About us
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
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Hogans Creek Cleanup
Klutho Park/Springfield Disc Golf Course, 1200 Boulevard St, Jacksonville, FL, USNot a Sierra Club event, but we support Groundwork Jacksonville!
Let's join with Groundwork Jacksonville on a downtown cleanup along Hogans Creek.
For details on location, what to bring, AND TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT, please go to this link:
https://www.groundworkjacksonville.org/event/hogans-creek-cleanup-july2026/1 attendee
Hike Ft. George Island to Kingsley Plantation
Ribault Club, 11241 Fort George Rd, Jacksonville, FL, USWe'll start at the famous Ribault Club on Ft. George Island and hike 1.5 miles to Kingsley Plantation. Along the way, we'll:
- Learn about the local Timucuan settlements
- Learn about the Ribault Club heydays
- Climb Mount Cornelia (elevation 64 feet), the highest point in this coastal region
- Talk about the mysterious "Oddball" discovered nearby by the Betz Family (see the WJCT podcast on "Oddball")
- Visit the once-busy port of Point Isabel.
We'll spend an hour or so visiting historic Kingsley Plantation, then return. Total distance is about three miles.
You will need to register and sign a liability waiver.
Here's the link: https://tinyurl.com/3fatcnafPreview this hike on our virtual tour found at:
https://youtu.be/gNAE7U2LzkYAfter our hike, we can go to a local restaurant for lunch.
Bring water, bug spray, and sunscreen. No pets (service dogs OK). OK for older kids who can keep up with adults.
Directions:
Meet in the parking lot of the Ribault Club at 11241 Fort George Road, Fort George Island, Florida.
From Jax, take I-295 East Beltway north. After crossing the Dames Point Bridge, exit right to Heckscher Drive/Rt 105. Drive for about 9.5 miles. The entrance to Fort George Island is on the left shortly after the Mayport Ferry.
After turning on Fort George Road, at the fork bear to the right towards the Ribault Club. Drive about 1.5 miles until you see the Ribault Club on your right. Park in the lot on your left.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.
* 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.
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Active/Former Military Members ONLY-Hike Jacksonville Arboretum
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 1445 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville, FL, USThis is a Sierra Club Military Outdoors event - a joint Sierra Club Northeast Florida and YMCA outing - FOR ACTIVE AND FORMER MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES ONLY.
The Jacksonville Arboretum is a beautiful 120-acre urban woodland with shaded trails. The Jacksonville Arboretum is a beautiful 120-acre urban woodland with shaded trails. We will hike for just over 2 miles.
There are bathrooms located in the parking lot. This will be a slow-paced hike with opportunities to stop and rest/hydrate/take pictures.
There is a $3 daily fee that will be paid for you.
NOTE: You are required to sign our Participation Agreement to participate in our outings.
Register and sign a liability waiver online. The link is: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001rbpVxIAIAfter the hike, we'll be heading out for breakfast together. More details to come!
Bring plenty of water, bug spray, and sunscreen. Frozen wash cloths really help beat the heat!
No pets (service dogs OK). OK for older kids who can keep up with adults.
You can preview the Arboretum at our Virtual Tours website at: https://www.sierraclub.org/florida/northeast-florida/virtual-tours-and-programs
Cancellation Policy: Event will be held rain or shine, but may be canceled 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 canceled. Participants are advised to check Meetup for the current status before traveling to the event. Events may need to be canceled at short notice.
The Sierra Club and the YMCA of the USA have launched a national partnership focused on improving the health and well-being of former and current members of the military and their families through outdoor experiences. Studies prove the mental health benefits of participating in outdoor programs.
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.
25 attendeesS-Line Cleanup
2429 N Davis St, Jacksonville, FL, USNot a Sierra Club event, but we support Groundwork Jacksonville!
Let's join with Groundwork Jacksonville on a downtown cleanup along the Emerald Trail.
For details on location, and what to bring, AND TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT, please go to this link: https://www.groundworkjacksonville.org/event/aug2026
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