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Water for People & the Environment Committee: June 9 & July 14 Programs; May 12 Recording
May 23, 2025
The next Water for People and the Environment Committee will take place virtually on Monday, June 9, on the topic of freshwater inflows, a topic of special relevance for the Houston/Galveston region and nearby coastal communities. The guest speaker...
Sierra Club Has Grand Time on East Side of Sam Houston National Forest
May 21, 2025
The Houston Sierra Club hiked the East Side of Sam Houston National Forest with 14 members of the public and Sierra Club in May.
Being Called a Bird-Brain Just Might Be a Compliment
May 21, 2025
By Cheryl Conley - How would you answer the question: "What is the smartest bird on the planet?"
Bayou Banner May 2025
May 3, 2025
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for May 2025. Click the title to see the news this month.
Texas' Natural Treasure
April 24, 2025
Spring is here and there’s nothing more beautiful than the Texas landscape where the hills and fields are painted with a vibrant tapestry of wildflowers where the bluebonnets, our state flower, reign supreme.
Water for People & the Environment Committee: May 12 Program & April 14 Recording
April 23, 2025
The Lone Star Sierra Club's Water for People and the Environment Committee held its last monthly meeting virtually on April 14 focused on the topic of PFAS, with guest speaker Dr. Katie Pelch from the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Telephone Poles – O’ – Telephone Poles
April 22, 2025
Harmful VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are being emitted into the air in the Sunnyside Community from the new telephone poles that are stacked along the streetway in front of homes.
Visit to Lance Rosier Unit of Big Thicket National Preserve Brings Delight
April 18, 2025
On March 21, 2025, the Houston and Golden Triangle Regional Groups and the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club visited Big Thicket National Preserve to view several areas in the Lance Rosier Unit.
Sierra Club Refuge Outing Brings Wildlife and Wildflowers in Abundance
April 17, 2025
On April 12, 2025, the Houston Sierra Club visited Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge. Ten people enjoyed a nearly perfect day of sun, light wind, and lovely Spring weather and each other.
Bayou Banner April 2025
April 3, 2025
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for April 2025. Click the title to see the news this month.