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| Friday September 3, 2010 | ||
| 8:00 am | Backpack Isle Royale Sorry, Trip is full! Contact leader for wait list. Ten days, backpack adventure in Isle Royale National Park, Michigan. This is an island without roads, where the moose and the wolves live in a natural balance with each other. It is one of Michigan's most pristine settings, with 165 miles of hiking trails. Michigan's best wilderness experience, to remember forever. For details contact Ewa Roszczenko: ewarosz@yahoo.com (more) Isle Royale Map Email Add This Event | |
| Isle Royale National Park, Michigan, Backpack Trip Isle Royale National Park is a remote, roadless island in Lake Superior. We will have a 10 day (including travel time to and from the island) backpack adventure. Here moose and wolves live in a natural balance. You can hear the eerie, demented laugh of the loon. It's one of Michigan's most pristine settings, with 165 miles of hiking trails and is the only National Park completely closed down in the winter. Isle Royale is a wilderness experience to remember forever. (more) Isle Royale National Park (Isle Royale National Park, Eagle Harbor, Michigan Houghton, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| Saturday September 4, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | BAY CITY RIVERWALK Join us to walk along the Saginaw River waterfront. Easy walk on paved trails approx. 5 miles. Meet at Bigelow Park, on the middle-grounds, off Lafayette in Bay City. Take I-75 North to Exit #153/River Road. Turn Right onto River Rd., then turn Left on Lafayette. Go over first bridge, at light after first bridge, turn Right into Boys & Girls Club. Parking for the park is past the building. Carpooling may be an option-contact hike leader Laurie Tata at 810-348-1771/cell; mrs $1 outings fee (more) Bigelow Park (292 W Lafayette Ave Bay City, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Monday September 6, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 am | MACKINAW BRIDGE WALK-LABOR DAY Carpooling from the Clio Carpool Parking Lot, walkers will travel to walk the Mackinaw Bridge 5-mile span. $5 charge for the bus ride across the bridge to walk. Contact Denny Crispell for further details. 989-624-5038 $5 bus charge to cross the Mackinaw Bridge. (more) Clio Carpool Parking Lot (4330 W Vienna Rd Clio, MI) Map Add This Event | |
| Wednesday September 8, 2010 | ||
| 7:30 pm | Monthly Program The Nepessing Group meets monthly and features a board meeting at 6pm, followed by the general membership meeting at 7:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served (more) Mott Community College Prahl Center, Genesee Room (1401 E Court St Flint, MI) Map Add This Event | |
| Friday September 10, 2010 | ||
| 6:30 pm | SECOND FRIDAY ARTWALK: BUCKHAM GALLERY Meet other Sierra Club members at Buckham Gallery to enjoy a fun night enjoying art and the company of others. Contact: Mike Haley 810-686-6354; thaley@gfn.org (more) Buckham Fine Arts Project (134 1/2 W 2nd St Flint, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| Saturday September 11, 2010 | ||
| 9:00 am | A Day Exploring the Thumb: Bogs and Petroglyphs We start at Minden Bog, near Minden City, a vast, raised bog and one of the largest natural areas free of roads in S. Mi. After a picnic lunch drive to Sanilac Petroglyphs State Park for the trails along the Cass River, with ancient Native American rock carvings. And see wind farms near Ubly, towering above the landscape. The outing goes rain or shine, wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather. Bring a picnic lunch. Restaurant stop in Cass City after. Judy, 810-364-5871; cell 810-278-6594 (more) 9am meeting place map below Map Email Add This Event | |
| 9:30 am | Lyons & Muir Community Cleanup Day, in Honor of those who Serve. Sierra Club is honoring the National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11 through Serve Outdoors. Join in Community Cleanup Day in the sister villages of Lyons and Muir: Lyons provided a warm welcome during the Grand River Expedition in July 2010. Volunteers, students, and residents will pick up trash and spiff up public places in both towns. We'll start at 10am, work until 1pm, then celebrate with lunch provided. Learn more & RSVP http://tiny.cc/ServeOutdoorsSept11 Register at 9:30am, start cleaning up at 10am. Children need Parents' permission! (more) Twin Rivers Elementary School (435 Center Street Muir, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 10:00 am | AuSable River Cleanup Volunteers will assemble with the Anglers of the Au Sable and Cedars of the Au Sable volunteers at the Gates Au Sable Lodge on Stephan Bridge Road, east of Grayling, to organize our teams before proceeding the river. Bring waders (or shorts and sandals), work gloves, insect repellent, sun screen, canteens, etc. and plan to spend a few hours along the river cleaning up. An enjoyable afternoon picnic at the Gates Au Sable Lodge will follow. Open to both Sierra Club members and non-members. Free and open to both Sierra Club members and nonmembers. (more) Gates Au Sable Lodge & Pro (471 South Stephan Bridge Road Grayling, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| LIGON OUTDOOR CENTER HIKE Enjoy the beauty of the Ligon Outdoor center. Easy hike approx. 4-5 miles long. Center is located at 5213 E. Farrand Rd., East 0.5 mile to Ligon on North Side of Road. Contact: Sue Carr 810-658-6408; suecmar1@aol.com $1 Outings Fee (more) Ligon Outdoor Center (5213 E Farrand Rd Clio, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| 1:00 pm | Mitchell Field Through Arboretum Hike. Join us for a moderately paced hike about 3 miles from Mitchell Field through Gallop Park through the Arboretum and back. Meet at Mitchell Field at 1 p.m. (more) Mitchell Field (Fuller Road and Cedar Bend Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Add This Event |
| Sunday September 12, 2010 | ||
| 11:00 am | Proud Lake Hike. Hike about 5 miles at a moderate to brisk pace in this level, wooded park along the Huron River. Bring water & boots; hike goes rain or shine. Interesting marsh, bogs, climax forest, pine forest and Huron river views as summer ebbs. Optional restaurant stop after. From I-96 exit 159, follow Wixom Rd. N. 7 miles; use parking lot beyond ranger station. Tom Griebe, 248-349-8782 (more) see map below Map Email Add This Event | |
| 2:00 pm | PAINTING IN THE PARKS: FLUSHING TOWNSHIP NATURE PARK Join Art Teacher and Sierra Club member Sue Lossing for some painting fun! For both the inexperienced and experienced painters. A fun way to relax and enjoy the beauty of our parks. FTNP is north of Mt. Morris Road at 8301 N. McKinley Road. Contact: Sue Lossing 810-735-6303, slossing@flintriver.org. (more) Flushing Township Nature Park (8301 N McKinley Rd Flushing, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| Tuesday September 14, 2010 | ||
| 7:30 pm | HVG: Sierra Club Book Club Book: Plenitude: The New Economics of True Wealth, by Juliet B. Schor. The author is a sociologist and economist who argues for a reassessment of business as usual to create a more satisfying and sustainable model. Contact: Nancy Shiffler (734) 971-1157 (more) Nicola's Books (Westgate Shopping Center, 2513 Jackson Ave Ann Arbor, MI) Map Add This Event |  |
| Saturday September 18, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | MURPHY LAKE HIKE Murphy Lake Hike is considered a moderate level hike about 6.5 miles long. Take M-15 to Millington to the stop light. Go East 4 miles on Millington Rd. to trailhead. Trailhead is across from Mt. Kotarski sign. Contact: Denny Crispell 989-624-5038 $1 Outings Fee (more) Murphy Lake State Game Area (2976 Millington Rd Millington, MI) Map Add This Event | |
| 10:30 am | Stony Creek MetroPark Hike. Hike 6 moderately-paced miles on the trails in scenic, rolling woods with stops for items of natural interest. Optional “bail out” at 4 miles as we pass the parking lot as we head for the last loop. Optional restaurant stop after. Meet in the Park Nature Center by 10:30am (come a few minutes early to enjoy the displays). Bad weather? hike is canceled. Call if in doubt. Bonnie, 248-589-2251. (more) see map below Map Email Add This Event |
| Sunday September 19, 2010 | ||
| 11:00 am | Independence Oaks Hike. This Oakland County park is the site of great hiking – hilly, wooded trails with a possible beaver spotting if we take the lake-front segment. We’ll do 5-6 miles at a moderate-to brisk pace, enjoying the beautiful woods and small meadows. Meet in Bloomfield Township in the Costco parking lot near McDonalds on Telegraph (east side) north of Square Lake Rd. Optional restaurant stop after. Inge, 248-338-0906. (more) see map below Map Email Add This Event | |
| 1:00 pm | Crooked Lake Hike/Swim Join us for our autumn hike-then-swim at Crooked Lake in the Waterloo Recreation Area with ace outdoorsman Barry Lonik. Either meet @ picnic table in front of Zingerman's Roadhouse at 1:00 pm to carpool or 1:45 pm @ the trail. CHECK BACK FOR DETAILS. Free. Non-members are welcome. (more) Waterloo Recreation Area Email Add This Event |
| Monday September 20, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Washtenaw Inner City Outings - Monthly Business Meeting Washtenaw Inner City Outings (ICO) is a Sierra Club community outreach program providing opportunities to explore, enjoy and protect the natural world for those who would not otherwise have them. ICO volunteers work with agencies such as community centers, churches and neighborhood youth groups. ICO plans outings and provides equipment and trained leaders who are enthusiastic to share their love of the natural world. (more)
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| Tuesday September 21, 2010 | ||
| 7:30 pm | Researching and Rafting the Grand Canyon Science and outdoor recreation combined! Join two experts on their rafting experience of the Grand Canyon. Tim Clarey, Geology specialist at Delta College, and Hal Wolfe, avid outdoorsman, will show us the rock layers, and rafting, swimming, and hiking in one of our best-loved national parks. Find out about the “Great Unconformity,” a 1.2 billion year gap in geological time, as well as rim to rim running. You’ll hear about fun and learn fascinating facts about the Grand Canyon. (more) Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 North Dixboro Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Thursday September 23, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | OUR WATER AUTUMN PADDLE Paddle from the Flushing Township Nature Park to Montrose. Celebrate the Fall Equinox by enjoying the fall colors along a beautiful section of the Flint River. $10 cost includes MTA-Your Ride Shuttle and ACA insurance and is payable when arriving for the event. Interested people NEED TO contact Sue Lossing for inclement weather, shuttle planning, and directions. Contact: Sue Lossing 810-767-9491, slossing@FlintRiver.org. $10 includes MTA shuttle and ACA insuance. (more) Flushing Township Nature Park Map Email Add This Event | |
| Saturday September 25, 2010 | ||
| 1:00 pm | Lillie Park Hike Meet at Lillie Park, South Park, at 1 p.m. Meet at the trailhead, at the far end of the park. Hike for about 3.5 miles amongst oaks, marsh, on a limestone and woodchip path. Bring your own water and dress for the weather. Moderate pace. Contact Kathy Guerreso at 734-677-0823 for more info. (Third entrance from Ellsworth and Platt). Canceled if raining at 12:30 p.m. (more) Lillie Park (Platt Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Add This Event | |
| WILDWOOD & VALLEY LAKES HIKE Moderate. Hike the beautiful Holly Rec Area trails around Wildwood Lake. Hike is approx. 5 miles long. Take Dixie Hwy. to Grange Hall Rd. Go East on Grange Hall Rd. to McGinnis Rd. Turn Right on McGinnis Rd. and go 0.8 miles. Turn Right into park entrance. Go straight past booth, turn Left at overlook sign. Park near the pavilion. Contact: Terry Lemmer 810-732-9902 DNR permit required. $1 outings fee. (more) Holly State Recreation Area (5006 McGinnis Rd Holly, MI) Map Add This Event |
| Sunday September 26, 2010 | ||
| 11:55 am | Sterling Marsh Trail Hike. 9/26 Sterling Marsh Trail Hike. Noon. Hike 5-6 miles, moderate pace, around a lagoon with 11 interpretive stations & shelters with spotting scopes to view waterfowl and birds. The trail has an observation tower for viewing the entire 320 acre restored Great Lakes marsh. Hike light rain or shine. Bring water & snack; also binoculars& bird guides, if you have them.. Need state park sticker. Meet in Flat Rock behind the Rite Aid on Telegraph and Gibraltar road. Mary Slumpff, 734-558-8797 (more) see map below Map Email Add This Event | |
| Monday September 27, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Conservation Team Meeting We meet the 4th Monday of every month except August at Zingerman's Next Door. Get yourself a treat on first floor and join us for lively discussions about how we can help the environment locally and regionally. (more) Zingerman's (422 Detroit St Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Conservation Team Meeting We meet the 4th Monday of every month except August at Zingerman's Next Door. Get yourself a treat on first floor and join uson 2nd floor for lively discussions about how we can help the environment locally and regionally. (more) Zingerman's (422 Detroit St Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Saturday October 2, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 pm | SHIAWASSEE COLOR TOUR PADDLE Sponsored by Shiawassee Headwaters Trail group. Enjoy paddling the headwaters of the Shiawassee River, starting in downtown Holly. Hosted by the Shiawassee Headwaters Trail and Fenton Area Paddlers groups. For details about time and location, contact: Sue Julian (248) 634-3513. (more) Downtown Holly (690 S. Broad Street City not found, ) Map Add This Event |  |
| Sunday October 3, 2010 | ||
| 12:30 pm | TROLLEY LINE TRAIL HIKE Hike the new Trolley Line Trail. Take I-75 to Exit 131. Go East to Clio Rd., then 1/2 mile North on East side of road takes you to City Park near the amphitheater. Contact: Denny Crispell 989-624-5038. $1 Outings Fee. (more) Clio City Park (N Clio Rd Clio, MI) Map Add This Event | |
| 1:00 pm | Bald Mountain N. Hike. Let’s use this cool fall day to do all three loops at a moderate pace. Woods, hills, lakes, meadows, all rolled into a 7-mile hike, with a few rest stops. Meet in Bloomfield Hills behind the CVS pharmacy on the S.E. corner of Woodward & Square Lake Rd. (NE end of lot). Optional restaurant stop after. Cindy, 248-336-2984 (more) see map below Map Email Add This Event |
| 1:30 pm | Shanghai Prairie Railway Remnant Hike Hike through a fine example of a railroad prairie remnant with both fen and dry prairie species, located on the campus of St Joseph Mercy Hospital. This is a joint hike by the Michigan Botanical Society and the Sierra Club Huron Valley Group. Wear long pants and dress for the weather. Includes steep stairs and uneven or wet ground. Carpooling or bus transit strongly encouraged. Parking lot opposite Staff Lot D at the 3-way stop on McAuley Dr-- look for Recreation Area sign. (more) St Joseph Mercy Hospital (McAuley Dr -- opposite staff lot D Ypsilanti, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Friday October 8, 2010 | ||
| 6:30 pm | SECOND FRIDAY ARTWALK: BUCKHAM GALLERY Meet other Sierra Club members at Buckham Gallery to enjoy a fun night enjoying art and the company of others. Contact: Mike Haley 810-686-6354; thaley@gfn.org (more) Buckham Fine Arts Project (134 1/2 W 2nd St Flint, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Saturday October 9, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | Flint Urban Hike Start your morning at the Flint Farmer's Market and join walkers for a nice urban walk through trails that connect to parks. Contact: Mike Haley 810-686-6354; thaley@gfn.org $1 Outings Fee. (more) City Farmers Market (420 East Boulevard Drive Flint, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| SWMG Allegan Forest Hike Meet at D ave car pool at 9am or 10am at Allegan HQ. About a 2 hour hike through the Allegan forest. Bring water, and snack if desired. Allegan is a showcase for oak-pine barrens (also called oak-pine savanna)—a unique community of plants and animals adapted to life on the dry, sandy soils of this area. Allegan also features lowland hardwood and oak-pine forests, wetlands, ponds and open fields. Easy to moderate hiking. (more) Allegan State and Game Area Headquarters (4590 118th St Allegan, mi) Map Email Add This Event |
| 1:00 pm | Polly Ann Trail Bike Ride. Ride about 25 miles total (10-13 mph) on a mostly-paved, level, sunny, rails-to-trails trail. Bring your helmet, water, snack and basic bike repair kit. Mid-trip rest stop to eat our snack before returning. Meet in Bloomfield Hills behind the CVS pharmacy on the S.E. corner of Woodward & Square Lake Rd. (NE end of lot). Optional restaurant stop after. Call if weather is ? Joanne, 248-932-5370. (more) see map below Map Email Add This Event |
| 9:00 pm | GENESEE COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY The Genesee County Household Hazardous Waste Collection provides residents with an opportunity to properly dispose of old pesticides, cleaners, solvents, fuels, batteries and other chemicals at no cost. Coordinated by the Household Hazardous Waste Consortium of Genesee County including the Genesee County Health Department, Genesee County Recycling Coalition, MSU Extension, General Motors Environmental staff in Flint and UAW Local 599. (more) Flint Water District Maintenance (3310 East Court Street Flint, MI) Map Add This Event |
| Sunday October 10, 2010 | ||
| 11:55 am | Brighton Recreation Area Hike We will do a 6-mile moderate pace hike, including the most scenic stretch. See the greens of the oaks, maples and elms turning to red, bronze and yellow, as we stop on the vistas for a long look and rest stop. Wear good boots for the hilly trails, bring water and trail snack. Meet in Southfield at Tel-12 Mall, S.E. corner of Telegraph and 12 Mile Rd. Park facing Telegraph, S. of the Marathon station. Restaurant stop after. Mike Scanlon, 313-884-2214. (more) see map below Map Email Add This Event | |
| Wednesday October 13, 2010 | ||
| 7:30 pm | Monthly Program The Nepessing Group meets monthly and features a board meeting at 6pm, followed by the general membership meeting at 7:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served (more) Mott Community College Prahl Center, Genesee Room (1401 E Court St Flint, MI) Map Add This Event | |
| Saturday October 16, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | HIKE SCHEDULE MEETING Meet downstairs at the Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint. Bring complete details of outings you want to lead in 2011 on the outings forms. Contact: Terry Lemmer 810-732-9902. (more) Flint Public Library (1026 East Kearsley Street Flint, MI) Map Add This Event | |
| 11:55 am | Bike from Avoca to Wadhams on the Wadhams to Avoca Trail A St Clair County linear park. A former rail line - flat with hard packed limestone. Start in Avoca and cycling to Wadhams for an ice cream at Scoops before returning. Highlight is the view from an old trestle bridge over Mill Creek. Easy pace, 20 miles. Meet in the trailhead parking area next to the Norway Bar @ 8823 Avoca Road, Avoca. Restroom and picnic tables at trailhead and a store across the road. Leader: Judy, 810-364-5871; cell on day of event: 810-278-6594 - call if weather is ? (more) Noon - meeting place map below Map Email Add This Event |
| Sunday October 17, 2010 | ||
| 11:55 am | Heritage Park Hike The hills of Heritage will be dramatic as the various trees turn to their fall colors. We will take all the loop trails to make this a 4-mile hike. The steep hills overlooking the floodplain of the Rouge River will challenge your legs and lungs, but the view is worth it. Meet in Farmington Hills Heritage Park in the visitor center lot. Turn west off of Farmington Rd. (between 10 and 11 Mile) and left at 1st road. Restaurant stop after. Inge, 248-338-0906 (more) see map below Map Email Add This Event | |
| 1:00 pm | Pond Lily Color Tour Join us for an autumn color tour with ace outdoorsman Barry Lonik. Either meet @ picnic table in front of Zingerman's Roadhouse at 1:00 pm to carpool or 1:45 pm @ the trail. CHECK BACK FOR DETAILS. Free. Non-members welcome. (more) TBA Email Add This Event |
| Monday October 18, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Washtenaw Inner City Outings - Monthly Business Meeting Washtenaw Inner City Outings (ICO) is a Sierra Club community outreach program providing opportunities to explore, enjoy and protect the natural world for those who would not otherwise have them. ICO volunteers work with agencies such as community centers, churches and neighborhood youth groups. ICO plans outings and provides equipment and trained leaders who are enthusiastic to share their love of the natural world. (more)
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| Tuesday October 19, 2010 | ||
| 7:30 pm | Water Wonderland: Photographs of Michigan's Lakes, Rivers, and Streams Internationally renowned photographer David Lubbers presents Michigan's greatest resource as seen through the lens of a camera. He photographs Michigan waters as vast as the Great Lakes, as serene as the inland lakes, and as long and lazy or sleek and fast as the numerous byways that run between them. David Lubbers is the co-author of the acclaimed book "The Waters of Michigan." (more) Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 North Dixboro Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Saturday October 23, 2010 | ||
| 10:30 am | Bald Mountain-S. State Park Hike Hike 5 moderately-paced miles over wooded, rolling terrain, enjoying Fall’s beauty. Wear bright colors - hunters may be afoot. Sturdy shoes suggested for rocky sections/roots. Meet in G’s Pizza parking lot, NE corner of Greenshield & Lapeer Roads (3 miles north of the M-24 / Lapeer exit from I-75), eastern-most corner, using the Greenshield Road driveway. Optional restaurant stop after (at - you got it! G’s Pizza!). Bonnie, 248-589-2251C. (more) see map below Map Email Add This Event | |
| 6:30 pm | DAUNER-MARTIN NATURE SANCTUARY HIKE Bring a flashlight and join us for a full-moon hike. Parking lot is off N. Leroy in Fenton between VG's and Guns Galore. Join Sierra Club members on this easy approx 4 mile hike. Take I-75 to Grange Hall Road (exit 101), then west to Fenton (Grange Hall Rd. is called Mann Rd. when in Fenton). Turn North (at Fenton Hotel) onto Leroy St. (a.k.a. Fenton Rd.) past Dauner Rd. Turn East at the next drive immediately after VG's parking lot. Follow drive to Sanctuary parking lot or park at VG's if snow $1 Outings Fee. (more) Dauner Martin Nature Sanctuary (N Leroy St Fenton, MI) Map Add This Event |  |
| Sunday October 24, 2010 | ||
| 11:00 am | Kensington Metro Park Hike Join us for a fall hike full of color as the thick forest trees are changing their looks. Moderate hike of about 4-miles on the nature trails including the boardwalk around Wildwing Lake over leaf-covered trails watching for the resident deer, remaining waterfowl and osprey. Trip goes rain or shine, dress in layers; park entrance fee. Meet at Kensington nature center parking lot. I-96 Exit 151. Optional restaurant stop after. Tom Griebe, 248-349-8782. (more) see map below Map Email Add This Event | |
| Monday October 25, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Conservation Team Meeting We meet the 4th Monday of every month except August at Zingerman's Next Door. Get yourself a treat on first floor and join us for lively discussions about how we can help the environment locally and regionally. (more) Zingerman's (422 Detroit St Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Saturday October 30, 2010 | ||
| 11:00 am | Lapeer State Game Area Hike (Valentine Rd) Moderate hike approx. 6 miles. From I-69, M-24; Go North on M-24 about 4 miles to Plum Creek Road. Turn Left/West on Plum Creek. Go about 1 mile to Valentine Rd. and turn Right/North on Valentine Rd. Go 2 miles to parking lot on West side of Rd. Contact: Linda Berker 810-348-8664. $1 Outings Fee (more) Lapeer St Game Area (Valentine Rd Lapeer, MI) Map Add This Event | |
| Wednesday November 10, 2010 | ||
| 7:30 pm | Monthly Program The Nepessing Group meets monthly and features a board meeting at 6pm, followed by the general membership meeting at 7:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served (more) Mott Community College Prahl Center, Genesee Room (1401 E Court St Flint, MI) Map Add This Event | |
| Friday November 12, 2010 | ||
| 6:30 pm | SECOND FRIDAY ARTWALK: BUCKHAM GALLERY Meet other Sierra Club members at Buckham Gallery to enjoy a fun night enjoying art and the company of others. Contact: Mike Haley 810-686-6354; thaley@gfn.org (more) Buckham Fine Arts Project (134 1/2 W 2nd St Flint, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Monday November 15, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Washtenaw Inner City Outings - Monthly Business Meeting Washtenaw Inner City Outings (ICO) is a Sierra Club community outreach program providing opportunities to explore, enjoy and protect the natural world for those who would not otherwise have them. ICO volunteers work with agencies such as community centers, churches and neighborhood youth groups. ICO plans outings and provides equipment and trained leaders who are enthusiastic to share their love of the natural world. (more)
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| Saturday November 20, 2010 | ||
| 11:00 am | First Aid Training For Outings Leaders Basic First Aid certification and Outdoor Leadership Training 101 (OLT 101) are required for all outings leaders by the National Sierra Club. Outdoor Leadership Training 201 (OLT 201) and CPR are required for more advanced outings leaders that lead outings that are more than an hour's hike away from the car. Lunch included. Taught by Cheryl McConnell. Deadline for registration: October 20th. Cost: $35.00 each. (more) State of Michigan: Ralph MacMullen Conference Center (104 Conservation Drive Roscommon, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Sunday November 21, 2010 | ||
| 1:00 pm | Cedar Lake Esker Hike Join us for our annual autumn Cedar Lake Esker hike in the Waterloo Recreation Area with ace outdoorsman Barry Lonik. Either meet @ picnic table in front of Zingerman's Roadhouse at 1:00 pm to carpool or 1:45 pm @ the trail. CHECK BACK FOR DETAILS. Free. Non-members welcome. (more) Waterloo Recreation Area Email Add This Event | |
| Monday November 22, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Conservation Team Meeting We meet the 4th Monday of every month except August at Zingerman's Next Door. Get yourself a treat on first floor and join us for lively discussions about how we can help the environment locally and regionally. (more)
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| Friday December 10, 2010 | ||
| 6:30 pm | SECOND FRIDAY ARTWALK: BUCKHAM GALLERY Meet other Sierra Club members at Buckham Gallery to enjoy a fun night enjoying art and the company of others. Contact: Mike Haley 810-686-6354; thaley@gfn.org (more) Buckham Fine Arts Project (134 1/2 W 2nd St Flint, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Sunday December 19, 2010 | ||
| 1:00 pm | Cassidy Road Bog Hike-or-Ski Join us for a Solstice sojourn in the Waterloo Recreation Area with ace outdoorsman Barry Lonik. We'll hike and/or ski, depending upon conditions. Either meet @ picnic table in front of Zingerman's Roadhouse at 1:00 pm to carpool or 1:45 pm @ the trail. CHECK BACK FOR DETAILS. Free. Non-members welcome. (more) Waterloo Recreation Area Email Add This Event | |
| Monday December 20, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Washtenaw Inner City Outings - Monthly Business Meeting Washtenaw Inner City Outings (ICO) is a Sierra Club community outreach program providing opportunities to explore, enjoy and protect the natural world for those who would not otherwise have them. ICO volunteers work with agencies such as community centers, churches and neighborhood youth groups. ICO plans outings and provides equipment and trained leaders who are enthusiastic to share their love of the natural world. (more)
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| Tuesday December 21, 2010 | ||
| 7:30 pm | Great Adventure Trips From Around The Globe This program will offer short photographic stories about a diverse set of outdoor adventures. In years past, we've seen pictures of hiking, biking, canoeing, skiing, hanging-out, and bird-watching in fabulous places from Alaska to Hawaii, the Upper Peninsula to Utah, the Everglades to Isle Royal, and Africa to Canada. Even the wilds of southeast Michigan! Every year the list of adventures is a surprise -- because the presenters are so diverse. (more) Matthaei Botanical Gardens (1800 North Dixboro Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
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