Archive for December, 2009

Chapter Chair’s Column–Dick Boyd

Monday, December 28th, 2009

CLUB POLICY ON NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT.
The following is information received by the CCL DELEGATES. This is a revision from the original proposed policy because of responses to many comments from Sierra Club members.

Chapter Meeting: Lincoln, Jan. 30

Monday, December 28th, 2009

The next Chapter ExCom meeting will be Saturday, January 30, beginning at 10:00 am at the Lincoln Unitarian Church, 6300 A Street.
The meeting will primarily focus on the legislative bills introduced to the Nebraska Legislature that relate to the environment. All chapter members are invited to attend.

Fontenelle Forest Perimeter Hike

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

January 17, 2010, 11A.M.
Join FNA Volunteer Naturalist Bob Goetschkes on this fast moving perimeter hike of Fontenelle Forest’s perimeter trails. The Hike will leave the Nature Center at 1111 Bellevue Blvd. North, Bellevue, NE. at 11 A.M. sharp, and will endeavor to return between 5 and 6 PM.

Building Sustainable Communities

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

January Educational Program of Nebraska Sierra Club - MoValley Group
Thurs. Jan. 28, 7 p.m. with Kristi Wamstad-Evans, Omaha’s Sustainability Coordinator, Daniel Lawse, Metro Community College’s Coordinator of Sustainable Practices, and Ken Winston, NE Sierra Club lobbyist.
TO REGISTER or for INFO, Click on:
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January 16th Day Hike and Optional Overnight Car Camp

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Waubonsie State Park:
Overview: 5+ mile day hike with the option to stay and camp overnight.
http://www.iowadnr.gov/parks/state_park_list/waubonsie.html

Saturday, January 16th - Meet at the Waubonsie park office parking lot: 2585 Waubonsie Park Road, Hamburg, IA 51640.
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