Outings/Events

  COVID DISCLAIMER

In order to attend events with the Sierra Club Delaware Chapter, you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Even with being vaccinated, we do require that guests remain socially distanced from anyone from outside their household. For contact tracing purposes, all those attending from the Sierra Club must fill out a separate registration forms. We encourage you to share the event with your friends, but make sure they know to fill out the registration forms and sign the digital waivers. All Outings will be a fully outdoor events, but we want to keep everyone safe. 


Biking OutingDo you love the outdoors? Outings can be hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, walking, bird watching, rock climbing or other activities that get people outdoors. We sponsor and participate in numerous environmental-related activities including films, meetings, and events. Check out our calendar to see what's happening in Delaware. To become a certified outings leader all you need to do is complete an easy training and be basic first aid certified. If you are interested in leading an outing, contact our new outings leader, Marcuss McClenton.


Upcoming Events

YWCA Governors Forum

Tuesday, September 3, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

First Unitarian Church Wilmington - 730 Halstead Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803 and on Zoom/ Livestream

Join us for a robust discussion on the key issues that matter to Delaware. From criminal justice reform and environmental justice to housing and funding priorities, candidates will share their visions for the future of our state. Hear diverse perspectives and understand where each candidate stands on the issues that affect you.

Help Get Out The Vote! Phonebanking Training and Support

Wednesday, September 4th at 5:30 pm on Zoom

Join us for a phone banking training to show how you can help turn out the vote in the September primary and beyond!

Climate and Energy Committee- How Does the Grid Work?

Wednesday, September 4th at 6:30pm on Zoom

Co-chair CJ Myers will be presenting about solar, EVs, and how our electric grid works.

Our electric grid was designed when electric generation was totally different from the current distributed renewable energy sources, a few large scale coal, gas, or nuclear projects rather than many small solar and wind projects. CJ will talk about our situation in Delaware.

Outreach and Events Committee

Wednesday, September 11th at 7:30 on Zoom

Help us plan events and outreach for the Delaware Chapter. 

Conservation Committee- Conservation in NCC

Thursday, September 12th at 7pm on Zoom

Hear from Councilwoman Dee Durham about the conservation efforts underway in New Castle County

2024 DNREC Coastal Cleanup

Saturday, September 14th from 9am- 12pm

Join us at Augustine Wildlife Area Boat Ramp or Gordons Pond at Cape Henlopen State Park for a Coastal Cleanup. 

PFAS Part 2

Wednesday, September 18th at 7pm on Zoom

Join us for a part 2 of our discussion about PFAS!

 

Camping in the Delaware Water Gap Dingmans Campground

Friday, September 27th Through Sunday, September 29th

RSVP Here

 


 

Meeting Our Outings Leader

A picture of Marcuss

We are delighted to announce our new Outings Leader - Marcuss McClenton. Marcuss is an incoming freshman at the University of Delaware and is currently working with the Delaware Forest Service where he regularly spends his days visiting the different forest ecosystems throughout the state and monitoring their health. He enjoys foraging, playing around in Delaware Waterways, and exploring the wide range of natural habitats and the state has to offer.

 


Follow the calendar below or follow us on our social media accounts to stay updated on upcoming outings in Delaware

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