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Organic Vs. Conventional Food
August 31, 2009
Photo By: Mike Sappingfield A basket of organic treats from South Coast Farm. On July 29 2009 a research funded by the UK Food Standards found that There is little difference in nutritional value and no evidence of any extra...
Poppy Reserve Faces Grave Threat
August 31, 2009
Photo Credit: Kathy Porter The Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve: a photographer's dream, an artist's inspiration, and an escape from our hurried lives now under threat by a proposed racetrack. The Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve is...
Help Protect And Enjoy The San Gabriel Mountains
August 31, 2009
Photo Credit: Sierra Club The special resources study will make recommendations on how to better meet the public's recreational needs and protect the forest's natural and cultural resources. Above members of Church of the Epiphany in Los...
September L.A. Solar Plan Meetings
August 31, 2009
JIM STEWART Angeles Chapter Global Warming Committee BILL CORCORAN National Club Staff Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has announced they will hold five public meetings across the City in September. Your...
Celebrating Sustainable Food September 27
August 31, 2009
All Photos On This Web Page By: Mike Sappingfield Bring the whole family down to enjoy the day at a real-live, operational organic farm. Join Sierra Sage and Farmer George Kibby for the Sustainable Food Festival at South Coast...
Chapter Benefactor O!burger Greens an American Classic
August 31, 2009
Photo By: Elizabeth Saas O!burger's Martha Chang and Andy Soboil Organic cuisine. For many of us, these words conjure an exotic experience - we think of new foods for which we must acquire a taste sold at prices for which we...
Group Spotlight: True Cost of Food
August 31, 2009
Photo Credit: Mary Papavasiliou A true cost of food tabling event Eating has more of an effect on the environment and our health than anything else we do everyday. Our eating choices impact the longevity and sustainability of...
ADVENTURE OPPORTUNITIES
August 31, 2009
Photo By: Fred Dong Visit a part of the world most Western tourists never see next May. Visit living historic sites, rare wildlife, Great Wall and travel the world's highest rail line across the Tibetan Plateau to Lhasa May 4-19...
VOLUNTEER CORNER
August 31, 2009
WATER COMMITTEE - SPECIAL PROJECT The Water Committee is looking for volunteers to help with a water conservation report. If you care about water conservation and have some time to volunteer, please contact jennifer.robinson@sierraclub.org or (213)...
Call For Nominations For Chapter Awards
August 31, 2009
DEADLINE THIS YEAR: NOVEMBER 2, 2009 SHERRY ROSS Angeles Chapter Awards Chair Do you know of a fellow Angeles Chapter member who volunteers tirelessly in service to the Club through conservation, outings, activism, or advocacy? With 50,...