Happy Halloween! This spooky season we are celebrating some of the local critters who keep our environment in healthy ecological balance. Some may consider these animals creepy, but they play an essential role in the Upstate region. You should recognize them all from spooky stories and your neighborhood alike - which one is your favorite? read more
Get to know Upstate Forever's Land Stewardship Specialist Trevor Freeman through a few rapid-fire questions. read more
We asked four "next generation conservationists" — a.k.a. kids of UF staff members — to share their thoughts on the outdoors. read more
Are you interested in discovering African American cultural sites across South Carolina? If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Black History Month this February, or if you’re generally interested in learning more about African American history in the state, then check out The Green Book of South Carolina by the WeGOJA Foundation. In this post, we interview WeGOJA Executive Director Dawn Dawson-House about The Green Book and how it is helping people discover African American cultural sites across SC. read more
Our 2023 progress report towards our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals set forth in 2020. read more
In 2023, our nationally accredited land trust permanently protected 783 acres across the Upstate through conservation easements. Along with our partners, additional projects where Upstate Forever was integral to the effort’s success comprise of an additional 2,949 acres. read more
Read our latest edition of The Steward, Upstate Forever's new digital newsletter for conservation easement landowners, to read about native grass seed collecting, an update from our restoration projects at Rocky River Nature Park in Anderson County, and more. read more
You don’t need expensive gear to shoot stunning nature images. Program & Event Coordinator — and talented photographer — Cathy Bester shares three key tips to better capture the wildlife around you. read more
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