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The Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization. This mission of the Sierra Club is to explore, enjoy, and protect the planet. The Headwaters Group of the Sierra Club serves members of Durham, Vance, Person, and Granville Counties. You do not need to live in one of these counties to join our Meetup, and unless specifically noted, you do not need to be a Sierra Club member to attend attend one of our Meetups, events, and/or outings. We welcome anyone and everyone and would love to see you at one of our events!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Farming with Nature (not sponsored)Durham County Library - Main Library, Durham, NC
Can a farm entirely rely on beneficial insects and birds for pest control? How does a farm balance food and flower production with insect conservation? What can you do to build habitat and diversify the plants, insects, and bird life in your green space?
Join Renee Clayton, of Wild Scallions Farm, for a discussion of what regenerative farming looks like on a local vegetable, fruit, and cut-flower farm with a focus on insect conservation!Registration is encouraged in order to receive an email reminder about the event and cancellation link if you are unable to attend. Registration does not hold a seat or guarantee a seat; seating is first come first serve.
Renee Clayton has been farming, along with her husband Matt, at Wild Scallions Farm for the last twenty years. Over that time, they have been working to create a stable farm ecosystem, build topsoil, and documenting insect life as a metric of farm diversity and health. You can find their flowers and produce every week at the Durham Farmers market.
Wild Scallions Farm is located in southern Person County near the top of Mount Tirzah. Their 40 acre farm includes two acres of cultivated vegetable and flower plots, several berry patches, a small orchard, pasture raised laying hens, and retired dairy goats. Renee has observed 49 different species of bees on the property.
Everything from their hillside farm is sustainably grown, mostly on small plots on the flattest spots. Wild Scallions Farm’s practices include: improving the soil by planting cover crops, rotating crops, providing habitat for beneficial insects and birds, using surface water for irrigation, and limiting tilling. They try to maximize compatibility of myriad fields; i.e., planting wet-loving plants like irises in perennially wet plots. They only apply natural soil amendments including compost, feather meal, and wood ashes. They control weeds and pests mainly by mulching, hoeing, and hand-picking those worms (which the chickens love). Three generations now help bring produce to market from our farm.Wild Scallions Farm
Durham Farmers MarketThis is an event from the Durham County Library and is not sponsored by the Sierra Club.
- American Tobacco Trail HIkeNeeds location
Come to Downtown Durham's American Tobacco Trail on July 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. We will begin by taking a walk along the American Tobacco Trail and discussing its environmental impact and history. The Black Wall Street Sign in downtown Durham will be our final stop, where we will talk about its significance to our city and its history. The outing will conclude with ice cream from Simon Says Dip This! Please wear comfy clothes or sportswear. If it rains, the event will still go on, so please bring a poncho or other suitable clothing.
More information and registrations: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000woVthIAE&
Start at 461 Morehead Ave, Durham.
The hike will be cancelled if it rains.
- Solar Festival (Not Sponsored)Lyons Farm Elementary School, Durham, NC
Highlights:
- Hands-on solar demos and student projects
- Interactive performance: The Good Fire by NC Climate Justice Collective
- Solar car races, solar oven bake-off
- Art, music, and dance
- Community conversations on energy democracy and local success stories
- Info tables from local solar businesses and organizations
- Don't miss the Celebrating the Sun Dance Party with live music!
**Registration **is encouraged.
This event is not sponsored by the Sierra Club.
- Umstead Park HikeLake Crabtree County Park (Old Reedy Creek Rd Trailhead), Cary, NC
All are invited to join the North Carolina Sierra Club for an Outing at William B. Umstead State Park! Please bring a reusable water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and dress appropriate for the weather.
One of the most pressing issues facing North Carolina today is energy. With growing energy demand, energy utilities are looking to fossil fuels and non-renewables for answers. On this outing, join us to wonder and discuss how the answer to energy problems might be hidden with the trees!
Registrations is at https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000wGbiDIAS
