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The Sierra Club is a national organization dedicated to Enjoying, Exploring and Protecting the Planet. Founded by legendary conservationist John Muir in 1892, it is now the nation's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization -- with more than two million members and supporters. Our successes range from protecting millions of acres of wilderness to helping pass the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act.
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Upcoming events
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Bonnet House & Gardens Tram Tour
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USSign up on the Sierra Club required
- Cost: Bonnet House $25 - Please bring exact change.
- A docent-guided tour will lead you through the rooms of the Main House where you will learn the history of the Birch/Bartlett family and discover the charm and whimsy of this beachfront estate. Following a guided tour of the Main House, a Nature Trail Driver will take you on a 15-minute ride around the trail. The Driver will share information about plants, animals and ecosystems of this 35-acre coastal wilderness.
We will then hang around the Bonnet House and picnic in front of the main house. We can hike and enjoy the surroundings. When the outing comes to an end participants can rent a kayak or head to the beach!
What to bring:
- Lunch packed in your day pack
- At least 16 oz. of water and/or Gatorade.
- Wear light weight sun protected clothing and a hat.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen and mosquito spray
- Sunglasses, camera, binoculars, bird book or Merlin/ iNaturalist smartphone apps.
16 attendees
Outdoor Safety 101: Be Prepared, Not Lucky
600 N Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL, USRegister on the Sierra Club website.https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001x7Al5IAE
Whether you’re heading out for a short day hike or a multi-day backpacking trip, preparation can make the difference between a great adventure and an emergency. This class covers practical outdoor safety skills, including trip planning, navigation, wildlife awareness, water purification, emergency signaling, first aid, and essential gear. Through real-world rescue stories and hands-on demonstrations, you’ll learn how to reduce risk, make better decisions in the backcountry, and confidently respond when things don’t go as planned.
No experience is required. This class is designed for hikers, backpackers, campers, and anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors.Address: 600 N Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33324
Lakeside Conference Room, 1st FlTime: 9am-1pm
Level: Easy
Recommended Items: Refillable water bottle, packed lunch,IF ATTENDING ONLINE:
Topic: Outdoor Safety 101
Time: Aug 8, 2026 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Passcode: 55563717 attendees
💫Perseids Meteor Shower Viewing Party✨
Markham Park, 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise, fl 33326, weston, FL, USRegister on the Sierra Club Website
$3 Sierra Club members
$5 Sierra Club non-membersLet's take a look at the showiest meteor shower of the year in Markham Park! Come early to chat and get settled in with a campfire and s'mores, and some lawn games. As the night takes over, pull up your lawn chair, or set up your own telescope and check out the night sky. Join one of our leaders on a night hike throughout the evening!
Enjoy all the park has to offer, including a FREE onsite observatory run by the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association. The Fox Observatory houses many great pieces of viewing equipment. In addition to the amazing Brandon Refractor, the primary observatory equipment consists of our 14 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain @ F/10 and several Dobsonian reflecting telescopes. On a good clear night it’s possible to have as many as 15 telescopes or more setup in various places around the observatory grounds. The observatory is open to the public every Saturday night, rain or shine.
We will meet in Markham Park: Markham Park Rd, Sunrise, FL 33323 at 6:00 PM. Follow signs for The Heron Preserve. Feel free to stay for the night to camp! Only dessert will be provided; feel free to bring your own dinner, breakfast, and snacks. Overnight camping is not necessary to register for the program. If you are planning to stay overnight, you are responsible for your own camping equipment and Sunday morning breakfast.
15 attendees
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