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Austin Sierra Club (local branch of the Sierra Club) holds outings for outdoor activities: hiking, camping, biking, backpacking, kayaking, community service projects, and more. These include local one-day events to greenbelts and natural areas, weekend trips to state parks, as well as longer trips to national parks.
All participants must sign our Sign-In Sheet with Participation Agreement before joining one of our outings. You are strongly urged to add your cell phone and emergency contact numbers on the sheet, for your safety. More information is needed for overnight trips.
Many of our events are rated Easy and everyone is invited to participate, but others have fitness and experience requirements. Smoking and vaping is not allowed on our events. Check with the Leader to see if pets are allowed.
Although it's not necessary to participate in our events, we encourage you to join the Sierra Club (in addition to the Meetup group), and support our efforts to protect the environment.
Upcoming events
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Volunteer for It's My Park Day - Little Walnut Creek 3/7
Little Walnut Creek Park, 5100 E 51st St, Austin, TX, US3/2/26 Update (2) Parking and Weather - Parking will be best in the neighborhood at Norwood Hill Road (across from the entrance to Little Walnut Creek Park) off of 51st and Springdale https://maps.app.goo.gl/aRLE29hBn9fo9mgA7
Weather: Check back Friday in case IMPD decides to cancel as rain is forecasted.
3/2/26 now only 3 spots left.
3/1/26 Update - only 4 spots left. Way to go, everyone!Join us at the Austin Parks Foundation's big SPRING volunteer event - It's My Park Day if not for the t-shirt alone....you'll love this one!
Please note - you must also REGISTER IN ADVANCE on the Austin Parks GivePulse website:
https://www.givepulse.com/event/815579-impd-at-the-little-walnut-creek-greenbeltLittle Walnut Creek may be new to many of us though it's touted as the city's 2nd largest greenbelt, with 4 miles of informal trails on 206 acres of hilly, wooded terrain intersected by creeks and ravines near the intersection of 51st Street and US 183.
We'll be picking up trash and doing general trail maintenance. Austin has over 500 parks so if you prefer another one, please feel free to register for it.
Besides this wonderfully-designed t-shirt, if you wear it to one of the local Giveback Partners that day, you can enjoy a treat as thanks for giving back to our parks!
PAST partners have included
AMY'S ICE CREAM
AUSTIN BOULDERING PROJECT
Blue Owl Brewing
Brew and Brew
Central Machine Works
Cosmic Coffee
Cupprimo
Dog's Day Coffee
Flitch Coffee
Garbo's
Independence Brewing Co.
Meanwhile Brewing
Nervous Charlie's
P. Terry's
Pie Bar Austin
Spirit of Texas Brewstillery
Spokesman Austin
The Natural Gardener
Voodoo Doughnut
ZILKER BREWINGBring water/snacks, wear sturdy shoes and clothing, gloves, water, sun protection. APF will have a variety of tools on hand. Children are welcome if supervised by their parents. More details can be found on their site.
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Hike Shoal Creek Trail - 4 or 8 Miles
West 24th Street & North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX, USThe Shoal Creek Trail is the oldest trail in Austin (built in the early 1960's) and a truly wonderful "downtown" trail. We'll be walking the entire trail, out and back, for a total of about 8 miles. It is mostly hard-surfaced or crushed granite with a few sections of packed dirt. The walking pace will be brisk. For those who are interested, there will be an option to walk just the northern half of the trail, out and back, for a total of 4 miles.
The trail follows Shoal Creek as it winds from 38th Street to Lady Bird Lake, passing through Pease Park. North of Pease Park the trail features a small rock canyon and many mature oak and pecan trees. South of Pease Park it is much more of an urban trail giving a really unique creek-side view of the area by the Jenga building and main library. We can do a downtown crane count and see the latest changes to the Austin skyline!
We'll meet at the trail by the 24th Street overpass, then walk the northern half of the trail up to 38th Street and return. That's the end of the 4-mile outing. For the 8-mile outing, we'll then walk the southern half of the trail to Lady Bird Lake and return.There is ample street parking along Parkway on the west side of Pease Park.
Please bring plenty of water.
No pets please.
Info on the trail from the City of Austin:
Shoal Creek Trail | AustinTexas.gov
And from the Shoal Creek Conservancy:
Participants will sign a Liability Waiver at the trailhead. You may view the waiver document here: SCSignUpSheet2020.pdf - Google Drive
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Austin Sierra Club March General Meeting -- Water for People and the Environment
The Mosaic Workshop, 729 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX, USJoin us at our monthly General Meeting for socializing, networking, and engagement on environmental topics of local interest. This month, we are excited to be in a new venue, the Mosaic Workshop in East Austin. Doors open at 6:30 for light snacks and conversation. Club updates and program starts at 7pm.
Dr. Evgenia Spears, Water Program Coordinator for the Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club, will lead us in a discussion of water issues facing the state of Texas.
Water issues affect all of us — from river flows in Central Texas, to desalination proposals on the Gulf Coast, to aging water infrastructure and groundwater depletion across the state. Evgenia will discuss these problems and address the major policy challenges ahead, including what Sierra Club has done and is doing to protect Texas waters. She will also highlight how you can get involved through the Chapter's Water for People & the Environment Committee, a statewide volunteer initiative dedicated to protecting Texas’ water.
Evgenia Spears leads advocacy efforts to protect Texas’ water resources for the Sierra Club's Lone Star Chapter. Through grassroots organizing, water education, and legislative advocacy, she works to ensure that communities across the state have a voice in shaping a sustainable water future. Prior to joining Sierra Club, Evgenia spent several years at Texas A&M University in College Station, where she earned a doctorate with a focus on natural resource management, taught undergraduate courses on natural resource policy, served as a watershed coordinator with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and developed strategic natural resource planning documents for Texas. Having lived in rural Ukraine, suburban Russia, and now in the U.S., Evgenia brings a unique perspective on water management, viewing water not simply as a resource to manage, but as a relationship to nurture. Outside of her work, Evgenia enjoys being with her family, spending time in nature, and traveling.
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Audubon Hike
Travis Audubon Society Baker Sanctuary, 12219 Lime Creek Rd, Leander, TX, USWe will hike a 3+ mile trail at a brisk pace on rugged terrain. Some sections won't have shade, many are very rocky; plan accordingly.
The endangered golden-cheek warbler mates and nests on this sanctuary and with some luck we may view one or any of the other native wildlife that lurks about.
As such, No pets are allowed, well behaved kids are.
Afterwards, we can grab a bite at a nearby Mediterranean restaurant.The Sierra Club is not allowed to organize carpools but we highly recommend doing so. Many folks will rendez-vous at the Y in Oak Hill, Central Market on North Lamar, and REI Gateway. If you wish to drive or ride in a carpool, please leave a comment on the meetup page.
Participants must sign a Liability Waiver upon arrival. You may view the waiver document: https://tinyurl.com/SCSignUpSheet2020
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