The Sierra Club is the nation's oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization, with over 700,000 members nationwide. These individuals are using grassroots activism and community action to protect America's environment, for our families, for our future.
We are part of the Florida Chapter of the National Sierra Club. Our group, the Central Florida Sierra Club, comprises over 2,100 members in Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola Counties. Our goal is to explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth. We now invite you to explore and enjoy our web presence. Thanks for visiting!
~ Maria Bolton-Joubert, Executive Committee Chairman
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October Program: Hydroponic gardening |
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October’s Monthly Educational Speaker will be Bert Roper from Green Sky Growers in Winter Garden.
Bert will be sharing information on Green Sky’s very interesting environmentally friendly growing practices. I have a greenhouse in my backyard, but these guys have it all figured out! The Garden Building/Green Sky Growers will be the first Certified Green building in the world with commercial scale “Aqua-Dynamic Farming” on the rooftop. “Aqua-Dynamic Farming”, Future Growing Tower Systems, and Form Flex Vine Crop Systems along with Conveyor Systems will be discussed. Come learn about the greenest local growers around, how their systems work with the environment as opposed to against it, and where to find these green crops for your own personal consumption!
Location: Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803-1537
Date/Time: September 15th.Door opens at 6:30 pm with light snacks & socializing. Program is from 7:00 - 8:45 pm.
Admission - Free and Open to the Public — So, Invite Your Friends!
For directions to Leu Gardens visit: www.LeuGardens.org. For more information contact Maria A. at: 321-356-6257 or email.
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September Program: AmeriCorp Outreach |
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September’s Monthly Educational Speaker will be Aggie Armstrong.
Aggie is the District 3 AmeriCorp IP Volunteer Outreach Representative. She will be discussing the Ameri-Corp Volunteer Outreach Program and its many opportunities for your involvement!
Location: Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803-1537
Date/Time: September 15th.Door opens at 6:30 pm with light snacks & socializing. Program is from 7:00 - 8:45 pm.
Admission - Free and Open to the Public — So, Invite Your Friends!
For directions to Leu Gardens visit: www.LeuGardens.org. For more information contact Maria A. at: 321-356-6257 or email.
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Join Sierra Club for a Tour & Drinks at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey |
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On October 2nd from 5:00 - 7:30 pm, join Sierra Club for a glass of wine or a beer in the gardens of the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland.
Children are also welcome (kid-friendly drinks will be provided). Silent auction items will be available. This fundraiser is for the Sierra Club Political Action Committee. The cost is $10.00 per person and includes a private tour of the center.
The Birds of Prey Center is a rehab center for birds of prey and handles the largest volume of hawks, eagles, owls, falcons and kites east of the Mississippi River! The location is on the shores of Lake Sybelia, and drinks will be served in the gazebo area. A guided tour of the center is included, so bring your camera, for sure!
Address: 1101 Audubon Way, Maitland, FL 32751
Pay the $10 at the door, cash/check only.
If you have questions, email Mary-Slater .
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Your September-October edition of the Sierran is available!
Click here to view it.
In this issue, we focus on water and land issues:
- St. Johns River trails
- Blue Spring State Park update
- All about Shingle Creek
- Energy update
- Oct. 2 Sierra Club benefit at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
- Upcoming programs and outings
- ...and much more!
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DEP website about Florida watershed |
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has launched a new educational website about Florida watersheds, Florida's Water: Ours to Protect,. The new site has a lot of detailed content about Florida’s watersheds.
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Success in Osceola County |
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Central Florida Sierra Club is pleased to say that Department of Community Affairs issued a recommended that Osceola County not develop the NE area of the county.
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The July-August issue of the Central Florida Sierran newsletter is available. In this issue we focus on some of the consequences of fossil fuel use:
- The high cost of coal
- Peak oil means more dangerous drilling...if we don't rethink our energy sources
- Is the Deepwater Horizon spill the end of the line for the bluefin tuna?
Other articles include:
- About our Inner-city Outings program
- Our outings & program schedule
- ...and more!
To see our newsletter, click here!
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Innovation Way East/Growth Fight/Econ River |
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INNOVATION WAY EAST As the Sierra Club Central Florida Group Conservation Chair, I have worked hard to protect the Econlockhatchee River and the lands surrounding the wildlife corridor. On June 22, 2010, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners denied the applicant's request for a comprehensive plan amendment. Below is an article about the public hearing. Thanks to all who voiced their opposition to this project.
Marge Holt
Orange growth fight political fallout: winners v. losers
2010 Orange County mayor's race, 2010 governor's race, Bill Segal, Uncategorized — posted by David Damron on June, 23 2010 4:54 PM
Discuss This: Comments(1) | Add to del.icio.us | Digg it Tuesday’s late-night, bare-knuckle growth fight in Orange County over the Innovation Way East project was a great window for voters to look at their elected leaders in action.
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Hands Across the Sand/Offshore Drilling Foes |
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http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/06/24/24greenwire-offshore-drilling-foes-to-stage-global-demonst-24239.html
June 24, 2010
Offshore Drilling Foes to Stage Global Demonstrations
By ANNE C. MULKERN of Greenwire
Tar balls started washing up on the sand this week in Seaside, Fla., a wealthy hamlet between Pensacola and Panama City where Dave Rauschkolb owns three waterfront restaurants and near where he lives, fishes and surfs.
With petroleum from the BP PLC oil spill still flowing, Rauschkolb fears his businesses might not make enough money this summer to stay open through the winter. When he looks at fellow beach-area merchants, he sees the same concerns.
He blames offshore oil drilling and will voice his concerns Saturday in what he hopes will be a kind of global statement.
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We have some fun outings lined up for August. Please join us!
- August 14-Bike ride to Blue Springs and Swim.
- August 15th- Kayak Rock Springs.
- August 28th: Rainbow River Tube Trip
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We have some fun outings lined up for July. Please join us!
- July 18: Wekiva Springs Hike and Swim
- July 24th Evening bike ride on Cady Way Bike Trail
- July 25th: Tubing at Rock Springs
- July 31 6:00pm: Beer Tasting at Orlando Brewing Company.
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