Become a Member
SPACE is a non-profit, charitable membership organization and is funded through membership dues and gifts, grants, and other private sources.
TAKE YOUR GIVING TO THE NEXT LEVEL:
| Membership Level | Fee |
| Oak Society | $5000 |
| Sycamore Society | $2500 |
| Cottonwood Society | $1000 |
| River Birch Society | $500 |
| Dogwood Society | $250 |
| Maple Society | $100 |
| Family Membership | $50 |
| Individual Membership | $35 |
Join hundreds of local conservationists and become a member of SPACE! Here are just a few of the benefits that you are eligible for as a supporter of the Spartanburg Area Conservancy:
- The first and most important benefit is knowing that your contribution will help protect Spartanburg's natural resources, wildlife habitat, river buffers, family farms, and publicly accessible lands.
- Your membership also helps SPACE steward Spartanburg's most popular greenspaces, including The Edwin M. Griffin Preserve, home of The Cottonwood Trail, Glendale Shoals Preserve and Mill Site, and The Upper Chinquapin Greenway. Together, these parks cover nearly 300 acres, hold over 9 miles of trails, and host nearly 200,000 visitors annually.
- Contributions to SPACE are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law.
- Members receive advance notification and ticket access for all SPACE activities and programs.
- SPACE members get access to special members-only events throughout the year, like our Earth Day Bash at the Glendale Shoals Preserve, birding events, guided hikes, and more!
Check donations can be made out to Spartanburg Area Conservancy and mailed to:
The Spartanburg Area Conservancy 100 E. Main Street, Suite 7B Spartanburg, SC 29306
Why conserve land?
Our natural places and working lands are part of our character as a community. Through thoughtful conservation, we can keep Spartanburg wild while continuing to grow and thrive. Learn more about how SPACE works.
Take a hike, Spartanburg!
Cottonwood Trail
The Edwin M. Griffin Preserve (home of the beloved Cottonwood Trail) covers 110-acres around a 1.5 mile stretch of Lawson’s Fork Creek and several feeder streams. The Preserve is home to over 5 miles of natural surface trails and it's newest addition, Wildflower Way, approx. 1 mile of newly-constructed ADA-accessible paved trail courtesy of our pals at PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well.
Glendale Shoals Preserve
Spend a relaxing day at the Glendale Shoals Preserve and explore approximately 1.5 miles of nature trail located at the old Glendale Mill on Lawson’s Fork Creek.
Upper Chinquapin Greenway
Located on the headwaters of the Chinquapin Creek across from the Milliken Research Center with trail access off of Graham Rd., this lush 107-acre greenway hosts a 2-mile natural surface trail as well as a variety of ferns and other plants, like the federally-endangered dwarf-flowered heart leaf!
Building Community
We envision a Spartanburg community with natural resources and open spaces that are shared and enjoyed by people and wildlife today and for generations to come.
Conserving Land
We work with private landowners and partner agencies to conserve land through voluntary conservation easements and currently protect over 5,000 acres in our community.
Providing Access
We work to provide access to green spaces for both people and wildlife. Our protected properties include watershed protection, wetlands, farms, forests, geological formations, and natural habitats.
Support A Greener
Spartanburg
Our natural places and working lands are part of our character as a community. Through thoughtful conservation, we can keep Spartanburg wild while continuing to grow and thrive.