The news of the Sierra Club across LA and Orange Counties!
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Ready? Set? Hike!
December 19, 2016
So you want to start hiking or backpacking this year, but don't know how to get started. Follow us, we know the way.
The Angeles Chapter operates the Sierra Club's largest outings program in the country. That means you'll hike with...
Chapter Chair's column: How we all move forward in 2017
December 19, 2016
Our national election is over, and our road forward as protectors of the environment has become more difficult.
Now we have to get back to work, and move forward in a strategic, thoughtful manner. The first step is remembering that we are all...
Ready? Set? Organize!
December 19, 2016
There's no better time to volunteer than right now. Angeles Chapter is launching a new 2017 series called Cultivating Conservation. These are sessions designed to strengthen your self development and leadership skills as well as motivate you to...
The Hot List: 8 issues we'll be working on in 2017
December 19, 2016
The new year is here, and we're ready! Angeles Chapter volunteer and activists will be working on many issues this year, but here are eight that we're putting on the top of the list. Help us as we gear up to make a difference in Southern...
An enemy within the EPA
December 8, 2016
Well, we knew this wasn't going to be pretty -- but it's still shocking. Donald Trump wants to appoint Oklahoma attorney general Scott Pruitt as administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Presumably this isn't one of the...
Let us take you to winter fun in Mammoth and Yosemite! Trips to sign up for right now
November 28, 2016
Snowshoeing at Dewey Point in Yosemite National Park. Credit: Photos by Beth Martin
Who doesn't want to go to the snow in winter? Angeles Chapter hosts lots of snow play for those who want to ski, snowshoe,...
Sierra Club's new post-election mantra: resist, recruit, train and sustain
November 28, 2016
Over the days since Nov. 8, we've had to accept a tough reality. Although it's definitely going to happen, a Donald Trump administration will never seem normal, nor should it. We already know that the corrupt, cynical, and racist values that...
Donate Your Old Car to Support the Angeles Chapter
November 19, 2016
The Sierra Club Angeles Chapter is pleased to announce the financial support of the Sierra Club Foundation in partnership with CARS™, a national vehicle donation program. The program is a great opportunity for donors to get rid of old,...
Angeles Chapter Activist Jeff Yann died on Nov 1, 2016 at the age of 73.
November 15, 2016
Jeff was an environmental champion, he worked tirelessly on the clean-up of the polluted San Gabriel ground water basin, adding parks along the much damaged twin rivers, researched and promoted cleaner energy and recycling for four decades. His love...
Sierra Club ends decade-long battle over open space vs toll roads in Orange and San Diego counties
November 10, 2016
Sierra Club just ended a 15-year battle to save wild places in OC and San Diego counties where a toll road was planned. Credit: Mike Sappingfield
IRVINE, CA – Sierra Club and the Save San Onofre Coalition are...
