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The Bay Chapter Blog:

The SkyStar Observation Wheel in Golden Gate Park Should Close to Protect Our Wildlife

February 4, 2021
Last year, without adequate environmental review, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department installed a brightly lit ferris wheel in the middle of Golden Gate Park. Now the department is asking that the wheel's one-year permit be extended for four more years. Wildlife needs darkness. Light pollution can have various negative impacts on birds, bats, insects, amphibians, and other animals.

Chapter Election Results

February 2, 2021
Thank you to all the members who took part in Executive Committee elections for the Sierra Club’s San Francisco Bay Chapter and its eight local groups. Whether by stepping up to run for a leadership position or by voting in the election, your active participation helps keep our grassroots organization strong!

Learn the Basics of Backcountry Travel: Virtual Beginners Backpack Course Spring 2021

February 1, 2021
Learn how to travel safely and comfortably with only a pack on your back through the annual Beginner’s Backpack course run by the Backpack Section. As the Sierra Club is still closed and in person outings are suspended, we are holding this year’s class virtually via Zoom on 3 evenings.
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