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;…
Fall in the South Mountain Region is something truly magical. Every time I step outside, and the cool breeze hits my face, or I see the leaves swaying, or smell apple cooking I am filled…
“Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.” Zora Neale Hurston In the last two months, I reached out to roughly 45 South Mountain Partnership landowners, land managers, and land use…
This virtual workshop is designed to help applicants develop project ideas in preparation of submitting a grant application to the Community Conservation Grant Program, which opens January 18, and closes April 6, 2022 at 4:00…
Due on September 3, 2021 Nomination Link: http://www.tenmilliontrees.org/partners/internal/mira-lloyd-dock-partnership-diversity-award.html MIRA LLOYD DOCK PARTNERSHIP DIVERSITY AWARD The achievements of Ms. Dock in pursuit of urban beautification and forest conservation are worthy of celebration on…
August 20, 2021 I am so excited to be writing my first update to you as Program Manager of the South Mountain Partnership. As my second month with the Partnership comes to a close,…
“No matter where you go, there you are.” Buckaroo Bonzai I’m writing to introduce myself to the partners and friends of the South Mountain Partnership. I’m honored to have been selected to manage and facilitate…
In June, information was shared about the historic opportunity to use county and municipal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support parks, trails, recreation, and conservation in every community across PA. The details of…
The South Mountain Partnership and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy are excited to announce the selection of a consultant, Joe Baker, to engage the South Mountain Research Corps and Science Summit Steering Committee in managing and…
We are pleased to share this partner story written by the Watershed Alliance of Adams County. Please reach out to psnaugle99@embarqmail.com with questions! In Pennsylvania, certain very clean, very healthy streams earn a special “Exceptional…
We are recruiting committee members! If you strive to be a good communicator and a “doer” who takes action and gets things done, you may be a great fit! This opportunity is especially great for…
Thanks to a group of committed local residents and business owners, the Discover South Mountain initiative has launched. The initiative highlights the entire South Mountain landscape and all of its natural, agricultural, musical, and cultural…