What we’re about
The Sierra Club is a national organization dedicated to Explore, Enjoy, and Protect the planet. Locally, our NE Group participates in outdoor adventures and environmental education, and we lobby our local and state government for pro-environmental legislation.
We invite you to Join the Sierra Club and help us Save the Planet!
You can join for as little as $15 a year!
As a special thank you, we'll send you a free gift as well as these exciting Members-only benefits:
- One-year subscription to Sierra magazine
- Worldwide Members-only outdoor trips
- Automatic membership in your local Chapter
- Discounts on Sierra Club calendars, books, and other merchandise
We will begin conducting outings again after July 4, 2021.
For much more info about us, see:
https://www.sierraclub.org/florida/northeast-florida
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Sierra Club Military Outdoors - YMCA Camp RetreatYMCA Camp Immokalee, Keystone Heights, FL
This is a Sierra Club Military Outdoors event. It is only for all those who have served in the military and their spouses.
Join us AT NO COST for a weekend of camp fun. You will enjoy taking part in camp activities of your choice, such as canoeing, archery, rifle range, ropes course, hiking, zipline, barn visits. Or just hang out!
This is an opportunity for a memorable retreat and a chance for you to relax and become a kid again! Ages 18 and older only, please. You'll get a complimentary camo tote and camp map.
RSVP here on Meetup, but you must REGISTER with the camp by Oct 5. See below.
Schedule:
- Check in on Friday, Nov 1 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
- An optional casual dinner will be available at 7:00 pm (You must RSVP for this dinner.)
- Unpack and get settled in your assigned cabin (males and females), enjoy the optional dinner, and then have s'mores at our evening campfire.
- Tent camping will be available, if preferred, but you must bring your own tent and camping equipment.
- Have breakfast Sat morning around 9:00 am
- Enjoy the activities of your choice on Saturday from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm (Official schedule to be provided soon)
- Pause for lunch at 12:00 pm
- Check out by 5:00 pm on SaturdayBring:
- Twin-size bedding, toiletries, swimwear, change of clothes as desired, sneakers/closed-toed shoes, hat, sunglasses, bug spray and sunscreen.
- You may bring your own lawn chair, if you want.
- Bring Photo ID.Registration:
- You must pre-register at:
https://ymcacampimmokalee.campbrainregistration.com/When registering on the Camp website, select "Private Events" then "Sierra Club Veteran Weekend"
- A $25 deposit per person is required upon registration and will be refunded to you only upon camp check-in.Saturday Only:
Participants may also join the fun on Saturday-only but will need to select that option on the registration form. If you are joining us for Saturday only, check-in will be open at 8:00 am in the dining hall.Location:
The YMCA Camp Immockalee is located at 6765 Immokalee Rd., Keystone Heights - Hike the Pioneer Trail via Dunns Farm and Crosscut trails1335 Long Horn Rd, Middleburg, FL
Take a journey on a unique trail. If you haven't hiked the Pioneer Trail before, get ready for a real treat! If you have, you know what I am talking about. We will hike out the Dunns Farm Trail to access the middle section of the Pioneer Trail and return to our starting point via the Crosscut Trail, forming a 9-mile loop. This hike has many elevation changes, unusual for Florida, in and out of the Black Creek ravine system.
You are required to sign our Participation Agreement to participate in our outings. To save time the day of the hike, we encourage you to sign the agreement online ahead of time at: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000QC495IAD
A paper copy will also be available at the outing.These trails are well-maintained but expect roots, rocks, and steep ascents and descents in places. Trails may be wet or muddy depending on the weather the week prior to the hike. We'd love to have you, but please be aware of your stamina and strength and be sure you can complete this hike before signing on. If you don't think you can manage it, please look for a different hike from a number of offerings by Sierra Club or other local groups.
Our plan is to meet at 8:45 a.m. and begin the hike promptly at 9:00. We will hike at a moderate pace, taking breaks regularly and stopping for lunch or snack along the way.
Bring water, snacks/lunch, sun and bug protection*. Please carry enough water for several hours of strenuous activity - I would recommend about a liter minimum. Adequate footwear for the terrain. Hiking poles highly recommended. No pets, please.
DIRECTIONS: We will meet at the Dunn's Farm Trailhead, 1335 Long Horn Road, Middleburg, where there is a large unpaved lot to park. Get on CR 218 in Clay County from either the north or the south and continue to Long Horn Rd and then go north 1.5 miles until you see the sign for Dunns Farm Trailhead just before the Jennings State Forest office. There are no rest rooms at the trailhead, so come prepared. There is a Circle K and a Dunkin Donut south of the turn onto Long Horn Rd.
Cell service is very spotty in this area.
Day use fee for Jennings State Forest is $1.85 plus tax per person. You should pay this on Florida State Forest Day Use Fee webpage before coming. There is no way to pay ahead so access the website the day of the hike to pay. https://floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com/posProducts.do?contractCode=FLFS&tti=Web%20Store
Cancellation Policy: Event will be held rain or shine, but may be cancelled if weather threatens safety such as in the case of lightning or high winds in the forecast. Also, if the heat index is forecast to be over 103, then the outing will be cancelled. Participants are advised to check Meetup for current status before traveling to the event. Events may need to be cancelled at short notice.
* Help the environment by following these tips:
- Bring your water in a reusable container instead of a single-use plastic bottle
- Use sunscreen free of oxybenzone and octinoxate. These chemicals are extremely harmful to coral reefs, as well as being hormone disruptors in humans.
Sierra Club maintains a safe space agreement between participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. We want to support everyone in exploring, enjoying, and protecting our natural environment, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don’t want to deny participation in these outdoor programs and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. We request that all participants cooperate with the outing leader's direction to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone.
- Active/Former Military Members ONLY - Paddleboard Fishing w/St. Johns Parks&RecNocatee Paddle Launch, Ponte Vedra, FL
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation and the Sierra Club have partnered to provide military veterans with all abilities the opportunity to paddleboard our unique waterways in SJC.
We will get you in hard-to-reach areas to fish without the hassle of a boat. All gear and bait provided.
Please register and sign the Sierra Club waiver online NOW. The link is:
https://tinyurl.com/mrykvjvsWe will be meeting at Nocatee Paddle Launch, located at 2015 Nocatee Landing Trail, Ponte Vedra. Please type in the address and not the name of the launch when using GPS systems to navigate to the site.
There are restrooms available.
The trip will be approximately 2.5 hours; this includes a half hour for signing in, acquiring and fitting gear, and a mini paddling class. If you are bringing your own board, please be sure to have a paddle and PFD (cannot be the type that self-inflate).
It is recommended that you bring:- Shoes you don’t mind getting dirty or wet (They must say on your feet for the entire duration of the trip.)
- Water
- Snack
- Rain Jacket
It is also recommended that personal items be secured in your vehicle or a dry bag, dry bags will not be provided. We are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or destroyed items.