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Make conservation part of your legacy

Make conservation part of your legacy
October 19, 2026

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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Tools of the Trade

Tools of the Trade
October 16, 2026

Learn how the Upstate Forever team uses technology to protect our region's special places.

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Recent land conservation

Recent land conservation
October 15, 2026

Recently protected properties include generational farms, wildlife habitat, and sensitive riparian corridors.

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Meet the Team: Board member Stinson Woodward Ferguson

Meet the Team: Board member Stinson Woodward Ferguson
October 14, 2026

Get to know Upstate Forever Board of Directors member Stinson Woodward Ferguson, a Spartanburg native, former environmental attorney, and current City Attorney for Spartanburg.

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Ask an Advocate: What is a "conservation development?"

Ask an Advocate: What is a "conservation development?"
Allie Martinsen  |  October 14, 2026

Land Policy Manager Allie Martinsen explains how a conservation development differs from conventional subdivision development.

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Read the latest issue of the Upstate Advocate

Read the latest issue of the Upstate Advocate
October 13, 2026

Allow Executive Director Aldon Knight to introduce you to the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 edition of the Upstate Advocate, our twice yearly publication sharing the latest news about Upstate Forever's work to protect the critical lands, waters, and unique character of the Upstate of South Carolina.

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Remembering Judy Cromwell

Remembering Judy Cromwell
October 12, 2026

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.

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Give these native spring 'weeds' a chance and support local pollinators

Give these native spring 'weeds' a chance and support local pollinators
May 19, 2026

Think twice before pulling up these common spring wildflowers that are often considered weeds — local pollinators will thank you!

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