October 2017 Chapter E-Newsletter

Maryland Chapter

Now, more than everwe need your talents to help the Sierra Club protect Maryland's environment for future generations


 

 Flyers for Trick or Treaters
Tell Governor Hogan to stop the Potomac Pipeline!
Want to give Trick or Treaters more than just candy? Print out our Reasons to Oppose the Potomac Pipeline Flyer and encourage your neighbors to call Governor Hogan! PDF here.

Hands Across the Potomac
http://www.sierraclub.org/maryland/blog/2017/10/350-maryland-west-virginia-activists-unite-oppose-potomac-pipeline
 
 
On Saturday, October 14, over 350 concerned Maryland and West Virginia residents joined hands over a key Potomac River bridge. Their aim? To send a powerful message urging Governor Hogan to stop TransCanada from building a fracked-gas pipeline underneath the treasured river. Read more here! 
 

 

 


Congratulations to all for a fabulous Jamboree weekend!
Jamboree yoga
Mother Nature smiled on Sierrans sharing a wonderful weekend of fun, learning, direct action, and joy. Read more 
 

 

 


Hike and Trip Leader Training
November 18th
Buzzard Rock Clean Water Outing Summer 2017
 
 
 
 
Inspire others to protect nature and to enjoy and explore the great outdoors--become a  Sierra Club hike and trip leader! Learn how to lead outings and educate people on conservation issues. Read more and register for OLT101 here.
 

Electing Environmental Champions in Maryland with Congressman Jamie Raskin November 11th
Congressman Jamie Raskin
We can't afford to sit on the sidelines this next election. In November 2018, Marylanders will go to the polls to elect a Governor, Attorney General, the entire General Assembly, and many local officials. Given the attacks on environmental policy and regulations in Washington, it is even more critical that we elect strong environmental leaders in Maryland to restore the Chesapeake Bay, fight climate change and protect Maryland's environment.  Join us from 3-5 pm at the home of Harry George and Dee Dolan  
 

Help the Virginia Sierra Club 
Get Out the Vote!
Help get out the vote in VA
 
 
We have teamed up with Sierra Club Virginia to help elect Sierra Club-endorsed candidates in Virginia. There is a major Get Out The Vote campaign over the next two weekends. Shifts are 2 hours and folks are on hand to do some training and provide materials. If you're able to help out in VA, email sambzuniga@gmail.com and copy Political.intern@mdsierra.org on the message!

 Intern for the Environment 
Sierra Club interns and volunteers
Love the environment and want to protect it? Intern with the Sierra Club and join the movement to appreciate and protect our natural spaces! Working side by side with staff and lead volunteers, interns get the opportunity to see how a grassroots non-profit works, gain valuable real world experience, and become the next generation of activist leaders. Apply to join our team today!  

Forest Conservation Act 
Conference Call November 16th
Learn about the Forest Conservation Act
Want to learn about protecting Maryland forests and why it's so important? Join us November 16th at 7:00 pm for a call with guest Elaine Lutz from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation! RSVP here.
 

 

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