Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter Blog

I used to lie in my bed at night as a child and stare at the tree in our front yard that towered outside my windows. As it swayed back and forth, its shadows danced across my room.

On Saturday, April 4, 2026, the Uplands Network together with the Winding Waters Group of the Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter, with multiple other environmental organizations, came together at the Monroe County Public Library to call attention to the...

In the first part of this series, we explored the mindset of consumerism and how the dopamine trap can keep us tethered to a cycle of acquisition. To truly reclaim our homes, we must now look at the physical reality of how we manage our belongings...

After postponing once due to impending thunderstorms, the Winding Waters Spring hike in Selmier State Forest in North Vernon took place on April 3. Only 30 minutes from Columbus, Selmier State Forest was a first-time visit for all in the group. Wow...

Last year we dubbed our Earth Month activities The Great Invitation. This year we are inviting you to lean in a little deeper and Grow with Us.

The Uplands Network and Winding Waters Group’s Spring hike.

Happy Spring, fellow Hoosiers! We hope that you’re spending lots of time outdoors. If you’re looking for inspiration for hikes, you’ve come to the right place! We have several wonderful outings planned.

Welcome to the latest from the Southwest Indiana Network of the Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter. In this newsletter: 🥾 Join us on the trail: Howell Wetlands Earth Month Outing 🧣Tales from the Trail: Embracing the Cold and Moving Beyond Coal ⚡...

In this newsletter: 🙌 Thank you for showing up this past month! 🦅 Join us on the trail at Eagle Creek 🌿 Become an Outings Leader with Sierra Club 📣 Take action to Protect Heartlands Area Water 📚 Come to our virtual Book Club 🫶 How to get...

We live in a world defined by pollution and waste that outpace the planet’s ability to absorb them. As forests are cleared and oceans are overfished, it becomes increasingly clear that we have not yet learned how to balance our growing demands with...