What we’re about
Founded by legendary conservationist John Muir in 1892, the Sierra Club is now the nation's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization -- with more than two million members and supporters. Our successes range from protecting millions of acres of wilderness to helping pass the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act. More recently, we've made history by leading the charge to move away from the dirty fossil fuels that cause climate disruption and toward a clean energy economy.
The Volusia Flagler Sierra Club provides opportunities for local environmentally aware people to meet, engage in fun outdoor activities, learn more about our local environment through field trips and meetings, and become a vital part of environmental activism in Volusia and Flagler Counties. We live in an amazing area with springs, beaches, forests, and wildlife, all of which is fragile and requires our action to preserve. Please join us to find like minds, learn about the local area, and help us preserve the beauty of our special part of Florida.
Upcoming events
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Kayak Moses Creek
Frank Butler County Park West, 399 Riverside Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, USJoin us as we view several different ecosystems from the Matanzas River to the shores of windy Moses Creek. Please arrive at 8:30 for a 9 AM launch.
Steve Mullen, who is well-known to many of you, will be joining us for this event as he is very knowledgeable about this area.
We'll put in at Butler Park West. There is a concrete boat ramp with flush toilets, pavilions and picnic tables. Our route will take us across the Matanzas River and we'll hug the western shore to the mouth of Moses Creek. We'll follow the many twists and turns past some bluffs up to the floating dock.
Round trip will be about 6 1/2 miles.
Spoonbills are commonly seen here. If we're lucky will also see an array of wading birds inhabiting the salt marsh.
Crossing the broad river can be choppy depending on the wind that day, but Moses Creek is protected and should be calm. I have rated this event for intermediate paddlers ('yakers with their own gear, capable of kayaking ten miles), but if you are lacking in experience or endurance, please join us on another date for a less challenging paddle. Afterward, those who care to will get together at a nearby eatery for lunch.
Registering on Meetup is not enough. You must also register on the Sierra Club site at:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001Pyuv3IAB
Bring hat, water, screen and a snack. PFD's must be worn for this event.12 attendees
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