About Us

Sierra Club

The North Georgia Conservation Group is part of the Georgia Chapter of the Sierra Club.

Our Group serves residents in Fannin, Gilmer, Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Towns, Union and White Counties.

(Photo courtesy of Larry Winslett)



Group News

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!
 


Chapter News


Bike-to-Work Tips: It's Time for Pedal Power!

Nov 04, 2009 -- Want to commute by bike at least some of the time but not sure how to get started? The Climate Crossroads Bicycle group has blog posts that tell you all you need to know. So join the group and get rolling! Read More
 


Chapter Newsletters: The latest issues are online

Nov 04, 2009 -- The latest issues of the GA Chapter Footnotes (#12) and the GA Sierran (Nov-Dec) are now online. Our newsletters feature timely articles on important issues and exciting events in Georgia. Read More
 


Attend a "Coal Country" House Party: Nov 9-15

Oct 25, 2009 -- The Sierra Club is holding Coal Country house parties to protect Appalachia from mountaintop removal coal mining -- and you're invited! Watch Coal Country and take action to end this destructive practice. Read More
 


Annual Hemlock Fest in Dahlonega - Nov 6-8

Sep 27, 2009 -- Hemlockfest is a benefit music festival to build awareness and raise funds to help save the eastern and Carolina hemlock trees from the invasive woolly adelgid. Come on out, and bring family and friends! Read More
 


{Carl Pope blog} The Forger's Dilemma

Aug 06, 2009 -- From Carl Pope, Exec. Dir.: What's an organization whose core mission is to create a false impression supposed to do when its hired agents add additional, unauthorized layer of falsity to the scheme? Read More