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- Kayak Pellicer Creek-Visit Princess Place PreserveFaver-Dykes State Park, St Augustine, FL
Pellicer Creek is a tidal marsh in a remote natural setting.
We will launch from the Faver Dykes Boat Ramp, paddle west on a narrow, winding part of Pellicer Creek for about one hour, paddle back to the Boat Ramp to get out of our kayaks for a short break, paddle east about an hour to the Princess Place Preserve Kayak Launch, get out of our kayaks to walk about a quarter mile to the Princess Place Preserve for a picnic lunch. After lunch, we will paddle west about an hour back to the Faver Dykes Boat Ramp where we started.
This is a paddle for experienced intermediate kayakers who are comfortable paddling at a moderate rate of 2.5 to 3 mph for a total of about 4 hours with a couple of breaks.
Please do not sign up for this paddle if you are a begining kayaker or if you have an inflatable kayak, a folding kayak or a recreational kayak that does not have water tight, sealed compartments, because they can sink.
It will be more fun and safer if we paddle as a group. Please paddle within about 10 boat lenghts of the other kayakers.
Please arrive about 9:30 am so we can launch about 10 am.
There is a state park entrance fee of $5 per car which is payable in cash or using a QR code. The fee is waived if you have an annual Florida State Park Pass and display it on your dashboard.
There are restrooms at the Boat Ramp and at Princess Place Preserve.
Please bring a PFD, whistle, water, sunscreen and lunch or a snack. You must WEAR your PFD.
Total time on land and water: 4.5 - 5 hours
Total paddling distance: 8 - 10 miles
Tides: Low 12:10 pm; High 6:30 pm
Kayaking level: experienced intermediateIf your plans change and you will not be going, please change your status from "going" to "not going" on the Meetup page for this event so we have correct information regarding who will be going to this event.
Before driving to this event, please sign the Sierra Club Release at:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000we39AIAQPlease check this website in the afternoon or the evening the day before the paddle to see if there is a postponement due to a bad weather forecast. If a postponement is not posted by noon the day before the paddle, we will paddle the next day at the scheduled time for the paddle
Sierra Club maintains a safe space agreement among participants, leaders, volunteers and staff. We want to support everyone in exploring, enjoying, and protecting our natural environment. Dangerous or hateful behavior will not be tolerated. 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.
- Hike the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical GardensJacksonville Arboretum and Gardens, Jacksonville, FL
PLEASE sign the waiver after clicking to attend. This is a separate action. CLICK HERE!!!!!
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000xWKxlIAGJoin me for a 3 mile stroll through the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens where you will enjoy getting to know some of Florida's tree and plant species. We will meet at the entrance and start promptly at 9:00 so plan to be there early.
There is a $3.00 fee to enter the park. There is a canopy just to the right of the entrance where you will pay.
We will hike through 7 natural trails and 13 distinct ecosystems. These trails provide lots of shade so perfect for a hot July day. There are bathrooms located at the ample parking lot. We will be walking slow for picture taking and reading information.
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 oxybenzone and oxtinoxate. 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. They want to support everyone and 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 outings leaders direction to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone.
- Emerald Trail Cleanup - Downtown S-LineEmmett Reed Park Playground, Jacksonville, FL
Not a Sierra Club event, but we're teaming with Groundwork Jacksonville for cleanup along the S-Line Trail downtown.
Let's do a trash cleanup along the beautiful S-Line Trail in downtown Jacksonville.
We will clean the 1/2 mile section from W. 6th St to Myrtle St.
I will provide trash grabbers, gloves, and bags. Please bring: water, bug repellent.
You will be required to sign a City of Jacksonville liability waiver.
Here's a great overview of our S-Line:
https://jaxtoday.org/2025/04/08/the-jaxson-before-and-after-the-s-line-urban-greenway/Groundwork Jacksonville is the city’s primary nonprofit organization specifically created to clean and redevelop Jacksonville's Emerald Trail and convert contaminated land into parks, playgrounds, trails, and other public green space.
DIRECTIONS: Meet and park at the Emmett Reed Community Center, 1093 W 6th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209.
Take I-95 north through Jax. Exit at 8th Street (Exit 353D). Turn left on 8th ST. Turn left on Payne St., then left on W. 6th St.
Park in back of the building near the playground. - Hike Sal Taylor Creek PreserveSal Taylor Creek, Jacksonville, FL
PLEASE sign the waiver after clicking to attend. This is a separate action. CLICK HERE!!!!!
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000xUzVbIAKJoin me for a 3.5 mile hike at Sal Taylor Creek Preserve where you will enjoy beautiful scenery, fresh air, great conversations, and burn some calories.
We will meet at the trailhead which is located inside the parking lot and begin the hike promptly at 9:00 so plan to be there early.
This hike will combine loops and linear sections on mostly old, flat logging roads. Shade during this hot July month will come from very tall pine trees, but still bring a hat, sun screen, and lots of water.
There are bathrooms located at the amply parking lot. We will be walking at about 20-22 minute miles, but will always stop periodically to allow for everyone to catch up.
The address is 5813 Nathan Hale Road, Jax. GPS coordinates:
30.2125400000, -81.9150800000Cancellation 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 oxybenzone and oxtinoxate. 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. They want to support everyone and 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 outings leaders direction to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone.
