Huntsville Sierra Club Wants Your Input!
What should the local Sierra Club be doing? Do you have ideas about projects the Club could be working on? Activities you would like to see? We want to hear from you. The executive committee will be having a strategy meeting and we want your input. We will discuss prior activities and successes and plan how we can grow our local club and make it more effective. If you have any ideas, suggestions or criticisms they are welcome as this is the catalyst for the improvement of our club. Any ideas on outreach, memberships, programs and outings are especially welcome. We will be meeting Thursday, January 18 from 5:15-6:00pm at Earth and Stone Pizza, next to Yellowhammer Brewery, in the small meeting room located in the main building. This is on the east end of the Campus 805 complex, 2620 Clinton Ave W in Huntsville. There will be an open meeting from 5:15-6:00pm and then the exectuive committee will meet from 6:00-7:00pm. Please come - we do want to hear from you.
Thank you,
Steve Jackson,
Huntsville Sierra Club Chair
Wild & Scenic Film Festival Returns to Huntsville
Did you miss it in November? Alabama Rivers Alliance, Energy Alabama, and Flint River Conservation Association are excited to bring the Wild & Scenic Film Festival BACK to Huntsville on January 26 at Straight To Ale Brewing! Join us for an evening of celebrating the great outdoors through film that will leave you feeling inspired and engaged. The program will feature short films and documentaries highlighting adventures to be had as well as important issues to be addressed. If you were at the November screening, you'll see several NEW films not shown at that screening!
Experts from across the state will be on hand to help answer any questions and provide guidance on how you can get involved locally and throughout Alabama. Plus we'll have door prizes! Each ticket includes a membership to Alabama Rivers Alliance and Flint River Conservation Association (FRCA).
Friday, January 26, 6:00-8:00pm. Straight To Ale Brewing, 2610 Clinton Ave NW Huntsville. Tickets will be$10 for general public and $5 for students and military.
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Outings
Hike Ratings
Easy - Less than 5 miles, no serious elevation changes, no trail obstacles.
Moderate - 5 to 10 miles, some elevation changes or rough trail (rock hopping), or trail obstacles such as creek crossings.
Strenuous - Over 10 miles, substantial elevation change, rocky, obstructed or nonexistent trail.
Exploratory - any event where the leader has not experienced the event; may fit any class above.
Note. Participants of Sierra Club outings are required to sign a waiver.
Saturday, January 27 - Monte Sano Hike. Moderate.
Enjoy the winter weather on Huntsville’s jewel. We will explore trails in the State Park on this 6-7 mile hike, experiencing the beauty of the park in winter. Dress for the weather, including sturdy shoes. Bring a camera, water, snacks and some cash for the park entrance. Meet at the Hikers Parking Lot at 8:30am; the hike leaves at 9:00am sharp. Leashed dogs welcome. Rain cancels this hike. Questions, contact Patricia at pwales77@gmail.com