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;…
DCNR Seeking Comment on Draft E-bike Policy [reposted courtesy of DCNR] Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) this week will outline a draft internal policy on the use of electric…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
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….
