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This group is open to anyone, not just Sierra Club members. There is no charge for trips, other than permit fees (when required). The Miami Group is the local chapter of Sierra Club for Southwest Ohio. Miami Group has a long history of leading various types of outings: Paddling, Hiking, Biking, Backpacking, Camping and Service Outings. All outings are led by leaders who have been certified to meet local and national Sierra Club standards.
Miami Group welcomes participation by the LGBT community, all minority groups, and veterans: Help us broaden the reach of the environmental movement!
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Monday evening, April 6th, (2026) 7:00 pm Sierra Club educational forum.
Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 William Howard Taft Road, Cincinnati, OH, USMonday evening, April 6 Education Forum
Past Plastic Pollution: Building A “Sustainable Stores” Program In Your Community
When: Monday, April 6, meet and greet 6:30 PM, discussion 7-9 PM
Where:
Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church
Geier Room
103 William Howard Taft Road
Cincinnati. Parking available behind church.Speaker: Nathan Alley, Sierra Club Ohio staff and City of Cincinnati Environmental Advisory Board member.
In this program, Nathan will educate audiences about the problems associated with plastic pollution, as well as potential solutions to the challenge, and what’s being done about it in Ohio. For example, we will highlight the community-based “Sustainable Stores” model that has been successfully implemented in Cuyahoga County and in jurisdictions outside of Ohio.
To join via Zoom register here
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/H52K80uCQmiSwAzZUffzfw4 attendees
Intro to Backpacking Experience - Learn by doing!
Germantown MetroPark, 6206 Boomershine Rd, Cincinnati, OH, USAre you ready to take your outdoor experience to the next level with an overnight backpacking adventure? Never been backpacking but ready to give it a try? Or maybe it’s just been a few years and you’re looking for a refresher…
This Sierra Club two-night camping experience is intended for those new to backpacking who want to learn by doing in a low-risk setting. Experienced instructors will be on hand every step of the way, and the weekend will include learning sessions covering clothing, shelter, sleep systems, food storage and preparation, water purification and more.
Your adventure begins Friday at the Germantown Sledding Hill / TVT trailhead doing a gear check, plus weighing and fitting packs. We’ll then backpack about 3 miles over gentle terrain to Shimps Hollow primitive campground (potable water and privy available) where participants will pitch their tents, prepare their evening meal and share a campfire. Saturday will include instruction sessions and a day hike through beautiful Germantown MetroPark. After breakfast Sunday we will backpack back to the cars.
Participants must provide their own gear and backpacking meals for two dinners, two breakfasts and two lunches, and physically able to carry their pack the required distance. If you are in need of any gear items, please contact me as there may be some gear loan resources I can share. Sample gear list, food tips, food suggestions and map can be found here.
For any questions please contact Barry Randall at brandall715@yahoo.com
6 attendees- $25.00
Derick Lugo and a Fabulous Thru-Hike
The Mercantile Library, 414 Walnut, 11th Floor, Cincinnati, OH, USThis is not a Sierra Club sponsored event. Cross posted for the convenience of our members.
Back by popular demand!
Derick Lugo, author and long distance hiker, is coming back to Cincinnati to speak about his newest book: A Fabulous Thru-Hike. This book is a sometimes humorous, sometimes touching, always personable account of his thru-hike of the Continental Divide Trail, one of the most challenging thru hikes in the U.S.
Buy his book, join us at his talk, speak with him personally and get your book autographed! April 10, 5:30 (VIP reception), presentation begins at 6:30, with Q&A to follow. Tickets are $25, find them HERE.
Don’t wait… last year this event sold out!This event is presented by Adventure Crew's RAD Women's Collective and will benefit the mission of Adventure Crew. Tickets are $25 and are on sale now!
Sponsored by the BookDepot and Summit Trek & Travel.1 attendee
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