VOLUNTEER CORNER

  • Posted on 31 October 2009
  • By The Editor

WATER COMMITTEE - SPECIAL PROJECT

The Water Committee is looking for volunteers to help with a water conservation report. If you care about water conservation and have some time to volunteer, please contact jennifer.robinson@sierraclub.org or (213)387-4287 x204.

Submission Guidelines for Southern Sierran

  • Posted on 31 October 2009
  • By The Editor

ALL SUBMISSIONS (advertisements, art, articles, calendar items, etc.) are due the FIRST FRIDAY of each month To be considered for the December issue, you must submit by the first Friday of November. To be considered for January, you must submit by the first Friday of December, etc.

Remembering Russ Black

  • Posted on 31 October 2009
  • By The Editor
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Russ Black, a long-time leader and volunteer for the 20s &30s Section, recently passed away on Friday, September 11, a week before his 53rd birthday. Russ became an O-rated leader in 1991 and participated or led over 200 events in his career.

As Fight To Save Poppy Reserve Continues. . .

  • Posted on 31 October 2009
  • By The Editor
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Photo Credit: Kathy Porter

The Antelope Poppy Reserve needs your support. At present, motorsports park proponents outnumber Poppy Reserve supporters two to one.

Pasadena Group to Auction Nature Photos Nov. 14

  • Posted on 31 October 2009
  • By The Editor
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The Pasadena Group's annual Photo Auction on Saturday, November 14 will feature a variety of nature photographs up for bid, an opportunity to acquire a distinctive image for a room or a holiday gift.

Adventure Opportunities: Costa Rica

  • Posted on 31 October 2009
  • By Mike Sappingfield
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Photo By: Mike Sappingfield

Mike Sappingfield snapped this white-face monkey saying Bienvenidos! Nov 24 2007 at Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica

What do the Sphinx, Picasso & The Parthenon Have in Common?

  • Posted on 31 October 2009
  • By The Editor
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Photo Courtesy of CHL Cruises

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Goethe said upon his arrival in Rome in the 1800's, I now realize all the dreams of my youth. Centuries have passed, but to this day, those who visit Rome and neighboring cradles of civilization echo Goethe's sentiments.

Let Natural Science Awaken You. . .

  • Posted on 31 October 2009
  • By The Editor
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Photo Credit: Ginny Heringer

Michael White, Conservation Science Director for the Tejon Ranch Conservancy, addresses us.

Submission Guidelines for Southern Sierran

  • Posted on 31 October 2009
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By Howard Kayton
Outings Chair, Santa Monica Mountains Task Force

The 12th annual Backbone Trail Festival will be held on weekends starting Sat, Nov 7 and continuing through Sun, Dec 6. Hikers will be able to traverse 50 of the 70 miles of this scenic trail along some of the highest ridges of the Santa Monica Mountains, often with great ocean views. This should also be appealing to those who are unable to hike their favorite San Gabriel Mountain hikes due to the recent fires.

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