Get Involved

We need your support.

Upstate Forever is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization relying on generous contributions from people like you. Here’s how you can help Upstate Forever defend your natural resources and promote balanced growth.

Give

• Become a member, renew your membership, join our monthly donors, or make a one-time donation on our online giving site. You can also mail a check (payable to Upstate Forever) to our office at 507 Pettigru Street, Greenville, SC, 29601.
• Become an Upstate Legacy Partner, a group of Upstate Forever supporters who have made a lifetime gift and/or included our organization in their estate plans. View more information about planned giving
• Join the Wyche Society, which is open to all who give $2,500 or more annually.

Stay informed

• Join our email lists to receive general news or updates and action alerts dedicated to specific topics:
  • Monthly Newsletter and General Interest Emails
  • Land Protection in the Upstate
  • Anderson, Greenville, and Spartanburg Land Planning & Policy Updates
  • The Water Log: Clean Water News & Updates
  • South Carolina Legislative Updates
• Attend an event
• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our Land Stewardship Coordinator Ericka Berg at eberg@upstateforever.org.

You can also become a citizen water monitor through the SC Adopt A Stream program, which is led in partnership by SC Department of Health and Environmental Control and the CU Center for Watershed Excellence. Upstate Forever was instrumental in advocating for a statewide Adopt A Stream program.

Jobs

Land Stewardship Specialist

Upstate Forever's Land Conservation program seeks a Land Stewardship Specialist to join our team. This full-time position based out of our Greenville, SC-office 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. Applications are requested by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025. Learn more & apply

Internships

Upstate Forever does not have internships on a regular schedule, but we do occasionally engage interns for specific projects based on qualifications and availability. If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, please send your resume and cover letter to info@upstateforever.org.