Make conservation part of your legacy
National Estate Planning Awareness Week offers an opportunity to consider how your will and estate plans can support a legacy of conservation.
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National Estate Planning Awareness Week offers an opportunity to consider how your will and estate plans can support a legacy of conservation.
A lifelong conservationist, community advocate, and champion of the Upstate’s natural beauty, Judy Cromwell dedicated her life to protecting the special places that connect generations to the land, water, and mountains of South Carolina.
Think twice before pulling up these common spring wildflowers that are often considered weeds — local pollinators will thank you!
UF's nationally accredited land trust recently worked with landowners and partners to close on more than 2,100 additional acres of conservation easements across seven counties.
The first of its kind in South Carolina, the Upstate Land Conservation Fund (ULCF) unites the missions and expertise of local conservation groups to accelerate the protection of our most special natural places.
Our staff have compiled some quick and easy day trips across Upstate South Carolina to help you connect with the natural wonders that sustain our life, health, and happiness.
If you’re looking for a restorative, slow-paced outdoor day, cast a line or take a peaceful walk where forest trails meet the water.
Lace up your hiking boots or bring a kayak — this corner of SC rewards those willing to explore.