About us
Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself. We are the oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. The NC Sierra Club Foothills Group offers outings events, environmental speakers, and conservation dinners. Anyone who is interested in environmental protection, conservation, and the exploration of the wild places of the earth should join in on the fun.
Upcoming events
5
Knight-Brown Preserve Slow Hike
Knight Brown Nature Reserve, 221 Waterfield Ln, Stokesdale, NC, USJoin us on a slow, contemplative hike in the Piedmont Land Conservancy's Knight-Brown Preserve. Our founder, John Muir, disliked the term “hike,” and we will take time to enjoy the trail and let the river and forest speak to us. We will take time to breathe, walk mindfully, touch, listen, look, and heal. We will hike portions of the Poet's Walk, Running Pines, Fern, Leatherwood, Creekside, and Beechwood Bottom Trails. The length of the hike will be about two miles and will be moderate. You will need hiking footwear, rain gear, water, and snacks.
We will meet at 221 Waterfield Ln, Stokesdale, NC 27357. You can parallel park in the cul-de-sac at the end of Waterfield Lane or along the edges of the wide road.
We will have time for snacks after the hike at the trailhead picnic tables. Participants will need to sign the Sierra Club waiver.+10 attendees
Join the Foothills Group for Community Roots Day
Location not specified yetIt was great planting shade trees together last year and we are again joining Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful for their Community Roots Day. Please contact Henry Fansler at henryfansler@windstream.net if you plan to attend and we will register you as attending. Location TBA. Here is their ad:
Join us for Community Roots Day on February 28th at 9 am. For the first time ever we are planting FRUIT TREES to create an edible fruit trail. We will have tree classes leading up to Roots Day so stay tuned! Register for Roots Day using the link below, groups can register by emailing kwsb@cityofws.org https://www.eventbrite.com/.../community-roots-day...
3 attendees
Forsyth Creek Week Frog Walks: Kids and Families at 4:00 and Adults at 7:00
Ivey M. Redmon Sport Complex, 788 Beeson Road, Kernersville, NC, USLearn about our local frogs and toads with a walk through the wetlands of Ivey Redmon Park (in the woods behind the playing fields). Led by NC Sierra Club Foothills Group outings leader Henry Fansler and Wendi Hartup, Kernersville Stormwater Manager, the frog walks will begin with a brief presentation about what species you may see or hear, how to identify them and their important role in habitats.
Anyone participating in this activity should be prepared for wet, muddy conditions and dress for the weather. We will meet at the soccer field parking lot. Look for the giant dragonfly sign. Participants under 18 must be with a parent or guardian. Register with Henry Fansler at henryfansler@windstream.net or 336.473.0283 (indicate which frog walk attending).
4 attendees
Forsyth Creek Week Long Creek Trail Wetlands Walk in Bethania
Long Creek Park Trail, 5801 Bethania Tobaccoville Rd, Pfafftown, NC, USNC Sierra Club Foothills Group outings leader Henry Fansler will lead a fun and informative walk exploring the wetlands of Long Creek. We will be joined by Ken Bridle, the Conservation Advisor of Piedmont Land Conservancy and a Ph.D. in plant physiology and natural product chemistry. Together we will learn why the quality of our water sources begin with wetlands. We will only hike a portion of the trail. Remember to dress for the weather and wear trail walking footwear.
Register by sending an email to Henry Fansler at henryfansler@windstream.net or 336-473-0283. Participants under 18 must be with a parent or guardian.
Meet at the Long Creek Trail parking lot off 5801 Bethania Tobaccoville Road. MAP8 attendees
Past events
546
