Dallas Sierra Club Calendar

December 2013
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8	9	10 »Dallas Sierra Club General MeetingDallas Sierra Club General MeetingSolar Power for Homeowners Learn about adding a solar energy power system to your home. Plano Solar Advocates will demystify getting a PV system installed on a homeowner's roof. Chris Guldi will share the results of leasing a solar power system for her house. Everyone is invited to the Dallas Sierra Club's General Meeting. Full details are on our home page now. . . .click for more information. . .	11	12 »Backpack the Buffalo River Trail 25 Miles from Ponca to Pruitt-TRIP POSTPONED DUE TO WINTER STORMBackpack the Buffalo River Trail 25 Miles from Ponca to Pruitt-TRIP POSTPONED DUE TO WINTER STORMThis trip will be rescheduled in the early Spring. Watch the website for new dates. We will meet on a Thursday morning at the Gordon Motel in Jasper Arkansas at 8:30 AM. We will shuttle cars to the trailheads and start hiking by 11:00. Our route will take us thru many lovely hollows and up across high bluffs. Along the route we will visit several homesteads and other historical sights. . . .click for more information. . .	13 »Backpack the Buffalo River Trail 25 Miles from Ponca to Pruitt-TRIP POSTPONED DUE TO WINTER STORMBackpack the Buffalo River Trail 25 Miles from Ponca to Pruitt-TRIP POSTPONED DUE TO WINTER STORMThis trip will be rescheduled in the early Spring. Watch the website for new dates. We will meet on a Thursday morning at the Gordon Motel in Jasper Arkansas at 8:30 AM. We will shuttle cars to the trailheads and start hiking by 11:00. Our route will take us thru many lovely hollows and up across high bluffs. Along the route we will visit several homesteads and other historical sights. . . .click for more information. . .	14 »Backpack the Buffalo River Trail 25 Miles from Ponca to Pruitt-TRIP POSTPONED DUE TO WINTER STORMBackpack the Buffalo River Trail 25 Miles from Ponca to Pruitt-TRIP POSTPONED DUE TO WINTER STORMThis trip will be rescheduled in the early Spring. Watch the website for new dates. We will meet on a Thursday morning at the Gordon Motel in Jasper Arkansas at 8:30 AM. We will shuttle cars to the trailheads and start hiking by 11:00. Our route will take us thru many lovely hollows and up across high bluffs. Along the route we will visit several homesteads and other historical sights. . . .click for more information. . . »White Rock Lake CleanupWhite Rock Lake CleanupWalk and talk while helping to pick up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Meet at 8:15 AM at the Love of the Lake office on the Northeast corner of Garland Rd. and Buckner Blvd. Look for a crowd of people drinking free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Our area includes one of the wonderful prairie restoration areas, so there are always birds and wildflowers to enjoy. The lake and your karma will thank you. Brunch afterwards. . . .click for more information. . . »Birding Trip to Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge NOW WITH FULL DETAILS TO SIGN UP!Birding Trip to Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge NOW WITH FULL DETAILS TO SIGN UP!What is a NARD? Come find out! Fall and winter are great times of the year to see birds migrating through areas providing stopover habitat. With the recent rains, the ponds and wetlands at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge should be full, providing essential stopover habitat for not only waterfowl and wetland birds, but various raptors and songbirds alike. Things you might see include: large flocks of snow geese and several other species of waterfowl and wetland birds along with a smattering of raptors. Some of the waterfowl seen on our last trip included NARDS-North American Ruddy Ducks, American Wigeon, Common Shovellers, Gadwall, and Northern Pintail ducks. Sign-up required, cost and other details to follow. Transportation from the Dallas area provided. Limited to 9 people, so sign up early to save a spot! Leaving early morning. For only $25 you can enjoy transportation and a guided tour of this unique area. Full details on how to sign up are in this pdf. . . .click for more information. . .
15 »Backpack the Buffalo River Trail 25 Miles from Ponca to Pruitt-TRIP POSTPONED DUE TO WINTER STORMBackpack the Buffalo River Trail 25 Miles from Ponca to Pruitt-TRIP POSTPONED DUE TO WINTER STORMThis trip will be rescheduled in the early Spring. Watch the website for new dates. We will meet on a Thursday morning at the Gordon Motel in Jasper Arkansas at 8:30 AM. We will shuttle cars to the trailheads and start hiking by 11:00. Our route will take us thru many lovely hollows and up across high bluffs. Along the route we will visit several homesteads and other historical sights. . . .click for more information. . . »Sierra Club Holiday PartySierra Club Holiday PartyOur annual Holiday Party will be held at El Fenix Restaurant at 255 Casa Linda Plaza. We'll party on Sunday, December 15 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Here is a Google map. Club members and guests will share the holiday spirit, some great Mexican food, and the company of others at this annual event. Join us for some camaraderie, door prizes, silent auction, and perhaps some surprise speakers, you never know. We'll celebrate some of our outstanding volunteers and have plenty of time to mingle. There's bound to be talk about issues of the day -- air, water, fracking, coal, nuclear, whatever strikes your green fancy. The entire menu will be available so you can order whatever you want to eat or drink, including liquid spirits. We'll provide a free round of margaritas. Support the Club by getting a 2014 Sierra Club Calendar or Planner!. Invite your family and friends. So come on out for a great party, low price, no clean up, and lots of like minded people. What could be better? See you there, and bring your appetite. Happy Holidays!! . . .click for more information. . .	16	17	18	19	20	21 »Upgrading Trails at Cedar Ridge PreserveUpgrading Trails at Cedar Ridge PreserveIts fun and its helpful to get out to the Cedar Ridge Preserve to help upgrade some of the beautiful walking trails just south of Dallas. The address is 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75249. Its a great morning workout, and the scenery is exceptional. No tools are required, (maybe gloves) just show up and be ready to lend a hand or two. We'll work from 9 AM to 12 or earlier, and then walk around the preserve and admire the wildflowers and fauna! Its on Saturday the 21st of December, and please see their website at www.audubondallas.org/cedarridge.html for directions and info. Their number is 972-709-7784 See you then! If you wish to carpool, then let me know, and we'll arrange a meeting spot. Come on out and stay green, people! . . .click for more information. . .
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