The news of the Sierra Club across LA and Orange Counties!
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The Green Gardener: Earth-friendly alternative lawn care
July 31, 2005
I know this is a risky place to go, but I'm going to discuss that sacred cow of American gardening, the lawn. As a nation we have a love affair with our lawns. We love the look and feel and smell of them. And though they do have their benefits,...
Bill Lockyer hikes with Club members
July 31, 2005
Bill Lockyer joined members of the Verdugo Hills group on a hike from the Nature Center to a local peak, where he and the other hikers shared food at picnic tables. photo courtesy Garen Yegparian California Attorney General Bill Lockyer...
Tahiti Cruise fundraiser to benefit Chapter PAC
July 31, 2005
The Mission of the Angeles Chapter Political Committees which includes Los Angeles and Orange Counties, is to promote voter awareness, to advocate for environmental policy change, and to support the elections campaigns of Sierra Club endorsed...
Joshua Tree hikes: from easy to extreme
July 31, 2005
The Trad Guide to Joshua Tree: 60 Favorite Climbs From 5.5 to 5.9, by Charlie and Diane Winger, Colorado Mountain Club Press, 2004. Finally! A user-friendly technical climbing guide to world-famous Joshua Tree National Park. The Trad...
CEQA under attack in Sacramento
July 31, 2005
, State Legislative Director We are in a real fight in Sacramento. The fight is over the wish of developers to weaken our single most important environmental law. At stake is the ability of Californians and planners to design development that has...
12 members nominated for seats on Chapter Executive Committee
July 31, 2005
, Chair of Chapter Nominating Committee The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the nomination of 12 members of the Angeles Chapter as candidates for five two-year terms and two one-year at-large seats on the 2006 Executive Committee. This...
Private organization helps secure funding for Chapter events
July 31, 2005
What do the following have in common? A $500 album of Chapter photos from the 1920s, the Chapter Schedule of Activities, preserving Signal Hill open space, and eight annual CPR/first aid classes open to the public? If you guessed the...
Griffith Park's Invasive Plants
July 31, 2005
Even the natural areas of parks such as Griffith and Elysian contain a higher percentage of exotic plants than much of the rest of the Santa Monica Mountains. This is in large part due to their proximity to urban development and a long history of...
News & Notes
July 31, 2005
Chapter office seeks volunteers Office hours are Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm. Volunteers at the front desk answer inquiries about conservation and political issues, membership matters, hikes, trips, publications, and meetings. They handle...
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July 31, 2005
The Open Spaces, Wild Places campaign captures and presents the beauty of Orange County. Orange County is a beautiful place. Residents know that from their daily experiences, favorite places, and hidden spots. Those who visit know that from the...