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Restoring native grasses on protected property

Restoring native grasses on protected property
February 28, 2022

Conservation easement landowner Chad Culbertson discusses his innovative approach that combines income generation with native grass restoration.

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Mable Owens Clarke is preserving Black history in Pickens County

Mable Owens Clarke is preserving Black history in Pickens County
February 18, 2022

The sixth-generation steward and matriarch of Soapstone Baptist Church, Mable Owens Clarke has spent decades protecting and preserving the history, beauty, and legacy of the historic church, schoolhouse, cemetery, and grounds.

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A guide to engaging with elected officials

A guide to engaging with elected officials
Michael Coleman  |  February 7, 2022

Directly engaging with Upstate SC's elected officials is the most effective way to ensure your concerns on conservation, energy, and other issues in your area are heard. Here are some best practices for contacting state and county elected officials in South Carolina.

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Meet the Team: Energy Advocate Michael Coleman

Meet the Team: Energy Advocate Michael Coleman
January 28, 2022

Each month, we're going to introduce you to a member of the Upstate Forever staff through a few rapid fire questions. First up, meet Energy Advocate Michael Coleman, who joined our team in 2021.

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Progress Toward Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Goals

Progress Toward Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Goals
January 20, 2022

A status update regarding Upstate Forever's goals for diversity, equity and inclusion set forth in 2020.

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Bicycle Botany at Stumphouse Park

Bicycle Botany at Stumphouse Park
Lauren Ulich  |  November 27, 2021

Stumphouse Park is a true gem of the Upstate that provides cyclists of all ages and skill-levels an excellent workout and a chance to experience the wildness of the Blue Ridge Escarpment region.  

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Where are the best birding spots in the Upstate?

Where are the best birding spots in the Upstate?
November 26, 2021

Expert birder and photographer Dr. Anthony Martin shares some of his favorite spots to get up close and personal with local featherfolk.

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Creating a more equitable tree canopy

Creating a more equitable tree canopy
November 25, 2021

Joelle Teachey of TreesUpstate offers a perspective on the many benefits of trees, and why it's important to address the tree deficits of less affluent communities.

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