What we’re about
Founded by legendary conservationist John Muir in 1892, the Sierra Club 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. More recently, we've made history by leading the charge to move away from the dirty fossil fuels that cause climate disruption and toward a clean energy economy.
The Volusia Flagler Sierra Club provides opportunities for local environmentally aware people to meet, engage in fun outdoor activities, learn more about our local environment through field trips and meetings, and become a vital part of environmental activism in Volusia and Flagler Counties. We live in an amazing area with springs, beaches, forests, and wildlife, all of which is fragile and requires our action to preserve. Please join us to find like minds, learn about the local area, and help us preserve the beauty of our special part of Florida.
Upcoming events
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Hike the trails to an Indian mound at Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve
Location not specified yetWe will be hiking to an easy to access but hard to recognize Indian mound, this one at Doris Leeper Preserve. Shady, windy trails take us through sand pines under the branches of scrub oaks. Find out why pine forests need wildfires to thrive. The hike is highlighted by several truly beautiful vistas overlooking Spruce Creek which is shaped by vast expanses of black needle rush.
It is anticipated our journey will cover about 4 miles and will take 2+ hours to complete.
We will meet at the Martin Dairy Rd. entrance, technically Port Orange. Off Turnbull Bay Road, turn north on to Martin Dairy Road (this is a decently maintained dirt road), drive to the parking lot at the end. Wear hiking shoes and a hat. Bring along water and a snack. We will begin the hike at 9:15, so be there by 9:00 to tighten your shoelaces. Each member may bring up to two guests. This is an easy hike over mostly level terrain. There is a porta pottie at the parking area.REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT ONLY ON MEETUP IS NOT ENOUGH:
To register for this event, you must ALSO go to the Sierra Club website:https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001E2YwKIAV
and register there too, also e-signing the Sierra waiver form. It's easy.
It is expected that all those joining us will be familiar with their own abilities AND limitations, exercising sound judgment as to their personal fitness level for this outing.
To find out more about the Volusia-Flagler Sierra Club go to:
https://www.sierraclub.org/florida/volusia-flagler16 attendees
Paddle the picturesque Dora Canal round trip from Lake Dora to Lake Eustis
Wooton Park Boat Ramp, 400 S Sinclair Ave, Tavares, FL, USThe Dora Canal is a little bit of tasty Florida wilderness tucked in among the homes along the canal between two very large lakes on what is known as the Harris Chain of Lakes. It's not a long paddle, but it is a visual treat. This is an easy, SUP friendly excursion, with less than a half mile stretch over open water. We will be paddling along a beautiful cypress lined canal and some residential waterways. This a round trip paddle, 2+ hours or so. Arrive at 9 am, launch at 9:30.
After the Sierra event, when we return, those who care to will get together for a patio lunch at a nearby Tavares restaurant.This event is for intermediate paddlers.
DIRECTIONS:
Take 441 in Tavares to N. Sinclair Ave, turn south (left for most of you), stay on N. Sinclair to the large boat ramp parking lot.DO NOT GO TO WOOTON PARK (where the seaplanes are). If you are at Wooton Park, take W. Ruby St. west to Sinclair Circle, then turn left into the big parking lot, ramp on the lake.
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ALL WHO PLAN ON ATTENDING THIS SIERRA CLUB PADDLE EVENT MUST REGISTER WITH THE SIERRA CLUB AHEAD OF TIME AS WELL AS E-SIGN THE SIERRA CLUB WAIVER. GO TO:https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001FLlCZIA1
It is expected that all those joining us will be familiar with their own abilities AND limitations, exercising sound judgment as to their personal fitness level for this outing.
PFD's must be worn for this event. State regulations require each paddler to have a whistle. Bring a hat and plenty to drink.There are nice restrooms near the boat launch ramp.
To find out more about the Volusia-Flagler Sierra Club go to:
https://www.sierraclub.org/florida/volusia-flagler11 attendees
Past events
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