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Setting the record straight (Yes, we're for 'Smart Growth')
February 19, 2019
Zelda Bronstein’s recent post on 48 Hills contains inaccuracies, misleading allegations, and distortions. But the biggest problem with her claims is a complete mischaracterization of the Sierra Club’s policy on housing. The Sierra Club supports...
Program organizers needed for Green Friday educational series
February 12, 2019
Green Fridays needs your help. The educational event series has been operating for 10 years now and some of our committee members are retiring. We need new members to help recruit and schedule speakers and presentations; promote programs; and set up...
New regional coal organizer Terilyn Chen wants to do more than fend off "the bad"
February 6, 2019
Our newest staff organizer, Terilyn Chen, will work across three Northern California Sierra Club chapters to prevent the Bay-Delta region from becoming the West Coast’s largest coal exporter.
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Sprawl development puts people in the path of wildfires — and hurts the planet, too
February 5, 2019
Chapter leader William Yragui has walked through the ashes of some of Northern California's most devastating recent fires as part of a search-and-rescue team. He argues that environmentalists should urge public agencies to avoid reckless sprawl...
Bring your little ones to our new environmental education program for kids
February 1, 2019
We’re excited to announce a new educational program designed to introduce the next generation of environmentalists to the wonders of nature. The program (held every second and fourth Thursday this spring) is free and open to kids under 6 and their...
Time to nominate outstanding outings leaders for our annual Michener Award
January 31, 2019
Now is the time to nominate outings leaders for this year’s Dave and Pat Michener Outings Leadership Award. If you know of an outstanding leader, send in a nomination by March 30th.
Practical advice on how to divest from bad banks
January 31, 2019
Faced with an administration up to its chin in dirty fossil fuels money, one important thing we can do is survey our own financial affairs and see whether they're aligned with our values. But starting the process can be daunting. Here are some tips...
Marin Supervisors to vote on fate of initiative concerning San Geronomo Golf Course property
January 28, 2019
Tomorrow afternoon the Marin County Board of Supervisors will vote on what to do with an initiative petition that would require voter approval in order for the former San Geronimo Golf Course property to be used for any purpose other than golf.
Sierra Club tree-planting program continues into the spring
January 25, 2019
Our tree-planting season is only half over! We've put 47 trees in the ground since October and we'll plant many more in the remaining five planting days.
Help the Bay Chapter win $10,000!
January 17, 2019
We're competing against 63 other Sierra Club chapters to win a $10,000 prize to fund our Bay Area conservation work. Help the SF Bay Chapter win the challenge and get much-needed funds by becoming a monthly donor for as little as $5/month (or more)!