Residents celebrate as unexpected gift transforms beloved nature area: 'A lot of potential there'

Residents celebrate as unexpected gift transforms beloved nature area: 'A lot of potential there'

A beloved Ohio nature preserve is getting bigger, thanks to a generous donation of adjacent land. The Jessie Smith Nature Preserve in Kent will expand by nearly 36.5 acres thanks to land gifted by the Stream and Wetlands Foundation of Lancaster, the Akron Beacon Journal reported.  This new chunk of property includes three adjacent pieces of land south of Fairchild Avenue and west of Majors Lane along scenic Fish Creek. Not only is the Jessie Smi…