| Dear Friend,
As we wrap up the first week of May we'd like to highlight some exciting things coming up and reflect on some past ones as well. Interested in being an outings leader? Meet up with other letters from the past, present, and future this weekend! Learn about subsidence in Windsor Park, hear about witnessing history, and an amazing volunteer cleanup. Nevada Rail Coalition is looking for an Intern, learn about why we announce our pronouns when meeting new people, connecting to our Las Vegas Community Centers, and our Earth Day with Boys and Girls Club recap. This all happens thanks to our amazing volunteers, and through support from our members and donors. Thank you all for everything you do. We couldn't do it without you!
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Outings Get-Together This Saturday
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Saturday, May 6th
11am - 1pm
Red Springs Picnic Area
Red Rock Canyon National Recreation Area
Get to know our past, present and potential future leaders, and talk about leader training for those who need it, First Aid certification and supplies, and share ideas for potential hikes, camp trips, and other local outings! Read more... |
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Mending a Broken Community:
SB450 & Environmental Justice for Windsor Park
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| Requesting nearly $30 million dollars to mend a broken redlined community in North Las Vegas is a strong ask, but that’s exactly what State Senator Dina Neal did as she introduced compelling evidence from public ledgers, official documents, and news articles chronicling Windsor Park's powerful and slow moving environmental disaster. At the legislative hearing on April 27, senators heard testimonies from misled residents who recently purchased homes only to discover they could not insure, resell, or even repair their properties. Read more... |
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Witnessing History: Avi Kwa Ami and Castner Range Become National Monuments
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| Our own Southern Nevada Group Vice-Chair, Misty Haji-Sheikh, shares her excitement of receiving an invitation from the White House to attend the Conservation in Action Summit in Washington, DC, and her experience (with literally an almost front-row seat) witnessing history. The news was reporting that President Biden would be dedicating Avi Kwa Ame as a new National Monument. Misty had worked on Avi Kwa Ame with the Sierra Club and was beyond excited to go to the Summit. Read more... |
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Volunteering for an Amazingly Organized Cleanup at the Sunrise Trailhead in the Clark County Wetlands Park
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| The Clark County (C.C.) Wetlands Park offers visitors and residents alike some of the most enriching wildlife observations in Las Vegas! However, trash does accumulate in its park, whether by a careless toss or through the high winds, volunteers contribute greatly to keeping sections of the C.C. Wetlands Park safe for our visitors and for the wildlife. Read more... |
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NEVADA RAIL COALITION
Nevada Rail Coalition Seeks Digital Communications Volunteer
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| Did you know that our car-and-truck-based transportation system is the biggest source of climate-disrupting emissions in the US, and a major source of air pollution, especially in low-income communities and communities of color? If you do know all this - or if you didn’t but you’d like to learn more - you might be who the Nevada Rail Coalition is looking for. The Toiyabe Chapter is a founding member of the Nevada Rail Coalition. Read more... |
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EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND JUSTICE
Why are you being asked for your pronouns?
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| You may have attended a meeting in which you were asked for your pronoun(s) and wondered why. This allows each person to identify as they see themselves. How they see themselves may be different than how they look. You may choose to identify with the pronoun(s) of your choice or choose not to identify with a pronoun. Each person can also change their pronouns if they choose. You may also choose not to identify with any pronouns. Read more... |
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LAS VEGAS INSPIRING CONNECTIONS OUTDOORS
Rebuilding Connections to Underserved Las Vegas Community Centers
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LVICO is rebuilding our connections to community centers in underserved areas across Las Vegas to reestablish hike schedules and relationships. Many organizations are still rebuilding after Covid and new community center leaders are in place. We also continue to rebuild membership and volunteers. Check out our outreach flyer, and as always, if you would like to volunteer to join us as a hike leader or to support our current leaders, you are always welcome!
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LVICO Celebrates Earth Day
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| LVICO celebrated Earth Day 2023 with the Boys and Girls club at Lied Memorial. Volunteers Cynthia and Barbara met with three groups of children, ages six through 11, approximately 50-60 youth, in total. Our lively discussions began with what the kids thought made up the earth. A "Life is Good" soccer ball was tossed from child to child as they shared their thoughts with excitement once they received the "talking" ball. Their answers ranged from lakes and rivers to trees and flowers, naming their favorite animals and even the fast food places they enjoyed. Read more... |
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Support Local Environmental Activism
Everything you read here requires money to support the activists, staff, and tools that make our work possible every day.
Your support can make a difference!
All funds stay here in Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and the Eastern Sierra
to support local community activists.
Thank you!
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Join the Sierra Club
Thanks for reading. Become an environmental champion by becoming a member! The Sierra Club is the largest, most enduring grassroots environmental organization in the nation. Your membership makes us stronger!
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Volunteer Today!
Our success in everything we do depends on volunteers like you. Frustrated with the world? Then #showup and make a difference!
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