Outdoor Activities Groups and Events

💚NEWS FLASH!!!!💚 💚Come join me in a POUND▪️Rockout Workout class! ▪️What is POUND Rockout Workout? ➖A cardio jam session inspired by the infectious, energizing and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums! ➖Instead of just listening to the music we BECOME the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning and strength training with yoga and Pilates-inspired movements! ➖We use Ripstix, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercise! (I provide these for you during class) ➖For ALL fitness levels and easy to modify to meet your specific needs and ability! ➖No experience required and this is a judgment free space! ➖Adults of ALL ages! 💚▪️Starting Saturday November 7th 12:15–1:15 pm and every Saturday following! 💚▪️Spots are limited! Sign up by scanning the QR code in the comments section below ! 💪I can’t wait to see you there! Let’s make some noise and ROCK OUT together! #poundwithaverysunshine #poundrockoutworkout #rockout #cardio #conditioning #strengthtraining #connection #community #strongertogether #averysunshine #fitness #health #wellbeing #empowerment #selfconfidence #selflove #selfcare #mindset #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #youmatter

Come join us for our book club meeting this October 25th. We'll be looking at Bodies of Magic by Freya Marsk and talking about next reads and plans for the group over coffee!

The Office of Sustainability is making great strides in advancing sustainability both within Oakland County operations, and for the residents and businesses that call Oakland County home. They have committed to make Oakland County’s government operations net-zero by 2050, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2035. Join us when Julie Lyons Bricker, Chief Sustainability Officer, shares the Sustainability Plan, what has been accomplished so far, and what is coming up, including: * performing its first greenhouse gas inventory to assess the current status of emissions generated by county operations. working collaboratively across departments to embed sustainability into their processes and to achieve meaningful greenhouse gas reduction. * providing programs, resources, and education to empower our communities such as the Oakland SAVES program which served over 1,100 households seeking grants to bring money into our community to serve our residents through Resident Resources. Join us in person at the Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328, or online via Zoom (link will be sent to registrants prior to the event. Register at: [https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001vb60LIAQ](https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001vb60LIAQ) **Our Speaker:** Julie Lyons Bricker became Oakland County’s Chief Sustainability Officer in 2025, bringing the energy and passion to the job that has marked her 15 years of leadership in the field. Before coming to Oakland County, Lyons Bricker spent five years with the City of Royal Oak, where she spearheaded the energy and sustainability programming that positioned the city as a regional and state leader. She also spent five years as the executive director for the non-profit Michigan Interfaith Power and Light. As Oakland County’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Lyons Bricker is advancing the sustainability plan for the county in big and small ways, including through energy efficiency and recycling improvements, installation of solar panels and EV chargers on the government campus, planting hundreds of trees that help with stormwater management, pursuing grant funding and facilitating sustainability practices throughout county operations. Under her leadership, Oakland County received the LEED for Cities Gold certification and Michigan Green Communities Gold certification for countywide sustainability leadership. Lyons Bricker received a bachelor’s degree from Michigan Technological University. A resident of Oakland County since 2001, Lyons Bricker resides in Royal Oak. **Questions:** Please email sierra.club.semg@gmail.com. **Evening Agendas** Most of our meetings offer the option to attend either in person or online via Zoom. Please see the event details for the meeting location and virtual participation information. If you're attending in person, we encourage you to arrive about 15 minutes early to meet fellow members, supporters, guests, and local Sierra Club leaders before the presentation begins. Typical Agenda * 30 minutes before the presentation – Doors open for informal conversation and networking. * Presentation start time – Welcome, introductions, and the featured presentation (online participants should join at this time). * Approximately one hour after the presentation begins – Question-and-answer session and closing remarks. **About SEMG Monthly Meetings & Presentations:** The Sierra Club Southeast Michigan Group (SEMG) offers free presentations during its monthly first-Thursday meetings at 7 pm. Meetings are held via Zoom or in person, begin with brief announcements, and feature an hour-long presentation with Q&A. All are welcome. If you have any questions or issues, please email sierra.club.semg@gmail.com. Become a member for as little as [$15/month](https://giving.sierraclub.org/page/96529/donate/1?supporter.appealCode=822A2102F1) and support our loocal outings, education and activist work! All Sierra Club Southeast Michigan members and supporters with email addresses receive notice of the time, place and speaker beforehand. To sign up for and manage email updates from The Sierra Club visit: [https://myaccount.sierraclub.org/MyAccountLogin](https://myaccount.sierraclub.org/MyAccountLogin)

**Halloween weekend is the MOST social event of the year and it’s a time when strangers expect to talk to each other. Let's make sure you're ready.** What do you have planned? A costume party, a bar crawl, a work event, or maybe you’re handing out candy to the neighbors, whatever you are getting up to, the whole weekend is packed with chances to meet people. Our 60-minute live, virtual workshop gets you warmed up before you walk in the door. **What you'll walk away with** **The infinite opener in your pocket.** Costumes, décor, snacks, and the host are all built-in conversation starters. You'll learn how to use them, even if you're not in costume yourself. **A way to keep the conversation going.** No more "nice costume!" followed by an awkward silence. You'll practice turning small talk into a real conversation (and having fun doing it). **What to do to make sure you see them again.** The best party conversations usually die on November 1st. You'll learn how to turn a good chat into an actual plan, like a horror movie night, a haunted house, or a post-Halloween brunch. **What we"ll do** * Workshop openers live, with real-time feedback on yours * Practice in small breakout groups * Learn how to join a group, exit gracefully, and work a room without feeling awkward * Pick a weekend mission and go try it out **This is for you if...** * You love Halloween but get nervous about the social part * You tend to end up in the corner of the snack table * You want to turn "we should hang out sometime" into something that actually happens * You're new in town, rebuilding your social circle, or just ready to meet more people **Stop sitting on the sidelines of life, jump in and join us**

\*\*\*TL;DR: here's the link to the new site https://cincy-hikes-and-hangs.lovable.app/ \*\*\*\* Hey all, I know I’ve sent a lot of messages recently, so I apologize for that, lol. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about stepping down from the Meetup group for various reasons, and I finally decided it was time. The group will remain active until November 12th if no one takes over ownership. I’ve enjoyed running this group, but I feel too constrained by the Meetup platform, so I decided to build my own site. I know I originally said that would be on a trial basis, but I already enjoy it far more than Meetup, and I didn’t see the point of running (and paying for) the group on two platforms. I’ve enjoyed everyone’s presence over the last few years, and I hope everyone got as much enjoyment out of the group as I did. I hope to continue seeing you all on the new website, but if not, I hope you continue to enjoy the great trails and parks around Cincinnati. Here’s the link to the new website: [https://cincy-hikes-and-hangs.lovable.app/](https://cincy-hikes-and-hangs.lovable.app/) If you’re not interested in joining the new website, no hard feelings. I recommend a few other hiking groups on Meetup for you to check out: Tristate Hikers, Yo Dayton, Let’s Hike, and Daytonhikers.org.

Learn how to create a beautiful garden that supports pollinators! Join ecologist Nick Dorian, Ph.D., for a free webinar hosted by Pollinator Pathway. Fundamentals of Pollinator Gardening Tuesday, October 27 • 6:30 PM ET • On Zoom Pollinator gardening advice can feel confusing, overwhelming, and even contradictory. In this talk, Nick will demystify the science and share clear, evidence-based guidance for your garden. Topics include: * The foundations of pollinator gardening * Cultivars and nativars * Nesting habitat * Leaving the leaves * What recent research means for your own garden Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just getting started, you’ll learn how to create a garden you find beautiful while making a meaningful difference for pollinators. About the speaker: Nick Dorian is an ecologist, educator, and Assistant Professor at City College of New York. He earned his Ph.D. in Biology from Tufts University, co-authored and photographed a field guide to wild bees, and serves on Pollinator Pathway’s Advisory Board. Cost: Free LIVE EVENT ONLY — This program will not be recorded. How to register and attend Your Meetup RSVP is only the first step: 1. RSVP on Meetup to reveal the webinar registration link. 1. Click that link and register in advance with Pollinator Pathway. 1. Check your email for the Zoom link and use it to join the webinar on October 27. The webinar takes place on Zoom, not on Meetup. Pollinator Pathway is hosting this event; I’m sharing it here as your Meetup organizer.

Join us the 1st Monday of every month as we meet up to chat about relationships. Hope to see you there!

Team-Up Webinar: Something Wicked Causing Wilting in the Northeast Friday, October 30th from 1 pm - 2 pm EST **Laurel wilt is an invasive fungal disease that affects members of the Lauraceae family, including sassafras and spicebush. This disease is now the second deadliest plant disease behind chestnut blight.** Previously found only in the south, it was recently discovered in New York and Connecticut, and may prove to be a new management challenge in the northeast. Join us for a researcher-manager team-up style webinar the day before Halloween. Come learn how researchers and practitioners are working together to detect, understand, and address this emerging threat in the northeast. Land managers, invasive species practitioners, policy makers, researchers, and students are welcome to join this free event. This event is hosted by the Northeast Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Management Network (NE RISCC), and will be recorded and available for viewing on the website. Click RSVP to get the registration link, register for free ahead of time to get the zoom link sent to your inbox.

The Office of Sustainability is making great strides in advancing sustainability both within Oakland County operations, and for the residents and businesses that call Oakland County home. They have committed to make Oakland County’s government operations net-zero by 2050, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2035. Join us when Julie Lyons Bricker, Chief Sustainability Officer, shares the Sustainability Plan, what has been accomplished so far, and what is coming up, including: * performing its first greenhouse gas inventory to assess the current status of emissions generated by county operations. working collaboratively across departments to embed sustainability into their processes and to achieve meaningful greenhouse gas reduction. * providing programs, resources, and education to empower our communities such as the Oakland SAVES program which served over 1,100 households seeking grants to bring money into our community to serve our residents through Resident Resources. Join us in person at the Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328, or online via Zoom (link will be sent to registrants prior to the event. Register at: [https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001vb60LIAQ](https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001vb60LIAQ) **Our Speaker:** Julie Lyons Bricker became Oakland County’s Chief Sustainability Officer in 2025, bringing the energy and passion to the job that has marked her 15 years of leadership in the field. Before coming to Oakland County, Lyons Bricker spent five years with the City of Royal Oak, where she spearheaded the energy and sustainability programming that positioned the city as a regional and state leader. She also spent five years as the executive director for the non-profit Michigan Interfaith Power and Light. As Oakland County’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Lyons Bricker is advancing the sustainability plan for the county in big and small ways, including through energy efficiency and recycling improvements, installation of solar panels and EV chargers on the government campus, planting hundreds of trees that help with stormwater management, pursuing grant funding and facilitating sustainability practices throughout county operations. Under her leadership, Oakland County received the LEED for Cities Gold certification and Michigan Green Communities Gold certification for countywide sustainability leadership. Lyons Bricker received a bachelor’s degree from Michigan Technological University. A resident of Oakland County since 2001, Lyons Bricker resides in Royal Oak. **Questions:** Please email sierra.club.semg@gmail.com. **Evening Agendas** Most of our meetings offer the option to attend either in person or online via Zoom. Please see the event details for the meeting location and virtual participation information. If you're attending in person, we encourage you to arrive about 15 minutes early to meet fellow members, supporters, guests, and local Sierra Club leaders before the presentation begins. Typical Agenda * 30 minutes before the presentation – Doors open for informal conversation and networking. * Presentation start time – Welcome, introductions, and the featured presentation (online participants should join at this time). * Approximately one hour after the presentation begins – Question-and-answer session and closing remarks. **About SEMG Monthly Meetings & Presentations:** The Sierra Club Southeast Michigan Group (SEMG) offers free presentations during its monthly first-Thursday meetings at 7 pm. Meetings are held via Zoom or in person, begin with brief announcements, and feature an hour-long presentation with Q&A. All are welcome. If you have any questions or issues, please email sierra.club.semg@gmail.com. Become a member for as little as [$15/month](https://giving.sierraclub.org/page/96529/donate/1?supporter.appealCode=822A2102F1) and support our loocal outings, education and activist work! All Sierra Club Southeast Michigan members and supporters with email addresses receive notice of the time, place and speaker beforehand. To sign up for and manage email updates from The Sierra Club visit: [https://myaccount.sierraclub.org/MyAccountLogin](https://myaccount.sierraclub.org/MyAccountLogin)

Free webinar: Linda Conroy will be joined by Susan Leopold, Executive Director of United Plant Savers (UpS). Linda has a long-standing relationship with UpS, which helped seed the Midwest Women's Herbal Conference following three "Seeding the Future" co-hosted conferences. During this live Community Conversation, we will discuss: ⁃ The history and purpose of UpS ⁃ Community building and how UpS seeded Midwest Women's Herbal ⁃ Bioregional herbalism and plant conservation: what they are and how they fit into our collective herbal work ⁃ A few ideas for growing at risk/endangered plants in your space and starting a sanctuary ⁃ Ways to engage with both organizations where you can learn more about regenerative herbal practices ⁃ Details about the upcoming Midwest Women's Herbal virtual event, In Our Own Hands: Women's Wellness Series, including Susan's workshop: Planning Your Botanical Sanctuary: Tending the Relationship Between Women, Plants, and Place We will also reserve time at the end for Q&A. Additional Information: * A recording will be sent to all registered participants who cannot attend live. * Those who attend live will have the opportunity to win prizes including a ticket to the In Our Own Hands: Women's Wellness Series, a Midwest Women's Herbal 15-year commemorative t-shirt, and an apron featuring Midwest Women's Herbal's Mycelium Mysteries logo. We look forward to spending time with you This free, virtual event is scheduled for October 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST Virtual via Zoom Free (registration required, see below) Midwest Women’s Herbal, is a women-led and women-empowered organization and that has been producing herbal, mushroom and personal growth events both in person and virtually for over 15 years! To find out more, visit our website midwestwomensherbal.com.