We're hiring: Land Stewardship Specialist

This full-time position plays an integral role in our Stewardship and Land Management team by conducting annual monitoring visits to properties protected by conservation easements, interfacing with landowners, compiling reports, and more.

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Land Planning & Policy

The Upstate Update: October 2022 - October 23rd, 2022

In this month's Upstate Update, read about the recently protected Soapstone Baptist Church in Pickens County, find 3 great spots for fall foliage viewing, catch up on recent events, and more. read more

Citizens Planning Academy: Fall 2022 Presentations and Resources - September 22nd, 2022

Speaker presentations, materials, and other information for participants of this fall's Citizens Planning Academy. read more

The Upstate Update: August 2022 - August 21st, 2022

In this month's Upstate Update, we share the unbelievably generous results of Mast General Store's Land Trust Day, share details on the upcoming Citizens Planning Academy series, and more. read more

The Upstate Update: July 2022 - July 19th, 2022

In this month's Upstate Update, we share how you can get your hands on a limited edition UF t-shirt, details on a land management project underway in Oconee County, ways you can get involved with growth in Greenville, plus details on several upcoming events. read more

Meet the Team: Deputy Director Lisa Hallo - June 17th, 2022

Get to know Deputy Director Lisa Hallo through a few rapid-fire questions. read more

2022 ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon - June 14th, 2022

After forgoing our in-person celebration in 2021, it was a joy to gather again to celebrate the Upstate's leaders in conservation and sustainable growth! read more

Carfree commuting advice from a local expert - May 20th, 2022

In celebration of National Bike to Work Day, Mary McGowan — aka "rebelwithoutacar" — answers your burning questions about carfree commuting. read more

Driven to Lead: Ruth Littlejohn - May 11th, 2022

In this excerpt from the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of the Upstate Advocate, Spartanburg City Councilwoman Ruth Littlejohn shares her memories of growing up in Spartanburg, how she has watched the Southside community change over the decades, and why it's important to work together to make the City of Spartanburg remain vibrant and equitable in the decades to come. read more