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Visit with legislators in your community this summer to urge passage of clean energy legislation this fall. Rep. Tyrone Carter met with Sierra Club volunteer lobbyists in May. Left to right: Elayne Elliott, Amy Hemmeter, Ebony Elmore, Rep. Carter, Alisha Barnes and Jacob Bolton. Photo by Elayne Elliott.
Urge Your Legislators to Support Clean Energy This Summer. Lansing lawmakers are on summer break and meeting with constituents in their home districts. This is the ideal time for them to hear from you about the importance of passing clean energy legislation this fall. You can attend legislators' coffee hours in your community and urge them to support reducing climate change by adopting strong laws when they return to Lansing in September. Sign up to be a Sierra Club in-district lobbyist today and find the coffee hours near you by clicking the button below.
Proposed Wilderness Area Trap Hills in the Ottawa National Forest. Photo by Joe Hovel, courtesy of Environmental Law and Policy Center.
Sierra Club Supports Michigan Wilderness Proposal. The Sierra Club has joined the effort to designate 51,000 acres of national forest land in Michigan as wilderness. The proposal for Congressional designation of four areas within the Ottawa National Forest in the western Upper Peninsula has been endorsed by almost 400 organizations. Michigan Chapter Forest Ecologist Marvin Roberson explains the unique value of designated wilderness in his blog article here.
A rare old-growth white and red pine forest is found in the Roscommon Red Pine Natural Area. Photo by Anne Woiwode.
Supporting the Michigan Sierra Club is Easy and Rewarding. The hottest July on record. Extreme rainfall and flooding. Wildfire smoke from Canada. Sierra Club fights climate change and protects wild places and the Great Lakes through state, federal and local grassroots advocacy. We work to give everyone hope for a better future.
By signing up for monthly donations, you will provide needed funds for the work in Michigan every day. Sign up at the button below or contact Elayne Elliott at elayne.elliott@sierraclub.org for more information.
The Michigan Chapter is Hiring a Development Manager! Sierra Club Michigan Chapter seeks someone to help grow our development program. If you are an enthusiastic fundraiser who cares about climate change, environmental justice and grassroots engagement, this is the perfect role for you. The chapter is seeking applicants with experience in direct mail, individual donor cultivation and digital fundraising. Salary range: $68,000-$80,000. Find the full job description and application information here.
Clean Energy Advocacy Day is September 26. Recent smoke from Canadian wildfires has served as a reminder that climate change is already having a serious impact on the state. If changes aren't made, our air, water and the Great Lakes themselves are at risk. To top it off, energy bills are too high and big utility companies aren’t looking out for Michigan families. It’s time to take action.
That’s why, on September 26, the Michigan Chapter and Michigan Energy Michigan Jobs (MEMJ) will host a climate rally and festival featuring dynamic guest speakers, live music, and great food. Learn more and register here.
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Office Volunteers Wanted. Would you like to contribute to the work of the Michigan Sierra Club by volunteering in the Detroit or Lansing offices? We're looking for volunteers to help support our administrative needs, including assisting with mailings, preparing materials for tabling, and other general administrative tasks.
Joining the walk at Dune Harbor Park in Muskegon were (l to r) Sharon Kosko, Kenn Joyce, Tanya Cabala, Tamara Horne, Lori Coleman and Mitch Coleman. Photo courtesy of Tamara Horne.
Muskegon's Dune Harbor Park: What a Relaxing Place to Walk! All the participants at the Muskegon County meetup at Dune Harbor Park had a great time and a lot of fun. The group walked around the lake, spotted fish on the water’s edge and saw views of calming dune grass slopes and clouds. We’d like to go for a walk in the fall at another Muskegon spot. If you’d like to join in or suggest a favorite park, email Tamara Horne at tamara.horne@sierraclub.org.
Sierra Club Michigan pays tribute to a long serving volunteer who has recently passed away. Kelly Green, affectionately known as Mr. Kelly, was a longtime resident of the Old Town neighborhood in Lansing where, until very recently, the Michigan Chapter office was located. What started out twelve years ago as two neighbors exchanging salutations and grumbling about the state of the world blossomed into a weekly working lunch discussing community needs, plotting solutions and Mr. Kelly helping out with whatever task was at hand. His daily visits to pet our various office dogs (and play with bunnies the day we rescued 5 from the street planter) provided a sense of community belonging and connection. Mr. Kelly will be sorely missed by his neighbors and the Michigan Chapter staff. Rest in peace and power, Mr, Kelly
Visiting quiet Great Lakes beaches is easy with research and planning. Photos by Anne Woiwode.
Explore and Enjoy:Visit Michigan’s Quiet Beaches. With 3,288 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, Michigan is a paradise for people seeking a place to recreate or just soak in the extraordinary beauty of the freshwater seas. Finding a quiet place to enjoy the ultimate Michigan summer experience away from crowded beaches may take a bit of a hike, but the payoff will be worth it. Click here for a few of the opportunities waiting for you.
