Broward County Sierra Club Group

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REGISTER AT SIERRA CLUB SITE

Upcycled art is the repurposing of materials that would otherwise enter our landfills into a new form, either for decoration, or for a new, reinvisoned use.

This workshop, we are using old cotton shirts and turning them into dog toys, which then will either be taken by participants, or donated to a local animal shelter. We will be lead by local artist, Leona McAndrews, a 4th generation Native Floridian Lifelong crafter!
After a 37 year career with Broward County, including three (3) years with Recycling & Contract Administration Division working on recycling and special projects, Leona knows just how important the impact of solid waste has on our landscapes. Outaide of her career, she was also a past Director of the Trash 2 Treasure Creative Reuse Center in Broward County.

Please bring t-shirts (the bigger, the better) and scissors to the workshop. We will be hosting the event at Plantation Heritage Park at Shelter #4: 1100 S Fig Tree Ln, Plantation, FL 33317 from 2pm to 4pm.

Veterans Park: 7600 NW 50th Street
Lauderhill, FL 33351

6:45PM-8:15PM Please arrive no later than 6:30PM!
ALL KIND OF SNACKS! – BRING YOUR REFILLABLE WATER CONTAINER – NO PLASTIC BOTTLES!!
We'll also have a PRIZE QUESTION and an ECO-SWAP (see details below)!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001WkXxLIAV
TOPIC: Trash & Recycling Beyond the Curb: We Have a Plan
Every minute in Broward County we are generating 20,000 pounds of waste! Most of it ends up in the landfill or waste-to-energy plant. With the waste-to-energy plant at capacity and the in-county landfill nearing capacity, we need to divert as much of our valuable waste as possible. Approximately 62% of the waste sent to the landfill or waste-to-energy plant could be diverted with the programs presented in the Master Plan. Disrupting the status quo is required to meet the needs of our growing population and economy.
Broward County stands at a pivotal moment in its environmental and public service evolution. As one of the most populous and diverse counties in the State of Florida, we are both uniquely challenged and uniquely positioned to lead in the transition to a more sustainable, efficient, and equitable solid waste and recycling system.
Elisa Jones is an admin and outreach staff member at the Solid Waste Authority of Broward County and a proud Broward Sierra Group member.
Attendee Prize Question | Eco Action Minute | Mini Zero Waste Swap!
APRIL 2ND ECO ACTION MINUTE: SUBMIT YOUR PLEDGE during the meeting to support the BSWA’s efforts! Let your city commissioners know you stand behind the work of the Authority.
APRIL 2ND IN-PERSON ACTIVITY: MINI ZERO WASTE SWAP! Let’s work hard to keep nice things out of the landfill. Bring some items you have around your home or garage that are in good and usable condition that you no longer want for other members to take home and reuse.
Examples: kitchen, office or art supplies, textiles, books, small appliances, electronics, garden supplies, etc. Any swap items leftover from the evening will be packed up and donated.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please don’t bring the whole house or the junk
drawer! We are simply asking you to be thoughtful about whether someone might like to have this or use that. We recommend showing up around 6:15 PM if you have a lot of giveaway stuff to lay out on the tables.

Registration REQUIRED: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001aKp4LIAS

Broward Sierra Club Camping Trip

Friday April 24th to Sunday 26th
2026 Big Cypress National Preserve- Bear Island Campground

The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida’s southwest coast. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive Florida Panther.

Bear Island Campground is a primitive campground only accessible down a 20-mile secondary gravel road. Campsites have gravel or grass pads. It offers vault toilets, picnic tables, shared food storage, and fire rings. There is no water available. Make sure to bring PLENTY of fresh water!

We will meet at the Bear Island Campground on Friday, April 24th at 4PM to set up camp. There are four tents allowed per campsite, and we have several campsites reserved.

Location: End of Turner River Rd, Ochopee, FL 34141
Phone: (239) 695-2000

FRIDAY, Apr. 24TH
We can take a hike on Friday afternoon in the park if time permits, then we will have dinner around the campfire. (Bring your own Friday night dinner.) We will have a kitchen and eating area on the campsite. That is where we will all meet for meals. When the sun sets, we will enjoy the evening with some stargazing. We will also be going on an optional 2 mile night hike to experience these woods through a nocturnal lens!

SATURDAY, Apr. 25TH

On Saturday morning we will have breakfast, pack our lunches, and we will go on a 11 mile hike led by our Outings Leader Jordan. We will be walking along backcountry trails to the Gator Head campground and back, enjoying pristine cypress swamp and lakes along the way. The ORV trails throughout the park are great for biking, should you want to bring your own. When we return we will have lunch provided by Sierra Club and relax until dinner. We can wander around the park.

Please be sure to bring a minimum of 80 ounces of water on our outings. You will have to carry your own water and it's a good idea to wear a backpack to carry the water.

Dinner will be provided by the Sierra Club. We are having your choice of chicken or vegetarian fajitas.

SUNDAY, APR. 26TH
On Sunday morning, we will have breakfast and pack up the campsite. After, feel free to enjoy southwest Florida and the surrounding area before heading back home, or join some members for a trip down to Everglades City.

Tents and Equipment
Please bring your own tents, and camping supplies (no RV’s). We have one extra tent and please let us know if you will need it and it sleeps 3. If you want to use the tent, please reserve it in advance.
Total cost per person for the weekend:
· $15 (All Members)

Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast Sunday morning will be supplied by the Sierra Club. Participants will be responsible to bring the following meals: Friday dinner & Sunday lunch. There will be a propane stove on the campsite to cook your meals.

YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE LINK BELOW. DO NOT JUST CLICK THE Attend BUTTON.

WE MUST HAVE PAYMENT BY FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026. WE WILL BE BUYING FOOD BASED ON THE HEADCOUNT WE HAVE AT THAT TIME. Please indicate any food restrictions when you are contacted to complete your registration.
Packing List for Big Cypress Camping Trip

1. Tent
2. Sleeping bag an extra blanket if its cold
3. Long pants and shirts for 2 nights. (Active wear). Dress for Cold weather.
4. Activewear for 2 days.
5. Sneakers, and Hiking Boots
6. Backpack for hike.
7. Non-perishable Plates, silverware, cups for weekend.
   Hammer for tent
   Small broom to clean out tent
   Flash lights, head light
   1 roll toilet paper
   Hat, sunglasses, water bottles.
   Water for 2 days (2 Gallons) and a non plastic water bottle
   Chair to sit on at campsite
   Air Mattress
   Pillow
   Blanket (If it’s going to be cold).
   Small tarp for tent entrance
   Sun Block, mosquito spray
   Binoculars
   fire wood
   marshmallow sticks
   Roll of paper towels

Food: Bring a cooler with ice and the blue gel ice packs that close well. I would suggest pre cooking your food for the first night so you can just heat it up. We do not have a camping coffee maker, in case you need coffee. You can bring one! (remember there is no electricity) Although instant coffee will be available. Pack your non-perishable food in a bag or box that can be put in your car at night or during the day.
Sign-up deadline and payment is due April 10th. All payments due by April 10th or your reservation be cancelled.

Pay by Zelle to Jordan Holaday 732-912-1800.

Mail checks to:
Jordan Holaday
1930 Jackson St Apt. 13
Hollywood, FL 33020

Leader:
Jordan Holaday: 732-912-1800, Jordansierraleader@gmail.com