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Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing: Let People Speak for Themselves
May 3, 2022
In this column on the Jemez Principles, we’ll be diving into letting people speak for themselves. On its surface, this can seem fairly straightforward. Many of us may think that we already accomplish this. Unfortunately, many of us may not notice...
Join Our Grand Trash Tournament for Earth Day 2022!
April 15, 2022
Join the Sierra Club Southern Alameda County Group's Grand Trash Tournament for Earth Day 2022, running from April 15th to May 10th, 2022! The pandemic has been rough on our environment, but through this trash pick-up tournament, we have a chance to...
Tell the Albany City Council to Preserve Albany Hill Park
April 4, 2022
At its April 4th meeting, will the Albany City Council vote to preserve Albany Hill Park or will it choose instead to sell off a significant portion of public park land to private ownership? In 2017 the Albany Lions Club sued the City of Albany,...
Annual Beginners Backpack Class Begins This April
April 1, 2022
Learn how to travel safely and comfortably with only a pack on your back during the annual Beginners Backpack course run by the Backpack Section. The Beginners Backpack Class 2022 consists of a virtual class via Zoom on April 27th (7 PM - 9 PM) and...
Take Action: Tell the SF Supervisors to Keep JFK Promenade Car-Free!
March 30, 2022
In April 2020, JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park was temporarily closed to cars and turned into a promenade for people walking, biking, or rolling. The JFK promenade is wildly popular: over 72% of San Franciscans surveyed support making it permanent....
Making A Difference With the Chapter Nominations & Elections Committee
March 9, 2022
As a long-time member and supporter of the Sierra Club, I felt compelled to step up my involvement with the organization above signing online petitions, reading about the latest happenings in the Yodeler, and taking hikes. When I saw the opportunity...
Bay Chapter Endorsements in Sierra Club Board Election
March 4, 2022
The annual election for the Club’s Board of Directors is now underway. The San Francisco Bay Chapter recommends a vote for the following candidates: Katherine Bartholomew, Shruti Bhatnagar, Cheyenne Branscum, Alison Chin, and Brian Gomez.
Latest IPCC Report Emphasizes Baked-In Climate Impacts, Need for Adaptation Now
February 28, 2022
The latest IPCC report, released Monday, February 28th, states that even if we immediately reduce greenhouse gasses as much as possible, significant impacts will still take place, elevating the need to begin adaptation planning now. San Francisco...
Raft Guide Training for Inspiring Connections Outdoors
February 17, 2022
ICO Rafting is a Sierra Club volunteer program that facilitates river rafting trips for young people with limited access to wilderness. We’re looking for enthusiastic new volunteers who want to share the outdoors with others as raft guides.
Secretary Needed for Chapter Executive Committee
February 17, 2022
The San Francisco Bay Chapter Executive Committee is looking for a Secretary to participate in meetings and record minutes. This position requires strong attention to detail, timeliness, quick typing (or note-taking) skills, familiarity with Google...