The South Mountain Advocate: Spring 2010 Edition

Click here to view the Spring 2010 South Mountain advocate. The Partnership has a lot going on in 2010.

The Spring Newsletter lets you in on all the exciting activities and news of the

South Mountain Partnership and its partners.

Some of the news headlines in the Spring 2010 Issue…

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Opportunities to Engage with the South Mountain Partnership in 2010

• The South Mountain Summit / February 19th, 2010 / Penn Township Fire Hall /

www.southmountainsummit.blogspot.com

• The South Mountain Speakers Series / Kick-off: February 18th, 2010 at 7 pm / Wood Center at the Capitol Theater in Chambersburg / www.southmountainspeakers.blogspot.com

• Ed McMahon, “Dollars & Sense of Protecting Community Character / April 12th, 2010 at 7 pm / Allenberry Resort and Playhouse / www.southmountainclibnc.blogspot.com

Come hear Ed McMahon, noted author, attorney, lecturer and expert on creating and sustaining livable and prosperous communities. Asset based economic development, tourism promotion, and historic preservation are among the themes of Mr. McMahon’s program.

• Balancing Nature and Commerce in the South Mountain Region Workshop / April 13-14th, 2010 / Allenberry Resort and Playhouse / www.southmountainclibnc.blogspot.com

This 2-day workshop will provide teams (made up of community leaders and stakeholders) with an opportunity to explore significant issues facing communities that are balancing community and economic development with preserving the region’s natural beauty and valued assets like agriculture, extensive outdoor recreation opportunities, and unique heritage.

Other headlines:

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County Developing Agritourism & Outdoor Recreation Guide

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U.S. Colored Troops Commemorated in the South Mountain Region

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The South Mountain Geo-Trail Project

Developing a treasure hunt for the region’s assets

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South Mountain Ecological Treasure Troves

Workshop series focuses on local conservation and promotion of vernal pools and trout streams

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South Mountain Speakers Series

Series Kick-Off “South Mountain: The Cradle of Conservation,” to be held February 18th