Global Population Day Google Hangout
May 20, 2014
Join the National Sierra Club's Global Population and Environment Program and our partners for a World Population Day chat to learn more about the connections between family planning, reproductive health, climate and the environment. Find out...
Take action to pass clean energy legislation for DC
May 8, 2014
The DC Council passed a renewable portfolio standard (RPS) in 2005 to encourage clean energy use in the city. Unfortunately, some of the energy sources that qualify as "renewable" aren't so renewable. Currently, "black...
Efforts Successful in Preserving Brookland Green
April 14, 2014
Casey Trees has reported that on March 18, Mayor Gray and Councilmember McDuffie announced a plan for the DC Department of General Services (DGS) to swap unused parcels of land in exchange for the Brookland Green site, owned by the Washington...
Sierra Student Coalition
April 1, 2014
Calling All Youth For over 20 years, the Sierra Student Coalition has trained and empowered youth to launch and win grassroots environmental campaigns.We're looking for the next generation of environmental leaders to attend our summer...
Rebels with a Cause
March 25, 2014
Rebels with a Cause is a one hour documentary premiering on PBS stations during April, in celebration of Earth Day. Edgar Wayburn was president of the Sierra Club five times in the 1960s. He helped save over 1 million...
Will you help keep our movement growing?
March 24, 2014
Today, more young organizers than ever are running savvy campaigns and changing policies at the local, state and national level. This summer, hundreds will take part in our award-winning grassroots leadership training program to learn the skills...
Spread the Word: KXL is All Risk and No Reward
March 23, 2014
Over two million activists like you spoke out against the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline this spring -- historic!The State Department will read every one of those comments, but it could be months before they make their final recommendation to...
Tree Care Tips from Casey Trees
March 21, 2014
Here is some useful information from Casey Trees, a DC-based non-profit dedicated to restoring, enhancing and protecting the tree canopy in DC and suburbs:The first day of spring after a particularly fierce winter is an exciting moment. With the...
National Arboretum Annual Plant Sale
March 21, 2014
Native Plant SaleMarch 29, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Get a jump-start on spring by shopping at this annual sale featuring a collection of local nurseries offering an extensive collection of high quality, locally grown native plants...
Endorsements in the April 1 Primary
February 27, 2014
The D.C. Chapter of the Sierra Club is pleased to announce endorsements in the April 1, 2014 primary election for the D.C. Council.Council Chairman: Phil MendelsonPhil Mendelson has been an outstanding ally in protecting the environment. He has...