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Remembering Robert Georgeon 1923-2010
August 31, 2010
Robert Marcel Georgeon died on August 15, at the age of 87, following a brief illness. Born in Royan, France on March 9, 1923, his strong French accent never left him. He had many fond memories of his grandfather's small farm on the edge of...
Harwood Lodge Marks 80TH Anniversary
August 31, 2010
On Saturday, October 23, 2010, the Harwood Management Committee is hosting a day-long celebration to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Aurelia S Harwood Memorial Lodge. All Sierra Club members and friends are invited to enjoy a barbeque lunch and...
HOT TICKET -- Newcomer / Member Information Event
August 31, 2010
Join us at the Eaton Canyon Nature Center in Pasadena for the annual Newcomer / Member Information Event. Find out about all the exciting opportunities that await you when you join the Angeles Chapter. photo by Don Bremner What: Angeles...
You're Never Too Little for the Natural Science Section
August 31, 2010
photo by Silvia Darie On Saturday, May 15, a group of families met Silvia Darie and me at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center for a walk organized by the Little Hikers Section of the Sierra Club. It was a perfect day, warm and sunny, with lots...
LEARN TO LEAD: Sign up for Outdoor Leadership Training October 2
August 31, 2010
Potential leaders study maps at Indian Cove in Joshua Tree during one of the Leadership Training Committee's 'Navigation Noodles.' To pass the test, candidates hike across the desert to pre-selected points, then prove to examiners that they...
Newhall Ranch's Water Plan Means The Sacramento Delta Will Die Of Thirst
August 31, 2010
Santa Clara River at the site of the proposed 21,000 unit Newhall Ranch Project photo by Lynne Plambeck On August 4th the State Water Resources Control Board approved a report on flow criteria for the Sacramento Delta. This study was...
BOOK REVIEW: Rewilding the World
August 31, 2010
Author Caroline Fraser Stresses Connectivity in Ecosystem Restoration The environmentally aware know the grim litany: Overdevelopment. Overgrazing. Overfarming. Deforestation. Desertification. Habitat loss. Climate change. Loss of biodiversity. We...
Hawai'ian Adventure in Paradise: : Mark Your Calendars: September 21 - 27, 2010
June 30, 2010
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Let's Make Every Day Save The Whales Day
June 30, 2010
At the May 23 demonstration: they are voicing their opinion to elected officials about the proposal to resume commercial whaling. Will you? photo by Penny Elia On Sunday, May 23rd, Save the Whales Day, concerned citizens took to the beaches...
Hot Tickets - Member Information Nights
June 30, 2010
WHEN : July 28, 2010 WHAT: Angeles Chapter Annual Newcomer/Member Information Night HOW : Come and discover the Sierra Club with the the Palos Verdes South Bay Group, 20s30s Singles Section, Natural Science, Mule Pack, Hundred Peak Section,...
