Whether your interest is conservation, policy, trail maintenance, activism or enjoying our outings, everyone with a love for the outdoors is welcome here. We appreciate you being a part of the Eastern Missouri Group (EMG) of the Missouri Sierra Club.
Join us at the EMG Holiday Party on December 7 Celebrate the season at the annual EMG Holiday Party! The holiday party is a potluck. Please bring a favorite dish to share (appetizer, salad, main course, side dish or dessert) to feed at least 8.* Microwave and refrigeration available. Crock pots for hot dishes suggested. Please note, there is no stove or oven. To help reduce our impact, please bring your reusable cup to enjoy the provided coffee and tea. If you would like to bring another beverage to share, please do! Please note that wine, beer, and champagne are the only alcoholic beverages allowed at the venue.
This year the event will be Saturday, December 7 starting at 6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. in the Becker Room at the Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, MO 63117. Park and enter in the back of the building. You can sign up on Campfire or contact Barb Wall at 314 691-6715. RSVP HERE
Start With Baby Steps
Photo and article by Louise Bullock
Perhaps you’ve read articles with envy about high adventure or wilderness experiences and thought to yourself, “Wow, when my children are a little older, I’d sure like to do that someday with my family!” Well, now is the time to build the foundation and plant the seeds to make that future dream come true. A good place to start is within our own municipal parks. Discover the simple joy of a nature trail, a fishing lake, or birdwatching, photography or tree identification. Take the first step. Bring your family to a local park. You will be instilling a sense of connection with and appreciation of the natural world. As that love grows, your family may even wish to participate in one of Sierra Club‘s service outings at either Castlewood or Don Robinson, two local state parks. Make a plan today to get out with your family for new outdoor experiences. Then one day, the challenging adventures you’ve only read about or seen pictures of will be your own. You will reflect back and realize that it all began with those first baby steps years ago.
Public hearings set for Ameren Missouri's proposed rate hike From KSDK | 5 On Your Side Ameren Missouri customers can weigh in on proposed 15.49 % rate hike at public hearings. MORE INFO Visit the Missouri Sierra Club Facebook page to register to attend upcoming hearings. FACEBOOK EVENTS
How to Keep Your Salad Greens From Liquifying in the Fridge From CNET Some salad greens don't seem to last a day in the fridge. Here are a few ways to keep them from spoiling before you have a chance to eat. READ MORE
Is there enough land on Earth to fight climate change and feed the world? From MIT Capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius is a tall order. Achieving that goal will not only require a massive reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from human activities, but also a substantial reallocation of land to support that effort and sustain the biosphere, including humans. FULL STORY
4 Ways to Have the Greenest Christmas Tree From Earth911 most people consider live trees to be a greener option than artificial trees, which are often manufactured with polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a non-biodegradable, petroleum-derived plastic. But before you and the family venture out to the nearest Christmas tree farm to chop down a live tree, consider these more sustainable options.
Our friends from the Missouri Coalition for the Environment are working to create the first-ever Extreme Urban Heat Policy Plan with the city of St. Louis. This three-year, community-driven initiative will identify and work to address increased health risks, death rates, and energy costs faced by citizens from climate change induced extreme heat.
Make your voice heard during these sessions! MORE INFO
EMG Annual Holiday Party and Potluck - December 7
Celebrate the season at the annual EMG Holiday Party and Potluck. You can bring a favorite dish to share like an appetizer, salad, main course, side dish or dessert) t From 6pm-9pm at the Ethical Society. You can sign up on Campfire or contact Barb Wall at 314 691-6715. MORE INFO
EMG ExCom Monthly Meeting - December 10 The Executive Committee of the Eastern Missouri Group meets monthly to review group activities and business. These meetings are open to the public, in person or via Zoom. Zoom links will be sent out to registered participants a few days before the meeting. RSVP HERE
MO Sierra Space | MOSS - December 12 Join the Sierra Club Missouri Chapter new & returning members, supporters, volunteers, allies, and staff to intentionally connect from across the state to: 1) build community amongst ourselves as teammates in Sierra Club’s mission, vision, values, and norms; 2) share updates on campaigns, victories, or other goings on in the state; 3) provide actionable steps to support grassroots organizing efforts for MO communities and environment. REGISTER HERE
St Louis Hills Twilight Walking Tour - December 14 Join us for a seasonal tour of a fascinating St. Louis neighborhood! In the late afternoon we’ll walk (total of about 2 miles) the blocks generally north of Francis Park to view and discuss the district’s unique blend of architectural styles (Art Deco, South City German, Hansel and Gretel, Modern and more). REGISTER HERE
30x30 Toolkit Rollout - rescheduled to December 16
Join the Missouri Sierra Club as we roll out our 30x30 Toolkit for Activists and discuss how you can move our state closer to achieving the goal of protecting 30% of Missouri's nature by 2030! MORE INFO
Castlewood State Park Service Project - December 20 This is a wonderful way to engage with a beautiful and well-loved park, while enacting a commitment to conservation and making the outdoors accessible to all. We will be assisting in the general care and upkeep of the park under the direction of park staff. The specifics of our tasks depend on what they determine is the parks greatest need at the time. Some of these tasks are maintaining and repairing trails, closing social trails, and picking up trash. RSVP HERE
Outings Committee Opportunities This is a very active and exciting group within the Sierra Club and a great way to meet new people! When you become an Outings Leader, you will receive free leader training, first aid and CPR courses. We can use YOUR help! Contact Dave Campbell, Outings Committee Co-Chair, at davecampbell9009@gmail.com or 217-553-9009.
Interested in Energy Justice? The Sierra Club Missouri Chapter is organizing an Energy Justice Action Team for grassroots response to utility and energy justice as we fight for clean, renewable energy. Join us at sc.org/ejteam
Looking for IT help As an organization managed by volunteers, so is our website! Are you interested in helping us update and manage our website? After completing a 1 hour online training, you can help build our group's digital prescence! Reach out to Chapter Coordinator Ashton Kuehnel (ashton.kuehnel@sierraclub.org) to get involved.
Photo by Danielle Brigida, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
