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Wofford researchers analyze equitable access to greenspace in Spartanburg

Wofford researchers analyze equitable access to greenspace in Spartanburg
October 14, 2021

Wofford College professors, student fellows, and community context experts recently set out to evaluate the quality of and access to greenspaces within various Spartanburg communities, with a particular focus on the prevalence of high quality parks in areas with higher concentrations of Hispanic and BIPOC residents.

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The road not taken… Delayed three years!

The road not taken… Delayed three years!
July 28, 2021

Former board member Emelyn Jones shares her experience hiking to one of the most elusive and remote falls in the Carolinas.

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Composting 101 with Sustaining Way

Composting 101 with Sustaining Way
May 28, 2021

In celebration of National Compost Day on May 29, Sustaining Way's Sustainability Coordinator Danielle Parks breaks down what you need to know to start your own backyard compost.

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Blue Wall High

Blue Wall High
May 19, 2021

Dr. Drew Lanham — wildlife ecologist, birder, writer, Alumni Distinguished Professor at Clemson University, and recipient of Upstate Forever's 2021 Tommy Wyche Land Conservation Champion Award — shares a moment of reflection from his perch on top of the world at Caesars Head.

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Waterfalls and Wildflowers: 5 great Upstate hikes to take in the sights and sounds of spring

Waterfalls and Wildflowers: 5 great Upstate hikes to take in the sights and sounds of spring
March 23, 2021

Spring is the perfect time of year to get outside and explore our region’s natural splendor. To help you do just that, we’ve compiled a list of some of the Upstate’s less traveled trails where you can take in some of spring’s best sights and sounds.

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The reality of Black land loss

The reality of Black land loss
Megan Burton  |  February 20, 2021

By the early 1900s, African Americans had acquired millions of acres of land across the United States. A century later, 90% of that land had been lost.

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Farming soil: Restorative grazing in Laurens County

Farming soil: Restorative grazing in Laurens County
December 4, 2020

Laurens County residents Chad Culbertson and Patrick Jackson have formed a partnership that has restored soil quality on their neighboring farms.

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Wounds & Wildness: A conversation with authors John Lane and Drew Lanham

Wounds & Wildness: A conversation with authors John Lane and Drew Lanham
November 12, 2020

Local authors John Lane and Drew Lanham reflect on the ways the world around them inspires their writing.

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