What we’re about
Do you enjoy being outdoors and staying active?
Come join us, we’re outside year-round!
The goal of our Outings Program is to give Metro Detroiters meaningful outdoor experiences that inspire greater care for our natural environment and, perhaps, motivate them to become Sierra Club members and activists. The Sierra Club’s Southeast Michigan Group (SEMG) is part of the Michigan Chapter of the National Sierra Club—one of the oldest environmental organizations in the United States.
Our outings program offers something for everyone: easy walks in local parks, day hikes, camping, birding, wildflower walks, wilderness trips, backpacking and more. Events are typically held two or more times each month. We serve Metro Detroit, including Wayne, St. Clair, Macomb, and most of Oakland County. Powered by dedicated volunteers, we also host educational programs, activist activities, and conservation meetings that focus on environmental issues affecting access to nature, climate, conservation, and public health.
All Sierra Club activities are open to the public—you don’t need to be a member to join us! Whether you’re passionate about protecting the environment or simply curious about exploring nature, we welcome you to participate in our outings and attend our meetings. Visit our website to learn more at https://www.sierraclub.org/michigan/southeast-michigan.
For questions, please email [sierra.club.semg@gmail.com](mailto:sierra.club.semg@gmail.com). Several members of our SEMG Executive Committee monitor this inbox, making it the best way to connect with us.
Upcoming events
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Metro Detroit Parks & Wildlands Forum
Schoolcraft College - VisTaTech Center, 18600 Haggerty Rd,, Livonia, MI, USThe Sierra Clubs Southeast Michigan Group (SEMG) invites members, supporters, and community partners to join us for the Metro Detroit Parks & Wildlands Forum, an engaging evening dedicated to exploring the future of our regions park systems, trails, and natural spaces. Space is limited, so register now!
This hybrid event will feature presentations and dialogue with key local leaders shaping outdoor recreation and conservation efforts across Metro Detroit. Confirmed speakers include Chris Ward, Head of Oakland County Parks, and Jack Smiley, founder of the Michigan Land Conservancy. A third speaker is expected to be announced soon.
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001FiqjRIAR13 attendees
Bald Mountain State Recreation Area Hike (Oakland County)
2500 Kern Rd, Lake Orion, MI, USJoin us for a scenic 6-mile hike at one of Oakland County’s beautiful parks—Bald Mountain Recreation Area. With its mix of forest trails, lakes, and rolling terrain, this park offers beautiful scenery and fresh air in every season.
Register at: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001DC4MPIA1
Park at the Bald Mountain Shooting Range (coordinates: 42.7462019, -83.2193139). This is where we will meet. Please arrive by 9:45 AM so we can begin promptly at 10:00 AM. There are restrooms at the shooting range store that we can use before and after the hike.16 attendees
Past events
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