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Bring your little ones to our new environmental education program for kids
February 1, 2019
We’re excited to announce a new educational program designed to introduce the next generation of environmentalists to the wonders of nature. The program (held every second and fourth Thursday this spring) is free and open to kids under 6 and their...
Time to nominate outstanding outings leaders for our annual Michener Award
January 31, 2019
Now is the time to nominate outings leaders for this year’s Dave and Pat Michener Outings Leadership Award. If you know of an outstanding leader, send in a nomination by March 30th.
Practical advice on how to divest from bad banks
January 31, 2019
Faced with an administration up to its chin in dirty fossil fuels money, one important thing we can do is survey our own financial affairs and see whether they're aligned with our values. But starting the process can be daunting. Here are some tips...
Marin Supervisors to vote on fate of initiative concerning San Geronomo Golf Course property
January 28, 2019
Tomorrow afternoon the Marin County Board of Supervisors will vote on what to do with an initiative petition that would require voter approval in order for the former San Geronimo Golf Course property to be used for any purpose other than golf.
Sierra Club tree-planting program continues into the spring
January 25, 2019
Our tree-planting season is only half over! We've put 47 trees in the ground since October and we'll plant many more in the remaining five planting days.
Help the Bay Chapter win $10,000!
January 17, 2019
We're competing against 63 other Sierra Club chapters to win a $10,000 prize to fund our Bay Area conservation work. Help the SF Bay Chapter win the challenge and get much-needed funds by becoming a monthly donor for as little as $5/month (or more)!
Berkeley residents: weigh in on the fate of your trash this month
January 9, 2019
This month, the City of Berkeley will host three public workshops to get community input and share information about the upcoming redesign of the Berkeley recycling and waste transfer station. The facility, located at Second and Gilman streets in...
Saturday shutdown shoreline cleanup at Don Edwards Nat'l Wildlife Refuge
January 8, 2019
With the partial government shutdown now in its third week, the Trump administration has left our public lands without protection and trash is piling up at our federal parks. Come join us at the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge this...
Sign up for our Beginners Backpacking course — Application deadline March 8
January 4, 2019
Learn how to travel safely and comfortably with only a pack on your back during the annual Beginner’s Backpack course run by the Bay Chapter Backpack Section. We offer this opportunity for folks who have little or no experience in backpacking but...
Ed Bennett's legacy: Coastal protections, parks for all
January 4, 2019
In December the Bay Area lost a tireless advocate for parks and open space with the death of Edward Bennett. A Sierra Club member since 1949, Ed was instrumental in the creation of the McLaughlin Eastshore State Park and the passage of California's...