Join us in Joshua Tree National Park March 25-26, 2017 for an overnight tent camping trip. This trip is for adults only and participants must provide their own meals and camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag etc.). For more details and registration information go to: Joshua Tree Wildflowers Tour 2017
WBC Pre-Conditioning Hikes
Are you registered for the 2017 North County Wilderness Basics Course (WBC) or want to learn more about the WBC? Join us for a Pre-Conditioning Hike! “Just my personal efforts affected my comfort level. I really needed to do more conditioning!” ~ Previous WBC Student Conditioning hikes are optional and offered throughout the course. These … Read Full Article ▸
North County Group Annual Picnic June 4th
Join the North County Group on Saturday, June 4th, for our Annual Picnic at Dixon Lake! The picnic is from 12-3pm and is open to all Sierra Club members, family, friends, and past students of the Wilderness Basic Course. BBQ lunch and beverages will be served, just bring your own chair or blanket. There will be … Read Full Article ▸
Habitat Restoration Can Be A Prickly Business
In January, habitat restoration at the the San Dieguito River Park took us to a large stand of prickly pear cactus. The cactus in this area had been planted about 6 years ago as a nesting site for the Coastal Cactus Wren which had lost much of its’ habitat in the 2007 Witch Creek Fire. Rangers were … Read Full Article ▸
Hiking With Your Dog
As members of the Sierra Club, we are all passionate about enjoying and exploring the environment in a safe and responsible way. Many of us are also dog parents and want to take our dogs with us on these trips. For me, my dogs are my children and my constant companions. I want my dogs … Read Full Article ▸
Whatʼs In It For You? Inspiring Connections Outdoors
Originally published in the Hi Sierran, November/December 2014 Whatʼs In It For You? I have been volunteering on Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) hikes for more than 5 years now, and in that time I have gone on more than 140 different trips. With about ten kids going on each trip, I have gotten to know … Read Full Article ▸