Category Archives: Announcements

Green Teen Rally

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Albert Lierz

By Steve Thyberg Meet other green teens and green club members!  Hear what local green clubs have been up to!  Discover your “green” thumb by gardening!  Learn how clubs recycle and attract new members! Sat April 14th – 11am to … Continue reading →

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Great News!! Tar Sands Pipeline Permit Denied

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Albert Lierz

By Kenneth C. Winston, Nebraska Sierra Club Advocate (kwinston@inebraska.com) Today President Obama stated that he would deny the permit for the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. This is a major victory for the environment and for the people of … Continue reading →

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Communications Workshop – Saturday Morning, Jan. 7

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Albert Lierz

By Albert Lierz, Webmaster and Communications Chair You are invited to join us on Saturday, January 7 at 9:30 a.m. The Communications Committee will have a training, brainstorming and planning session in the training room of Whole Foods, 10020 Regency … Continue reading →

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Nebraska Chapter Energy Committee Reactivated

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Albert Lierz

By Clyde Anderson, Nebraska Sierra Club Chapter Treasurer At the Nebraska Chapter meeting November 12 in Omaha, the Executive Committee voted to reactivate the Chapter’s Energy Committee with a primary focus on Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign and energy conservation. … Continue reading →

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Author-Professor, John Price, Keynotes NE Sierra Club’s Annual Banquet on Saturday, November 12, 2011

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Albert Lierz

Location: Big Mama’s Kitchen Restaurant, 3223 N. 45th St., Omaha Click on pdf map links below: Map 1 showing Big Mamas Map 2 showing Big Mamas Go to Big Mama’s web site  http://www.bigmamaskitchen.com/  and read about how their wonderful southern style cooking … Continue reading →

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Ne Sierra Club Letter to Secretary Clinton Opposing Keystone XL Pipeline

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Albert Lierz

Ken Winston, Policy Advocate, Nebraska Sierra Club, sent the following letter to Secretary of State Hilary Clinton.  On behalf of our Nebraska chapter, Ken makes the case, in detail, why it is not in the “national interest of the United States” … Continue reading →

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Pipe Dreams Movie Coming to Nebraska

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Albert Lierz

By Jane Kleeb, Bold Nebraska Director, www.boldnebraska.org On Monday and Tuesday we are hosting a free premier of a new documentary called Pipe Dreams. The short movie features State Senator Tony Fulton, Nebraska landowners and advocates. We are not distributing … Continue reading →

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Please take action to stop global warming! Forward this to your friends and family.

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Albert Lierz

Urge Congress to Extend the Federal ‘Production Tax Credit’ for Wind Energy By Tim Rinne, Nebraska Sierra Club Legislative Chair The federal renewable energy ‘Production Tax Credit’ (PTC) has been the primary financial tool for the wind industry since its creation … Continue reading →

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“Community Service Partnerships” is Green Lunch Forum Topic

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Albert Lierz

By Helen Deffenbacher, GNC Co-Chair and Workshops Committee Coordinator Green Neighborhood Council’s October 19th Green Lunch Forum: “Community Service Partnerships” Speaker: Dr. Kathleen Oleson Lyons, PhD – UNO Days of Service/Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Where: Neighborhood Center: 115 S. 49th Avenue … Continue reading →

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MoValley Sierra Club Group to Have Info Booth at 2011 Green Home Tours & Expo

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Albert Lierz

By Green Omaha Coalition Come explore green (and affordable!) urban living at the 4th Annual Green Home Tour and Expo on October 15, 2011. Presented by the Green Omaha Coalition and the City of Omaha, along with Creighton University and … Continue reading →

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