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ADD YOUR VOICE TO PROTEST THE BUCK TIMBER HARVEST PLAN
(impacts the lovely Humbug Trail)

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Sample Letter (written by Olivia and Ernie based on SYRCL letter)
     in pdf
     in MSword (so you can download and edit)

 

An Invitation to ALL Sierra Nevada Group Members

Our Management/Conservation Team meets at 6 pm on the 3rd Monday of each month in the Briarpatch Co-op Community Room (290 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley.

You are welcome to join us for the meeting.  Learn more about our local conservation issues and actions, and participate in the planning of our group's general membership meetings and other events.  (You can pick up a tasty snack at Briarpatch )

The next three meetings are at 6 pm on June 16, July 21 and August 18.

 

The fight to save DONNER SUMMIT

Donner Summit Planning Principles (April 8, 2008)
Sierra Watch letter to the Placer County and Nevada County Boards of Supervisors.

More information:

Sierra Watch web page

Donner Summit Area Association

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS and OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS

Directions to Seaman's Lodge
(425A Nimrod Street (in Pioneer Park) in Nevada City)

Plan to attend our wonderful Fall Programs.  Open to all.  Bring your friends and family.

Friday, September 19, Joe Bell, local attorney and long-time member of the Sierra Nevada Group will present a slide show on South and East Africa

Friday, October 17, Dan Tajbl will speak on Alternative and Renewable Fuels.  What are the Challenges? What is the future? Dan Tajbl is a retired chemical engineer who will help clarify realistic transportation options. He has 8 years experience in engery reserach development in petrolium refining, petrochemcial and coal gasifications technologies.

During our October meeting there will be the opportunity for short introductions by candidates for office in the November general election.

Friday, November 21, program still being arranged.   Watch this space for news. 

Sierra Nevada Group annual awards will be presented during our November meeting.

Potluck begins at 6:30.  Program begins at 7:30.   We generally end the meeting before 9 PM although there are opportunities after the talk to speak informally with the speaker.  Help in cleaning up is always welcome!  

Visit Clair Tappaan our "neighborhood" Lodge

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Visit the Clair Tappaan web page

many activities and recreation opportunities

SAVE THE DATE: 4th Annual Clair Tappaan Lodge Fundraiser, August 15-17, 2008

Information about our successful Meteor Shower Weekend August 10-12, 2007 (3rd Annual)
Information about our successful Starry Nights Weekend August 11-13, 2006 Fundraiser (2nd Annual)
Information about our successful Full Moon Weekend August 19-21, 2005 Fundraiser (1st Annual)

Ocober 19, 2008.  Sierra Nevada Group's Annual Popular
Run Through The Colors

Download Entry Form and Map

Pictures and information from previous runs:
2004 run
2005 sponsors
2006 run

 

P.O. BOX 1042, Nevada City, CA 95959
(E-mail:) GB Tucker, Sierra Nevada Group Chair or Donna Foote, SNG Membership Chair

JOIN THE SIERRA CLUB

Are you concerned about environmental issues in Nevada, Sierra and Yuba Counties?   We have an active Sierra Club group, offering local outings for seniors, families, and experienced hikers. We hold monthly meetings featuring speakers as well as camaraderie. We publish a bimonthly newsletter to keep you informed on local issues and to give you an opportunity to express your concerns. We are involved in the community, participating in local issues that affect our environment: mining, forestry, toxins, population, land use issues, as well as such recreational activities as hiking, canoeing, picnics, and potluck dinners.  We hope you will join us.  On line Application Form

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rev. July 23, 2008  Suggestions? E-mail  Ernie Malamud