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Legendary Fundraiser: Chapter Plays Bingo to Save the Planet
February 28, 2010
From left: Bridgette of Madison County, Bingo Boy, Ron Silverman and Elizabeth Saas. photo by Maddalena Serra Ron Silverman and John LaJeuness of Chapter Fundraising both played admirably photo by Elizibeth Saas The Sierra Club Angeles...
Employee Award Nominations Due March 12
February 28, 2010
Each year, the Sierra Club recognizes employees throughout the Club: headquarters, regional field offices, chapter and group employees and all other locations where Club employees work, for their outstanding accomplishments and achievements....
This Fall: Borneo Rainforest Adventure
February 28, 2010
Reserve your space for the Wild Borneo Adventure Sept. 4-22 as the price is $2,395 until March 15 for Sierra Club members. After that date, the price increases to $2,475. Besides the interesting monkeys and orangutans, you will see unique pitcher...
OPINION: Shorter Showers Save Salmon
February 28, 2010
With our water bills going up and salmon populations in serious decline, this is a good time to consider simple water-saving measures that can save money as well as the salmon, which would like us to take less water from the rivers. If you have a...
Welcome executive director Michael Brune
February 28, 2010
Michael Brunesierraclub.org Michael Brune, a respected leader whose strategic vision and hard-charging charm have driven a number of important environmental victories, has been named executive director of the Sierra Club. Brune, 38, takes...
2010 Executive Committee Retreat
February 28, 2010
leads a discussion. photo by Paul Cooley Mike Sappingfield leads a brainstorming session on fundraising. photo by Paul Cooley Every year, for two days in January, the Angeles Chapter Executive Committee invites the entire Chapter membership to...
See the Channel Islands with Angeles Chapter PolComm
February 28, 2010
A baby elephant seal at San Miguel Island photo by Joan Jones Holtz Explore Channel Islands National Park: the wild, windswept islands of Channel Island National Park. The pristine waters of the Marine Sanctuary will entice both snorkelers...
READER RESPONSE
February 28, 2010
Marine Biologist Deni Friese on February's 'Should You Order the Salmon?' by Bill Collins We have done much more for land animals whose numbers are low. Why is it that no one is calling for a moratorium on eating seafood? I just read your Opinion...
What are YOU doing for Earth Day?
February 28, 2010
What does Earth Day mean to you? How will you observe and celebrate Earth Day this year? When did you first start celebrating Earth Day? We want to know! If you're feeling inspired in this run-up to Earth Day, and you'd like to share your thoughts...
TAKE ACTION! save the Santa Clara river!
February 28, 2010
Please write your Supervisor (500 W. Temple St., LA 90012) and cc: the Regional Planning Dept. (320 W. Temple Street, L.A. 90012). Ask them to take these actions: Withdraw this EIR until the review for the Santa Clara River alteration permit is...
