Sierra Club Wash. DC members kayaking in June, 2004, near Key Bridge
THE SIERRA CLUB... We're making a difference in DC!
Why the
Sierra Club?
People join the Sierra Club for many reasons. As the
largest grass roots environmental organization, the
Sierra Club represents millions of people who are
concerned about protecting and preserving our natural
environment and resources. The Sierra Club also provides
many opportunities through hikes, backpacks, etc., for
people to enjoy our natural heritage. The Sierra Club
Washington, DC Chapter brings the Sierra Club mission
close to home, offering you many ways to get involved,
meet new people who share your concern for the
environment, or just enjoy the outdoors. Here are just a
few:
Programs
The Sierra Club Washington, DC Chapter sponsors numerous
programs throughout the year for education, for
recreation, and for just plain fun. Check out the
Calendar on this website, look at the most recent
newsletter, or contact a Chapter leader for specific
dates and times of upcoming events such as:
General Membership Programs
Executive Committee Meetings
Special Events (Earth Day, Trail Maintenance, Annual Dinner, Park Cleanups, etc.)
Conservation
The Sierra Club Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Sierra
Club is actively involved in preservation of parklands,
promotion of good environmental policy, and work for a
cleaner environment here, in our region. Join us in our
progress toward restoration of our rivers, a sensible
transportation policy for the greater metropolitan
Washington area, improved recycling and waste reduction
practices, cleaner air, and healthier parkland. Check out
Conservation on this website for more information.
Publications
One of the benefits of your membership in the Sierra Club
is the national magazine, Sierran. You will also receive
Sierra Club Washington, DC Chapter mailings and the
newsletter. Each issue will keep you informed of local
Sierra Club events, local environmental issues, and much
more. Check out the Capital Sierran newsletter on
this website.
Members also receive discounts on Sierra Club calendars, books, and other merchandise purchased through the Chapter. Besides saving you money, these sales directly benefit the Sierra Club.
Political
Issues
You may know that the Sierra Club actively lobbies
congress to advance sound environmental policies
throughout the country. The Sierra Club Washington, DC
Chapter is also hard at work here in the region to assure
environmental responsibility where it affects you most
— right in your neighborhood. You can be part of the
process.
Outings
And of course, the Sierra Club means outings! Hiking,
backpacking, trail maintenance, and other outdoor
adventures are open to people of all abilities. For more
information, check out Outings on this web site.
The Sierra Club Washington, DC Chapter also sponsors Inner-City Outings to provide youth of the District of Columbia the opportunity to experience outdoor adventures in natural settings. For more information, check out Inner-City Outings on this web site.
How to
Join
If you are a resident of the District of Columbia, your
membership in the national organization automatically
makes you a member of the DC Chapter as well. Residents
of other jurisdictions may request their membership be in
the DC Chapter by specifically stating so in their
application to the national organization. Join
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or Renew
Your Membership Online
Please fill out our Chapter Membership and Volunteer Survey so that we may gather interest information from our members and volunteers, send you information, or find the best volunteer opportunity for you. Click on Submit at the bottom when you have completed this online form. This information is for chapter use only and will not be shared with any other organizations.
For more information on membership, Contact Jason Broehm, (202) 299-0745.
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