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The North Georgia Conservation Group, part of the Georgia Chapter of the Sierra Club, serves residents in Fannin, Gilmer, Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Towns, Union and White Counties.

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If you are interested in finding out what is happening environmentally in your local area, what other Sierrans who live near you are doing, or if you want to meet others of like mind, please contact us!


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Chapter News


{Chapter Footnotes} EPD Rally for Clean Air - Jul 8

Jul 04, 2009 -- Join the Sierra Club on July 8th for a rally at the Environmental Protection Division Headquarters. We need your help to call for limits on pollution and to demand clean air for GA. Read More
 


RSVP: You're Invited to our Green Sex Party on Jul 9

Jun 23, 2009 -- Join us in Inman Park as we help to protect both women and the environment. We will have displays, guest speakers, and a presentation on the Sierra Club's Global Population and Environment Program. Read More
 


RSVP: Sierra Club 101 in Atlanta on Aug 1

Jun 22, 2009 -- Come to Sierra Club 101 -- and bring a friend! Join us for an introduction to the Sierra Club and our conservation issues, and learn about opportunities to get involved. Read More
 


Wahsega Conservation Retreat: August 28-30

Jun 14, 2009 -- Come to the GA mountains in Dahlonega to hear the latest on clean energy, transit, water, wildlands, and coastal issues. The retreat is for volunteers, leaders, and anyone who wants to help save the planet. Read More
 


Chapter Newsletters: The latest issues are online

Jun 13, 2009 -- The latest issues of the Georgia Sierran (Jul-Aug) and the Georgia Chapter Footnotes are now online. Our newsletters feature timely articles on important issues and exciting events in Georgia. Read More
 


GA Chapter Gathering in Waycross: Oct 30-Nov 01

Jun 12, 2009 -- Join us this fall for the annual Chapter Gathering. This year we will meet at L.S. Walker Park, near the Okefenokee Swamp. Since it will be Halloween weekend, we'll have some extra fun family activities! Read More
 


Sierra Club Green Home: It Begins Where You Live

May 30, 2009 -- Thinking about installing a solar electric system for your home? Want to know how to keep your lawn healthy minus all those chemicals? Our new partner website has answers to these questions... and more! Read More
 


Outings Leader Training on Jul 25 - Register today!

May 21, 2009 -- Have you ever wondered how to become a Sierra Club outings leader? Then join us for our outings leader training and first aid class on Jul 25 in Atlanta! Read More
 


How to Build Your Own Rainwater Harvesting System

May 12, 2009 -- Because of Atlanta's severe watering restrictions, Jorg Voss decided to develop a way to harvest significant amounts of water through a Rainwater Harvesting System. Learn how you can build your own system! Read More
 


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Support the Sierra Club by joining or by making a donation. When you join or give to the Sierra Club, you help protect this fragile environment we call home. In addition, when you join, your membership will earn you benefits, like a one-year subscription to our award-winning Sierra magazine, discounts on all Sierra Club logo items, and more!

 

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Contacts

  • Chair: Dahlonega - Larry Winslett (email: winfog@etcmail.com, phone: 706-864-2661 )
     
  • Steering Committee: Blairsville - Ron Jones (phone: 706-745-8213 )
     
  • Steering Committee: Blue Ridge - Sharon Coogle (phone: 706-632-8978 )


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Georgia Chapter Online Community: Sign Up Now!
Act Now:  Sign up for our free GA Chapter Online Community and make your voice heard on the issues! Read More
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Inner City Outings
The Inner City Outings (ICO) program takes children from Atlanta's inner city into the wilderness for outdoor adventures. Interested? Find out more at the Atlanta ICO website.
 
Get 'em a Sierra Club Outings gift certificate!
Outings Gift Certificates!Let Sierra Club Outings help you with a quick, easy, fun, and unique present for anyone on your list—whether it's Grandma Sue's birthday, son Billy's graduation, your best friend Amy's wedding, or a present for the dad who has everything. Buy them gift certificates good toward any of our outdoor adventures, and make it a year they'll really remember. Read More
Sierra Club 101:
A Primer for New Volunteers

Want to volunteer for the Sierra Club, but aren’t sure how to start? Sierra Club 101 can tell you how. You can:

- Distribute literature and talk to your neighbor

- Find creative ways to protest pollution

- Take your child to a political rally

- Lead a hike through a field of wildflowers

- Take a leadership role in your local Group or in a campaign

There are many opportunities to get involved in the Sierra Club. Visit our Work With Us page for new opportunities. OR learn about them at the next Sierra Club 101 meeting in Atlanta. OR take the online tour right now!

zoomer map
Zoomer is here! Use Zoomer to zoom in on useful tips and news about the environment in your neighborhood. Find out where to take old paint cans. Check out the day's pollen count. Learn about local wildlife. Get the scoop - it's free! Read More
 
   
 
         
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