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In Memoriam: Gwen Nystuen
May 30, 2025
Gwen Nystuen of Ann Arbor was a co-founder of the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter in 1967. Gwen was an avid and effective leader in the Huron Valley Group and in the Political Committees at the chapter and national level. Her many friends and admirers...
Rain Barrels on the Riverfront A Big Success
May 30, 2025
By Community Organizer Erin Johnson, esq. erinp.johnson@sierraclub.org On April 27 nearly 125 people gathered at the Detroit Riverfront's Gabriel Richard Park to begin their journey harvesting rainwater, protecting the Great Lakes...
Lansing Protest Targets Rep. Barrett
May 30, 2025
Report from Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Cecilia Garcia-Linz cecilia.garcia@sierraclub.org Last week House Republicans voted to advance the massive budget reconciliation package that would endanger our clean air and...
No Kings Day Rally, Saturday, June 14
May 30, 2025
No Kings Day RallySaturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Michigan State Capitol LansingRegister here https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000tVQ3eIAG On June 14, President Trump plans to host a...
Women Veterans Outdoor Leadership Training Cohort
May 16, 2025
Sierra Club Michigan is seeking women veterans who are interested in leading Sierra Club outings. Our spring Women Veterans Outdoor Leadership Training aims to equip women veterans with the skills and knowledge needed to lead outings for other women...
Spring Lobby Day 2025 Brings Environmental Advocates to Lansing
May 16, 2025
Sierra Club members and supporters throughout Michigan came to the state capitol on May 15 for the Spring Lobby Day. The more than 80 participants met with legislators and asked them to take action on two priority environmental concerns: authorizing...
Sierra Club 2025 Earth Month Roundup
May 2, 2025
Brighton Earth Day Festival, Crossroads GroupThe Crossroads Group sponsored Earth Day on Saturday, April 26, at the Brighton Amphitheater in downtown Brighton. This year’s theme was “Our Power, Our Planet.” Several local organizations and high...
Join Us for Mulch Madness! Help Us Grow Something Great
May 2, 2025
It’s that time of year again: Mulch Madness is back, and we need your help to kick off the growing season in a big way!We’re calling all garden lovers, community champions, and nature enthusiasts — including our local partner organizations...
Bird feeders and avian flu
April 18, 2025
The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is raising alarms across Michigan and the nation as a huge number of domestic birds and wild migratory waterfowl have become infected and died or had to be euthanized. Tragically, large...
Meet Don Wellman – New Volunteer Lending His Talents to Protect the Great Lakes
April 18, 2025
Profile by Cecilia Garcia-LinzDon Wellman is a storyteller with a passion for environmental advocacy and a strong background in video production and editing. He’s eager to contribute these valuable skills to our team on a volunteer basis.A longtime...
