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Does your school district have a plan for climate education?
November 19, 2018
Has your school district gone on record acknowledging climate change and committing to educate their students on this ever growing threat? If not, why not? Could it be that no one has asked them? Perhaps you could be the one who does (backed up by...
Midterm election recap
November 15, 2018
Thank you to everyone who voted in the November 6th election! The Sierra Club endorsed 88 candidates at the local, state, and federal levels to represent the region covered by the SF Bay Chapter (Marin, SF, Contra Costa, and Alameda counties). As...
In memory of Janis Kate Turner: a dedicated environmentalist
November 14, 2018
Janis Kate Turner passed away on October 30, 2018. She was an amazing woman who dedicated her life to making our community and beyond a better place for all. In her advocacy, Janis helped to establish urban growth boundary lines, protect groundwater...
Alameda County set to adopt flawed microbrewery ordinance for agricultural areas
November 14, 2018
In an effort to promote agriculture and agricultural tourism in Alameda County, the county Planning Department has proposed an amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance that would permit microbreweries the unincorporated agricultural areas. The...
New trails make new "linear parks" in southern Alameda County
November 13, 2018
The Sierra Club wants to expand access to southern Alameda County’s parklands. One way to do that is to encourage the development of more multi-use trails known as “linear parks,” used by cyclists and pedestrians. There are many promising sites for...
North Berkeley BART parking lot presents a rare opportunity for affordable housing
October 18, 2018
A discussion about the potential for housing on the parking lots surrounding the North Berkeley BART station started back in March 2018 — first with a viral tweet, and followed by a community meeting that showcased an overall tone of support for...
Don't let SF derail a plan to save California rivers
October 16, 2018
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is joining the Trump Administration to fight against protections for the Tuolumne River and San Francisco Bay. They are opposing the State Water Boards, the consensus of the scientific community, the Bay...
Plant a tree with us and improve the local environment
October 10, 2018
Looking for a small but impactful way to help in the fight against climate change, and green your community over a weekend? Volunteer to plant trees with the Sierra Club!
In memory: Mark Woodbury, longtime Sierra Club hike leader and activist
October 10, 2018
Longtime Sierra Club hike leader and environmental activist Mark Woodbury passed away in September on his 93rd birthday. Mark led over 300 hikes for the Sierra Club, mostly in the East Bay Hills and Mount Diablo. He knew Tilden Park the way other...
Learn to snowcamp in our training series' 50th year!
October 9, 2018
We are here to help you extend your horizons into winter. Be part of snowcamping history by joining us for our 50th season!