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Tune in online! Bay Chapter schedules wide-ranging program of virtual events
April 9, 2020
While the coronavirus response requires us to be physically apart, we want to make sure our Sierra Club family can continue to connect, learn, and advance our conservation agenda. As part of that effort, we’re inviting you to join us online...
"Family hours" could safely provide park access during the coronavirus pandemic
April 6, 2020
Based on feedback we’ve received from our members and the local Bay Area community, the Sierra Club’s SF Bay Chapter has reached out to local officials to request that they consider providing designated "family access" hours at parks for families...
We need parks more than ever. Do your part to help keep them open.
March 27, 2020
It's up to all of us to use our parks safely so that they can remain open to the greatest extent possible, for the benefit of all. Overcrowding and unsafe behavior by park users has already forced some park closures in the region. Here are some...
Ideas for keeping the kids entertained and learning at home
March 23, 2020
As a parent sheltering in place with kids I'm more grateful than ever for the skill, patience and professionalism of teachers. While parents don't need to run a coronavirus home school, you're probably looking for ideas to entertain and inform...
Join EVMatch, the Airbnb of electric vehicle charging (and support your Sierra Club chapter!)
March 16, 2020
With a peer-to-peer network of shared chargers, the EVmatch app opens up private charging stations for public use, immediately increasing the number of reliable charging places without requiring expensive new installations. EVmatch will donate $20...
Say 'No' to nuclear energy for Alameda County
March 16, 2020
Alameda County's public electricity agency, East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), is considering buying nuclear energy to add to its power mix. Community Choice programs in California were created to give the public the power to choose where their...
We Are Standing With Richmond
March 13, 2020
Over the past year, the Sierra Club has been proud to work together with our allies in Richmond to advocate for an ordinance phasing out the storage and handling of coal and petroleum coke in Richmond. In a major victory for our community, the...
New Regional Coal Organizer to help Bay-Delta region kick dirty fuels
March 10, 2020
Our newest organizer Jacob Klein tells us about what they'll be doing at the Club, the activist who inspires their work, and an awe-inspiring trip to Joshua Tree.
Sierra Club stands with labor
March 9, 2020
Recently, the Sierra Club stood up for labor when Lennar—the developer of the Concord Naval Weapons Station Reuse Project—attempted to turn its back on a Project Labor Agreement that would provide construction jobs for local workers and...
Volunteer program organizer needed for SF Dinner speaker series
March 9, 2020
The Sierra Club's San Francisco Dinner program needs a new coordinator beginning in September 2020. The monthly program presents fascinating and knowledgeable speakers on timely environmental issues and photographic presentations from seasoned world...