Calendar of Events Archive

Wondering what we've done in the past? Check out events from previous dates below:

November 2009

Sat, Nov 21
Leisurely walk along the St Johns River
three miles along River Road

Sat, Nov 14
Mandarin History Tour
with Andy Morrow, executive director of the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society

Sat, Nov 14
Hike the Jacksonville Arboretum
Celebrate Its First Anniversary

Mon, Nov 9
General Program, Jacksonville: Non-Lawns & Mocama art contest
Double Program - present & past

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, 8
Annual Camporee at Fort Clinch State Park
2 nights of camping with Sierra Club members on the northern tip of Amelia island

Wed, Nov 4
Book Discussion
"Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver

Mon, Nov 2
General Program, Ponte Vedra: Double Feature Movie Night
"Revenge of the River" & "The Green Monster-It Came from the River"

October 2009

Sat, Oct 17
Water Adventure at Blue Springs State Park
Cruise the St Johns River

Mon, Oct 12
General Program, Jacksonville: Inner City Outings
meet the folks in this active local program

Mon, Oct 12
General Program, Ponte Vedra: Old West Lives On
Gabe Hanson will present a photographic journey through the Old West

Sat, Oct 10
John Muir Family Walk
8th Annual - a lovely day in the woods of Nassau County

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, 10
Painting the Region
Landscape artists and art patrons supporting preservation efforts by the North Florida Land Trust

Sat, Oct 3
Following the Freedom Trail, St. Augustine
Trolley ride with historian David Nolan

September 2009

Sat, Sep 19
International Coastal Cleanup
our part to clean up is at 8th Avenue North - Jacksonville Beach

Sat, Sep 19
Hike the Suwannee and Visit White Springs
5 mile hike and White Springs

Mon, Sep 14
Activism 101
learn some tools to be an effective advocate for the planet

Mon, Sep 7
General Program, Ponte Vedra Beach - September
no September PV meeting - Activism 101 - at Jacksonville meeting Sept 14th

August 2009

Sat, Aug 29
Tubing the Ichetucknee River
Classic Florida spring experience

Thu, Aug 27
Book Discussion
The Everglades: River of Grass by Marjorie Stoneman Douglas.

Mon, Aug 10
General Program, Jacksonville: Antarctica
gain insights to the coldest place on the planet

Mon, Aug 3
General Program, Ponte Vedra Beach: Sharks
Sharks or No Sharks? The plight of the ocean predator

July 2009

Sat, Jul 18
Coral Reef Adventures
IMAX movie afternoon!

Sat, Jul 18
Ginnie Springs
float down the Santa Fe River

Mon, Jul 13
General Program Jacksonville: Sharks
St Simon Island Sharker Tony Burch tells about conservation issues for these predators along our shores

Sun, Jul 12
Egans Creek Paddle
Explore the salt marsh on Amelia Island

Mon, Jul 6
General Program, Ponte Vedra: Lithium Springs
Movie night - watch a comedy adventure movie called “Lithium Springs”

June 2009

Sat, Jun 27
Gleaning for the hungry

Sat, Jun 20
Outings Leadership Training
assist others in exploring our natural areas

Sat, Jun 13
River Cruise
The Riverkeeper is holding some spots for Sierra Club members!

Mon, Jun 8
General Program, Jacksonville: Green Health Care
Dr. Brandi Reddick explains the principles of ecologically sustainable medicine.

Sat, Jun 6
National Trails Day
Celebrate Hiking - Gold Head State Park

Sat, Jun 6
Kayak Ft George
paddle

Mon, Jun 1
General Program, Ponte Vedra: Manatees
Manatee status by Dr Gerald Pinto, Associate Research Scientist at Jacksonville University.

May 2009

Sat, May 30
UNF Nature Trails
discover the Sawmill Slough Preserve

Sat, May 30
St Augustine Behind the Scenes
Discover the hidden treasures of the old city on a two-hour trolley tour

Thu, May 28
Book Discussion Group
Mirage: Florida and the Vanishing Water of the Eastern U.S

Mon, May 11
General Program, Jacksonville: Beekeeper
latest buzz on bees

Mon, May 4
General Program, Ponte Vedra: Endangered Marine Species
St Johns County Habitat Conservation Coordinator presenting information on sea turtles, least terns, and others

Sat, May 2
Okefenokee swamp tour & hike
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

April 2009

Tue, Apr 21
The Vision of Charles Bennett: The Timucuan Preserve
Lecture on the eve of Earth Day - "The Vision of Charles Bennett: The Timucuan Preserve"

Mon, Apr 13
Rally for Florida water
help our Riverkeeper!

Mon, Apr 13
General Program, Jacksonville: Habijax ReStore
The Environmental 3-R's ~ Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle

Sat, Apr 11
Kayak Demo and Day at Kingland, GA
Looking for a kayak or canoe? Paddle a variety in Camden County, Georgia

Sat, Apr 11
Biking in Guana
Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Reserve

Mon, Apr 6
General Program, Ponte Vedra: Mayport Film
One Village, Same Ocean

Sat, Apr 4
Sierra Supper
Potluck food & fun

Sat, Apr 4
A walk with Naturalist Beverly Fleming
Explore 2 NEW parks: Alpine Groves and Beluthahatchee

March 2009

Sun, Mar 29
CPR & First Aid Training - Mandarin
Required for Outings Leaders

Sat, Mar 28
Experience Pumpkin Hill
Explore properties in the Timucuan Preserve

Sun, Mar 22
CPR & First Aid Training - Ponte Vedra
Required for Outings Leaders

Sat, Mar 21
Exploring the History of Fernandina Beach
Begin with a guided tour of lovely Center Street.

Thu, Mar 19
Book Discussion Group March
In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan

Sat, Mar 14
Heckscher Drive Clean-up
Help clean up our adopted roadway Heckscher Drive

Sat, Mar 7
Day Hike to Moses Creek
5 mile hike along one of the few remaining undeveloped tidal creeks in the region.

Mon, Mar 2
General Program, Ponte Vedra: Himalayas
Peace Corps volunteer tells of her experiences at the Top of the World

February 2009

Sat, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 1
Inner City Outings Training

Sat, Feb 21
Hiking on Fort George Island
Come hike and learn about fascinating and historical Fort George Island.

Mon, Feb 9
General Program, Jacksonville: Invasive Plants
Identifing Invasive Plants thriving in Northeast Florida

Sat, Feb 7
Hiking along the Suwannee on the Florida Trail
7 mile hike and fundraiser for the Florida Trail Association

Sat, Feb 7
Sierra Suppers
Potluck Sierra Suppers

Mon, Feb 2
General Program, Ponte Vedra: Right Whales
Winter is the right time for Right Whales on the First Coast

January 2009

Sat, Jan 24
Basic Backpacking Class
Join us as we display and discuss the gear needed for overnight backpacking

Mon, Jan 19
National Day of Service - Jax Arboretum Trail Work
Trail blazing at the new Jacksonville Arboretum; at the request of President-Elect Obama in honor of M. L. King, Jr

Sat, Jan 17
A day trip to San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park and Devils Millhopper Sinkhole
Join us as we explore some beautiful state parks in north-central Florida.

Thu, Jan 15
Book Discussion Group Meeting
Our first selection is "Hot, Flat and Crowded" by the NY Times editorialist Thomas L. Friedman.

Mon, Jan 12
General Program, Jacksonville: Hiking the Florida Trail
Join us as we learn about hiking the extensive Florida Trail.

Sat, Jan 10
Moonlight Hike at the Jacksonville Arboretum
Join us on a moonlight hike through this wonderful area on their first evening nature tour. Please RSVP by January 7.

Sat, Jan 10
Hiking in Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Reserve
Join us on this family-oriented hike through the woods in beautiful Guana.

Mon, Jan 5
General Program, Ponte Vedra: Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Join us for an interesting program featuring an actual hiker of the Appalachian Trail.

December 2008

Sat, Dec 13
Walking and communing with nature at UNF
Enjoy this easy, family-friendly exploration of the nature trails at UNF.

Mon, Dec 8
General Meeting: A Celebration of This Year's Successes!
Come celebrate the preservation of the Pottsburg-Jullington Creek headwaters and our successful efforts gathering petitions to put Florida Hometown Democracy on the ballot. Space is limited; RSVP required.

Sat, Dec 6
Historic and Natural Tour of Cumberland Island
Enjoy a whole or half day of hiking on this beautiful wild island full of historic intrigue.

November 2008

Sat, Nov 22
Hiking Hanna Park
Learn about the beautiful hiking and biking trails at Hanna Park on this 2-hour hike.

Mon, Nov 17
"Slow Food" Gathering
Join others who champion the Slow Food movement for a fun and informative meeting, including a guest panel and various speakers.

Mon, Nov 17
Ponte Vedra general meeting: wildlife photography
Get together with friends to view wildlife photographer Jim Kern's photos taken from all over the world.

Sun, Nov 16
Hiking the Willie Browne Trail in the Roosevelt Preserve
Explore the Theodore Roosevelt Preserve, right in Jacksonville's backyard.

Sat, Nov 15
Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens Grand Opening
Celebrate the grand opening! There will be live music, guided nature tours, guided bird walks, kids’ activities, and a plant sale. Other activities may also be included. The event is FREE and open to the public.

Sat, Nov 15
Learning about the Civil Rights Movement
David Nolan will guide us through the historic Freedom Trail surrounding St. Augustine. RSVP by November 8.

Mon, Nov 10
General Meeting- Container Gardening
Learn how to garden in small spaces with Mary Puckett

Sat, Nov 8
Bicycling Guana State Park
Enjoy a leisurely morning bicycling through Guana.

Sat, Nov 1
Make new friends at Sierra Club Suppers!
Get together for a potluck dinner with other environmentally-minded folks in your area.

October 2008

Mon, Oct 27
Faith, fossil fuels and our future
An evening of conversation and visions for the future.

Sat, Oct 25
Help clean up our adopted road
Help clean up our adopted highway at A1A and Heckscher - we'll have breakfast and a lot of fun!

Sat, Oct 18
History and Culture Tour of Guana State Park
Join us for a 3-hour tour with Guana Volunteer Tom Barry and learn about the history and culture from the time of aboriginal and Timicuan Indians to the Spanish and British periods.

Mon, Oct 13
General Meeting- Touring Nelson Helmuth's LEED Certified Building
Meet for this event at The Granary, 1738 Kingsley Ave. Orange Park, FL

Sat, Oct 11
7th Annual John Muir Family Walk
Enjoy a 2-3 mile guided walk with an expert naturalist at our annual outing near Yulee.

Mon, Oct 6
Exploring the natural areas of St. Johns County
Billy Zeits, Coastal Naturalist of St. Johns County, will provide an overview, with a PowerPoint presentation, of hiking and biking trails, other natural areas, and canoe launching areas of St. Johns County.

Sat, Oct 4
Be a "locavore" and visit two farms in the area
Meet your local organic farmers in their "native habitat" and learn about organic farming and ranching.

September 2008

Sat, Sep 27
Organic CSA Farm Fall Festival
Magnolia Farms Organic Fall Festival

Thu, Sep 25
New Member Welcome Party
New to the club or to our area? Come to our new member party and meet other members and our leadership to learn all about the concerns of your local Sierra Club Group.

Sun, Sep 21
Fall Equinox Sunrise Meditation and Nature Walk
Join us for a Sunday morning equinox sunrise on the beach.

Mon, Sep 15
Climate change: what we must do
Join us for our general meeting in Ponte Vedra Beach for a discussion about climate change, and what we can do about it.

Fri, Sep 12
We can solve the climate crisis
Audubon Climate Change Forum: The Problem, Two Important Solutions, and Options for Personal Actions

Mon, Sep 8
Hear about Duval County's Potential New Comprehensive Plan
Kristen Reed with Community Planning for the City of Jacksonville will discuss the tentative new Comprehensive Plan at our general meeting in Jacksonville.

Sat, Sep 6
Sneak preview of the Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens
This is a wonderful opportunity to get a SNEAK PREVIEW of the new Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens scheduled to open in late 2008.

August 2008

Sat, Aug 30
Exploring the beach at Guana
Join us for an educational beach walk in Guana State Park.

Tue, Aug 26
Environmental Symposium : A Sea of Change
As an aid to seeing the path to the future, the City of Jacksonville’s Environmental Protection Board (EPB) and the University of North Florida are proud to present A Sea of Change.

Tue, Aug 26
Sierra Club & Beer
Encounter fellow environmental seekers and stalwarts over a mug of brew or a glass of wine or fruit juice at our monthly social gathering.

Sat, Aug 16
Enjoy an evening with friends on Atlantic Beach
Join Karen Kempf for another great evening on Atlantic Beach with a beach fire, sing-a-long, and good Sierra Club camaraderie.

Mon, Aug 11
Join us for the comedy movie Lithium Springs
Come to our general meeting-turned-movie night to enjoy the comedy adventure Lithium Springs, set in beautiful wetlands.

Mon, Aug 4
General meeting: Team Gaia
Join us to learn more about Team Gaia and see what they're doing to promote organic gardening and healthy eating in Northeast Florida schools.

July 2008

Tue, Jul 29
Sierra Club & Beer
Encounter fellow environmental seekers and stalwarts over a mug of brew or a glass of wine or fruit juice at our monthly social gathering.

Sat, Jul 26
Touring Flagler College and the Lightner Museum
Enjoy the splendors of the Gilded Age in two of Henry Flagler’s grand Spanish Renaissance hotels, known presently as the Lightner Museum and Flagler College.

Sat, Jul 19
Nature and beach walk in Guana Reserve
Naturalist Pete Johnson will treat us to an easy two-hour beach walk in the cool of the morning.

Mon, Jul 14
General Meeting- The True Cost of Food Part 2- Community Supported Agriculture
Video followed by representatives of local CSAs and The Gleaning Network

Sat, Jul 12
Hiking the Guana Preserve
Enjoy easy hiking of about 4 miles of various shaded trails in the Guana Preserve.

June 2008

Tue, Jun 24
Sierra Club & Beer
Encounter fellow environmental seekers and stalwarts over a mug of brew or a glass of wine or fruit juice at our monthly social gathering.

Sat, Jun 21
Outings leader training
Do you like to share your favorite outdoor spot with others? Consider becoming an Outings Leader!

Sat, Jun 21
Hiking the beautiful UNF Nature Preserve
Join us on a three-mile hike through the various ecological systems along the trails at the UNF Nature Area.

Sat, Jun 14
A walk down the beach at Guana
Enjoy a leisurely walk down the beach at Guana State Park.

Mon, Jun 9
Program: Community Gardens
Join us for our program in Jacksonville as we talk about community gardens, why they are good for us and how we can start one.

Sat, Jun 7
Cruisin' Mayport: A Tour with Sandra Tuttle
Sandra Tuttle, a 9th-generation Mayport resident, is offering Sierra Club members a tour of Mayport Fishing Village from past, present to future between 9 a.m. and 12 noon followed by an optional lunch.

Mon, Jun 2
General Program: Protecting Sea Turtles
Join us for our program in Ponte Vedra Beach to learn how the Guana Reserve is working to protect sea turtles in our area.

May 2008

Sat, May 31
Cruising the waters around St. Augustine
Enjoy a peaceful and scenic one hour and fifteen minute cruise aboard the Victory III in St. Augustine.

Tue, May 27
Sierra Club & Beer
Encounter fellow environmental seekers and stalwarts over a mug of brew or a glass of wine or fruit juice at our monthly social gathering.

Sat, May 17
Educational hike through Camp Milton
Learn about the historic civil war camp right outside Jacksonville while walking through sand pine and over wetlands. All trails on this outing are paved or boardwalked.

Sat, May 17
Seaside celebration - Atlantic Beach - "Almost Full May Moon"
Join us for an evening picnic, eco-talk and music around a fire on the beach, a celebration of the almost May moon, and the sun, beach and ocean.

Mon, May 12
General Meeting- Appalachian Voices to End Mountain Top Removal
Appalachian Voices folks will tell us about the Appalachian Treasures Project to end Mountain Top Removal for Coal

Sat, May 10
Hiking in Guana Reserve
A leisurely 6-mile hike along the lovely Timucuan and South Point Loop

Mon, May 5
About our water... the essence of life
Join us with geologist Dr. Vijay Satoskar at our Ponte Vedra Beach general meeting for a primer on groundwater in Northeast Florida, including how it originates and recharges, and how we can preserve the resource from adverse impacts.

April 2008

Sat, Apr 26
Moonlight hike and owl prowl
Join us for a unique night hike under an almost full moon. Learn about night vision and experience the nocturnal wildlife at Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park.

Mon, Apr 14
Jacksonville General Meeting-Going on a Carbon Diet
We will calculate our household Carbon footprint, discover ways to reduce waste, and take the pledge to lower our own greenhouse gases for Mother Earth

Mon, Apr 7
Learn how to green up your lifestyle with the Green Team Project
Join us for our general meeting in Ponte Vedra Beach and learn more about how you can life a greener life.

Sat, Apr 5
Outing Leaders Workshop/Training
Do you like to enjoy the outdoors and share your favorite haunts with other friendly folks? Be an outings leader for the Sierra Club!

Sat, Apr 5
Easy walking and communing with nature at UNF
Enjoy easy hiking trails on UNF campus.

March 2008

Fri, Mar 28 - Sat, 29
Camping in Gold Head State Park
We'll have a group camp site from which to explore the deep ravine and springs that bisect the park. Join us!

Sat, Mar 22
Bicycling in Guana State Park
Enjoy bicycling in Guana State Park.

Mon, Mar 17
FREE Environmental conservation movie night at the beach
Who Killed the Electric Car is a revealing movie that really makes you wonder... (and might make you a little angry). Join in a short discussion to follow the screening of the film.

Sat, Mar 15
Easy walking and communing with nature
Take a leisurely walk along the trails and boardwalks of the University of North Florida and view the lovely vistas that abound in this special natural area.

Mon, Mar 10
General Meeting - Animal Rescue, Barbara Tidwell
Barbara Tidwell's wildlife rescue organization is off to a great start. Hear her story of her dream to rescue wildlife that has been injured and return them back to the wild, and how it is coming to fruition.

Sat, Mar 8
Hiking Betz Tiger Point Preserve
Get acquainted with this Preserve's splendid natural landscapes right here on the northeast side of Jacksonville.

Mon, Mar 3
An overview of environmental laws in our area
Sierra Club member Warren Anderson will provide an informative overview of the environmental laws and regulations in our area at our general meeting in Ponte Vedra.

Sat, Mar 1
Help clear out invasive species
Volunteers are needed to come help clean our parks and preserves from Air Potato vine (Dioscorea bulbifera) and other non-native invasive plants that overtake our natural areas.

February 2008

Sat, Feb 23
Exploring Jacksonville’s history and ecology
Explore part of Jacksonville's Timucuan Preserve with a park ranger; enjoy pine flatwoods and views of tidal marshes.

Thu, Feb 21
New Member Welcome Party
Are you a new member, or are you thinking of joining the Sierra Club? Come to our New Member Party and find out all about our local Group!

Tue, Feb 19
FREE Environmental conservation movie night at the beach
Catch the Oscar-winning film An Inconvenient Truth. Our future depends on our responses to global warming. Join in a short discussion to follow the screening of the film.