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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Belle Isle State Park Hike (Wayne County)
Belle Isle Nature Center, 176 Lakeside Drive, Detroit, MI, USThis 3- to 5-mile hike will take us along peaceful trails and to the edge of the Detroit River, where we might see Great Lakes freighters and enjoy stunning views of both Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. We’ll start and end at the Belle Isle Nature Center, where you can explore interactive exhibits, observe native wildlife, and experience the island’s unique ecosystems after the hike. The surrounding area features pollinator gardens, wetlands, and a small deer enclosure—offering plenty of opportunities to spot birds along the way.
Register at: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001Gy2N1IAJ
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Kensington Metropark Day After Thanksgiving #OptOutside
Kensington Nature Center, 2240 W Bruno Road, Milford, MI, USBurn off those Thanksgiving calories with a refreshing 4.6-mile hike at Kensington Metropark Friday, November 28th! To register and for more details, please visit https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000caQV7IAM
Although our hikes are always free, please consider donating a dollar per mile to support the Southeast Michigan Group’s activities as part of our #OptOutside fundraiser. A donation jar will be available at registration if you’d like to help fund our important conservation and advocacy work in Metro Detroit.
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Maybury State Park Day After Thanksgiving Hike #OptOutside
Maybury state park, 49601 West 8 Mile road,, Northville, MI, USBurn off those Thanksgiving calories with a refreshing 5.3-mile hike at Maybury Friday, November 28th! To register and for more details, please visit Maybury State Park Day After Thanksgiving Hike (Wayne County)
Although our hikes are always free, please consider donating a dollar per mile to support the Southeast Michigan Group’s activities as part of our #OptOutside fundraiser. A donation jar will be available at registration if you’d like to help fund our important conservation and advocacy work in Metro Detroit.5 attendees
Holly State Recreation Area Day After Thanksgiving Hike #OptOutside
Holly State Recreation Area, 8100 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI, USBurn off those Thanksgiving calories with a refreshing 5-mile hike at Holly State Recreation Area Friday, November 28th! To register and for more details, please visit Holly State Recreation Area Day After Thanksgiving Hike (Oakland County)
Although our hikes are always free, please consider donating a dollar per mile to support the Southeast Michigan Group’s activities as part of our #OptOutside fundraiser. A donation jar will be available at registration if you’d like to help fund our important conservation and advocacy work in Metro Detroit.7 attendees
Past events
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