Welcome to the Crescenta Valley Group of the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club. If you live in or near the communities of Sunland, Tujunga, Montrose, La Crescenta, or La Canada-Flintridge, and want to become more active with the Sierra Club, contact us or join us on an outing. New Members are always welcome!
We are looking for outing leaders too! If you are a Sierra Club leader and would like to lead outings with us, please contact outdoorsygal@sbcglobal.net. If you would like to become a leader, the next training is April 2012. Click here for the Leadership Training Program application:
New to Sierra Club? Click here for the newcomer information events!
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Our newest vacation for you!
WILD BORNEO ADVENTURE ANGELES CHAPTER FUNDRAISER
Mar. 28-Apr. 16, 2012
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News
On January 15th, 2011 we joined the City of Glendale and Tree People and planted Big Cone Spruce in Deukmejian Wilderness Park .
Check out the full report at www.montrosepatch.com
Crescenta Valley Group frequently participates in tree planting and maintanance events with the City of Glendale. Here are some photos from the planting events in Verdugo Mountains.
Since then, we've participated in numerous events to care for the baby trees we've planted. Will you join us next time?
It's fun! Join us on Nov 19th for the next “Third Saturday of the Month – Wilderness Workday” with the City of Glendale Parks and Recreation as it collaborates with the Sierra Club in restauration of the trail to Mt. Lukens.
Hike with us:
Sat Dec 3, 2011 Crescenta Valley Group
O: Breakfast with a view?
Come join us on this 6 mi rt, 1,400 ft. gain morning hike to Henninger Flat above Altadena. Within an hour in a moderate pace, we will be rewarded with an expansive view of LA Basin and clean air under the pine grove. Once on top, a surprise breakfast item will be provided by the leader. Meet 8:55am at the Pinecrest gate (exit 210 Fwy at Altadena Dr, N 2½ mi to Crescent Dr, R to Pinecrest). Since parking is in the neighborhood, please keep your voices down as we gather. Bring water, sturdy shoes, warm gear, and a smile. Heavy rain/landslides cancel. Provisional leader: Maew Suchin. Coleader: Jeff Wilson
Bring holiday cheer to the homeless
| Dec 18 |
Sun |
Hundred Peaks, Crescenta Valley |
| O: LA XMAS by Night: Join our annual night hike to give food and clothing to the homeless living on the streets. Hike approx 6 miles. Wear warm clothing and sturdy shoes. We'll meet at the Chinatown station on the Metro Gold Line located at College Street and Spring Street at midnight SATURDAY night. After distribution of food and clothing we'll crisscross the streets of downtown LA winding up at the Original Pantry at approx 4:00 AM for breakfast, then hike or take subway back to Chinatown. Leaders: STAG BROWN, BOB THOMPSON, JOE YOUNG |
Cannot hike with us that night? Donations of food and clothing are welcome too. Contact leader Bob Thompson for details.
