What we’re about
The Savannah River Group is part of the Georgia Sierra Club ( http://georgia.sierraclub.org/). It is a local group serving residents in Augusta, GA. Join a community of over 11,000 members who support a safe and healthy environment in which to live, smart energy solutions to combat global warming, and an enduring legacy for America's wild places. Find out how the club can help you explore, enjoy, and protect the planet! This Meetup group announces Savannah River Group events, outings and volunteer opportunities to educate and bring us together for fun times while supporting our campaigns. For more information, please email Linda McBurney at msmcb@outlook.com or call (706) 631-1489. You can also visit http://georgia.sierraclub.org/srg/
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Congaree National Park HikeUnitarian Universalist Church of Augusta, 3501 Walton Way Extension, Augusta, GA 30909, Augusta, GE
17 May, Sat, 8:45am to 5pm Hike Congaree National Park, SC, 5-7 miles, moderate 2mph +/-. We will carpool at 9am from the Unitarian Church, 3501 Walton Way Ext. Augusta, GA to Congaree and hike the largest area of old growth hardwood forest and the most champion trees in the eastern US. We will hike the Weston Loop Trail following portions of an interpretive boardwalk, then traverse the largest contiguous river-bottom land east of the Mississippi and view some of the largest trees you may have ever seen. Bring your lunch, water, bug spray and hiking boots for a fascinating all day outdoor experience. Limit 15. Register at: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000mwW8mIAE
For more info email Richard at rvdillenbeck@knology.net or call 706 869-8770. - Sierra Club, Savannah River Group Outings Leadership TrainingCobb County Public Library, Marietta, GA
17 May, 10:30am – 1:30pm, Outings Leadership Training. All our outings leaders are trained in group leadership and safety. Would you like to become an outings leader? Grant Brown, Georgia Chapter Outings Chair, will be conducting an outings leader course in Marietta at the Switzer Library, 266 Roswell St SE, Marietta, GA 30060-2005, 10:30am-1:30pm on May 17. Check out all the info here. And please share and refer to people you know. Being an outing leader is possible for anyone over the age of 18.
- Agriculture and Climate Change, Savannah River Group Monthly MeetingUnitarian Universalist Church of Augusta, 3501 Walton Way Extension, Augusta, GA 30909, Augusta, GE
20 May 2025 6:30pm. Agriculture and Climate Change. Unitarian Universalist Church at 3501 Walton Way Extension, Augusta. Cheryl Murga, a retired teacher and avid environmentalist will address climate change and agriculture. Her presentation will focus on the following areas: What are the significant challenges climate change presents to agriculture? How does agriculture contribute to climate change and what responsibility does it have to mitigating its effects? How does the effects of climate change impact our food sources?
To join on Zoom, register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/03vM4q3yT2uvaGRCqjjQqA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
