washington St

Directions (256) 232-3840

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ExploreOutdoors5 miof trails · 1% of land conservedOpen →ExploreClimateSnow, summers and the growing seasonOpen →ExploreNatural hazardsFloods, storms and winter: the town’s riskOpen →ExploreWeatherThe forecast, and what it means this weekOpen →

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Nature spots per 1,000 residents in each town. Tap one to open its environment & nature page.

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Town	Nature	Per 1,000	Posts this year
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