Outdoor activities groups near Grover, MO
Sierra Club Eastern Missouri Group Outings and Activities
Saint Louis, MO
The Sierra Club is the largest and oldest environmental organization in the United States. The Eastern Missouri Group both conducts outings to explore and enjoy the outdoors and we work to ensure a clean and healthy environment and a livable climate for all people. This group is open to anyone who shares these interests and goals. Our outings include day hikes, camping, biking, canoe or kayak excursions, trail maintenance, and stream cleanups including Operation Clean Stream. Our ICO (Inspiring Connection Outdoors) program gives underserved populations the opportunity to get out into nature, learn new skills, and have fun in a safe setting with experienced adult mentors.
We have monthly evening programs at our office in Maplewood which typically have a speaker on some environmental topic and gives members the chance to meet and interact with other Sierrans. The topics range from snakes to stars, from wildlife to wildflowers. There are also announcements of upcoming events, including the chance to squeeze lemons and sell lemonade at our fun lemonade fundraising events.
On our outings, we request a donation of $1.00 per person to help support our programs. Firearms are not allowed on outings. Pets are not allowed on outings unless announcement specifically states that the outing is pet friendly. All Participants must sign a liability release. Our Outing Leaders are trained volunteers with First Aid training. Outings officially start at the trailhead or river access. Carpooling is encouraged but not the responsibility of the Leader. For more general information please contact Jim Rhodes at jarhodes@sbcglobal.net. All are encouraged to check for recent outing additions on our EMG website, http://www.sierraclub.org/missouri/eastern-missouri.
"LIFE ... Your Great Adventure Starts NOW" ~Born: 11/17/2013
Ballwin, MO
This group is formed on a foundation of building long term friendships gained during a variety activities and fun.
WHAT WE DO ....... Kickball, Karaokee, Hiking, Salsa/Tango dance (and free lessons); Memphis in May, Outdoor Concerts (New County and others); float trips; ziplining; wineries; Colorado back packing trip; MuckFest; a cattle drive from Utah to Arizona; and ski or snow boarding; ... we will DO THEM ALL and so much more! Look at our calendar (Past and Future events ... look at the pics too!)
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We have a variety of interests that are found both indoors and outdoors. Missouri has so many beautiful places to visit and wonderful events & activities.
Our membership is mainly between the ages of mid 20's to 50's. We don't check or "card" ID's at the door, but you won't last if you don't want to engage in HIGH ENERGY activities and F.U.N.
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*** To join this group, you must have a close-up photo posted of your smiling face. OK, so the "smiling" is optional. We want to be able to recognize YOU at Upcoming Events and to make sure you're NOT on the FBI's Most Wanted List. ***
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***WARNING***: We will not tolerate any "creepers" or stalkers. This is NOT an internet dating group. Best Advice: Do not ask someone out the FIRST time you come to a MeetUp event. If people come to me saying you frighten them or made them feel unsafe, you will be given a warning or asked to leave the group immediately.
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WIKIPEDIA: Adventure Defined.
"An adventure is an exciting or unusual experience. It may also be a bold, usually risky undertaking, with an uncertain outcome."
"Adventures may be activities with some potential for physical danger such as skydiving, mountain climbing or participating in extreme sports."
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"Adventurous experiences create psychological arousal. For some people, adventure becomes a major pursuit in and of itself. According to adventurer André Malraux, "If a man is not ready to risk his life, where is his dignity?""
"Adventurous activities can also lead to gains in knowledge, such as those undertaken by explorers and pioneers. Adventure education intentionally uses challenging experiences for learning."
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"It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves - in finding themselves."
Andre Gide
"We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open."
Jawaharlal Nehru
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"To me, adventure has always been to me the connections and bounds you create with people when you're there. And you can have that anywhere."
Bear Grylls
"Life is either a great adventure or nothing at all."
Helen Keller
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NOTE I: Any and all photographs taken at our "LIFE ADVENTURE GROUP" meetup events can be posted or re-posted on this Meetup Group at the Organizer's discretion. The Organizer also has the RIGHT to remove / delete any photos at their discretion.
I only allow pics that are in "good taste" to be posted. I might re-post pics to promote a future LIFE Adventure Group event.
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NOTE II: Any member that is Inactive (has not been to an event in the prior 6 months) may be Removed at any time by MeetUp Corporate or the Organizer or the Leadership Team at anytime! Think about it, if you don't come and Join us at events, then why should you care IF / WHEN you are removed??
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NOTE III:
The group is meant for having fun, being constructive and supportive. We expect use of the Meetup platform to follow the same guide lines including comments. Anything the organizers do not feel are in line with the groups goals will be removed. Please message the organizers whenever you have any concerns, issues or negative feedback as these issues require personal attention to be resolved effectively.
Founded: Nov 17, 2013: