Giving Matters: Grant gives Upstate Forever a bird’s-eye view
Since its founding in 1998, the nonprofit has worked to balance growth with protection of the region’s natural resources.
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Giving Matters: Roger and Louise Ables Charitable Fund to support basic needs, environment and the arts
Community Foundation of Greenville is happy to announce the establishment of the Roger and Louise Ables Charitable Fund.
Upstate Forever protected 2,100 acres in Upstate SC, southern NC to end 2025
More than 2,100 acres across seven counties in South Carolina and North Carolina were permanently protected through conservation easements by Upstate Forever in the closing months of 2025
Upstate Forever secures new conservation easements, achieves renewed accreditation
Snow Hill Farm was one of four properties that are newly protected by conservation easements secured by Upstate Forever.
Upstate Forever helps Oconee County landowners conserve 170 acres
Funding for the project included contributions from the South Carolina Conservation Bank, the Upstate Land Conservation Fund, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Future Saluda Grade Rail Trail property purchased for $28.5M
The bulk of the purchase price was funded by appropriations secured for the project by the legislatures in both Carolinas.
Upstate Forever Generations Campaign raises $8.7M
Guests at the luncheon watched a performance from Glenis Redmond, the city of Greenville’s inaugural poet laureate.
Upstate Forever to host 2025 ForeverGreen Awards
The event will feature Greenville's inaugural Poet Laureate Glenis Redmond.
Upstate Forever announces protection of nearly 800 acres in 2023
The easements consisted of forests, farmlands, waterways, and other green space.
Upstate Forever shines a light on local conservation heroes
The ForeverGreen Luncheon celebrates individuals and organizations in the field of conservation and sustainable growth.