Colors of the Bay Area: green (live oak, bay), blue/gray (foothill pine, blue oak), and orange (buckeye).
Welcome
The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages, advocates for policies that protect our natural environment, supports environmental candidates for public office, and provides opportunities for people who want to develop leadership skills to give back to the community and help the environment. Come and explore!
The Wetlands Subcommittee presents
Al Gore's Climate Change Presentation
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
Redwood Shores Library, 399 Marine Parkway, Redwood City
The Wetlands Subcommittee will present a special climate change presentation hosted by Gary Latshaw, who is trained presenter by The Climate Project lead by Al Gore. This is a public meeting and all are invited to attend to become informed on the threat of climate change and sea level rise. More
Chapter Summit
Building Climate-Friendly Communities Together
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Have you ever wanted to become involved in a grand effort to make our Chapter's communities more climate-friendly through smart growth that makes us less reliant on our automobiles? Are you seeking a way to find out how you can get involved and have an impact. If so, then attend this Chapter summit! More
From the Nov/Dec 2009 Loma Prietan newsletter
Message from the Chair
I'd like to pass along a shot of real good news regarding funding for the Chapter. Just recently we landed two grants for a program we call Building Climate-Friendly Communities. More.
The Loma Prieta Chapter Presents
A Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 5 pm to 8 pm, RSVP
Peninsula Conservation Center, 3921 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto
Join us for a Holiday Party to celebrate our successful conservation work in 2009! Music, light food and beverages will be provided in recognition of our dedicated volunteers and generous donors. Please R.S.V.P. to 650-390-8411
Loma Prieta Chapter Election
Ballots must be received by Dec. 11, 2009
Loma Prieta Chapter members: Please vote for candidates for Chapter and Regional Group Executive Committees using the paper ballot on page 2 of the print edition of the Loma Prietan newsletter, Noverber/December 2009 issue. Candidate statements can be viewed here.
Western Wilderness Conference
April 8-11, 2010 Berkeley CA
Save the date now! For anyone who cares about the wild places of the West, this is one event not to miss! The Sierra Club is one of the sponsors of this incredible gathering of advocates for western wilderness. For more information, visit westernwilderness.org.
Job Announcement
Grassroots Organizer for Building Climate Friendly Communities Project
The Loma Prieta Chapter is seeking an experienced community organizer to lead our Building Climate Friendly Communities campaign. The organizer will work closely with existing Cool City teams and Chapter conservation issue committees, build new teams in priority cities, and coordinate with community members and groups to create strong support for smart growth through transit oriented development projects. More