The Upstate Update

The Upstate Update is a digital newsletter curated and shared each month that offers insights into Upstate Forever's recent work, highlights upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, and shares other conservation and advocacy news.

We post highlights from the Upstate Update here on the Upstate Forever blog each month. If you would like to receive the complete Upstate Update directly in your email inbox, please sign up for the mailing list.

The Upstate Update: June 2024 - June 17th, 2024

In this month's Upstate Update, RSVP for an upcoming Advocacy Happy Hour with our staff, learn about our Development Director position, an August Advocacy Training, updates on the Bramlett Rd. contamination cleanup, and more. read more

The Upstate Update: May 2024 - May 29th, 2024

In this month's Upstate Update, we share some ways to celebrate mental health awareness month in nature and a recap of our Generations Campaign kickoff event. Check out other updates about Pickens County riparian setbacks, upcoming events, and details about American Wetlands Month. read more

The Upstate Update: April 2024 - April 22nd, 2024

In this month's Upstate Update, learn about our recently launched Generations Campaign and be sure to RSVP to our kickoff event on May 21st! There is a job opening on the Development team for a Development Associate, the Clean Water team conducts important site visits with DHEC grant administrators, and mark your calendars for other upcoming events. read more

The Upstate Update: March 2024 - March 17th, 2024

In this month's Upstate Update, read about six incredible women who are making history in the Upstate, find great spots for your spring hike, and check out upcoming events, updates, and more. read more

The Upstate Update: February 2024 - February 19th, 2024

In this month's Upstate Update, the protected property numbers are in! See how much land we protected through conservation easement in 2023. Also learn about the Executive Director transition, upcoming volunteer workdays and neighborhood meetings, and much more. read more

The Upstate Update: January 2024 - January 22nd, 2024

In this month's Upstate Update, learn about the historic win for water in Greenville County, a job opening on the Land Conservation team, great wildlife photography tips for this season, how to get your seeds from the Greenville County seed library, and see our 2023 highlights. read more

The Upstate Update: December 2023 - December 20th, 2023

In this month's Upstate Update, we share stories from our supporters, provide some recent protected property highlights, honor Board of Directors member Glenn Hilliard for his work on the Foothills Trail, and more recent news. read more

The Upstate Update: November 2023 - November 29th, 2023

In this month's Upstate Update, we express our gratitude for the support we've received this year, showcase what staff has been up to recently, and remember Rudy Mancke and the enormous impact he had on conservation in South Carolina. read more

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