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What We Do
In order to cultivate our close-knit community, we organize weekly hikes, pot lucks, and many other activities. We are fortunate to have several leaders willing to organize multi-day outings. These include trips to:
- Pt. Reyes National Seashore (hostel),
- Echo Summit Lodge (skiing),
- Pinnacles (camping),
- Sunol Wilderness (backpacking),
- The Sierra Nevada (hiking, camping),
- Thousand Island Lake (mule pack), and
- Alpine Lodge (Oktoberfest).
Closer to home, we hold special events. The June picnic has traditional food, games, and music, and the holiday party includes a gift exchange. Members sign up to share their far-flung adventures at our monthly travel programs. We also enjoy house concerts organized by one of our members and other musical programs in which a member is performing.
Our efforts at conservation are multi-fold. At potlucks, those who bring their own dishes get to serve themselves ahead of those without their own plate. Donations for conservation are requested at potlucks, and periodically the members vote to send those donations to local conservation and land preservation organizations. The chapter Conservation Chair shares details of creek clean-ups with us and is planning to share additional volunteer opportunities throughout the year.