Spring State of the Region Update:
This spring we have been diligently working to explore and move forward the State of the Region Action Plan projects. What this has looked like for us:
In the News: Preserving Pennsylvania’s Lands and Historic Structures One Step at a Time
Thank you to Franklin County Free Press for featuring South Mountain Partnership in a recent lifestyle and travel article! By Morgan Faith, May 4, 2024 “Atop a scenic overlook trail, massive rippled, grooved, and streaked…
South Mountain Partnership Releases 2023 ‘Year in Review’
We’ve crunched the numbers and have some fun metrics to share describing the Partnership’s work in 2023. The work of our conservation network wouldn’t be possible without partners like you, so thank YOU! Our Year in…
Michaux Plans New Public Engagement Facilities
Michaux State Forest has selected the site of its new Resource Management Center (RMC) to replace the current Michaux Forest District Office. The new RMC will improve services in the South Mountain Conservation Landscape by…
Gettysburg College Seeks Partners for Student Projects
Gettysburg College is seeking community partners for a senior seminar course “Area-Based Conservation”during the Spring 2023 semester. The Environmental Studies Department requires that all majorscomplete a capstone project. Most of their students meet this requirement…
2023 South Mountain Partnership Gift Guide
Originally published in 2021, we’re bringing back our gift guide for all your holiday shopping needs! We’re kicking off the holiday season in South Mountain with a gift guide tailored to support the people and…
PA Announces $1.5 Million Investment to Improve Conservation, Recreation, Community Revitalization in South Mountain Landscape!
This past October Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DNCR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a $52.5 million investment for more than 225 recreation and conservation projects across Pennsylvania that will…
Nominations Open: Spirit of South Mountain Award
Each year the South Mountain Partnership recognizes an individual, project, or organization that has made significant contributions to advancing a positive and sustainable future for the South Mountain landscape. What qualities of the South Mountain…
State of the Region Metrics Finalized!
The South Mountain Partnership reached a milestone in May for the eagerly anticipated State of the Region project. The year-long initiative, resulting in the first-ever report card, interactive maps and recommended actions, will provide a…
Tending Change on the Michaux: Basketball in the Forest
This one is for the basketball fans. The Michaux is frequently referred to as either the Cradle — or the Crucible –of Conservation. In Summertime, it’s the Crucible. It’s work! Not because of the trees…
Summer in South Mountain
Welcome to summer in South Mountain! Here at the Partnership we know there is much to celebrate about the season. We work to protect our shared landscape and home so that is available for generations…
Match Madness Raises $1,800 for Flex Grants
The South Mountain Partnership was honored to be invited to participate in Match Madness this year, and we identified a modest goal of funding two $600 grants. We were thrilled to exceed our goal. “Through…