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Nature play nurtures future conservationists

Nature play nurtures future conservationists
November 4, 2025

Conestee Nature Preserve aims to spark lifelong respect, wonder, and responsibility for what grows and thrives here in the heart of the Upstate.

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Wild Childhood: Inside the latest issue of the Upstate Advocate

Wild Childhood: Inside the latest issue of the Upstate Advocate
Aldon Knight  |  November 3, 2025

Executive Director Aldon Knight introduces the latest edition of our twice-yearly print publication.

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Steal their look: Halloween costumes inspired by Upstate SC wildlife

Steal their look: Halloween costumes inspired by Upstate SC wildlife
October 17, 2025

Whether you’re looking for elegance, playfulness, or a bold statement, these looks turn local species into fun, wearable Halloween looks.

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Planning Today, Protecting Tomorrow

Planning Today, Protecting Tomorrow
Morgan Martin  |  October 16, 2025

Did you know that October 20-26 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week? Learn about creating a lasting legacy for conservation by included Upstate Forever in your estate plans.

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Citizens Planning Academy: Fall 2025 Presentations and Resources

Citizens Planning Academy: Fall 2025 Presentations and Resources
September 25, 2025

The 2025 Citizens Planning Academy cohort can find the presentations and resources from all six sessions here. We will update this page each week following the session.

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Another Duke rate hike?

Another Duke rate hike?
Michael Coleman  |  September 19, 2025

Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) has filed another request with the Public Service Commission to raise electric rates for Upstate residents.

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Data Centers in South Carolina: What to know

Data Centers in South Carolina: What to know
Michael Coleman  |  August 1, 2025

Data centers are on the rise in South Carolina. Learn about the potential impacts to ratepayers and communities.

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Recently protected: More than 170 acres in Oconee County

Recently protected: More than 170 acres in Oconee County
July 9, 2025

We are thrilled to share that — in partnership with local private landowners and generous project funders — Upstate Forever has permanently protected two ecologically significant properties in Oconee County: Oconee Station Connector and Fall Creek Headwaters.

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