The news of the Sierra Club across LA and Orange Counties!
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Griffith Park: Now a Historic-Cultural Monument
February 28, 2009
By Joe Young & Carol Henning The Sierra Club Angeles Chapter, along with all Los Angeles residents, can celebrate. On January 27, the Los Angeles City Council voted 15-0 to approve Historic-Cultural Monument status for Griffith Park. Several...
Chapter Honors Finest Volunteers at Banquet
February 28, 2009
By Silvia Darie Year after year, Angeles Chapter depends on volunteers to run its programs, lead outings, and spearhead campaigns. They are the heart and soul of the chapter. They all bring something special to the organization and we appreciate...
Angeles Chapter Goes to Washington, D.C.
February 28, 2009
By Joan Jones Holtz International Issues Committee Angeles Chapter From left: Angeles Chapter activist Susana Reyes, Sierra Club President Allison Chin, Angeles Chapter activists Sandra Cattell and Joan H0ltz in Washington D.C. at the...
Sign Me Up for the New Economy: Getting Green Jobs 101
February 28, 2009
By Michelle Mocarski Cartoon by Ann Cleaves Economic downturn. Increased unemployment. Global warming. There's a lot of bad news, but could there be a silver lining? There does seem to be an upside, but instead of silver, it's green....
Why Doesn't LADWP's Green Power Program Wield More Power?
February 28, 2009
By Kathy Seal What You Can Do To Curb Greenhouse Gases! Do you pay a DWP bill every month? If you're one of the 1.4 million households (or businesses) who do, are you signed up for the Los Angeles DWP's Green Power program? If you're...
Club Will Offer Leadership Training April 4, 2009
February 28, 2009
By Ron Campbell LTC Vice Chair Interested in becoming an outings leader for the Club? Angeles Chapter is home to one of the largest outings programs on the planet - thousands of trips ranging from beach barbecues to mountaineering expeditions...
Nature Knowledge Workshop 2009
February 28, 2009
Oscar Clarke - Botany Workshop Photo bry Liana Argento Are you in need of some mental stimulus? Then join the Natural Science Section/Angeles Chapter for a weekend of discovery, June 12-14, 2009, at the 38th annual Nature Knowledge...
O!burger! Makes Angeles Chapter Charity of Choice
February 28, 2009
By Ron Silverman Senior Chapter Director O!burger - Simply Organic, has named the Sierra Club's Angeles Chapter as its 2009 Charity of Choice. Co-owners Martha Chang and Andy Soboil are big supporters of the environment (especially the Sierra...
Our Most Precious Resource
February 28, 2009
By Sandra Cattell As environmentalists, we are known for protecting our resources. We understand that some things are worth saving. We encourage protections for scenic places, rare flora and fauna, and neighborhoods. Today, in our troubled economy...
Volunteer Corner
February 28, 2009
DONATE TO THE SILENT AUCTION! Wanted: articles for the Silent Auction at the Angeles Banquet which will be held May 3rd. Large or small, all are welcome. Do you have a service that you would like to donate for the auction? We'd love it. Would you...