Did you know … we have local groups across Wisconsin? Our local groups are planning all sorts of fun events this Earth Day, Spring, and Summer. This page will be updated regularly as more Earth Day events are planned around the state, please email katie.hogan@sierraclub.org if anything needs to be added!
Want to learn more about Earth Month events all across the country? Check out this Earth Day Activities Map!
Coulee Region Group [CRG] of Sierra Club includes Crawford, Grant, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, Trempealeau and Vernon Counties.
- The Group will be tabling at the La Crosse Earth Fair on April 30 at Myrick Park from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (https://www.sustaininstitute.com/earthfairlacrosse) and cleaning up their adopted roadside near the La Crosse Marsh on April 29 [learn about the roadside cleanup here!]
- If you are a member of the Coulee Region group and aren't currently receiving our monthly newsletter emails but would like to, please let the group know at crsierraclub@gmail.com!
Chippewa Valley Group [CVG] of Sierra Club includes Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk and St. Croix Counties
- Chippewa Valley Sierra Club's annual Gaylord Nelson Earth Green Award event is scheduled for Monday, Apr. 17, 2023, 5:30 p.m., where they recognize the work of a person or group that has made significant contributions to the environmental health in western Wisconsin. Full Info available at: https://d.pr/3dbBXE
- The CVSC Earth Green awardee this year will be Jerry Sazama, a leader in the Ice Age National Scenic Trail maintenance and trail-building in the Chippewa Moraine Chapter.
- The group will table alongside other community groups at an Earth Week Open House on Apr 20, 2023, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m at the Brewing Project, 1807 N Oxford Ave., Eau Claire, WI.
Great Waters Group [GWG] of Sierra Club includes Washington, Ozaukee, Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties
- The Group is helping with Nearby Nature's cleanup along Lincoln Creek on April 22. It's one of the sites of Milwaukee Riverkeeper's annual spring river cleanups and Nearby Nature needs as many volunteers as possible to help with clearing trash along the Hopkins Hollow section of Lincoln Creek.
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Click here to sign up! We are encouraging people to join us at two sites in Hopkins Hollow on Lincoln Creek (see below), though there are other sites on Lincoln Creek and across the Milwaukee River watershed
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Lincoln Creek: 35th & Glendale Cleanup with Nearby Nature and Sierra Club
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Lincoln Creek: 34th & Courtland Cleanup with Nearby Nature and Sierra Club
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Fox Valley Group [FVG] of Sierra Club includes Brown, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Outagamie, Waupaca, & Winnebago Counties
The group is planning two events for Earth Day.
First, the group is planning an Appleton rally and march with ESTHER, POP Earth, Citizens Climate Lobby, League of Women Voters, Wild Ones and Our Wisconsin Revolution. More cosponsors likely to come. The event starts at 12:00 pm at Houdini Plaza. Bring your Earth Day signs and listen to area conservation groups speak about environmental issues of concern in our area and what you can do to make a difference.
- 11:30-12:00 set up, sign distribution, demonstrations begin; 12:00-12:30 speakers; 12:45 - march to LU begins!
- 1:00 - 4:00pm Earth Fest on the Lawrence University Campus sponsored by OWR; Music, Tabling, Speakers
Second, FVG is working with Baird Creek Preservation Foundation for a cleanup and tree planting in Green Bay on April 22nd. Event Highlights include:
- Trash pickup along the trails, in the park areas, and the creek (wader's could be helpful but they have tools to get trash that is close to the edges); For all ages!
- 50 trees to plant; For all ages!
- Finding and removing invasive buck thorn! [teens & older]
- Start ime is 8:30 AM to noon (or whenever they finish), rain or shine! 8:30 to 9 AM will be to sign liability forms and get organized into work teams. Some snacks and coffee provided in the morning prior to starting work at 9AM.
Four Lakes Group [FLG] of Sierra Club includes Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Rock & Sauk Counties
- Join the FLG for some tree planting projects this spring! Many of us live in homes or neighborhoods with lots of trees, but others do not. Trees and shrubs provide beauty, shade and cooling and respite from the hot sun, and help battle climate change by taking in CO2 and providing oxygen. They also help remove pollutants and clean the air, and provide visual and noise screening.
- For 2023, we are making plans for:
- Fitchburg Planting projects on park/public land partnering with Fitchburg Parks Department. Dates: Fri April 21 & Sat April 22 (note 4/22 is Earth Day) & Fri April 28 & Sat April 29 (note 4/28 is Arbor Day)
- We’re looking for volunteers to participate in tree planting projects. By participating, you’ll learn about different trees and how to properly plant and care for them while improving local communities and the planet. It's a great activity for families and volunteers of all ages, so if you’d like to help, email Jake at jake@paradymeproductions.com.
Southeast Gateway Group [SEGG] of Sierra Club includes Kenosha County, Racine County, and Walworth County.
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Join SEGG for an event on Th, April 6th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Stormwater 101: Protecting Freshwater with Native Plants! The event registration page can be found here. - You can follow SEGG on facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SierraClubSoutheastGatewayGroup] and meet-up [https://www.meetup.com/Southeast-Gateway-Group-Sierra-Club-Hikes-and-Activities/] to find the latest happenings!