University of Mount Union receives grant from Athletic Brewing Company

The Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center at the University of Mount Union has received a $10,000 grant from Athletic Brewing Company’s “Two For The Trails” initiative. The funding will support improvements and maintenance of the Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center’s ADA-accessible ramp and observation deck.

According to an article on the University of Mount Union’s website, Michael Greiner, who is the site manager of the Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center, was quoted as saying of the grant and what it will help accomplish, “Every little bit helps in a project of this scope. The boardwalk is nearly 25 years old, so it’s significantly worn after exposure to weather over time. It is also one of the most heavily used parts of our trail system, so this grant helps with more updated materials for a more sustainable build.”

The renovations of the ramp and observation deck began in November 2025. It is expected that the project will cost a total of $200,000, so the university is continuing to seek funding to complete the project. Renovations are expected to be finished in the summer of 2026.

Athletic Brewing Company is the largest dedicated non-alcoholic brewer in the country. Its “Two For The Trails” initiative gives about $2 million annually to projects that seek to restore and protect outdoor spaces around the world. In 2025, the initiative gave grants to 241 projects, including the Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center’s renovations. 

Cara Wilson, who serves as the impact manager with Athletic Brewing Company, said, “In 2025, Two For The Trails received more than 500 applications requesting over $10 million in funding — proof of the growing need to invest in the environments and communities where we live, work and adventure. With up to $2 million in funding, we’re proud to support 241 projects across the U.S. and Canada that will expand outdoor access and improve natural spaces. These efforts will balance recreation with environmental care, helping ensure we leave our planet better than we found it. We’re honored to partner with so many nonprofits doing this important work.”

For more information about the University of Mount Union, visit the school’s website.