Upstate Forever News

December 8th 2025

Upstate Forever announces nearly 450 acres in new conservation easements

Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever is pleased to share four newly finalized conservation easements: December Hill Farm, Snow Hill Farm, Ninety Six Creek, and an addition to the existing Mountain Bridge Passage easement.

December 1st 2025

Upstate Forever attains fourth national accreditation

Upstate Forever recently attained its fourth accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, demonstrating that the organization meets the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence.

July 8th 2025

Upstate Forever, landowners protect more than 170 acres of forests and critical waterways in Oconee

Upstate Forever and private landowners recently worked together to finalize conservation easements on two properties in Oconee County.

April 24th 2025

Upstate Forever celebrates successful fundraising campaign, local conservationists

Local nonprofit Upstate Forever celebrated the region's conservation leaders this week at the 2025 ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon. The organization also announced the culmination of its "Generations Campaign” at the event, an initiative to fund its work for the years to come.

March 4th 2025

Upstate Forever to host 2025 ForeverGreen Awards

April 22 luncheon to include recognition of award recipients, poetry reading.

April 11th 2024

Upstate Forever announces Generations Campaign

Through the Generations Campaign, the organization is working to secure $7 million to safeguard the Upstate’s natural resources as the region experiences significant growth and development.

March 12th 2024

Ron Rash joins Upstate Forever’s Advisory Council

Upstate Forever is pleased to announce that the acclaimed writer Ron Rash has joined its Advisory Council. Many of Rash’s writings have environmental themes, reflecting his own personal commitment to the protection of our natural resources.

February 13th 2024

Aldon Knight to assume Executive Director role at Upstate Forever this Spring

Current ED Andrea Cooper will stay engaged with the organization, focusing on strategy, special projects, and donor relations.

Upstate Forever News

Upstate Forever announces nearly 450 acres in new conservation easements

Upstate Forever attains fourth national accreditation

Upstate Forever, landowners protect more than 170 acres of forests and critical waterways in Oconee

Upstate Forever celebrates successful fundraising campaign, local conservationists

Upstate Forever to host 2025 ForeverGreen Awards

Upstate Forever announces Generations Campaign

Ron Rash joins Upstate Forever’s Advisory Council

Aldon Knight to assume Executive Director role at Upstate Forever this Spring

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