March 2023: the Sylvanian
March 5, 2023
Welcome to the online-only Pennsylvania Chapter newsletter, the Sylvanian! Please read our March 2023 issue!
Sadhana Forest — A Place to Live Lightly and Restore Paradise
February 25, 2023
By Meenal Raval, Southeastern Pennsylvania Group Treasurer
Last month, I visited Auroville, an international intentional eco-community in Southeast India, just 4 kilometers from the Bay of Bengal. Even though this was my first visit to Auroville...
The Search for Local Government Champions
February 25, 2023
By Karen Melton, Southeastern Pennsylvania Group
Although national policy is essential if future generations are to have a livable world, there is so much local governments can do, from working toward net-zero emissions for municipal buildings,...
In Memoriam: Claudia Kirkpatrick, Robert Lang, Ronald "Jack" Read
February 25, 2023
By Michael Pastorkovich, Vice Chair, Allegheny Group
The year 2022 contained more of its fair share of sadness for the Allegheny Group as we lost three dedicated members and stalwart activists to our common destiny of death.
Claudia...
Electric Bikes on Backcountry Trails
February 25, 2023
Sierra Club Establishes a New Policy
By Vicky Hoover & Jim Catlin, Alaska Chapter newsletter editor / Recreation Issues Team Members, Alaska Chapter
E-bikes—bicycles powered by electric motors—seem to be all around us as they...
Please Welcome Our New ExCom Officers!
February 3, 2023
Chair: Christopher Shepherd
Vice Chair: Jim Wylie
Treasurer (Interim): Christopher Shepherd
Secretary: Lisa Anzalone
Chair: Christopher Shepherd
Chris has been a Sierra Club volunteer since 2008, is the current Chair, Allegheny Group...
Methane Safeguards Need Your Support
February 3, 2023
By Kelsey Krepps, Senior Campaign Representative, Beyond Dirty Fuels Campaign
Join thousands of Pennsylvanians taking action and tell the EPA to finalize the strongest possible methane safeguards now!
In November 2022, President Biden and the...
The 26th Annual Huplits Wildlife Grant
January 28, 2023
The Allegheny Group Sierra Club’s Huplits Wildlife Grants Committee is seeking grant proposals to help protect animal wildlife and wildlife habitat in Pennsylvania.
Introducing Tom Schuster
January 25, 2023
As we flipped the calendar to 2023, I began a new phase of my relationship with the Sierra Club. I appreciate the vote of confidence from our Chapter leadership who appointed me Director, and I’m looking forward to working with many of you for the...
Raising Baby Mussels
January 25, 2023
By Emily Davis, Secretary/Treasurer, Southeastern Pennsylvania Group
Photos courtesy of Troy Bynum
On December 10th, five volunteers from Sierra Club of Southeastern Pennsylvania joined other volunteers to tag and measure mussels at the...