The Sierra Club Great Waters Group holds monthly programs usually on the Third Monday of every month, excepting summer months of June, July and August when we are out exploring, enjoying and protecting nature. In December. instead, we hold our annual Holiday Party with a feast, a silent auction, and live entertainment. This normally takes place the first Sunday in January. In 2019, the Holiday Party falls on December 8th, due to the late Thanksgiving holiday. In April, we hold Earth Day celebrations and service activities instead of a Monday program. Ocasionally the meeting times and locations need to be changed, so always check the calendar.
Instead of a party, hike with us at Havenwoods on Dec. 5
November 4, 2021
In lieu of our annual Holiday Party on Dec. 5, we are gathering at Havenwoods State Forest on Milwaukee's north side for a merry gathering of Sierrans.
Learn about Building a Multiracial Environmental Community
November 3, 2021
The Great Waters Group is among 13 local environmental groups involved in Building a Multiracial Environmental Community. On November 15th we heard from Mandi McAlister of Hummingbird, who is among those working to transform the local...
GWG partners with Wisconsin Chapter on Equity Series
November 2, 2021
The Great Waters Group has partnered with the Sierra Club Wisconsin for an online Environmental Justice Event Series. We hope these events provide a chance to explore the inequities rooted within environmental impacts. The next two are Nov. 3 and 11...
Contamination and Restoration of Local Waterways program is Oct. 18
October 3, 2021
The Great Waters Group is moving back to Zoom for its October program: Contamination and Restoration of Local Riverways by Cheryl Nenn of Milwaukee Riverkeeper. To learn more about the Milwaukee River Basin's past, present and future, register for...
Urban Trees, Climate Resiliency and a Campfire Conversation
September 9, 2021
Join us as we gather in person for our first monthly program this fall! We've reserved the Redwood Picnic Area at Hawthorne Glen, where we can comfortably spread out. Hear a short presentation on Trees and Urban Forests by Dan Buckler, as well as...
Explore National Parks With Us Virtually
February 2, 2021
Since we can't do in-person outings yet, join us by Zoom twice a month to explore national parks in the West and other places with a video and discussion. We'll start on Feb. 3 with Glacier National Park. Travel to cool places while staying warm at...
'Microplastic Madness': Film viewing and Q&A
November 25, 2020
Join us for a free screening of the award-winning movie, "MIcroplastic Madness" on Jan. 11. Be inspired by Brooklyn youth to take plastic-free action! This virtual screening will be followed by a Q&A with movie co-director Debby Lee Cohen....
Support These Past Auction Donors When You Shop
November 24, 2020
This year our Holiday Party is being held via Zoom. In previous years, generous businesses and groups have donated silent auction items to support our work. This year we encourage our members to support these businesses and nonprofits that have...
Holiday Party Goes Virtual on Dec. 6
November 24, 2020
The annual Holiday Party will be a little different this year, but we will still have a chance to hear great music, "see" friends, play trivia and toast the Great Waters Group's 50th anniversary. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6. Sign...
Food Waste in Milwaukee: A panel discussion
November 17, 2020
Leaders from four local organizations that are at the forefront of improving food security in Milwaukee – Friedens Community Ministries Food Pantry, Kompost Kids, Tikkun Ha-Ir, and Tricklebee Cafe – talked about the food waste problem in Milwaukee...