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Conservation is about people as much as place. Meet the landowners, advocates, volunteers, and partners working to protect what makes the Upstate special.

Discover the people behind the progress below.

Upstate SC farmers markets

Upstate SC farmers markets
June 20, 2025

Eat local this summer! We've compiled a list of the farmers markets in each of Upstate SC's 10 counties so you can eat fresh, locally grown food and support local agriculture all season long.

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Q&A with The City of Greenville's inaugural Poet Laureate, Glenis Redmond

Q&A with The City of Greenville's inaugural Poet Laureate, Glenis Redmond
June 5, 2025

Glenis Redmond is a celebrated poet, whose nature-inspired works illustrate the beauty and importance of our region’s life-giving lands and waters.

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Our remarkable region

Our remarkable region
June 3, 2025

Award-winning writer, naturalist, and Pickens native Dennis Chastain shares why we should explore, celebrate, and preserve the Upstate's natural splendor and deep cultural history.

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Rare + Wonderful: Explore Upstate gems in the latest issue of the Upstate Advocate

Rare + Wonderful: Explore Upstate gems in the latest issue of the Upstate Advocate
Aldon Knight  |  June 2, 2025

Executive Director Aldon Knight introduces the latest edition of our print newsletter, in which we celebrate the rare and wonderful flora and fauna that call this region home.

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ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon 2025

ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon 2025
April 25, 2025

We are grateful to the sponsors, vendors, staff, board members, speakers, and guests who made the 2025 ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon a wonderful celebration of conservation and sustainable growth.

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Generations Campaign update: $7 million goal surpassed

Generations Campaign update: $7 million goal surpassed
Aldon Knight  |  April 24, 2025

We are proud to announce the successful closure of the Generations Campaign! Spanning two years, the campaign surpassed its $7 million goal by almost 25 percent.

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Progress Towards Our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Goals in 2024

Progress Towards Our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Goals in 2024
January 30, 2025

A report for the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals Upstate Forever accomplished in 2024.

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Andrea Cooper honored with Resolution of Commendation and Appreciation

Andrea Cooper honored with Resolution of Commendation and Appreciation
November 19, 2024

At the Fall 2024 Wyche Reception, former UF Executive Director Andrea Cooper was honored with a Resolution of Commendation and Appreciation passed by the Board of Directors.

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