Vote No on Proposition 45 - Protect California’s Environment for Future Generations, by Rich Richardson
October 2, 2026
Prop 45 weakens environmental protections in California at a time when the Trump Administration continues to roll back environmental protections at the federal level.
It is more important than ever for California to defend the laws that protect...
American Canyon Public Forum Co-Hosted by Sierra Club, By Scott Thomason
October 2, 2026
On September 28 at the Recreation Center in American Canyon, the Napa Sierra Club Group (Scott Thomason) and the Napa Valley Wildlife Habitat Conservation Coalition (Yvonne Baginski), hosted a Public Forum for candidates running for American Canyon...
The Disappearance of the Great Barrier Reef, by Arya Adhye, Student Intern
September 29, 2026
Our student intern, Arya Adhye went to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia to see its wonders, but instead was a witness of its destruction. Read on.
Shakespeare Meets Climate Change, by Nick Cheranich
September 29, 2026
What happens when Shakespeare’s most famous soliloquies are given new meaning by a generation facing a rapidly changing climate? Read on.
Bay Area Air District's 9-6 Rule Is for the Greater Good, by Rich Richardson
July 30, 2026
Please read how Rule 9-6 improves air quality and public health by transitioning to cleaner water heaters over time, while protecting homeowners through exemptions, flexibility, and generous rebates.
Connecting the Next Generation to Nature, by Helena Falk
July 29, 2026
One of our student interns discovered the importance of getting young people out into nature - just like John Muir did 125 years ago. Read on.
Fostering Connections to the Mountains and Friends: My Yosemite Adventure, by Skylar Waite, Student Intern
May 28, 2026
Vintage High Backpacking Club holds about thirty members – about one third go on each trip. The trips range from the sandy slopes of point Reyes to the expansive mountaintops of Yosemite. The club connects youth through their sense of adventure,...
Roland Dumas: Scientist, Environmental Activist and Mentor, by Nick Cheranich
May 13, 2026
Roland Dumas, a highly respected colleague and former member of the Napa Sierra Club Executive Committee (ExCom), passed away recently after a prolonged illness. His memorial service was held on May 9 at Skyline Wilderness Park — a place he deeply...
Thinking About Getting an E-Bike? Here’s Why I Rarely Drive Anymore, by Nick Cheranich
May 12, 2026
It’s been about seven years since I bought an electric bike (e-bike), and I still love the thing. It’s become my go-to way of getting around—to the point where my fossil-fuel vehicle mostly stays parked in the garage. I thought I’d lay out some of...
To Act or Not to Act, by Nick Cheranich
May 4, 2026
For those paying close attention, climate change can feel like a slow-motion emergency unfolding in plain sight. The science is clear, the stakes are high, and the window for meaningful action is narrowing (according to the Intergovernmental Panel...