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- Walk the GTM Research Reserve for Childhood Cancer AwarenessGuana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, Ponte Vedra, FL
We will walk at a moderate, comfortable pace for 5.5 miles along unpaved trails, which can be somewhat uneven and bumpy, with slight elevation changes. Some areas may be muddy and wet. We will be stopping for breaks and at scenic points.
You must register and sign the Sierra Club liability waiver.
The link is:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po000015YWriIAGSeptember is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and we will be walking the beautiful trails at GTM to raise awareness and increase funding for more research towards a cure and for better treatment options for this devastating illness.
This walk is in memory of Indigo Carducci, who recently lost her battle with Ewing Sarcoma. Indigo was about to turn 16 on September 22nd. So, in memory of sweet Indigo on her birthday weekend, for all children who have lost their battles, and for those continuing to fight, let's make an impact towards curing this devastating illness.
Please join us for the walk, and also consider making a donation. Any donation, no matter the amount, is greatly appreciated. Your donations fund research that brings better treatments and cures to children with cancer.
Visit our Alex's Lemonade Stand page for more information on how to support us, and please share this link with your friends & family to increase our impact on fighting childhood cancer.
See: https://www.alexslemonade.org/2025/indigos-impact-team#We will meet at the trail parking area. There is a $3 entrance fee per vehicle for up to 8 people. $1 per pedestrian, bicyclist, and extra passengers in vehicles beyond 8.
DIRECTIONS: The entrance to Guana is on AIA approximately 17 miles south of Butler Boulevard. After you go through the toll station, drive across the dam along a sandy road for about 200 yards to the trail head where we will meet. The address of Guana is 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach 32082.
Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen, hat.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before start time for pre-outing activities and sign-in.
No pets. Service animals are OK.
Restrooms available.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. - Kayak Trout Creek6795 Collier Rd, St. Augustine, FL
Join us for about a 2 1/2 hour paddle up river to state road 16A and back to the boat ramp. Trout Creek is usually a quiet creek, great for the novice paddler. Very scenic.
NOTE: You are required to sign our Participation Agreement to participate in our outings. The link is:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po000015iRpFIAUPlease be there at 9:30 a.m. Launch time 10:00 a.m.
Bring sunscreen, water, whistle, Personal Flotation Device (PFD). No one will be allowed on the water without PFD and whistle. No pets, please. No rentals available. Restrooms at the ramp.
The Trout Creek boat ramp is at 6795 Collier Road, Orangedale, 32092, just off SR 13 south of the Shands Bridge turn off.
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.
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.
- Celebrate National Public Lands Day - Hike Julington-Durbin PreserveJulington-Durbin Preserve, Jacksonville, FL
On this National Public Lands Day, The St. Johns Riverkeeper is inviting you to a choose-your-own-adventure celebration at Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve!
As a partner in this great event, Sierra Club will lead a 4-mile hike through the preserve’s diverse habitats.
You must register and sign the Sierra Club liability waiver.
The link is: https://tinyurl.com/56nz45zxNational Public Lands Day is celebrated annually at public lands in the United States on the fourth Saturday of September. A signature event of the National Environmental Education Foundation, it promotes both popular enjoyment and volunteer conservation of public lands.
DIRECTIONS: The address is 13200 Bartram Park Blvd. From Old St. Augustine Road in Bartram Park, go south on Bartram Park Blvd. for about 0.7 mile. Entrance to the trailhead is on the right. Look for the Sierra Club sign.
Bring: water and bug spray. Sorry no pets. Service dogs are OK. Restrooms available.
For information on all the Public Lands Day events at the Julington-Durbin Preserve, see:
https://stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-09-national-public-lands-day-julington-creek-preserve-paddle/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.
