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- Active/Former Military Members ONLY - Hike Gold Head Branch State ParkMike Roess Gold Head State Park, Keystone Heights, FL
This is a Sierra Club Military Outdoors event - a joint Sierra Club Northeast Florida and YMCA outing - FOR ACTIVE AND FORMER MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES ONLY.
We will hike approximately 3.75 miles on a variety of terrain with some elevation changes. It's a beautiful hike along lakes, creeks, ponds, up to longleaf pine forests, and down into a ravine. While not extreme, this is a moderately challenging trail. Hiking poles may help.
Please register with Sierra Club and sign the online waiver.
The link is: https://tinyurl.com/3ax4e983You can watch a video preview of this hike at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isPawizM8AMDIRECTIONS: PLEASE READ
We will meet at the picnic area parking lot. Once you enter the park, drive to the parking lot located 1.8 miles from the ranger station. The picnic area is located at Little Lake Johnson. Look for the Sierra Club sign for your left turn, then drive in to where you see the two blue porta potties.Your entry fee will be reimbursed. Pay your fee, then bring me the receipt for reimbursement. After the hike, we'll go to nearby Johnny's BBQ in Keystone Heights. I will pay for your lunch.
The address is: 7411 SR 21 North, Keystone HeightsThe park is located at 6239 State Road 21, Keystone Heights, Florida 32656. Take Blanding Blvd 30 miles south from exit 12 off of I-295 West Beltway. You will go through Orange Park and Middleburg heading towards Keystone Heights. The entrance to the park is on the left. If you get to the town of Keystone Heights, you've gone too far. Park web site: https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Mike-Roess
Bring bug spray and water. Children capable of a long hike with hills are welcome. No pets, please. There are restrooms at the trailhead.
- Active/Former Military Members ONLY - Paddleboard with St. Johns Co. Parks&RecDeep CreekBoat Ramp, Hastings, FL
This is a Sierra Club Military Outdoors event - a joint Sierra Club Northeast Florida and YMCA outing - FOR ACTIVE AND FORMER MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES ONLY.
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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 explore Deep Creek. This rural area is part of the St Johns River Management District and jointly owned by the state. The wetland/swamp is part of the St Johns River floodplain.
There are NO restrooms on site.
Please register and sign the Sierra Club waiver online NOW. The link is:
https://tinyurl.com/yzyj2u43DIRECTIONS:
The closest address is 7975 State Rd 207, Hastings, FL 32145. If you are heading west on 207 (towards Hastings) you will go through the light where 206 and 207 meet. You will then make the next U-turn and move over to the right lane (headed back to St. Augustine), there is a paved path on the right side just before you get back to the light at the 207/206 intersection. Look for a brown sign that says boat ramp on the right hand side.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 or kayak please be sure to have a paddle and PFD (cannot be the type that self-inflate).
It is recommended that you bring:
- Headlmap
- 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.
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Our Sierra Club Northeast Florida partners with the YMCA to provide outdoor activities for current and former military members and their families. The goal of Military Outdoors is to improve the lives of veterans and their families through connections with the outdoors and inspire members of the military and veteran community to become outspoken champions for environmental conservation and justice. - Hike the Jacksonville ArboretumJacksonville Arboretum & Gardens, Jacksonville, FL
The Jacksonville Arboretum is a beautiful 120-acre urban woodland with three miles of easy trails.
- You can walk all three miles with us or bail out safely at several points if you want to walk less
- Kids are welcome
- Trails are beautiful and easy
- Trails aren't wheelchair or stroller friendly, but the short loop around the lake is.
We will meet at the entrance at 9:45 a.m. Bring insect repellent and water. Restrooms are available. Sorry, no pets.
You can preview the Arboretum at our Virtual Tours website at:
https://www.sierraclub.org/florida/northeast-florida/virtual-tours-and-programsNOTE: There is a $3 daily fee. Bring cash for easy payment or pay it online via PayPal or Venmo at:
https://www.jacksonvillearboretum.org/The Arboretum is close to I-295/Monument Road. When you exit I-295 at Monument Road go east for one block and turn left on Millcoe Road. The Arboretum entrance is on the right approximately 1/4 mile. The address is 1445 Millcoe Rd, 32225. We will meet in the parking lot.
Cancellation Policy: Event will be held rain or shine, but may be canceled 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 canceled. Participants are advised to check Meetup for current status before traveling to the event. Events may need to be canceled at short notice.
NOTE: 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=701Po00000TmuCBIAZ
A paper copy will also be available at the outing.* 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.
- Hike Gold Head Branch State ParkMike Roess Gold Head State Park, Keystone Heights, FL
We will hike approximately 4.5 miles on a variety of terrain with some elevation changes. It's a beautiful hike along lakes, creeks, ponds, up to longleaf pine forests, and down into a ravine. While not extreme, this is a moderately challenging trail. Hiking poles may help.
Please register with Sierra Club and sign the online waiver.
The link is: https://tinyurl.com/2w5v6bhpFee: $4 single; $5 carload
You can watch a video preview of this hike at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isPawizM8AMDIRECTIONS: PLEASE READ
We will meet at the picnic area parking lot. Once you enter the park and pay your fee, drive to the parking lot located 1.8 miles from the ranger station. The picnic area is located at Little Lake Johnson. Look for the Sierra Club sign.After the hike, we can go to Johnny's BBQ at 7411 State Rd 21, Keystone Heights, for lunch.
The park is located at 6239 State Road 21, Keystone Heights, Florida 32656. Take Blanding Blvd 30 miles south from exit 12 off of I-295 West Beltway. You will go through Orange Park and Middleburg heading towards Keystone Heights. The entrance to the park is on the left. If you get to the town of Keystone Heights, you've gone too far. Park web site: https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Mike-Roess
Bring bug spray and water. Children capable of a long hike with hills are welcome. No pets, please. There are restrooms at the trailhead.
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.
