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
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Heggies Rock Hike
Patriots Park, 5445 Columbia Road, Grovetown, GA, US4 October, Saturday 9am. Heggies Rock. This large protected piedmont granite outcropping located in Columbia County; Georgia is the home of several rare and endangered plants found nowhere else. It was named a National Natural Landmark in 1980 and was purchased by the Georgia Nature Conservancy in 1983. Rising 70 feet above the surrounding area, the rock is a geological wonder. We will explore the geology of the area with Geologist Walt Kubilius and view unique plants with Cathy Black. Because of the limited parking we will meet at 9am at Patriots Park, 5445 Columbia Road, Grovetown, 30813 next to the tennis courts and carpool from there promptly at 9:15am. Bring water, good hiking shoes, and a hat. Sorry no walking sticks, canes, or dogs. This moderate hike over uneven ground will be 2 miles stopping and looking at plants and rocks. Limit 15 people. Reservations required! At https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po0000164xQcIAI
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Phinizy Swamp Walk & Sierra Club Annual Potluck Picnic
1858 Lock and Dam Rd, Augusta, GA, US11 October, Saturday, 9:30am – 10:30am. Phinizy Swamp Walk. 2 miles easy. Join Cathy Black for this easy loop walk through the woods, the wetland cells and back around on 2 boardwalks. We will follow the Beaver Dam Trail, Wetland Trail, and Cattail Trail as we make a loop starting and ending at the silos. Register at: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po000015vH8yIAE
Following the hike, we will have our annual picnic next to the silos. See information below to attend the picnic.
11 October, Saturday, 11am – 3pm Sierra Club Annual Potluck Picnic. All are invited! Come join us for great fellowship, food, fun, and games. Don’t know anyone? Now’s your chance to get to know us! Bring a dish and a lawn chair and join us at the picnic shelter beside the silos at Phinizy Swamp. Contact Ann Sutherland to let her know what you are bringing, aws30808@gmail.com . Register at: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po000015veiEIAQ
Past events
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