Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter Blog

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Wait, I use AI every day? I didn’t know!! — The Hoosier Data Center Industry Blog Series from volunteer Jennifer Ehara (Part II)

November 26, 2025

In the first post of this blog series, I introduced what really happens during a web search, and how data centers play a role in that. In Part II here, I will explore what goes into the powering of a data center.

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Outdoor volunteer opportunity — meet volunteer Buffy Dunham, and support your natural spaces

November 25, 2025

If you are looking for a way to make a difference in your world but are not sure where to start, may we suggest volunteering at a local Weed Wrangle?

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Winding Waters Group Newsletter for December 2025

November 21, 2025

The holiday season offers us family and friend time, downtime, and outdoor time!

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Welcoming New Outings Leaders!

November 20, 2025

This past month has seen three folks become certified Sierra Club Outings Leaders. We are so excited to have them on our team — congratulations Lori Peters, Dave Wildemann, and Nicole Chandler!

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Fort Wayne Community Pushes Back on Data Center Growth — blog from volunteer Nicole Snider

November 20, 2025

While things seem negative right now, there is a little good news seeping in between the cracks.

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Wait, I use AI every day? I didn’t know!! — The Hoosier Data Center Industry Blog Series from volunteer Jennifer Ehara (Part 1)

November 19, 2025

As an everyday GenXer, AI seems like such a distant concept to me that I feel it is not yet part of my life, but have I already been caught in the AI web? Have you? As I have learned while writing this blog, the answer is very likely yes.

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November update from Uplands Network, connecting Monroe and surrounding counties

November 5, 2025

Have you been feeling overwhelmed by the increasingly negative attacks on all we hold dear? I have! Here’s something positive on which we can focus - opportunities to get outside. The fall color appears to be peaking as I write!

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Winding Waters Group Newsletter for November 2025

October 31, 2025

Happy November Winding Waters Group members! ***November means our Executive Committee ELECTIONS are coming up.***

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Celebrating Indiana Folk Hero, Andy Mahler

October 16, 2025

Members of the Hoosier Chapter celebrated the life of Andy Mahler with folks from around the country over three days at the Lazy Black Bear in Paoli, Indiana. At the Heartwood Reunion they helped plant four dogwood trees in the names of the Chapter...

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Could you be our next Winding Waters Group Executive Committee member?

October 10, 2025

Do you have a love of the outdoors, a strong commitment to equity and justice, and a passion to fight climate change to protect the environment in Indiana? The Winding Waters Group of the Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter is looking for three...