Funding Secured for Recreation and Conservation in PA!
It is time to celebrate! Over the last several months we’ve reached out to ask our region to support Growing Greener III, and we are so excited to say your support worked! Growing Greener…
May/June “Around South Mountain” Now Available
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;…
Advocate for Growing Greener III
There is a proposal in the Pennsylvania General Assembly called Growing Greener 3. It would invest $500 million in: conservation of open space and farmland, clean water initiatives, upgrades in state parks and forests, projects…
Take Action: Energy Efficiency in Your Home!
This post was written by South Mountain Partnership Program Subcommittee member Ronald Grim. Learn from Ron, a certified “Green” Realtor, how energy efficiencies within your home are easy to do, and can help your wallet…
Partner Grant Opportunities- Summer 2022
We’ve gathered this list of grants available for projects affecting landscape resources as you plan your projects! Open Space Institute’s Land and Climate Catalyst Planning Grants – Due June 8, 2022. Through a collaboration between Open Space…
May/June Around South Mountain Introduction
Are you making the most of this stellar landscape and harvest? Local berry season is upon us – see the fruit ripening chart – and buying fruit local and in season is one of the…
Pre-Application Deadline Approaching for SMP Mini-Grant Funding!
The South Mountain Partnership Mini-Grant Program is designed to catalyze on-the-ground projects that sustain South Mountain’s sense of place through the protection and promotion of the natural, cultural, and recreational assets of the region. The…
Celebrate Earth Day in the South Mountain Region
Happy Earth Day! Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. (you can learn more here) How are you planning to celebrate this…
March/April “Around the South Mountain” Now Available!
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;…
March/April 2022 SMP Update
Happy Spring! The vernal (spring) equinox has brought back to us more sunlight and warmth. Blooms and buds, as well as wildlife are literally springing forth again thanks to where spring begins: vernal pools….
SMP Releases Year in Review
The South Mountain Partnership has released its 2021 Year in Review summarizing the accomplishments we’ve been able to achieve this year through our diverse partnerships. SMP sponsors networks of people, such as our committees, by providing strategic…
March Funding Opportunities in the Region
Spring is in the air and so are several grant opportunities for projects in the South Mountain Region! As you are planning upcoming projects be sure to consider these opportunities. Many of these have deadlines…