HERE 4 Climate Justice Coalition Hosts Summer Cooldown in Hunting Park
August 25, 2023
On July 22nd at the Hunting Park Recreation Center, the HERE 4 Climate Justice (Housing, Equity, Repair, and Electrification for Climate Justice) coalition held its first public event, bringing together local residents, elected officials and...
The 2023 Annual Chapter Outing Strengthens Sierra Club Community
August 25, 2023
“This was an awesome hike!” enthused Delilah Contreras, who learned about becoming a junior outings leader while out on the Old Mitchell Trail, one of several adventures available at this year’s annual chapter outing. Held August 2nd to 4th in...
Getting to Know... the Southeastern Pennsylvania Group Part II
August 25, 2023
In the August issue of the Sylvanian, we published Part I of a profile of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Group which recounted its remarkable history. Part II discusses everything else!
Environmental Groups Sue Pennsylvania’s General Assembly, Governor Josh Shapiro for Not Holding Oil, Gas Companies Accountable for Abandoned Wells
August 25, 2023
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, PennFuture, the Sierra Club, Clean Air Council, Protect Penn-Trafford, and Earthworks filed a joint lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including Governor Josh Shapiro and the General Assembly,...
Volunteer Leaders Wanted! NEPA is forming a NEW Group Executive Committee
August 24, 2023
This is a call for nominations for Executive Committee candidates in Northeastern Pennsylvania to be part of the Pennsylvania Chapter. This new Group has been approved to represent Sierra Club volunteers in NEPA.
Call for Nominations -- Chapter At-Large Executive Committee Members 2024
August 10, 2023
This is a call for Nominations to seek election to the Pennsylvania Chapter Executive Committee as an At-Large Member to serve 2024-2025.
August 2023: the Sylvanian
August 6, 2023
Welcome to the online-only Pennsylvania Chapter newsletter, the Sylvanian! Please read our July 2023 issue!
Getting to Know... the Southeastern Pennsylvania Group
July 29, 2023
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Group (SPG) comprises five counties in the southeast corner of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Bucks. It was started in the late 70’s not long after the inauguration of the Pennsylvania...
Civil Disobedience: How I got Arrested While Protesting Vanguard’s Investment Practices
July 29, 2023
Earlier this summer I decided to get arrested-that is, to commit civil disobedience on behalf of the climate emergency. (Not in my role as a Sierra Club member, since there is a national policy generally prohibiting civil disobedience in the name of...
Planting with Purpose: Nurturing Native Flora in Pennsylvania Homes
July 29, 2023
Six years ago, I became a resident of Malvern, with my home landscape looking overgrown. Several aggressive pruning sessions later, I had a lot of planting to do. I wasn’t a big fan of ornamental landscaping; the thought of selecting plants merely...