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ADD YOUR VOICE TO PROTEST THE BUCK TIMBER HARVEST PLAN
(impacts the lovely Humbug Trail)

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Sample Letter (written by Olivia and Ernie based on SYRCL letter)
     in pdf
     in MSword (so you can download and edit)

 

An Invitation to ALL Sierra Nevada Group Members

Our Management/Conservation Team meets at 6 pm on the 3rd Monday of each month in the Briarpatch Co-op Community Room (290 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley.

You are welcome to join us for the meeting.  Learn more about our local conservation issues and actions, and participate in the planning of our group's general membership meetings and other events.  (You can pick up a tasty snack at Briarpatch )

The next three meetings are at 6 pm on June 16, July 21 and August 18.

 

The fight to save DONNER SUMMIT

Donner Summit Planning Principles (April 8, 2008)
Sierra Watch letter to the Placer County and Nevada County Boards of Supervisors.

More information:

Sierra Watch web page

Donner Summit Area Association

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS and OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS

Directions to Seaman's Lodge
(425A Nimrod Street (in Pioneer Park) in Nevada City)

Saturday, July 12.  Clair Tappaan Lodge
Annual Sierra Nevada Group Picnic at Clair Tappaan Lodge

Where in the universe can you spend a day in the cool, clear mountain air and enjoy the camaraderie of other Sierra Clubbers, take a hike or listen to an environmental presentation, feast on hamburgers or hot dogs with all the trimmings, enjoy live entertainment and star gaze all for only $10 per person?

Jean Shannon will kick off the activities with a hike at 1 pm or you can listen to Tom Mooers of Sierra Watch explain the continued push for development on the Donner Summit and how it will affect the headwaters of the South Yuba. This will be followed by a happy hour with hors d’oeuvres at 4:30 and a BBQ at 6 pm. After dinner there will be a sing-along accompanied by Richard Thomas on the guitar and Edith Lufkin on the cello. How cool is that? The grand finale is at 9 pm when Allen Stahler will thrill us with “sky dances.” We will view the moon, reading the clues astronomers use to decipher the history of the moon and the Earth.

Please make dinner reservations at least one week prior to the event by calling (1-800-679-6775). The cost is just $10 per person and BYOB if you desire a mid afternoon kick. Car pooling is encouraged.  Please call Donna Foote (1-530-272-5878). Cars will leave the Rood Center 10 am Saturday or whatever you and the driver negotiate. Of course, you could plan to stay overnight at Clair Tappaan and make a weekend in the high country out of it. Information on overnight accommodations is at 1-800-679-6775 or you can book on-line using the CTL web page:   http://ctl.sierraclub.org/outings/lodges/ctl/booknow/

SEE YOU AT THE PICNIC!

Visit Clair Tappaan our "neighborhood" Lodge

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Visit the Clair Tappaan web page

many activities and recreation opportunities

SAVE THE DATE: 4th Annual Clair Tappaan Lodge Fundraiser, August 15-17, 2008

Information about our successful Meteor Shower Weekend August 10-12, 2007 (3rd Annual)
Information about our successful Starry Nights Weekend August 11-13, 2006 Fundraiser (2nd Annual)
Information about our successful Full Moon Weekend August 19-21, 2005 Fundraiser (1st Annual)

Ocober 19, 2008.  Sierra Nevada Group's Annual Popular
Run Through The Colors

Download Entry Form and Map

Pictures and information from previous runs:
2004 run
2005 sponsors
2006 run

 

P.O. BOX 1042, Nevada City, CA 95959
(E-mail:) Charlie Chisholm, Sierra Nevada Group Chair

JOIN THE SIERRA CLUB

Are you concerned about environmental issues in Nevada, Sierra and Yuba Counties?   We have an active Sierra Club group, offering local outings for seniors, families, and experienced hikers. We hold monthly meetings featuring speakers as well as camaraderie. We publish a bimonthly newsletter to keep you informed on local issues and to give you an opportunity to express your concerns. We are involved in the community, participating in local issues that affect our environment: mining, forestry, toxins, population, land use issues, as well as such recreational activities as hiking, canoeing, picnics, and potluck dinners.  We hope you will join us.  On line Application Form

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rev. July 1, 2008  Suggestions? E-mail  Ernie Malamud