MILFORD, Connecticut — The University of Mount Union’s Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from Athletic Brewing Company as part of its “Two For The Trails” initiative. This funding will support necessary materials for the Nature Center’s ADA-accessible ramp and observation deck as part of its nearly 1,800-foot boardwalk.

Estimates for the boardwalk renovation project total nearly $200,000, and the Nature Center is continuing to seek additional funding to ensure the best result for its thousands of annual visitors.

“Every little bit helps in a project of this scope,” said Michael Greiner, site manager of the Nature Center. “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.”

Renovations on the boardwalk began in November, and Greiner estimates its completion in Summer 2026.

Mount Union was one of 241 organizations selected to receive a Two For The Trails grant from Athletic Brewing Company in 2025. Named after Athletic Co-Founder and CEO Bill Shufelt's family tradition of taking two brews to toast post-trail adventures, this program gives back up to $2 million annually to protect and restore outdoor spaces across the globe.

“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,” said Cara Wilson, impact manager with Athletic Brewing Company. “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.”

The Nature Center is free and open to the public, and more information can be found at mountunion.edu/nature-center. To learn more about the boardwalk project or donate, email advancement@mountunion.edu. 

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About Athletic Brewing Company

Athletic Brewing Company is America's largest dedicated non-alcoholic brewer. Athletic is revolutionizing how modern adults drink by crafting game-changing NA brews that can be consumed anytime and anywhere. Launched commercially in 2018, Athletic is the number one non-alcoholic beer brand in America and a top 20 U.S. brewing company Its award-winning brews are available nationwide at over 75,000 retail locations. Athletic operates custom breweries in Connecticut and California and donates up to $2 million annually to protecting and restoring outdoor spaces across the globe via its Two For The Trails program. Athletic is proudly a Certified B Corporation™. Learn more and shop at www.athleticbrewing.com.