Orange County: Back to the bay hikes
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Join us for a Lori Ives memorial
The Angeles Chapter is sponsoring an event to celebrate the life of leader and dedicated volunteer Lori Ives. We invite all who knew Lori to comment here and share their personal stories.
The celebration will be held 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena.
Sierra Club honors R.J. Secor
If you’ve done any amount of hiking or climbing in the Sierras, you’ve probably bought, borrowed or stole a copy of the guidebook "The High Sierra: Peaks, Passes, and Trails" by
R.J. Secor. That “bible of the Sierras” has guided untold numbers to discover and explore the wonderful peaks and hidden gems of the high Sierra range.
Chapter volunteers who made a difference in 2013
Each year the Angeles Chapter Sierra Club gives awards to volunteers who have shown an outstanding commitment to the club's political, conservation and outings mission. The Chapter's 2014 Awards Banquet will take place Sunday, May 4, at Brookside Country Club in Pasadena. (Click here for more information.) Join us at the banquet to honor those who made a difference in 2013.
Inner City Outings gets $15,000 grant from Mark Taper Foundation
Angeles Chapter Inner City Outings received a much needed grant of $15,000 from the S. Mark Taper Foundation in December 2013. The grant will fund 28 day hikes, service project outings, or tide pooling trips for elementary and secondary school youngsters. These outings will serve approximately 625 youngsters from our poorest neighborhoods.
California's drought: 10 ways to save water
Water is a scarce and precious natural resource in California, yet two thirds of the water used in homes goes toward watering the yard. What can the home gardener do to use less water, enjoy the garden more, and help the environment? Here are 10 easy tips.
Better alternatives to the Bay-Delta water grab
Gov. Jerry brown on Jan. 17 declared a state of emergency because of California's serious drought conditions. Many cities and counties have beguns to feel the effects and have imposed water restrictions.
14 Places to Visit in 2014
Have you planned your dream trip yet for the new year? The January-March 2014 Southern Sierran/Schedule of Activities is available for download and perusal.