Idaho Sierra Club

Cottonwood Creek Trail Hike

Sat, Sep 12 · 8:30 AM MDT

Cottonwood Creek Trailhead, 911 Mountain Cove Rd, Boise, ID, US

Please RSVP on the main Sierra Club page so we have a headcount for this event. Registering on MeetUp alone will NOT secure your spot.

Event Organizers:
Laureen Quick
laureenquick@gmail.com
David Pena
dave_pena@hotmail.com
Elena Vorm
elenaconsuelavorm@gmail.com
Lindsay Battershell
lindsaybattershell@msn.com

Join the Idaho Sierra Club for a hike along Cottonwood Creek Trail! This hike will be a shaded walk following a creek in the Military Reserve. For those interested, we'll also do a visit to the cemetery nearby, and our Outings Leader Laureen will share a bit more about the local history of the area. We'll also be sharing about ways you can take action for the Roadless Rule to protect some of our country's most beloved forested areas.

What to expect:

• Meet at 8:30 a.m.
• Begin hike at 9:00 a.m.
• Return to trailhead around 10:30 a.m.
• Optional visit to cemetery and sign out by 11:30 a.m.

Trail and accessibility info
Most people should be able to participate in this walk, as the trail is primarily easy and relatively flat, and we will move at a pace comfortable for all participants. Please note that the trail is not wheelchair accessible. While portions of the route are paved, most sections are on uneven dirt paths.

Distance is approx. 2–3 miles, depending on how far the group would like to go, and the elevation gain is minimal to moderate, gradual incline, between 100-200 ft max. We will walk at a relaxed, conversational pace.

You can find more information about the hike area here, and/or reach out to our Outings Leader Laureen if you have any other questions about accessibility or what to expect on the trail.

Safety:
Our trip leaders will carry a full first aid kit along with extra water. We will be making a few stops along the way as needed to regroup, and to take photos. Trip leaders will be at the front, middle, and back of the group, communicating along the way to ensure all is well and that the group isn't too spread out.

Food
Lunch is on us! Please let us know your dietary restrictions in your RSVP if you would like us to provide a meal.

Other considerations:

Kids & families are welcome! All minors must be accompanied by a guardian.

Dogs are welcome, as long as they are well-behaved, comfortable around large groups of people and other dogs, and remain leashed at all times. Please also bring extra water for your dog, as temperatures can be warm and there is limited shade along portions of the trail.

Please fill out a separate registration form for each person, so we can have a signed waiver on file for each person.

We expect everyone joining this event to act respectfully and help create a safe and inclusive space for folks from marginalized identity groups. All participants must adhere to the standards of conduct in our Participant Agreement
Level: Easy
Cost: Free!
Signup Instructions: Please RSVP for this event by Wednesday, Sep 9 at noon so we have an accurate headcount for food. If you RSVP after this point, we cannot guarantee being able to accommodate your dietary restrictions or have enough food for you.
Recommended Items: Water, clothing layers appropriate for the weather, sturdy shoes, sun protection (e.g. hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
Carpool: To conserve parking spaces at this trailhead, and ensure there is plenty of room for event participants and others utilizing these trails, we will arrange for an optional meetup to carpool to the site together. You may consider carpooling with friends, family, or others attending this event. Carpooling is at the sole risk of participants, and the Sierra Club will not assume responsibility for carpools. Outings leaders will not assign which cars participants ride in. If you need a ride, or would like to offer a ride, let us know and we can share that information with other participants.
Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.
Cancellation Policy: Leaders will check weather conditions the morning of the event. If the weather is considered unsafe, we will postpone the trip to a later date and communicate the new plans with all participants.

A Night at the Refuge / Una noche en el refugio

Wed, Sep 16 · 7:30 PM MDT

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, 13751 Upper Embankment Rd, Nampa, ID, US

Please RSVP on the main Sierra Club page so we have a headcount for this event. Registering on MeetUp alone will not secure your spot.

Event Organizers / Organizadores del evento:
Amanda Reed
amanda.reed@sierraclub.org
(509) 255-3374
David Pena
dave_pena@hotmail.com
Melissa Murillo, Peregrine Fund and Idaho Sierra Club
murill000m@gmail.com

Description (español abajo)
Join the Sierra Club and Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge for an evening of learning and nighttime adventure! We'll start by sharing a taco dinner together and watching the short film Bluebird Man. Then, we'll head outside once it gets dark to look for any owls around the refuge and gaze at the constellations in the starry sky.
¡Únete al Sierra Club y Deer Park National Wildlife Refuge para una noche de aprendizaje y aventura! Comenzaremos compartiendo tacos y viendo la película corta Bluebird Man. Después vamos a ir fuera para buscar aves nocturnos, como búhos, y mirar las constelaciones en el cielo estrellado.
What to expect / Qué esperar:
7:30 pm
Meet inside Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center to meet other people in the group and eat tacos before the movie!
/ Nos reuniremos en el centro de visitantes del Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge para conocer a otros y comer tacos antes de que comience la peli

8 pm
Movie begins.
/ Comenzará la película

8:30 pm
Movie ends. Folks can go home, or stay to look for birds at night.
/ La película finalizará; se puede irse a casa o unirnos para buscar aves por la noche.

9 pm
Stargazing
/ Mirar las estrellas

9:30 pm
Adventure concludes
/ Fin de la aventura.

Level/nivel: Easy/fácil
More about safety (español abajo)
Visitors will have access to public restrooms and a water fountain inside the Visitor Center. To ensure all visitors are safe, Deer Flat staff will carry a first aid kit and headlamps during the nature walk and all Deer Flat staff and Sierra Club staff/volunteers are CPR/First Aid certified.
Please note that wildlife encounters are possible, so please remember to stay on designated trails at all times and to avoid disturbing any wildlife. Your safety is our top priority, and we want you to have an enjoyable experience.

Más sobre la seguridad
Los participantes tendrán acceso a baños públicos y una fuente de agua dentro del Centro de Visitantes. Para garantizar la seguridad de todos los participantes, los líderes de Deer Flat y Sierra Club llevarán un botiquín de primeros auxilios durante la caminata y linternas frontales, y todo el personal de Deer Flat y el personal/voluntarios del Sierra Club están certificados en RCP y primeros auxilios.

Por favor, ten en cuenta que es posible tener encuentros con la vida silvestre, así que recuerda permanecer en los senderos designados en todo momento y evitar molestar a la fauna. Tu seguridad es nuestra máxima prioridad y queremos que tengas una experiencia agradable.

Driving directions to Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (español abajo)

• Take Exit 33 off of Interstate 84
• After exiting the freeway, turn right (west) onto Highway 55/Karcher Road.
• Follow Karcher Road about 3.5 miles to Lake Avenue.
• Turn left onto Lake Avenue and drive about 2.5 miles to the intersection with Roosevelt Avenue.
• Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue.
• At Indiana Avenue at the top of the hill, turn left into the refuge and follow the road to the visitor center

Address: 13751 Upper Embankment Road, Nampa, ID 83686-8046

Las indicaciones al Centro de Visitantes del Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

• Toma la salida 33 de la Interestatal 84.
• Al salir de la Interestatal, gira a la derecha (hacia el oeste) en la Highway 55/Karcher Road.
• Sigue Karcher Road aproximadamente 3.5 millas hasta llegar a Lake Avenue.
• Gira a la izquierda en Lake Avenue y continúa unas 2.5 millas hasta el cruce con Roosevelt Avenue.
• Gira a la derecha en Roosevelt Avenue.
• En Indiana Avenue, al subir la colina, gira a la izquierda hacia el Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge y sigue la calle hasta el centro de visitantes.
• La dirección: 13751 Upper Embankment Road, Nampa, ID 83686-8046

Other considerations (español abajo)

• If you need special accommodations for you and your family, please contact Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge at DeerFlat@fws.gov or 208-467-9278, at least ten business days before the event
• Kids & families are welcome! (see information above to learn more about the difficulty/skill level and whether it would be a good fit for your kids)
• Dogs are welcome, but must be well-behaved, comfortable being in large groups of people, comfortable around other dogs, and leashed at all times.
• Please fill out a separate registration form for each person (including kids), so we can have a signed waiver on file for each person and know each individual's dietary preferences, etc. We will have additional waivers available on-site for anyone who isn't able to fill out the online waiver*.***
• We expect everyone joining this event to act respectfully and help create a safe and inclusive space for folks from marginalized identity groups. All participants must adhere to the standards of conduct in our Participant Agreement

Otras consideraciones:

• Si necesita adaptaciones especiales para usted y su familia, comuníquese con el Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Deer Flat a DeerFlat@fws.gov o al 208-467-9278, al menos diez días antes del evento.
• ¡Los niños y las familias son bienvenidos! (Consulta la sección sobre dificultad y nivel de habilidad para asegurarte de que el paseo sea adecuado para tus hijos).
• Los perros son bienvenidos, pero deben comportarse bien, llevar correa en todo momento y sentirse cómodos en grupos grandes y con otros perros.
• Por favor, inscribe a cada persona en el grupo — incluyendo a los niños — para que podamos tener un documento de exención para cada participante y conocer las restricciones dietéticas. Tendremos documentos de exención adicionales disponibles en el sitio para cualquiera que no pueda completarlo en línea.
• Esperamos que todos los asistentes actúen de manera respetuosa y contribuyan a crear un espacio seguro e inclusivo para las personas de comunidades marginadas. Todos los participantes deben adherirse a las normas de conducta establecidas en nuestro acuerdo del participante.

Cost / Costo: Free! Plus, tacos and refreshments will be provided to eat during the event. / Gratis! Proporcionamos los tacos y bebidas
Signup Instructions / Instrucciones para registrarte: If possible, please register by September 14 so we can accommodate everyone's dietary restrictions / Si es posible, por favor inscrbete antes del lunes 14 de septiembre para que podamos planificar la comida de acuerdo con las restricciones dietticas.
Recommended Items: Water, close-toed shoes, other clothing appropriate for the weather (we will provide sunscreen and bug spray to share, if needed). Optional but recommended: headlamp, binoculars and/or camera for birdwatching. / Agua, Zapatos cerrados, Otra ropa apropiada para el clima. Opcional pero recomendado: linterna frontal, binoculares o una cmara para observar a las aves.
Carpool / Transporte en auto compartido: Let us know if you need help with getting to/from Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge in your RSVP! / Si necesitas asistencia con el transporte, por favor indcalo en tu inscripcin.
Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants. /
Nota: El transporte en auto compartido es a riesgo de los propios participantes.

Cancellation Policy / Política de cancelación: Leaders will check weather conditions the morning of the event. If the weather is considered unsafe, we will postpone the trip to a later date and communicate the new plans with all participants. / Los lderes supervisarn las condiciones meteorolgicas antes del evento. Si el clima es incierto, el paseo podr ser cancelado o pospuesto para una fecha posterior.

Idaho Sierra Club Volunteer Orientation and Meet-and-Greet

Mon, Sep 28 · 5:00 PM MDT

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Online

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Please RSVP on the main Sierra Club page so we have a headcount for this event. Registering on MeetUp alone will not secure your spot.

Event Organizers:
Amanda Reed
amanda.reed@sierraclub.org

Interested in becoming a volunteer with the Idaho Sierra Club? Join this volunteer orientation to learn more about our organization, get connected with specific opportunities, and meet other volunteer leaders who engage meaningfully in climate justice volunteer work in their local communities. This orientation is held at a different time each month to accommodate folks with different work/school schedules. If you can't make this month's - stay tuned or reach out to amanda.reed@sierraclub.org to set up a time to meet separately!

What to expect

• 5:30 - 5:40 pm │ Welcome & housekeeping
• 5:40 - 5:50 pm │ Intro to Idaho Sierra Club. Who are we? What are our core values? What are we fighting for across Idaho?
• 5:50 - 6:05pm │ How to plug in: overview of key volunteer avenues, hear briefly from/about some volunteers who engage in different roles
• 6:05 - 6:20pm │ Q&A. Wrap up, share any interests with volunteer coordinator, sign up for specific opportunities in the upcoming month if you'd like