What we’re about
The Sierra Club is a national organization dedicated to Explore, Enjoy, and Protect the planet. Locally, our NE Group participates in outdoor adventures and environmental education, and we lobby our local and state government for pro-environmental legislation.
We invite you to Join the Sierra Club and help us Save the Planet!
You can join for as little as $15 a year!
As a special thank you, we'll send you a free gift as well as these exciting Members-only benefits:
- One-year subscription to Sierra magazine
- Worldwide Members-only outdoor trips
- Automatic membership in your local Chapter
- Discounts on Sierra Club calendars, books, and other merchandise
We will begin conducting outings again after July 4, 2021.
For much more info about us, see:
https://www.sierraclub.org/florida/northeast-florida
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Kayak Trout Creek6795 Collier Rd, St. Augustine, FL
Join us for about a 2 1/2 hour paddle up river to state road 16A and back to the boat ramp. Trout Creek is usually a quiet creek, great for the novice paddler. Very scenic.
Please be there at 9:30 a.m. Launch time 10:00 a.m.
Bring sunscreen, water, whistle, Personal Flotation Device (PFD). No one will be allowed on the water without PFD and whistle. No pets, please. No rentals available. Restrooms at the ramp.
The Trout Creek boat ramp is at 6795 Collier Road, Orangedale, 32092, just off SR 13 south of the Shands Bridge turn off.
NOTE: You are required to sign our Participation Agreement to participate in our outings.
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000pRr67IACCancellation Policy: Event will be held rain or shine, but may be cancelled if weather threatens safety such as in the case of lightning or high winds in the forecast. Also, if the heat index is forecast to be over 103, then the outing will be cancelled. Participants are advised to check Meetup for current status before traveling to the event. Events may need to be cancelled at short notice.
Sierra Club maintains a safe space agreement between participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. We want to support everyone in exploring, enjoying, and protecting our natural environment, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don’t want to deny participation in these outdoor programs and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. We request that all participants cooperate with the outing leader's direction to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone.
- Hike the Pioneer Trail in Jennings ForestDunns Farm/Powell Ford Rd Trailhead, Middleburg, FL
We'll hike for about 3 miles on the beautiful Dunns Farm and Pioneer Trails in the Jennings State Forest. We'll visit an old cemetery and see several waterfalls.
You must register and sign a liability waiver. Register now online.
The link is: https://tinyurl.com/yt3822ufMost of the trail is flat and easy, but there is a .75 mile moderately difficult section with hilly terrain. Trekking poles will help.
See our virtual hike of this trail here: https://youtu.be/hntQWGNMOjA
Bring water, bug spray, and sunscreen. No pets (service dogs OK). OK for older kids who can keep up with adults.
HOW TO GET THERE:
We’ll meet at the Dunns Farm/Powell Ford Rd trailhead.
Follow these directions:- Take Blanding Blvd/US 21 south into Middleburg. Turn right on CR 218 and drive about 4.3 miles.
- Turn right on to Nolan Rd and go 2.3 miles to the Jennings Forest sign.
- Drive 1 mile on the dirt road (DO NOT turn right on Ellis Ford Road!) to the trailhead parking on the left. Look for the Sierra Club sign.
Sierra Club maintains a safe space agreement between participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. We want to support everyone in exploring, enjoying, and protecting our natural environment, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don’t want to deny participation in these outdoor programs and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. We request that all participants cooperate with the outing leader's direction to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone.
- Hike the Losco Regional ParkLosco Regional Park, Jacksonville, FL
Come hike the Red, White, and Blue trails of the Losco Regional Park. This will be a 3.1 mile loop trail that meanders through the lush greenery of this peaceful 210 acre park. There is lots of shade and soft pine needles to walk on. There are roots and other tripping hazards, so be prepared. There is ample, no fees parking spots and a bathroom located in the park.
Meet at 8:45 at the trail head which is located near the multi-use playing field.
Cancellation Policy: Event will be held rain or shine but may be cancelled if weather threatens safety such as in the case of lightning or high winds in the forecast. Also, if the heat index is forecast to be over 103, then the outing will be cancelled. Participants are advised to check Meetup for current status before traveling to the event. Events may need to be cancelled at short notice.
Note: You are required to sign our participation agreement to participate in our outings. To save time the day of the hike, we encourage you to sign the agreement online ahead of time at:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000pCDsCIAW
A paper copy will also be available at the outing.
* Help the environment by following these tips:
• Bring your water in a reusable container instead of a single-use plastic bottle.
• Use sunscreen free oxybenzone and oxtinoxate. These chemicals are extremely harmful to coral reefs, as well as being hormone disruptors in humans.Sierra Club maintains a safe space agreement between participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. They want to support everyone and exploring, enjoying, and protecting our natural environment, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don't want to deny participation in these outdoor programs, and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. We request that all participants cooperate with the outings leader’s direction to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone.
