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June 13, 2024 - May Meeting

6:30pm - Apple Creek YMCA 
2851 E. Apple Creek Road, Appleton

Evening Hike at Purdy Nature Preserve

We are not having our regular meeting in June so come out to this enjoyable intermediate hike.  This unique parcel of land features wooded hills and ravines, open fields, restored prairie, ponds and wetlands, and pine plantations – all accessed through a network of approximately 3 miles of trails. We will be meeting at the Apple Creek Y parking lot, Sign up at sierraclub.org/wisconsin/fox-valley (click on the outings/meetings link)   or contact Monny Hjerstedt, 920-558-0013

Join us in one of our outings this Spring and Summer.

Bubolz Dawn Hike - June 8
Evening Loop the Lake Hike - July 10
Reforestation Camp Hike - July 27
Bike Devils State Trail - August 10

Peter cooking a wonderful peach cobbler at our May meeting

Peter and Monny planting trees on Earth Day at High Cliff

Jo ready to plant a tree

Garlic mustard pulling at High Cliff

Hiking the Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve

Learning about wetland restoration in Oneida Nation Land

January 20th snowshoeing on the Ice Age Trail at Iola Winter Sports Park
(Hoping for more snow this year)

13 of us ventured out for a New Years Day Hike at Fallen Timbers Environmental Center in Black Creek

Painting Fundraiser

Another fun and successful night at Pinot's Palette in Appleton, painting "Winter’s Song."  

Our newsletters (available here or in the menu above) have excellent information about our meetings, outings and other issues.  Please read.

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Skunk Hollow Mine Appeal

The Green Lake Association (GLA), the Green Lake Conservancy (GLC), the Green Lake Sanitary District (GLSD), and one landowner united to file two appeals in an effort to further evaluate potential impacts associated with the proposed Skunk Hollow Mine.

For further information log on the tab Conservation Issues

Our group is in need of leaders to join our board of directors.  Please contact us if interested in helping our group survive and thrive.

Learn about the proposed Back 40 Mine along the Menominee River on the Wisconsin border.

Don't allow our DNR to give away part of an important State Park to a private corporation.  Please visit http://www.friendsblackriverforest.org to learn more.

Our monthly meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month (except July and August).   Most meetings begin at 7:00, with the building opening around 6:30 for setup, socializing and snacks.  Everyone is welcome.  Most meetings are free.

We welcome anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to meet others with the same love. We welcome anyone who is concerned about the natural environment and wants to learn more. Help us protect our natural heritage by participating in our meetings, outings, educational events, and political actions to explore, enjoy, and protect northeastern Wisconsin.

The Fox Valley Group of Sierra Club is the local branch of The Sierra Club – Wisconsin Chapter in northeastern Wisconsin. 

 Our group covers Brown, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Winnebago Counties.  There are currently six active groups in Wisconsin under the umbrella of the Wisconsin Chapter.