Sunday, February 10, 2013

February 2013 News & Events


 
 
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Sierra Club - Pennsylvania Chapter

Dear Members & Friends,

Join other Pennsylvania activists in D.C
and tell President Obama:

It's past time to lead on climate!

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Traveling to Washington, D.C., isn't the easiest thing -- but when it comes to addressing the climate crisis, it is the important thing.

Here in Pennsylvania, activists like you have done a lot to move forward on climate. We've already worked to shut down dirty coal plants in PA and promote renewable energy. We need to take our voices and add them to the national chorus.

On February 17, Forward on Climate will be the biggest climate rally in history. Hundreds are already signed up, and we want to make that thousands!

For this one, size matters. This rally will only be a success if every person who can possibly make it comes with us. Will you RSVP today and board the Pennsylvania bus to D.C. with us?

The climate crisis is creating weather patterns that aren't just extreme -- they're downright freaky.

Our leaders in Washington can't sit around and twiddle their thumbs anymore, and it's up to activists like you to make sure they get the memo.

The first step President Obama can take is to reject the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. So at the Forward on Climate Rally, we'll engage in several critical actions that push him to lead on climate, as well as hear from inspiring speakers like Bill McKibben, Mike Brune, and surprise celebrity guests. Together, we will make it clear to the president that climate's time is now.

You can make this a Presidents Day weekend that President Obama won't forget -- sign up to join the biggest climate rally in history, stop the toxic Keystone XL pipeline, and create tangible momentum for further climate action.

For Philadelphia buses, click here!

We have buses leaving from the following cities: Allentown, Devon, Elkins Park, Harrisburg, King of Prussia, Lancaster, Lansdale, Northeast Philadelphia Suburbs, Quakertown, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton and State College, West Chester and York. Reserve your seat on a bus today!

See you in February,

Wendi Taylor
Chapter Chair
Sierra Club PA Chapter

Additional bus departure: 

8 AM from Dittmar Park in Radnor at the corner of South Valley Forge Rd and Maplewood Rd.
$35 adults
$20 seniors, students, underemployed.
 
We hope to be back before 8 PM.
 
Mail your check to Mary Kane, 5 Rachel Dr, Chester Springs PA 19425. You can pay when you board if a seat is available.
 
 
 
100 Days of Climate Action Campaign

Message from William Kramer, National Field Staff Coordinator:  Phonebanking, letter writing, canvassing, 1-on-1 meetings, events and other activities are being organized as part of the 100 Days of Climate Action Campaign. We phonebanked last weekend and all this week for the historic DC rally, and will continue this weekend and next week. You can call from home or (on selected days) from the Clean Air Council offices at 19th & Walnut Sts., Phila. There are around a dozen buses going from Pennsylvania, and there is still space on one leaving from 30th street. Go here to sign up. http://phillybustodc.eventbrite.com/ We are also working with our climate coordinated campaign partners to plan a climate public event in March and an Earth Day event in April, and doing visits to state and federal legislators the second half of February. Thanks to Bryan Crenshaw, we have a great blog pacleanair.blogspot.com and a very informative Twitter account @pacleanair.  If anyone wants to have a 1-on-1 discussion with me on how to get involved please call me at 732-589-8024.  To be added to the google group list, send your name and email address to william.kramer@sierraclub.org.  You will be kept up to date on all campaign activities. 
 

8th Annual Delaware County Environmental Summit

"Emerging Toxins"
Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 1PM

John Heinz Wildlife Refuge
Cusano Environmental Education Center
8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Phila., PA

To register, contact Jaclyn Rhoads at 267-221-5274 or jaclyn_rhoads@yahoo.com

 

The Sierra Club of Southeastern PA and CCP Coalition for a Sustainable Future present
JORDAN YAEGER, Environmental Lawyer

Thursday February 28, 6:45 PM at Community College of Philadelphia, Klein Cube (second floor above the cafe and bookstore), Pavilion Building, entrance on the west side of 17th Street, between Spring Garden & Callowhill Streets. Just south of the Pavilion Building is a $4 parking garage, entrance on the west side of 17th. Visitors should indicate they are attending an event sponsored by the Sierra Club and CCP Coalition for a Sustainable Future. There should also be street parking. We'll be back in the Central Library, 19th and Vine, next year.
 
Jordan Yaeger is the lawyer who overturned in Commonwealth Court that part of Act 13 which denies towns and townships any control over Marcellus shale gas drilling within their borders. He has since argued this case before the Supreme Court of PA and awaits its decision. He is also counsel to Delaware Riverkeeper and knowledgeable about the Delaware River Basin Commission ban on fracking in the watershed.

 

Chester County Members Events

 Chester County Members Meetings are held the lst Thursday of the month.  To confirm meeting date and location, contact Mary or Leslie. 
 For more information, contact Mary Ciarrocchi (italiangrden@comcast.net) or Leslie Siebert (siebertles@gmail.com), co-chairs of the Chester County Conservation Committee of Sierra Club SPG

"Native Plants" with Guest Speaker Claudia West from NorthCreek Nurseries in Landenburg.  Thursday, March 7, 7 pm, West Chester Borough Hall, 401 E. Gay St. 19380.  Claudia West is passionate about gardening with native plants. 

 

SPG Executive Committee Meetings

Executive Committee meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month from 6 - 8  pm at the Clean Air Council offices, 135 S. 19th St. Suite 300, Philadelphia.  All members are invited to attend.   Next scheduled meeting is Wed. March 6, 2013.  All members are invited to attend.  We especially encourage those interested in volunteering to attend and meet the SPG leaders.   Confirm date and location in advance by contacting Chair Mat Himmelein at mathew.himmelein@gmail.com in the event of a change.   
 
 
Monthly Service Project at Ridley Creek State Park
 
lst Saturday of the Month - Ridley Creek State Park (Media PA) Volunteer Trail Work 
Time Assemble 9:00, work until no later than noon.
Place Park Office (Hunting Hill Mansion) Rear Entrance
Wear long pants, otherwise dress for the weather.
Bring Water, work gloves if you have them, insect repellent with 20-30% DEET, also bring friends & family.
RSVP

trails@friendsofrcsp.org 

Visit www.pennsylvania.sierraclub.org/southeastern for service projects in Wissahickon and Pennypack Parks.

 

SPG Hikes

Bill Brainerd, outings coordinator, organizes hikes in the SPG area. Send your e-mail address to wbrainerd3@gmail.com, and he will notify you of upcoming hikes.   Hikes are generally suspended for the winter months but get on the list now for the Spring!

 

Volunteer

Contact Chair Mat Himmelein at mathew.himmelein@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer for SPG!

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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