WHEELING — The Ohio County Public Library’s next Lunch With Books program will focus on Dysart Woods.

The program will take place at noon on Tuesday at the library in downtown Wheeling.

Ohio University Associate Professor Jacqueline Yahn will transport guests to the trails of Dysart Woods, where the boundary between a working landscape and a preserved sanctuary blurs. She will explore the history, science and personal stories that make this place extraordinary.

Whether guests are nature enthusiasts, history buffs or simply someone who believes in the power of community, this is a talk that promises to be engaging.

Discover and be inspired by the enduring legacy of Dysart Woods — a story of “leaving it alone” that resonates more powerfully than ever.

Yahn is an associate professor of Teacher Education at Ohio University teaching Regional Higher Education students across five campuses. Her research centers on rural school and community vitality, with a strong focus on the unique challenges and opportunities within the Appalachian region, particularly regarding school funding and education policy. She and her husband, Chris, are proud to raise their son, Liam, in the Ohio Valley, surrounded by three generations of their family.