Our Mission

The South Mountain Conservancy serves as steward and advocate for the South Mountain Reservation. We work to preserve, protect and restore its ecology, natural beauty, and infrastructure through our volunteer programs, promoting sustainable use, informing public policy and community engagement.

A volunteer-driven, non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation founded in March 2000, the Conservancy works in partnership with the Essex County Parks Department.

Learn about our 25-year history.