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While we are excited to be meeting you outdoors again, we encourage you to also take time to work for environmental and racial justice.
Some resources for social justice and the outdoors:
• From Outrage to Justice by national Sierra Club director Michael Brune
• Public lands in the United States: A curriculum
• How to Be An Ally In The Outdoors
• The Toxic Intersection of Racism and Public Space
• Recreating in Color: Promoting Ethnic Diversity in Public Lands
• Dear white people, please read ‘White Fragility’
The Sierra Club is the largest and oldest (founded in 1892) environmental organization in the world. Our mission is to get people outside to enjoy the natural world leading to their understanding and desire to protect it for our families and for our future
Upcoming events
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Mary Beth Doyle Hike
Mary Beth Doyle Park, 3500 Birch Hollow Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, USJoin us for a hike in Southeast Ann Arbor’s Mary Beth Doyle Park. Mallets Creek runs through the park and is channeled through a 12-acre wetland that was built to protect water quality, slow down erosion and prevent flooding downstream. The wetland and surrounding woodlands are home to a variety of wildlife and native plants. This is a great time of year to see migrating birds! We will start with a walk around the wetlands and pond (an easy, paved path) and then take a 2-mile hike through the adjacent woodland on an unpaved path with a narrow boardwalk. Bring binoculars if you have them, and if you don’t, we will have several pairs to borrow. Kids welcome. FYI, the wooded path can be muddy if it rains before our hike.
Sierra Club Registration Link:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po0000251jK9IAIRegistering via the Sierra Club Portal helps streamline paperwork for our volunteer outings leaders and saves some trees too!
Meeting Location:
We will meet at 8:45 am and begin our hike at 9 am. There are several entrances to Mary Beth Doyle Park. We will meet at the 3500 Birch Hollow Drive entrance, in front of the rain garden, next to the parking lot. The hike will conclude around 11 am.Participation Details:
For all our hikes, please remember to bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, food, and seasonally appropriate clothing. To help prevent tick bites, wear light-colored clothing so ticks are easier to spot, and consider long sleeves and long pants when hiking in grassy or wooded areas. After returning home, check your body, clothing, and pets for ticks, shower soon after coming indoors, and wash and dry your clothes on high heat, which can help kill any ticks that may be present.Participation in Sierra Club activities requires registration and acceptance of a waiver, which you can complete online at the link above. Electronic copies of the required waiver are available online or by request and will be accepted automatically by signing-in to the event.
All hikes are free and open to everyoneCancellation Policy:
The hike will proceed rain, snow, or shine. However, if an Extreme Weather Warning is issued by the National Weather Service, the hike will be canceled for safety reasons.Park Pass Information:
When visiting a Michigan State Park, a Recreation Passport is required. The cost per vehicle is $14 when purchased during license plate registration renewal through the Secretary of State. Entrance to Metroparks requires a $40 annual pass or a $10 day pass. You may be able to purchase a day or annual pass at the park entrance booth.11 attendees
Visit to Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Crane Sanctuary
Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Crane Sanctuary, 9011 Seymour Rd, Grass Lake, MI, USJoin us for a visit to Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Crane Sanctuary in Jackson County. In the fall, thousands of Sandhill Cranes migrate from northern Michigan and Canada and gather in the Haehnle Sanctuary. By day, the cranes can be found feeding in fields surrounding the sanctuary. Towards sunset, the ritual of roosting begins, and large numbers of cranes will enter the sanctuary and settle in for the night. The Sandhill Crane stands 4 feet tall, has a wingspan of 6 feet, and a loud, distinctive call —the sight and sound of large groups flying into the sanctuary is an unforgettable experience! We will begin with a one-hour tour and bird walk, followed by time for observation before sunset.
Register at: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po0000251oeqIAA
Signup Instructions: Participation in Sierra Club activities requires registration and acceptance of a waiver, which you can complete online at the link above. Electronic copies of the required waiver are available online or by request and will be accepted automatically by signing-in to the event. Registration for this event will be limited to 15 participants.This event is free and open to everyone. Donations to help maintain the crane sanctuary are much appreciated and can be made at the Haehnle Sanctuary website. Please watch your email for outing-related updates or changes. We normally send a reminder the day before each outing. Occasionally, we may need to send last-minute updates because of unusually heavy traffic, trailhead parking closures or other unexpected circumstances.
Recommended Items: Bring binoculars if you have them, and if you dont, we will have several pairs to borrow. For all hikes, please remember to bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, snacks if needed, and seasonally appropriate clothing. We will have bug spray and sunscreen available (or you can bring your own). To help prevent tick bites, wear light-colored clothing so ticks are easier to spot, and consider long sleeves and long pants when hiking in grassy or wooded areas. After returning home, check your body and clothing for ticks, shower soon after coming indoors, and wash and dry your clothes on high heat, which can help kill any ticks that may be present.
Additional Directions: Meet at 4:15 pm at the Harold Wing Overlook. We will begin our tour at 4:30pm and we will wrap up by 6:30pm. Haehnle Sanctuary is 5 miles northeast of downtown Jackson. The entrance is near the intersection of Seymour Rd & Fairlane Dr, Grass Lake, MI. The easiest route is from I-94 Race Rd. exit, north to Seymour, then west.There is parking, an ADA-compliant toilet on site, and drive-up access to the overlook for guests with limited mobility.
Cancellation Policy: Activity is held rain or shine, but may be altered due to inclement weather
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