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Georgia Chapter Annual Gathering
A Very Special Celebration at the Laura S. Walker State Park . . .

This fall, join us for our annual Chapter Gathering! Learn some new outdoor activities, take an environmental class, and find out what other Sierrans are doing across the state and around the country.

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of our successful campaign to prevent titanium mining by DuPont at the edge of the Okefenokee. Come celebrate with us as we explore and enjoy this environmental treasure which we helped protect and preserve!

 
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Make plans now to attend our annual chapter retreat this fall.

We'll be staying at the Group Camp facility at Laura Walker Park, 10 minutes from Waycross. We'll have dorm housing for over 120 people, plus a large dining hall, picnic pavilion, and a Premier Pioneer Campground with hot showers. Yes, all the housing this year is a bit primitive. You'll need to bring your own sleeping bags, towels, pillows, etc. Each dorm has 4 bunk beds, sleeping 8, with a nearby bath house. If you need the luxury of a motel room, we are making arrangements with a nice motel in Waycross, 10 minutes away, so that we can get a reduced rate.

Our Outings, workshops and other activities on Saturday will be at nearby Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge, using our friends at Okefenokee Adventures. We'll have kayak/canoe trips in the swamp, float trips on the St. Mary's river, hikes with naturalists in the forest, etc. And of course we'll have workshops on topics like modern forestry management practices, Community Supported Agriculture, Eating Locally, Georgia Politics, etc. Sunday's activities will be either at Laura Walker or in the Waycross area, with more workshops, Outings, etc.

Our annual awards dinner will be "costume optional", followed by apple-bobbing, story-telling and songs around a bonfire.

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of our successful campaign to prevent titanium mining by DuPont at the edge of the Okefenokee. Our guest speaker on Saturday evening is Mr. Sam Collier. Sam played a large part in saving the Okefenokee from mining interests back in 1997.

We will be trying to have a "waste free" event this year. To accomplish this, we need your help. Please bring your own canteen/water bottle, so that we can reduce the amount of recycling/trash. Also, please consider bringing your own cloth napkins, so that we do not have to buy paper ones. The dining hall has a plentiful supply of plates, cups, glasses, silverware, etc., so that paper and plastic ones will not be needed.

Please download the registration form , reserve your spot, and join us in the swamp for an unforgettable Halloween.

We all look forward to seeing you and your family or friends (or both). For more information, contact us!

 

 
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Retreat Sponsors: We would like to say Thank You to companies that graciously donate in support of this year's Annual Gathering.

 
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For more information, please contact Genie Strickland by phone at (404)-607-1262 x-221 or by email at genie.strickland@sierraclub.org
 
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Enjoy the beauty of the Laura S. Walker State Park and the nearby Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge -- there's kayak/canoe trips, float trips on the river, hiking, and more!
There will be lots of activities; most are family-friendly (no child care will be provided). Some activities require a minimum number of participants, so sign up today!
This year's focus is to explore and enjoy the environment, which we are striving to protect, and to share our knowledge of effective strategies to combat global warming.
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