IMPORTANT!
All hikes carpool from Ann Arbor City Hall parking lot unless otherwise stated.
Like nature? You could be an outings leader!
The Sierra Club Huron Valley Group is accepting new volunteer outings leaders to
lead short day-hikes in and around Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti. We will reimburse you
for American Red Cross basic first aid training. You will first go on the outing
that you choose, and then lead that outing on a later date - or propose your own
ideas! Great for your resume, good company, exercise, and fun. Call Kathy Guerreso at
734-677-0823 for information on how to get started.
Sunday May 4, 2008.
Annual Potowatomi Trail Hike.
8:00 a.m. 17 mile hike, hills and flat areas, natural surface. Please be sure to
bring a sack lunch and water.
Contact Ruth Graves at 734-483-0058 for details. Cancelled if raining.
Wednesday May 7, 2008.
Executive Committee Meeting,
typically first Wednesday of each month 7:15 pm. Contact Doug Cowherd at
doug.cowherd@michigan.sierraclub.org
for location.
Sunday May 11, 2008.
Inner City Outings.
7:00 pm 2nd Sunday of every month.
Inner City Outings
introduces urban children in Washtenaw County to outdoor and environmental experiences that might not otherwise be available to them. Interested chaperones, sponsors, planners, and contributors are always welcome.
For meeting location and more details, please visit ICO's events page or contact Vera at 734-665-8118.
Tuesday May 13, 2008.
Sierra Club Book Club.
7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month at Nicola's Books
in Westgate Shopping Center,
corner of Maple and Jackson, Ann Arbor. Book: The Logic of Sufficiency, by Thomas Princen, which proposes the
principle of sufficiency to manage today's environmental challenges and ecological
constraints.
Join us for discussion - all are welcome. Check the Ann Arbor
Observer or call Nancy Shiffler at 734-971-1157 for details.
Tuesday May 20, 2008.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: Exploring the Natural Rivers Section of the Huron River by Canoe, with Ron Sell. Join us for a photo tour and close up look
from the water at one of our local ecological and historic gems, what the Natural Rivers designation means and how we can help protect our local example:
the Huron River. Ron Sell, noted local paddler and owner of Unadilla Boatworks, will show the way down the river by photo from the Kent Lake Dam
to the Maple Road Bridge.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
May 22-26, 2008.
North Manitou Island Service Trip.
Visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to help care for this lovely area. This
service trip will include work on Saturday and a free day on Sunday. The backpacking is
moderately strenuous, and there are some fees to cover food - please call Denny Burr at 734-482-9686 for
details and reservations. There's a trip limit, and this one is popular, so call today!
Monday May 26, 2008.
Conservation Committee meeting.
7:00 pm, typically 4th Monday of every month. Contact Dorothy Nordness at
DorothyK@isr.umich.edu or 734-668-6306 for location.
Sunday June 1, 2008.
Pinckney State Recreation Area Hike
with guest hike leader Barry Lonik. 1:00 pm. 3-4 mile hike among the hills of Pinckney Rec Area.
Family friendly. Meet at Ann Arbor City Hall at 1:00 pm. to carpool, or at the Rec Area at 1:30. Call Kathy Guerreso at 734-677-0823 for details.
Wednesday June 4, 2008.
Executive Committee Meeting,
typically first Wednesday of each month 7:15 pm. Contact Doug Cowherd at
doug.cowherd@michigan.sierraclub.org
for location.
Sunday June 8, 2008.
Inner City Outings.
7:00 pm 2nd Sunday of every month.
Inner City Outings
introduces urban children in Washtenaw County to outdoor and environmental experiences that might not otherwise be available to them. Interested chaperones, sponsors, planners, and contributors are always welcome.
For meeting location and more details, please visit ICO's events page or contact Vera at 734-665-8118.
Tuesday June 10, 2008.
Sierra Club Book Club.
7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month at Nicola's Books
in Westgate Shopping Center,
corner of Maple and Jackson, Ann Arbor. Book: Trespassing: Dirt Stories and Field Notes, by Janet Kauffman -- short
fiction and essays that illustrate the impact of modern factory farms on a
rural Michigan community.
Join us for discussion - all are welcome. Check the Ann Arbor
Observer or call Nancy Shiffler at 734-971-1157 for details.
Tuesday June 17, 2008.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: Great Lakes For Sale: How We Are Losing Control of Our Most Valuable Resource with
Dave Dempsey, author of the books On the Brink: The
Great Lakes in the 21st Century and Great Lakes
for Sale: From Whitecaps to Bottlecaps.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
Monday June 23, 2008.
Conservation Committee meeting.
7:00 pm, typically 4th Monday of every month. Contact Dorothy Nordness at
DorothyK@isr.umich.edu or 734-668-6306 for location.
Wednesday July 2, 2008.
Executive Committee Meeting,
typically first Wednesday of each month 7:15 pm. Contact Doug Cowherd at
doug.cowherd@michigan.sierraclub.org
for location.
Tuesday July 8, 2008.
Sierra Club Book Club.
7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month at Nicola's Books
in Westgate Shopping Center,
corner of Maple and Jackson, Ann Arbor. Book: At Home on the Earth: Becoming Native to Our Place, edited by
David Landis Barnhill -- a collection of writing about landscapes and the people
who inhabit them.
Join us for discussion - all are welcome. Check the Ann Arbor
Observer or call Nancy Shiffler at 734-971-1157 for details.
Sunday July 13, 2008.
Inner City Outings.
7:00 pm 2nd Sunday of every month.
Inner City Outings
introduces urban children in Washtenaw County to outdoor and environmental experiences that might not otherwise be available to them. Interested chaperones, sponsors, planners, and contributors are always welcome.
For meeting location and more details, please visit ICO's events page or contact Vera at 734-665-8118.
Tuesday July 15, 2008.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: Sailing and Wind-surfing Local Lakes with Barry Lonik.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
July 21-25, 2008.
Isle Royale Backpack Trip.
This is still one of the most remote areas in Michigan. The natural beauty
of this island is an absolute pleasure. Limit 10 people. Some group equipment can be provided.
Contact Nancy Shiffler at
734-971-1157 for details, trip cost, and registration.
Monday July 28, 2008.
Conservation Committee meeting.
7:00 pm, typically 4th Monday of every month. Contact Dorothy Nordness at
DorothyK@isr.umich.edu or 734-668-6306 for location.
Wednesday August 6, 2008.
Executive Committee Meeting,
typically first Wednesday of each month 7:15 pm. Contact Doug Cowherd at
doug.cowherd@michigan.sierraclub.org
for location.
Sunday August 10, 2008.
Inner City Outings.
7:00 pm 2nd Sunday of every month.
Inner City Outings
introduces urban children in Washtenaw County to outdoor and environmental experiences that might not otherwise be available to them. Interested chaperones, sponsors, planners, and contributors are always welcome.
For meeting location and more details, please visit ICO's events page or contact Vera at 734-665-8118.
Tuesday August 12, 2008.
Sierra Club Book Club.
7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month at Nicola's Books
in Westgate Shopping Center,
corner of Maple and Jackson, Ann Arbor. Book: The Appeal, by John Grisham -- Grisham's latest novel, about a
toxic dumping court case and intrigue on the Mississippi Supreme Court.
Join us for discussion - all are welcome. Check the Ann Arbor
Observer or call Nancy Shiffler at 734-971-1157 for details.
Tuesday August 19, 2008.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: TBA.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
Monday August 25, 2008.
Conservation Committee meeting.
7:00 pm, typically 4th Monday of every month. Contact Dorothy Nordness at
DorothyK@isr.umich.edu or 734-668-6306 for location.
Wednesday September 3, 2008.
Executive Committee Meeting,
typically first Wednesday of each month 7:15 pm. Contact Doug Cowherd at
doug.cowherd@michigan.sierraclub.org
for location.
Tuesday September 9, 2008.
Sierra Club Book Club.
7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month at Nicola's Books
in Westgate Shopping Center,
corner of Maple and Jackson, Ann Arbor. Book: TBD.
Join us for discussion - all are welcome. Check the Ann Arbor
Observer or call Nancy Shiffler at 734-971-1157 for details.
Sunday September 14, 2008.
Inner City Outings.
7:00 pm 2nd Sunday of every month.
Inner City Outings
introduces urban children in Washtenaw County to outdoor and environmental experiences that might not otherwise be available to them. Interested chaperones, sponsors, planners, and contributors are always welcome.
For meeting location and more details, please visit ICO's events page or contact Vera at 734-665-8118.
Tuesday September 16, 2008.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: TBA.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
Monday September 22, 2008.
Conservation Committee meeting.
7:00 pm, typically 4th Monday of every month. Contact Dorothy Nordness at
DorothyK@isr.umich.edu or 734-668-6306 for location.
Wednesday October 1, 2008.
Executive Committee Meeting,
typically first Wednesday of each month 7:15 pm. Contact Doug Cowherd at
doug.cowherd@michigan.sierraclub.org
for location.
Sunday October 12, 2008.
Inner City Outings.
7:00 pm 2nd Sunday of every month.
Inner City Outings
introduces urban children in Washtenaw County to outdoor and environmental experiences that might not otherwise be available to them. Interested chaperones, sponsors, planners, and contributors are always welcome.
For meeting location and more details, please visit ICO's events page or contact Vera at 734-665-8118.
Tuesday October 14, 2008.
Sierra Club Book Club.
7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month at Nicola's Books
in Westgate Shopping Center,
corner of Maple and Jackson, Ann Arbor. Book: TBD.
Join us for discussion - all are welcome. Check the Ann Arbor
Observer or call Nancy Shiffler at 734-971-1157 for details.
Tuesday October 21, 2008.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: TBA.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
Monday October 27, 2008.
Conservation Committee meeting.
7:00 pm, typically 4th Monday of every month. Contact Dorothy Nordness at
DorothyK@isr.umich.edu or 734-668-6306 for location.
Wednesday November 5, 2008.
Executive Committee Meeting,
typically first Wednesday of each month 7:15 pm. Contact Doug Cowherd at
doug.cowherd@michigan.sierraclub.org
for location.
Sunday November 9, 2008.
Inner City Outings.
7:00 pm 2nd Sunday of every month.
Inner City Outings
introduces urban children in Washtenaw County to outdoor and environmental experiences that might not otherwise be available to them. Interested chaperones, sponsors, planners, and contributors are always welcome.
For meeting location and more details, please visit ICO's events page or contact Vera at 734-665-8118.
Tuesday November 11, 2008.
Sierra Club Book Club.
7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month at Nicola's Books
in Westgate Shopping Center,
corner of Maple and Jackson, Ann Arbor. Book: TBD.
Join us for discussion - all are welcome. Check the Ann Arbor
Observer or call Nancy Shiffler at 734-971-1157 for details.
Tuesday November 18, 2008.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: TBA.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
Monday November 24, 2008.
Conservation Committee meeting.
7:00 pm, typically 4th Monday of every month. Contact Dorothy Nordness at
DorothyK@isr.umich.edu or 734-668-6306 for location.
Wednesday December 3, 2008.
Executive Committee Meeting,
typically first Wednesday of each month 7:15 pm. Contact Doug Cowherd at
doug.cowherd@michigan.sierraclub.org
for location.
Tuesday December 9, 2008.
Sierra Club Book Club.
7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month at Nicola's Books
in Westgate Shopping Center,
corner of Maple and Jackson, Ann Arbor. Book: TBD.
Join us for discussion - all are welcome. Check the Ann Arbor
Observer or call Nancy Shiffler at 734-971-1157 for details.
Sunday December 14, 2008.
Inner City Outings.
7:00 pm 2nd Sunday of every month.
Inner City Outings
introduces urban children in Washtenaw County to outdoor and environmental experiences that might not otherwise be available to them. Interested chaperones, sponsors, planners, and contributors are always welcome.
For meeting location and more details, please visit ICO's events page or contact Vera at 734-665-8118.
Tuesday December 16, 2008.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: TBA.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
Monday December 22, 2008.
Conservation Committee meeting.
7:00 pm, typically 4th Monday of every month. Contact Dorothy Nordness at
DorothyK@isr.umich.edu or 734-668-6306 for location.
Tuesday August 21, 2007.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: Up Close and Personal With a Live Eagle, Owl and Falcon: How Raptors Survive In Their Habitats -- And In Ours,
with Francie Krawcke -- Leslie Science Center.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
Saturday September 15, 2007.
Bird Hills Hike.
Join us for a pleasant 3 mile hike among oak and birch trees with some hills and
other points of interest. Meet at Ann Arbor City Hall to carpool at 11:00 am or at Bird Hills,
Newport Road parking lot at 11:20 am. Call Ken Morley at 734-678-0264 for more information.
Sunday September 16, 2007.
Pinckney State Recreation Area "Secret" Hike.
Get off the beaten path and discover new trails on this 3-4 mile hike through woodlands and hills with guest hike leader Barry Lonik. Meet at Ann Arbor City Hall at 1:00 pm
to carpool. Call Kathy Guerreso at 734-677-0823 for more information.
Tuesday September 18, 2007.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: The Alaskan Rainforest: Big Glaciers, Big Trees, Big Salmon -- and Big Trouble with Ben Greuel of the Alaska Wilderness League.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
Sunday September 30, 2007.
Gallup Park / Arboretum Hike.
Join us on this lovely hike between Gallup Park and the Arboretum. Meet at
Ann Arbor City Hall to carpool at 1:00 pm or Mitchell Field parking lot
at 1:30 pm. Call Kathy Guerreso for
more information at 734-677-0823.
Sunday October 7, 2007.
Waterloo Recreation Area Hike.
3-4 miles with a possible "secret" hike excursion. Fall is a great time to explore
Waterloo. Meet at Ann Arbor City Hall at 1:00 pm to carpool or at Waterloo Discovery
Center parking lot at 1:30 pm. Call Jay Schlegel at 734-477-5715 for details.
Tuesday October 9, 2007.
Sierra Club Book Club.
7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month at Nicola's Books
in Westgate Shopping Center,
corner of Maple and Jackson, Ann Arbor. Book: Uncertainty: Einstein, Heisenberg, Bohr, and the Struggle
for the Soul of Science by David Lindley. "Uncertainty chronicles the
birth and evolution of one of the most significant findings in the history of
science, and portrays the clash of ideas and personalities it provoked."
(from Amazon.com review)
Join us for discussion - all are welcome. Check the Ann Arbor
Observer or call Nancy Shiffler at 734-971-1157 for details.
Sunday October 14, 2007.
Silver Lake Hike.
Join us for good company and a leisurely-paced walk in the autumn finery at Silver
Lake. Meet at Ann Arbor City Hall at 1:00 pm to carpool or at the Silver Lake parking lot
at 1:35 pm. Call Kthy Guerreso at 734-677-0823 for more information.
Tuesday October 16, 2007.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: Great Lakes Drying up? Natural Cycles, Human Impacts, and Human Responses,
with Dr. Douglas A. Wilcox (profile), Great Lakes Science Center.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
Sunday October 21, 2007.
Shhhh! It's a secret! Waterloo Recreation Area Hike.
Psst! It's a secret -- a secret hike, that is! Join us for a short hike
as we explore another corner of the Waterloo Recreation Area with
ace outdoorsman Barry Lonik. We'll traverse the mysterious Crooked
Lake loop. This moderately-paced hike will cover 4 miles of slightly
hilly terrain. Children are welcome. Dress for the weather,
and bring some water.
The details: Meet at Ann Arbor City Hall (corner of Fifth
and Huron) at 1:00 pm to carpool. Or meet at the trailhead at 1:30 pm:
from Ann Arbor, take I-94 west to Kalmbach Road (exit 156), go 3/4 mile
north to Cavanaugh Lake Road, go two miles west to Loveland Road, go
one mile north to the Crooked Lake access road, go down to the lake,
turn left for the boat launch. The State Park entrance fee for each
vehicle is $6-daily. The hike is on unless there's a steady rain.
All are welcome; no Sierra Club membership required. The hike is free.
Contact Jay Schlegel at 734-477-5715 or jayhschlegel-at-earthlink.net
for more information. Hope you can join us!
Sunday November 11.
Volunteers Needed! Fold & Staple Party.
10am-1pm.
You're invited! It's time to get the latest Sierra Club local newsletter
out to mailboxes far and wide. But to do that we need YOU. Fun, free
lunch, and good cause - you can't beat it!
Come when you can, leave when you must, all help is appreciated.
We'll buy lunch. Location: NEW Center building, 1100 N. Main Street,
Ann Arbor, in the upstairs meeting rooms. Directions and map
Everyone is welcome - If you can fold a piece of paper or use a stapler,
you can help! Never come before? We'd love to meet you! Questions? Contact Suzie Heiney at
hvgnews@yahoo.com.
Tuesday November 13, 2007.
Sierra Club Book Club.
7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month at Nicola's Books
in Westgate Shopping Center,
corner of Maple and Jackson, Ann Arbor. Book: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life, by
Barbara Kingsolver, recounts a year spent eating home-grown and local food.
Join us for discussion - all are welcome. Check the Ann Arbor
Observer or call Nancy Shiffler at 734-971-1157 for details.
Tuesday November 20, 2007.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: Toxic Mystery: Searching the High Arctic to Discover Why Banned Chemicals Persist in the Great Lakes, with Mel Visser, author of
Cold, Clear, and Deadly.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
Tuesday December 11, 2007.
Sierra Club Book Club.
7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month at Nicola's Books
in Westgate Shopping Center,
corner of Maple and Jackson, Ann Arbor. Book: Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival, by
Heinrich, relates how animals cope with the cold of winter, written by one of the
best of current nature writers.
Join us for discussion - all are welcome. Check the Ann Arbor
Observer or call Nancy Shiffler at 734-971-1157 for details.
Tuesday December 18, 2007.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: Great Adventure Trips Around the Globe.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
Tuesday January 8, 2008.
Sierra Club Book Club.
7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month at Nicola's Books
in Westgate Shopping Center,
corner of Maple and Jackson, Ann Arbor. Book: The Colors of Nature: Culture,
Identity, and the Natural World, a collection of nature and
environmental essays written from the
point of view of people of color, edited by Alison Deming and Lauret Savoy.
Join us for discussion - all are welcome. Check the Ann Arbor
Observer or call Nancy Shiffler at 734-971-1157 for details.
Tuesday January 15, 2008.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: When More Isn't Better: Building a Truly Sustainable Society with Tom Princen
(profile), University of Michigan, School of Natural Resources and Environment.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
January 25-27, 2008.
MacMullen Ski Weekend Trip.
Good food and accommodations, fun for all levels - near Higgins Lake and the
Roscommon area. Contact Barb Schumacher at 734-994-5456 for details and
reservations.
Tuesday February 12, 2008.
Sierra Club Book Club.
7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month at Nicola's Books
in Westgate Shopping Center,
corner of Maple and Jackson, Ann Arbor. Book: 1491: New Revelations
of the Americas Before Columbus, by Charles C. Mann.
Join us for discussion - all are welcome. Check the Ann Arbor
Observer or call Nancy Shiffler at 734-971-1157 for details.
Tuesday February 19, 2008.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: Green Remodelling: Improving Your Home and Saving the World on a Budget , with Jacob Corvidae, Green Programs Manager -- WARM Training Center.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
Sunday March 9, 2008.
Volunteers Needed! Fold & Staple Party.
10am-1pm.
You're invited! It's time to get the latest Sierra Club local newsletter
out to mailboxes far and wide. But to do that we need YOU. Fun, free
lunch, and good cause - you can't beat it!
Come when you can, leave when you must, all help is appreciated.
We'll buy lunch. Everyone is welcome - If you can fold a piece of paper or use a stapler,
you can help! Questions? Contact Suzie Heiney at
hvgnews@yahoo.com.
Tuesday March 11, 2008.
Sierra Club Book Club.
7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month at Nicola's Books
in Westgate Shopping Center,
corner of Maple and Jackson, Ann Arbor. Book: The Secret History of the War on Cancer, by Devra Davis.
Join us for discussion - all are welcome. Check the Ann Arbor
Observer or call Nancy Shiffler at 734-971-1157 for details.
Tuesday March 18, 2008.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: How to Build Your Own Rain Garden: Creating Natural Habitat and Protecting the Huron River
with Harry Sheehan, Environmental Manager - Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner's Office.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
Saturday March 22, 2008.
Green Historic Home Tour.
11:00 am. Learn how you can lower your energy bills,
make your house more comfortable, and save the planet. On this tour, Matt Grocoff
will share what he & his wife Kelly have learned through the green renovation
of their home. You'll learn about geothermal systems, energy-saving light
sensors, recycled materials (even
insulation!), environment-friendly paints, and more. And if they can do it,
with their historic 107-year-old house, so can you!
Location: 217 S. Seventh Street, Ann Arbor (the cross street is W. Washington Street).
Please park on Washington.
Map.
FREE and open to the public.
Tuesday April 8, 2008.
Sierra Club Book Club.
7:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday of every month at Nicola's Books
in Westgate Shopping Center,
corner of Maple and Jackson, Ann Arbor. Book: Cold, Clear, and
Deadly: Unraveling a Toxic Legacy, by Melvin Visser, a chronicle
of the effort to understand the persistance of organic
pollutants in waters from the Great Lakes to the Arctic.
Join us for discussion - all are welcome. Check the Ann Arbor
Observer or call Nancy Shiffler at 734-971-1157 for details.
Sunday April 13, 2008.
Brighton Recreation Area Hike, Kahchin Hiking Trail.
1:00 pm. 2 mile hike, family-friendly, hills and flat areas, natural surface.
Contact Kathy Guerreso at 734-677-0823 for details.
Tuesday April 15, 2008.
HVG Monthly Public Program.
7:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of every month at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor
(map).
Topic: Organic Farming for our Future: Protecting Landscapes, Biodiversity, and Rural Livelihoods with
Professor Catherine Badgley of the University of Michigan's Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Non-members welcome; refreshments provided.
Sunday April 20, 2008.
Brighton Recreation Area Hike -- Penosha trail and optional Kahchin Loop.
Penosha is a 5 mile hike over hills and flat areas on a natural dirt trail. We will do the 5 mile hike and then decide whether to do the Kahchin 2 miles.
Meet to carpool at the Ann Arbor City Hall/Police Dept. parking lot (corner of Fifth and Huron) at 1:00 pm, or at the Brighton trail head at about 1:40 pm. Parking at the trailhead requires a park pass or $4.00 entrance fee.
We will hike in light rain conditions but will cancel if there is a downpour. Bring rain gear just in case, water to drink, and good hiking shoes/boots.
The hike is free and newcomers are welcome. Membership is not required.
Please contact Lane Hotchkiss at 734-730-7209 for more information.
Sunday April 27, 2008.
Waterloo Recreation Area Hike
with guest hike leader Barry Lonik. 1:00 pm. 3-4 mile hike on the natural trails in Waterloo. Family-friendly.
Call Jay Schlegel at 734-477-5715 for details. Cancelled if rain.
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