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Growing up, my family couldn’t afford to go to the movies or out to dinner. We didn’t go bowling or take weekend trips to the shore. Luckily, the parks were free and allowed us to have enjoyable, safe, and informative recreational experiences in the...

In comparison to other states, Pennsylvania is woefully behind when it comes to adequate municipal, county, and school district compensation from power plants. Throughout the country, power plant development is touted as an economic boon to these...

In August of 2019, the Lehigh Valley Group completed the construction of a wetland habitat for native plants and wildlife in Ricky Park in Orefield, PA. Our group had been searching for several years for a suitable site where a vernal pond could be...

Hello Sylvanian Readers! On October 26-27 I (Charlie McTiernan) and my fellow Outings Leader Cortny Kennick led the first (first in a long time, anyways) Sierra Club-organized overnight outing on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail (LHHT). For...

There's an old saying that "you can't go home again." I would have to respectfully disagree. Almost thirty years ago, I left northeast Pennsylvania to go to college, which led to getting married, raising my daughter, and having a very rewarding...

Runners and hikers are invited to participate in the Lancaster Group of the Sierra Club’s 10th Anniversary Polar Bear 5K (3.1 miles) Trail Run/Hike at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020, in scenic Lancaster County Central Park.

It's that time of the year again! The Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter is made up of over 100,000 members and supporters, all supported by by a group of volunteer leaders on the Chapter's Executive Committee. These leaders come from all over the...

It has been my great honor to serve as the Sierra Club PA Chapter Director for these last six years. In that time, I have had the opportunity to work closely with hundreds of volunteer leaders,