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…
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…
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…
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…
We’ve crunched the numbers and have some fun metrics to share describing the Partnership’s work in 2022. From responding to ARPA funds in the region, to launching our donor supported Flex Grants, it was an…
We are seldom ambivalent about change. We either dread it or can’t wait for it. Work urgently to stop it, or struggle to get it to happen. In our more rational moments, we acknowledge its…
Match Madness is a community fundraising campaign led by our partner the Partnership for Better Health. Through this program, Partnership for Better Health provides administrative support to gather donations and match funds for other organizations….
South Mountain Partnership (SMP) is unveiling a streamlined, updated version of southmountainpartnership.org on February 16. The refreshed website features a rejuvenated logo embodying the “Spirit of South Mountain” while also giving SMP more flexibility and…
Please join us in welcoming Amy Shull to the Bureau of Forestry as the Michaux Forest District’s Environmental Education Specialist (EES) for Rural and Community Forestry programming. When asked, Amy shared her favorite part of…
South Mountain Partnership is making great progress on our State of the Region project that will help measure our region’s environmental and community health and recommend ways to improve and preserve our remarkable abundance of…
The Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB) celebrated Benjamin Franklin, Franklin County‘s namesake, on the evening of his 317th birthday. The 11/30 Visitors Center transformed to the “Spirit of Independence Tavern on 11/30” to host more…
News and a schedule of events that will 1. Improve your understanding of the South Mountain landscape – our shared region and home; 2. Evolve your understanding of land development trends and community improvement projects;…