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The Conservancy is thankful for the extensive volunteer effort again this year as we have partially emerged from the worst of the pandemic. This has allowed us to repair and build new trails, remove the 198 trees blocking them, help regenerate the forest canopy and attack the Spotted Lanternfly, remove hundreds of bags of trash, exhibit new sculptures, manage successful Family Campout and Mayapple Trail Run programs, and lead dozens of free hikes (to sign up for one this Sunday, go to https://www.meetup.com/somocon/events/). And, of course, this could not be accomplished without the financial support of members and donors. Even without an office, the costs of tools, materials, supplies and interns mount up. Your support in so many ways keeps the reservation a remarkable place and our programs actively engaging hundreds of people. Thank you!

Our Mission: The South Mountain Conservancy is a volunteer-driven, non-profit 501 (c) (3) founded in March 2000. We serve as stewards and advocates for the South Mountain Reservation, a 2110-acre forested park in Essex County, New Jersey. Our mission is to preserve, protect and restore its ecology, natural beauty, and infrastructure through volunteer programs, the promotion of sustainable use and informed public policy, and engage and educate the community.

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