About us
The Sierra Club's members and supporters are more than 2.7 million of your friends and neighbors nationwide. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. Founded in 1892, the Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Our mission is to: (1) Explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; (2) Practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; (3) Educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and (4) Use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.
Since 1967 the Michigan Chapter has organized the bold action of citizens working together to protect and restore our Great Lakes state’s health and heritage. With over 150,000 members and supporters in the state, we are volunteer-led, and we actively coordinate our work on many levels. The Michigan Chapter works with volunteer leaders, state agencies and the legislature for better environmental stewardship statewide.
Our members care about clean water and air, wild biodiversity, and a safe energy future
Upcoming events
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Birding at Moosewood Nature Center, Presque Isle
Moosewood Nature Center, Peter White Dr, Marquette, MI 49855, USA, Marquette, MI, USJoin Sierra Club Outings Leader Mary Jane Bauer for Birding at Moosewood Nature Center on Presque Isle in Marquette on November 14th at 10am.
Sign up and submit your waiver ahead of time online here.
Matt, a volunteer with the Moosewood Nature Center and "local birding expert" will be joining us for a guided walk around Presque Isle's ~2 mile paved trail. We will be looking for different bird species that are common in the area during this time of year, which can include finches and raptors. Binoculars and field guides will be provided for the outing.
Communications:
Please watch your email for outing-related updates or changes. We normally send a reminder the day before each outing. Occasionally, we may need to send last-minute updates because of unusually heavy traffic, trailhead parking closures or other unexpected circumstances. Please check your email before leaving and contact the outings with any questions.Participation Details:
For all our hikes, please remember to bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, food, and seasonally appropriate clothing. To help prevent tick bites, wear light-colored clothing so ticks are easier to spot, and consider long sleeves and long pants when hiking in grassy or wooded areas. After returning home, check your body, clothing, and pets for ticks, shower soon after coming indoors, and wash and dry your clothes on high heat, which can help kill any ticks that may be present.Participation in Sierra Club activities requires registration and acceptance of a waiver, which you can complete online at the link above. Electronic copies of the required waiver are available online or by request and will be accepted automatically by signing-in to the event.
All hikes are free and open to everyone, but donations are gratefully accepted. Donations from our outing program support both our outings and conservation programs. Donations may be made online here.
As a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, donations allow us to lobby and sometimes litigate for environmental protections. This tax status gives us a broader ability to enact change, but it also means that gifts to the Sierra Club are not tax deductible. Whether you’re able to give or not, everyone is welcome on our hikes, and your support in any form is appreciated.Cancellation Policy:
Our outings generally will proceed rain, snow, or shine. However, if the weather impacts our ability to enjoy the activity (hard to watch birds in pouring rain), causes safety concerns (extreme heat or icy conditions) , or if an Extreme Weather Warning is issued by the National Weather Service, the hike will be canceled for safety reasons.1 attendee
Past events
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