What Are Your Plans for the Planet This Year?
January 2, 2023
Please come to the virtual Woods & Wetlands Conservation Committee Open House on Wednesday, February 15, to learn about our different campaigns, fun plans for outings in 2023, and opportunities for us to accomplish great things.
New: Follow Us on Instagram
November 10, 2022
Our Clean Energy Team just launched an Instagram account for Woods and Wetlands: @SierraClubILWW.
Sunday Speaker Series Resumes in 2023
November 10, 2022
A whole new batch of Sunday speaker presentations will begin in the New Year. In the meantime, enjoy your December break!
Self-policing Rail Companies: One More Hazard?
November 10, 2022
When the private police forces of rail companies can assert policing jurisdiction over deaths and serious injuries for which the companies may be criminally and legally liable, how can we feel confident that trains transporting hazardous substances...
Help Make a New State Park in Lake County
November 10, 2022
As the year comes to an end, we have one more chance to help create a new state park in Lake County!
Support our Environmental Candidates!
October 18, 2022
Join us this weekend and come out to show green support for Mary Edly-Allen for State Senate District 31 and Laura Faver Dias for Illinois House District 62 who are hosting a Sierra Club canvass!
This Could Be the Right Time to Install a Heat Pump
October 10, 2022
If your water heater is 10 years old or your air conditioning is approaching 15 years, it’s time to start thinking about replacing them with a new efficient heat pump option.
Wolves at Our Door
October 10, 2022
On Sunday, November 13, Grant Spickelmier, executive director of the International Wolf Center in Minnesota, will lead a “Wolf 101” lesson. He also will discuss efforts to manage wolf/human conflicts in the United States.
Balloon Releases Harm the Environment
August 9, 2022
Balloon releases negatively affect the environment, including harming wildlife and causing damage to property. HB0418, a bill under consideration in the Illinois legislature, would put limitations on balloon releases.
Help Protect Lake County's Greenway Corridor
August 8, 2022
It's one of the most enchanting natural landscapes remaining in Lake County. Once designated for the now-defunct Route 53 Extension into Lake County, the 12-mile corridor is a prime example of the scenic riches unique to our county's identity. It's...