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,…
Each year, the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards shine a spotlight on the people, places, and partnerships that keep our Commonwealth’s history alive. In 2025, several projects from the South Mountain region – Adams, Franklin, and…
A new Michaux District Forest Visitor Center is being built south of Route 30 in Michaux State Forest. This visitor center is envisioned to be the best-of-the-best Bureau of Forestry visitor center that will help to…
We wanted to share an important opportunity to provide feedback to Michaux State Forest with you. The South Mountain Partnership has helped fund a study by Shippensburg University Center for Land Use and Sustainability on Southern Michaux…
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…
