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…
Get involved, give back, and show your love for the planet this April. Earth Day is just around the corner, and the South Mountain region of Pennsylvania is bursting with events and opportunities to connect…
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…
Slides from the presentation can be downloaded here. Is your organization looking for funding for a great project to improve the natural, agricultural, recreational, or cultural resources of the area? You can join this virtual…
HARPERS FERRY, W.V. ─ The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), the only non-profit devoted exclusively to protecting, managing, and advocating for the entire Appalachian National Scenic Trail and its landscape, today celebrates its centennial and shares rallying…
