Hello friends, neighbors, and partners, it’s great to be writing to you all for the first time as the DCNR internal lead for the South Mountain Partnership! I have continued to be impressed (and grateful)…
The Friends of the South Mountain Partnership 2021 Annual Report is now available! 2020-2021 was our first year and we are so pleased to share with you the accomplishments and the people and organizations that…
story and photos courtesy of Trenton Bechtel, DCNR Recreation Forester and Friends of Michaux Thanks to the quick work of DCNR and the Friends of Michaux a popular local hiking site, Pole Steeple, has been…
The fall and winter season is a time for celebration for many reasons, and we need your help selecting a recipient for the “Spirit of the South Mountain Award”. This award is community supported through…
Article written by and posted with permission by Caitlin Lucas, Franklin County Conservation District. Leslie Bowman, 2021 Franklin County Conservation Farmers of the Year and host of the Franklin County local treasure, Sunflower Watch at…
Master Watershed Steward Coordinators are actively recruiting volunteers for Spring 2022 MWS training! Attached please find brochures about the program to learn more. Call for Volunteer Master Watershed Stewards Where are the Master Watershed Stewards?…
This is your chance to take advantage of an important opportunity for professionals in the public and private sectors to build climate change knowledge and professional competencies, and join the growing ranks of Certified Climate…
We will continue to update this page with the newest resources available! Conservation qualifies for American Rescue Plan Funds and we must act now to secure these funds for conservation. We Conserve PA, York County…
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;…
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…
“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…
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…
