Now that the best weather of the year as arrived in Central Florida, Sierra Club is invited to several different events. We need volunteers to help “table”—we pair you up with an active Sierra member and you help pass out Sierra newsletters, tell them when we meet, invite them on outings and just put a face to the group. If you can help out with any of these events, please contact Mary-Slater at 407-481-4398 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

• January 26: Blue Springs Manatee Festival
• February 16: Orlando Wetland Festival
• March 9: Lake Apopka Wildlife Festival and Birdapalooza

January 26: Blue Springs Manatee Festival at Valentine Park, Orange City Shifts are 10-12, 12-2, 2-4

February 16: Orlando Wetland Festival at Ft. Christmas Park. Shifts are 9-11, 11-1, 1-3. The Florida Native Plant Society will lead native plant identification hikes; while, the Florida Trail Association will be providing wilderness hikes. Guided photo hikes will also be available and led by professional nature and wildlife photographers. Guided bus tours will travel along the wetland berms and hay rides will also give riders a chance to take in the scenery.

March 9: Lake Apopka Wildlife Festival and Birdapalooza planned at Orange County’s Magnolia Park (Lakeside). The event will highlight some of the wildlife present on the North Shore. Shifts are 9-11, 11-1, 1-3.