Welcome to the Metro Atlanta Group website!
The Atlanta Group comprises the largest Sierra Club membership in Georgia and is dedicated to exploring, preserving and protecting the environment within Atlanta's environs. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:30 pm (except July). Our meetings are held at Church of the Epiphany, 2089 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE in Atlanta. Please see the calendar page for information about meeting programs.
News, Announcements, Events
Sierra Club lobbyist Neill Herring and Legislative Chair Mark Woodall will give the 2010 Georgia General Assembly
update. In their annual report to the Atlanta Group members, Mark and Neill will detail the status of environmental bills in the legislature; who are the power players that will have an impact; and what are the prospects for the bills we support. They will also recommend actions that each member can take. Big issues in this year's legislature promise to be transportation - especially mass transportation, and water conservation. Related to water conservation is the fact that the single largest water use in Georgia is related to electric power generation.
Biography: Neill Herring has been the Sierra Club lobbyist for over 20 years - he KNOWS the legislature. Mark Woodall is the volunteer Legislative Chair for the Georgia Chapter, and the Chair of the Georgia Chapter of Sierra Club Executive Committee.
Note: Refreshments at 7 pm; Meeting program begins 7:30 pm.
Adopt A Stream – Peachtree Creek
Saturday, March 6, 10 am
We will do biologic monitoring at our site on South Fork of Peachtree Creek Saturday at 10AM. Biologic monitoring requires lots of eyes to find the "macro invertebrates" - or bugs big enough to be seen without a microscope.
The site is in Medlock Park on the east side of the park [but you can't get there from the street address for the park]. From the intersection of Willivee Road and Scott Circle (it is a T intersection) go about 1/4 mile on Scott Circle to the parking lot on the left (lots of baseball fields). At the end of the parking lot closest to Willivee Road follow thepaved path going between ball fields (do not follow the path on the far left we used in the past). Follow Sierra Club Signs and find us at the picnic table. Call Nancy Wylie 404-256-1172 for more information.
Discover Atlanta – Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
Saturday, April 10, 10 am
Have you wanted to find a lovely in-town location to see and learn about beautiful birds? This walk will be led by Lisa Hurt and will last 2-3 hours....depending on the birds. The group will do a checklist of all the birds seen that morning. Individuals are free to leave whenever they wish. This is a wetland area so remember to wear shoes/boots/sneakers that may get muddy. There are no bathrooms. Bring binoculars. Be prepared for a great walk and to learn a lot!
Lisa was on the Atlanta Audobon Society (AAS) board for 6 years where she was Education Director and an At Large Board Member. She teaches in the AAS Master Birder Program and has been leading walks for 20 years.
Contact person: Jeanne McCarthy 404-873-3985
Directions: From Hwy 78, North Decatur Rd, and Medlock Rd, Follow Medlock Road 1/4-mile to Medlock Elementary School; go right on Wood Trail Lane. Pass one stop sign; travel another 200 yards to the preserve entrance.
The Metro Atlanta Executive Committee meets on the first Monday of each month, 7:30 pm at Caramba Cafe – 1409 N Highland Ave NE #D, Atlanta
Come with your ideas and join us for planning, discussion, dinner, and dreaming.
Georgia Chapter Calendar
Includes Chapter and Local Group events held throughout Georgia.