September 2023: the Sylvanian
September 10, 2023
Welcome to the online-only Pennsylvania Chapter newsletter, the Sylvanian! Please read our September 2023 issue!
The 26th Annual Huplits Grant: Round Two
September 9, 2023
The Sierra Club Allegheny Group’s Huplits Grant Committee is seeking grant proposals to help promote Sierra Club’s policies and mission in Pennsylvania for the second round of funding in the 2023 -2024 Huplits Grant Competition.
Solarize Delco!
August 30, 2023
In the heart of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, a quiet revolution has been taking place, one that harnesses the power of the sun to illuminate not only rooftops, but also the lives of the community members. This movement, aptly named Solarize Delco...
Visiting Wildwood Park
August 30, 2023
Whether you enjoy hiking (leisurely or more challenging), an opportunity for viewing unique flora and fauna, fishing and boating, or spending some time indoors learning about nature and giving the children appropriate activities, Wildwood Park and...
A New Kind of Environmental Town Hall
August 30, 2023
Problem: We’ve all had this experience: The typical environmental conference, workshop, or teaching event attracts only other committed environmentalists. We’re trying to deal with an all-hands-on-deck environmental crisis in global warming, but...
Rights of Nature
August 30, 2023
The 14th amendment to the US Constitution has been used to give rights to people in famous cases like Brown v. Board of Education (equal education,) Roe v. Wade (abortion) and Obergefell v. Hodges (same-sex marriage). But, the court has also used...
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,...