Mecklenburg Park and Rec Workdays - Volunteer On Your Own
December 31, 2020
Sierra Club Service Outings have not resumed, but you can pitch in on your own. Opportunities include:
A Walk in the Park Spring Cleanups are back: Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050449afaf2aa1fb6-fall
A Special Project at...
Ecology Gardening - Make Your Yard a Better Place
December 30, 2020
We had a great virtual program thanks to our speaker, Daniel Jakobovits. Watch the recording. Announcements by CPG chair Gerry Kingsley begin at 3 minutes and Daniel's program begins at the 8:32 mark.
2020 NC Sierra Club Annual Report
November 24, 2020
Highlights from the NC Chapter's 50th Anniversary Year and the challenges ahead. Read the full report here.Members: remember to vote for your Chapter and Group Executive Committee leaders. Find Chapter Candidate's Statements here and vote at...
Connect Beyond Community Survey
November 22, 2020
How do you want to travel around our region? Learn about existing transportation options in your neighborhood and, if you want to get more involved, see the information on their advisory committees.
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Park and Rec Says Thanks!
November 18, 2020
Volunteers at Mecklenburg County Park and Rec Saturday projects help our community outdoor destinations stay their best! Sign up to be a Weed Warrior on 11/28 at McDowell Nature Preserve. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Help Protect Charlotte's Tree Canopy
September 19, 2020
There's still time to comment! The City of Charlotte is looking for public comment on the Tree Canopy Action Plan. Learn more about the plan to stop canopy loss in our communities and take the survey to provide input to the plan.
Our Outings Leaders' Favorite Hikes
September 8, 2020
Outings Leaders Rosmarie Adams, Steve Copulsky and Gerry Kingsley presented their favorites during an online event. Watch the Recording here!
Protecting the Environment and Ending Racism Are Connected
August 4, 2020
This excellent article by Hop Hopkins, Sierra Club Director of Stragegic Partnerships explains how Racism is Killing the Planet
Beyond Recycling: The 7 Rs of Waste Reduction Webinar
August 1, 2020
Resources from Beyond Recycling: The 7 Rs of Waste Reduction can be found on our Conservation Page.
Mecklenburg County Educators: Maitri Meyer & Walker Spruill gave a terrific presentation and we're sharing their follow up. If you missed...
NC Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan
June 16, 2020
The newly released report on the threat posed by climate change and the proposed mitigation efforts. Opening statements by Governor Cooper give credit to state agencies that worked to create the plan under the governor's Executive Order 80. You'll...