Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter Blog

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The Myth of Organization: Why We Can’t Store Our Way Out of Clutter — Blog from volunteer Lindsey Helvaty

April 17, 2026

In the first part of this series, we explored the mindset of consumerism and how the dopamine trap can keep us tethered to a cycle of acquisition. To truly reclaim our homes, we must now look at the physical reality of how we manage our belongings...

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April update from your local Southwest Indiana Network

April 15, 2026

Welcome to the latest from the Southwest Indiana Network of the Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter.

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April 2026 update from your local Heartlands Group

April 10, 2026

In this newsletter: 🙌 Thank you for showing up this past month! 🗓️ Upcoming events with the Heartlands Group 🌿 Become an Outings Leader with Sierra Club 📣 Keep spreading the word - Protect Heartlands Area Water 📚 Come to our virtual Book...

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Tales from the Trail: Selmier State Forest Wildflower Hike

April 7, 2026

After postponing once due to impending thunderstorms, the Winding Waters Spring hike in Selmier State Forest in North Vernon took place on April 3. Only 30 minutes from Columbus, Selmier State Forest was a first-time visit for all in the group. Wow...

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Spring into Earth Month — your April calendar is here

April 5, 2026

Last year we dubbed our Earth Month activities The Great Invitation. This year we are inviting you to lean in a little deeper and Grow with Us.

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April update from Uplands Network, connecting Monroe and surrounding counties

April 2, 2026

Earth Day is coming soon, and we are kicking off the month on April 4 at 1:00 PM!

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Tales from the Turkey Trot Trail: Hike in the Hoosier National Forest

April 1, 2026

The Uplands Network and Winding Waters Group’s Spring hike.

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Winding Waters Group Newsletter for April 2026

March 27, 2026

Happy Spring, fellow Hoosiers! We hope that you’re spending lots of time outdoors. If you’re looking for inspiration for hikes, you’ve come to the right place! We have several wonderful outings planned.

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March update from your local Southwest Indiana Network

March 18, 2026

Welcome to the latest from the Southwest Indiana Network of the Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter. In this newsletter: 🥾 Join us on the trail: Howell Wetlands Earth Month Outing 🧣Tales from the Trail: Embracing the Cold and Moving Beyond Coal ⚡...

A group of 7 people indoors at an official building. Some are holding signs saying PROTECT OUR WATER - META is too thirsty for Indy's water, Save Eagle Creek, and MAKE META RECYCLE THEIR WATER.

March 2026 update from your local Heartlands Group

March 13, 2026

In this newsletter: 🙌 Thank you for showing up this past month! 🦅 Join us on the trail at Eagle Creek 🌿 Become an Outings Leader with Sierra Club 📣 Take action to Protect Heartlands Area Water 📚 Come to our virtual Book Club 🫶 How to get...