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2024 Deer Management Dates Announced
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The South Mountain Reservation will be closed during the controlled culling of deer on five Tuesdays: Jan. 16, 23, and 30, and Feb. 6 and 13 to ensure the safety of park users. (If there are rain cancellations, Feb. 20 and 27 are also possible.)
Reducing the deer herd is crucial for forest regeneration as deer are now overbrowsing the understory, the future forest. The current estimated deer density in SMR is 42/sq. mile, more than four times the recommended level for an ecosystem that is damaged.
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Second Annual Fall Photo Contest Winners
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The 2023 Fall Photo Contest was a great success! Thank you to the 50+ participants who submitted photos of our lovely South Mountain Reservation! We love seeing the Reservation through your eyes. We are so happy the forest fills your days with joy and beauty!
The three winners received an SMR Trail Map along with a gift certificate from one of our generous sponsors: The Able Baker, Words Bookstore & Martin's Pretzels.
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Annual Public Meeting Scheduled
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Save the date for the South Mountain Conservancy Annual Public Meeting. This year the meeting will be held on March 19, 2024 at the Millburn Free Public Library, 7-8:30pm. Look for more details as the date appraoches.
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South Mountain Conservancy is pleased to offer free, guided hikes all through the winter months! Give yourself the gift of wellness and join our experienced hike leaders for a fresh air and friendship. See Eventbrite for full details.
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Active SMC Members receive early bird access to hikes; non-members may register one week in advance. To become a 2024 Member please visit our Membership Page.
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Double Your Gift
Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Most match contributions dollar for dollar, and some will even triple the amount of your gift! To find out if your company has a matching gift program check with your Human Resources Department.
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