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For the Love of Water - Join the March for Water March 22nd
February 28, 2009
By Jennifer Robinson Conservation Coordinator On March 22nd, the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter will celebrate World Water Day with a March for Water and Water Festival in Los Angeles. This day-long event will focus on raising awareness of the...
Celebrating the Life of a Great Mountaineer and Friend
February 28, 2009
By Mary McMannes Cuno H. Ranschau, March 16, 1930 - January 21, 2009 Cuno and Carol's anniversary PHOTO BY ELLEN LADY SCHUMACHER It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my good friend and mountain mentor, Cuno H....
Exotic Western Caribbean Cruise
February 28, 2009
By John Lajeuness Caribeean Bay Photo Courtesy of Montrose Travel The Angeles Chapter Fundraising Committee invites you to join our Exotic Western Caribbean cruise as we sail south from New Orleans on November 15 returning November...
Submission Deadlines
February 28, 2009
April Sierran: March 6 May Sierran: April 3 June Sierran: May 1 July Sierran: June 5 August Sierran: July 3 Sept. Sierran: August 7 Oct. Sierran: September 4 Nov. Sierran: October 2 Dec. Sierran: November 6
Going Green Together: Angeles Chapter Staff and Activists at the Go Green Expo
February 28, 2009
Ron Silverman and Jennifer Robinson Photo by Michael Popoff The weekend of January 23-25, Angeles Chapter activists joined Senior Chapter Director Ron Silverman and Conservation Coordinators Jennifer Robinson and Maddalena Serra, at...
November 15 Fires Take Devastating Toll
February 28, 2009
Chino Hills State Park before and after the fire Photos by Melanie Schlotterbeck Any one who loves wildlands or lives near them always feels anxiety on hot windy days. November 15th was that kind of day. As I headed to my weekly...
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....