Sept/Oct in the South Mountain Intro
Fall in the South Mountain Region is something truly magical. Every time I step outside, and the cool breeze hits my face, or I see the leaves swaying, or smell apple cooking I am filled…
South Mountain Research Corps (SMRC) and Science Summit Update
“Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.” Zora Neale Hurston In the last two months, I reached out to roughly 45 South Mountain Partnership landowners, land managers, and land use…
Central PA Counties – Fall 2021 Virtual Grant Workshops for Recreation and Conservation Projects
This virtual workshop is designed to help applicants develop project ideas in preparation of submitting a grant application to the Community Conservation Grant Program, which opens January 18, and closes April 6, 2022 at 4:00…
Nominations Open: MIRA LLOYD DOCK PARTNERSHIP DIVERSITY AWARD
Due on September 3, 2021 Nomination Link: https://www.tenmilliontrees.org/partners/internal/mira-lloyd-dock-partnership-diversity-award.html MIRA LLOYD DOCK PARTNERSHIP DIVERSITY AWARD The achievements of Ms. Dock in pursuit of urban beautification and forest conservation are worthy of celebration on…
July/August Partnership Update
August 20, 2021 I am so excited to be writing my first update to you as Program Manager of the South Mountain Partnership. As my second month with the Partnership comes to a close,…
South Mountain Research Corps (SMRC) and Science Summit Update
“No matter where you go, there you are.” Buckaroo Bonzai I’m writing to introduce myself to the partners and friends of the South Mountain Partnership. I’m honored to have been selected to manage and facilitate…
UPDATE: Using Rescue Act Funds for Trails, Parks, and Conservation
In June, information was shared about the historic opportunity to use county and municipal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support parks, trails, recreation, and conservation in every community across PA. The details of…
South Mountain Research Corps and Science Summit Consultant Hired!
The South Mountain Partnership and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy are excited to announce the selection of a consultant, Joe Baker, to engage the South Mountain Research Corps and Science Summit Steering Committee in managing and…
Partner Update: Proposed community septic system threatens “exceptional value” stream in Hamiltonban: Dissolved nitrates could more than double
We are pleased to share this partner story written by the Watershed Alliance of Adams County. Please reach out to psnaugle99@embarqmail.com with questions! In Pennsylvania, certain very clean, very healthy streams earn a special “Exceptional…
Now Recruiting Committee Members
We are recruiting committee members! If you strive to be a good communicator and a “doer” who takes action and gets things done, you may be a great fit! This opportunity is especially great for…
Discover South Mountain
Thanks to a group of committed local residents and business owners, the Discover South Mountain initiative has launched. The initiative highlights the entire South Mountain landscape and all of its natural, agricultural, musical, and cultural…
South Mountain Mini-Grants Help Groups Emerge from COVID
“Local museums and historical societies are emerging from the pandemic with a fresh approach to presenting the past to the public. … There are signs of recovery at the Appalachian Trail Museum at Pine Grove…
