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Bryson Children's Nature Walk is a gift to the community

Bryson Children's Nature Walk is a gift to the community
November 6, 2025

Mayor James Atkinson of Six Mile, SC, shares how his town's planned park is a model of child-first conservation and an example of how local officials can help protect greenspace for their constituents.

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Inside South Carolina's one-of-a-kind farm school

Inside South Carolina's one-of-a-kind farm school
November 5, 2025

Upstate Forever staff toured the SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe, where educators are preparing the next generation of leaders in farming, forestry, and conservation.

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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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