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Enjoy a variety of outings and events offered by the Sierra Club's Loma Prieta Chapter.
### Sierra Club Mission Statement
To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth;
To practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources;
To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- March on Sun DaySt. James Park, San Jose, CA
Subject: Join Us for the San José March for Climate Justice – on Sun Day, Sept 21
Meet me at the William McKinley Statue in St. James Park in San Jose.
This is a Sierra Club Loma Prieta Partnership with the Unitarian Universalist Church - Climate activists. This will be fun!
On Sunday, September 21, we are raising our voices for clean energy and climate justice in celebration of Sun Day, a national day of mobilization. Together we’ll call for California to speed the transition to renewables because our communities deserve clean air and lower utility bills!
Please arrive at the First Unitarian Church of San José (160 N 3rd Street) by 12:30 pm. We’ll march to City Hall at 12:30 for a rally, then return to St. James Park for a community picnic and conversation to continue building momentum.
Family-friendly—bring signs, wear green, and pack a non-perishable lunch!
📅 Sunday, Sept 21 | 12:30–2:30pm
📍 First Unitarian Church of San José → City Hall → St. James Park
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/sjsunday - 2025 Guardians of Nature Gala is October 10 in Palo Alto3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303 , Palo alto, CA$220.00
Hi Outings folks! Show your love for local open space!
Join us for the 2025 Guardians of Nature Gala, hosted by your Loma Prieta Chapter. Date: Friday, October 10th 6 pm-9 pm
Event Address: Mitchell Park Community Center, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto CAMany of the open spaces where we love to hike are protected and thriving today thanks to three decades of leadership by Garnetta Annable, a trailblazer in land conservation and founding member of the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. Meet Garnetta and celebrate her legacy with others like you who love local nature.
This is our annual fundraiser for our open spaces, which we love, and protect. This is a way for you to make a contribution to the important work of our Chapter. You cannot RSVP to Meetup; follow the links below to get a ticket and support the environmental work of our chapter.
Event Tickets: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000lPj0UIAS
Event webpage: https://www.sierraclub.org/loma-prieta/benefit?_gl=1%2A1xn16iu%2A_gcl_au%2AMTg3OTExNjA1Ny4xNzQ3ODg3ODQxLjYzMDUzNTcyNC4xNzUxMzY1NjgwLjE3NTEzNjU4NjU.Reserve tickets < https://www.sierraclub.org/loma-prieta/benefit?_gl=1%2A1xn16iu%2A_gcl_au%2AMTg3OTExNjA1Ny4xNzQ3ODg3ODQxLjYzMDUzNTcyNC4xNzUxMzY1NjgwLjE3NTEzNjU4NjU.
- A Journey to the Antarctic OceansWest Valley Branch Library, San Jose, CA
Join us for the Guadalupe Regional Group Meeting, which is open to both the public and members. We will be featuring a slideshow of Lisa Barboza's January 2025 Journey to the Southern Oceans, where she explored the Serengeti of the southern Atlantic and encountered a fantastic variety of wildlife.
Over the course of twenty days, a small expedition ship carrying 110 passengers, 80 crew members, and 15 naturalists traveled through the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Elephant Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Lisa's experiences inspired her to share this journey with others.
We will also be providing snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Join us for an enjoyable evening!Optional event registration here.
