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Welcome

The Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter offers hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages, advocates for policies that protect our natural environment, supports environmental candidates for public office, and provides opportunities for people who want to develop leadership skills to give back to the community and help the environment. Come and explore!

Celebrate the Fourth at Clair Tappaan Lodge

July 3-5, 2009

Everyone is invited to the traditional Fourth of July celebration at Sierra Club's Clair Tappaan Lodge at Donner Summit, from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5. Sponsored by the Sierra Singleaires, there will be hikes on Friday and Saturday and a mini-hike Sunday morning. More

Farewell Party for Melissa Hippard, Chapter Director

July 10, 2009

Everyone is invited to the farewell party for Melissa Hippard on Friday, July 10 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Peninsula Conservation Center, 3921 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto. Please drop in and join us for llight refreshments, wine and punch, and music as we salute Melissa and bid her a fond farewell. Melissa is leaving her position as Chapter Director after six years in that position. No RSVP is necessary. Just come!

Residential Solar Permit Fee Study Extended to Southern California

In June 2009, the Sierra Club ( Loma Prieta Chapter partnering with Angeles Chapter) published a report that compares what 251 municipalities in Southern California charge for a permit to install photovoltaic solar panels on residential roofs. The purpose of the report and related campaign is to persuade municipalities to reduce PV permit fee levels to $324 or less and issue PV permits promptly. More

Glacier National Park Tour

July 13-19, 2009

Join us for a spectacular trip in Glacier National Park, its beautiful glacial lakes, glacially carved mountains, and glaciers. More