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Four people at a trail head holding a green Sierra Club banner. They are dressed for the cold weather in coats and hats. The trees behind them are bare and there are brown leaves on the ground.

Tales from the Trail: Embracing the Cold and Moving Beyond Coal

February 26, 2026

On February 22, a few brave, dedicated Hoosiers trekked out to the Burdette Trail in Evansville, Indiana to enjoy the last gasp of winter and discuss the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign. As someone currently undertaking the Sierra Club Outings...

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Your Words in Action — hand-typed letters reach the Statehouse

February 25, 2026

On Monday, February 16th, I met Chapter Director Robyn down at the statehouse. My visit began auspiciously with free street parking, where I pulled off a truly geometric feat of hatchback parallel placement. Upon entry into the hallowed halls,...

Two people with their arms outstretched to show the size of a giant tulip poplar tree in a forest. There are leaves on the ground and the sky is blue in the background.

Defending Roadless Territories, Halting the Erosion of our Public Lands — Blog from volunteer leader Lora Kemp.

February 19, 2026

As this administration continues to roll back environmental protections and tries to sell off our public lands, forest defenders find their hands are full right now.

A person in a green t-shirt with the words Sierra Club organizer stood next to a person dressed as a very hairy mascot with a blue t-shirt. The mascot is holding a sign for a Sierra Club Beyond Coal campaign with a QR code, and the person in the green t-shirt is holding a sign saying to oppose Indiana senate bill 1007

February update from your local Southwest Indiana Network

February 18, 2026

In this newsletter: 🧑‍🦯 Meet us on the trail for our Let's Move Beyond Coal Walk 📢 Tell Gov. Braun and AG Rokita: Challenge Trump's illegal and costly coal orders! 💦 Take Action to Protect the Indiana Department of Environmental Management 📚...

Seven people of varying ages standing indoors at the Statehouse. They are all smiling for the photo.

Protecting Indiana Waters at Water Stewardship Day

February 17, 2026

Water Stewardship Day was Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Indiana Statehouse from 9-3pm. In addition to Sierra Clubbers, there were business leaders, other environmental nonprofits, policymakers, and community members who enjoyed the day!

Honoring Public Lands Leaders at Conservation Day

February 17, 2026

Although the snow was piled high outside the Indiana Statehouse, Conservation Day 2026, hosted by Indiana Conservation Alliance (INCA) was visited by many supporting members and guests, including the Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter.

An illustration with big orange letters saying SAVE EAGLE CREEK Save Our Water. There illustration is of a blue sky, with white clouds, and an Eagle perching on a branch. There is a water body with trees and a heron on a log, and a duck on the water.

February 2026 update from your local Heartlands Group

February 13, 2026

In this newsletter: 🙌 Thank you for showing up this past month! 🥾 Join us on the trail this spring 📣 Take action to protect Eagle Creek 📚 Come to our virtual Book Club 🫶 How to get involved with our activities this year

A graphic saying Tell Gov. Braun and A.G. Rokita to stand up for Hoosiers! The Trump administration has illegally used 202c orders to force two Indiana coal plants, set to retire in 2025, to stay online. Costing Hoosiers an estimated $85 million a year! Tell Braun and Rokita to stand up for Hoosiers and challenge these 202c orders in court! and a link to sc.org/INcoalorders

February update from Uplands Network, connecting Monroe and surrounding counties

February 4, 2026

What a whirlwind is happening at the Statehouse! Hoosier Chapter folks showed up last week at Renewable Energy Day to hear speakers and meet with our legislators. At the Sierra Club table we shared a poster for all to sign to express gratitude to...

Six people standing indoors at the Statehouse. There are pillars behind them and chairs spread out in the room for attendees. Two of the people are holding up a yellow poster with an outline of the Indiana map on it. The poster says Thank you Senator Greg Walker. A champion for Community Energy. The people in the photo are smiling.

Hoosiers Energized at Renewable Energy Day

January 27, 2026

Renewable Energy Day (RED) at the Indiana Statehouse on January 20, 2026, was a huge success!

Winding Waters Group Newsletter for February 2026

January 23, 2026

In this newsletter — an update on the Indiana Legislative Session, upcoming Winding Waters Group events, local Sierra Club Executive Committee election results, Indiana state trivia, and how to stay updated and get involved with our work!