Groups, Scientists Urge Governor to Close Uranium Mine In Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni (Ancestral Footprints)
April 3, 2024
...[calls for] AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs to close the Pinyon Plain uranium mine -- located in the country’s newest national monument, near Grand Canyon -- Closing the mine safeguards Tribal cultural heritage and prevents permanent damage to Grand Canyon’s...
Student Contributor: 2024 Environmental Day at the Capitol
April 3, 2024
by Brianna Morales Figueroa: "I explored Environmental day with Earth Club this year for the third time -- my favorite Environmental Day, considering...the amazing speakers who contributed their ideas on the water issues that Arizona is facing"
Get to Know AZ Wildlife: Sonoran Tiger Salamander
April 3, 2024
"...an adorable, loveable reptile, endangered because of habitat loss -- We must keep these cute animals alive to make the world a better place for everything. That includes you!" ~ by Alexandra White, 13 yo Sierra Club Wildlife Activist
Safe Hiking and Knowing Your Limits
April 3, 2024
by Chelsey McHale: "...[Clint McHale] veered off the trail...and fell 50 feet -- due to his location from going off-trail, it took rescue crews much longer to get to him -- he sadly passed away, in transport to hospital."
Nopales Group Gets Fresh Start with Focus on Equity and Environment
April 3, 2024
by Cyndi Tuell: "Sierra Club’s southern AZ group based in Tucson...has made a fresh start with a new name -- Started more than four decades ago, it reorganized as the Nopales Group in 2023 -- now led by new leaders, including chair Anakarina...
Welcome Miché – the Grand Canyon Chapter’s new Program and Communications Assistant
April 3, 2024
Please join us in welcoming Miché Lozano (they/them) to our Grand Canyon Chapter team.
Miché is our new Program and Communications Assistant and is providing administrative and communications support for our priority campaigns and...
Cast of Characters: Vanessa Gallego, Awesome Activist!
April 3, 2024
"I knew one day I would volunteer, so when the opportunity came to help build the newly formed Nopales Group, I joined! Taking space is important for the BIPOC community -- The Nopales group has diverse representation, bringing a wide range..."
Hiking Guidelines
April 3, 2024
“A” = 16 miles or more -- or, >3,000 ft. or more elevation change (EC) >< “B” = 8–16 miles and 1,500–3,000 ft. EC RT Round Trip >< “C” = 3–8 miles and 500–1,500 ft. EC OW One Way >< “D” = 3 miles or less -- and 500 ft...
6 Hikes in April, May, June 2024
April 3, 2024
APR 6, “D” Seven Springs Hike ~ APR 13, “D” EASY Granite Dells Area Day Hike ~ APR 14, "C" Sheep Bridge Day Hike ~ APR 20, “A” Tonto National Forest Photo Point Event ~ MAY 11, “D” EASY Turley Trail Day Hike ~ JUNE 22, “D” EASY Hike on Allen Springs...
SRP Election for Board of Directors on April 2
March 25, 2024
Sierra Club has endorsed 7 candidates for Salt River Project election for Board of Directors on April 2, 2024 -- Vote for a Better SRP! -- Vote for Clean Energy! -- Vote for Our Future! -- SRP BoD sets energy policies, and rates for water/electricity