Earth Day 2013

  • Find Out How the Stars Get Out

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  • Enter the GET OUT sweepstakes to win a trip for two to Hawaii at the Four Seasons Resorts Lanai in Hawaii

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  • Sell Outdoor Gear & Apparel on ebay to Support The Sierra Club Foundation

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GET OUT THIS EARTH DAY

Join a Get Out event near you or start your own. There are six types of events to choose from—just make sure you Get Out and Explore, Enjoy and Protect!

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Sun, May 12 - 12:00am to Wed, May 22 - 12:00am

Spend four days rambling over the rolling hills and through the woods and fields of the storybook Cotswolds of southern England. We will stay at lovely country inns in picturesque villages with thatched-roof houses and manicured gardens filled with spring flowers. Our daily walks of 4-11 miles are van supported. This trip also features days in London, Bath, and Stratford-Upon-Avon, and a visit to the Neolithic stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury.

Outing
Sun, May 19 - 12:00am to Sat, May 25 - 12:00am

Maintain historic buildings and restore artifacts at the site of a decisive Civil War battle. Return each day to cozy woodland cabins, tasty meals, and evening programs.

Outing
Sun, May 19 - 12:00am to Sat, May 25 - 12:00am

Maintain historic buildings and restore artifacts at the site of a decisive Civil War battle. Return each day to cozy woodland cabins, tasty meals, and evening programs.

Outing
Sun, May 19 - 12:00am to Thu, May 30 - 12:00am

Following the path of Saint Francis, patron saint of the environment, we'll hike through dense forest, over hillsides of wildflowers, and past ancient mills, Etruscan caves, crystal-clear springs, vineyards, and olive orchards. Walking three to five miles per day, we'll visit remote abbeys, monasteries, and hill towns. A Gubbio contessa, an Assisi priest, and Umbrian villagers will be our guides. We'll sample the local cuisine and stay in country inns and an agriturismo farmhouse.

Outing
Sun, May 19 - 12:00am to Sat, May 25 - 12:00am

View amazing waterfalls cascading hundreds of feet from the sheer basalt walls of the Columbia River Gorge. Daily hikes take us through riotous wildflower displays and to views of Mts. Adams, Hood, St. Helens, and more. We will camp in a comfortable, developed campground. Good condition is required for 10-mile hikes with up to 2,000 feet of elevation gain.

Outing
Mon, May 20 - 12:00am to Fri, May 24 - 12:00am

Few have experienced the isolated beauty of the Kalaupapa Peninsula of Molokai, the "most Hawaiian island." Under the guidance of a terrestrial ecologist, we will assist with conservation efforts, learn about the peninsula's history and people, and soak in the tranquility of this special place. Great food, companionship, clear snorkeling waters, and lovely ocean breezes will accompany our work.

Outing
Wed, May 22 - 12:00am to Tue, May 28 - 12:00am

Bryce Canyon is famous for its otherworldly, unique geology: horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved into bizarre shapes called hoodoos. Hiking among them and under the canyon rim by day, we'll gaze through telescopes at 7,500 stars in the darkest sky in the United States by night. Carrying only light daypacks, we'll embark on up to 11.5-mile day hikes and return each night to a developed campground.

Outing
Wed, May 22 - 12:00am

O: Sugarloaf Mountain (9,952'): A moderate hike on trail for 7 miles roundtrip, 1600' gain, to peak in beautiful San Bernardino Mountains. Bring food, water and ten essentials. High clearance advised. Contact leaders BILL SIMPSON, BRUCE CRAIG for meeting location and time.

Outing
Wed, May 22 - 9:00am

Hawkins (8850’) and Throop (9138’). We’ll get above the heat and enjoy the beautiful views on this shuttle to two of the nicest peaks in the high country. 6 miles, 1900’ gain 1400’ loss. We’ll start up the short gully at mile marker 66.37 to Windy Gap, hike to Hawkins and from there to Throop and down to Dawson Saddle at mile marker 69.5. Meet La Canada ride share at 9 AM. Leaders: Laura Joseph, Pat Arredondo

Activist Event
Wed, May 22 - 6:15pm

Are you interested in learning more about whether installing solar panels on your home is right for you? How much renewable energy capacity you need? Can you even afford to install solar on your roof or in your yard? Join us for a Solar Homes Educational Workshop with Flexera, the Delaware-based company that submitted the winning proposal in our Solar Homes RFP.

Have all of your solar questions answered, and bring your electricity bills with you to have a customized solar proposal developed for your home during the workshop.