From collaborative milestones to on-the-ground impact, this past year was one of momentum for South Mountain Partnership. Our Year in Review highlights the collective efforts that continue to strengthen the South Mountain region.
Cue the confetti! The South Mountain Partnership has completed our 2022-2025 Strategic Plan! This plan represents shared goals created and implemented through our collaborative network. However, you might be wondering what a collaborative network is…
On January 12, Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DNCR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced nearly $82 million in grants for 295 projects across Pennsylvania, aimed at expanding recreational opportunities, conserving…
In 2026, the United States will mark a monumental milestone–the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. Across Pennsylvania, communities are preparing to honor this once-in-a-generation moment through America250PA, the statewide initiative coordinating commemorative events, storytelling,…
We’re thrilled to bring back our annual South Mountain Partnership Holiday Gift Guide—your go-to resource for finding meaningful, local gifts that celebrate the people and places of the South Mountain landscape. As always, we encourage…
We’re excited to share that South Mountain Partnership (SMP) has been nominated for two categories in the 2025 Hellie Awards! The Hellies celebrate the incredible guests who joined the Hemlocks to Hellbenders podcast throughout the…
Through their Mini-Grant Program and Flex Grant Program, South Mountain Partnership (SMP) awarded eight organizations a total of $51,800 for various conservation projects throughout the region. The awards ceremony was held at the 15th annual…
Katie and Julia were thrilled to be a guest on Hemlocks to Hellbenders this September. If you don’t already follow this podcast, now is your chance! We talked through who SMP is, as well as…
South Mountain Partnership (SMP) awards the Spirit of South Mountain each year to an individual, project, or organization that has made exceptional efforts to promote good stewardship of the South Mountain Region. This year’s awardee…
The PA Outdoor Corps (PAOC) is a youth conservation work skills program administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) in partnership with the Student Conservation Association (SCA). Community partners can nominate projects,…
Update 4/28/25 at 10:30AM Thank you to our State Forest Staff, Local Responders, and Local and State Emergency Coordinators for their hard work. “Two active wildfires—Thompson Hollow Fire and Hammonds Rocks Fire—are currently burning in…
We are pleased to announce a new resource for South Mountain supported by a SMP 2023 Mini-Grant! Shippensburg University just published the Preserving the Historic Places that Matter in the South Mountain Region A Practical…
