About us
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/
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Lake Olmstead Aqueduct Park and Raes Creek Falls
Lake Olmstead Trailhead, 2 Milledge Rd, Augusta, GA, USEnjoy an easy and scenic hike along the Augusta Canal with a stop at a waterfall along the aqueduct. Part of the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, the aqueduct is located over the bridge from Lake Olmstead Park. The area features ancient stones arches, rocky outcrops and rushing waterfall. The lake functions as a reservoir to retain excess water from the creek, while its dam diverts the main flow of Rea’s Creek into the Augusta Canal. Meet at the Lake Olmstead Trailhead. 3.5 miles
Dogs on leash welcome. Rest rooms available. To register: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001RLFqPIAX3 attendees
Fork Area Trail System FATS. Brown Wave
South FATS parking lot, SC., Woodlawn Rd and Deepstep Rd., SC., North of North Augusta, SC, USWe will hike the Brown Wave trail in FATS in Sumter National Forest. This moderate to strenuous hike loop will take us through hardwood and pines within view of the Savannah River. This rolling wood trail has partial sun making it perfect for winter hiking. It can be muddy at times. Dogs welcome on nonretractable leash. Dogs must be in excellent condition. Bring a lunch, plenty of water, for you and your dog, poop bags, and good hiking shoes. We will meet at the FATS parking Lot at 10:30 484 Woodlawn Rd, Clarks Hill SC 29821 and then shuttle to the trail head. Wear bright colors or a hunting vest. RSVP at
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001Ovn4DIAR1 attendee
Sierra Club February Meeting
Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta, 3501 Walton Way Ext, Augusta, GA, USAnthony Simmons is the Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Assistant for UGA Extension in Columbia County, Georgia, and Vice President of the Augusta’s River Region Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society. A retired U.S. Navy veteran with a B.S. in Natural Sciences and a background spanning linguistics and philosophy, he approaches restoration as both science and relationship: how landscapes function, and how people learn to live well within them.
Using contemporary ecological data and the work of researchers and practitioners including Douglas Tallamy, this session introduces Enhanced Native Renewal Gardening (ENRG), a practical framework for addressing “ecological malnutrition” in our landscapes by restoring the energy pathway from sunlight to native plants and the food web they support. This is designed as an interactive conversation, not a standard lecture. Bring your questions, your skepticism, and one real challenge from your yard, neighborhood, or property as we explore how to turn our spaces from static displays into living, dynamic habitats.
For those attending in-person, we meet at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 3501 Walton WayExtension, Augusta. For those attending virtually through Zoom, please click on the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Phuud1FpRHK1WKiyxN7aIQ2 attendees
Dog Walk With or Without a Dog – Blanchard Woods
Blanchard Woods Park, 4600 Blanchard Woods Dr, Evans, GA, USBlanchard Woods trail is a mixed woods trail for hikers and cross country runners with an elevation gain of over 300 feet on a 3 mile loop. The rolling woodsy trail passes a small lake. Not sure if you can do 3 miles? At around the 1 1/2 mile mark we will be close to the parking lot. Dogs must be in good condition. Please bring water for yourself and nonretractable leashes and poop bags for the dog. Parking lot is on the left past the playground. Blanchard Woods Park 4600 Blanchard Woods Dr. Evans, GA 30809. 3 miles. RSVP at https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001OvmxhIAB
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