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- Hike Julington-Durbin PreserveJulington-Durbin Preserve, Jacksonville, FL
Join the Sierra Club for a 4-mile hike in the beautiful Julington-Durbin Preserve. The 2,031-acre Julington-Durbin Preserve, purchased by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and the City of Jacksonville in 2001, is just one of a growing number of public lands located in what is called a “Wildland-Urban Interface”. Wildland-Urban Interface is a term used to describe an area where development meets wildland vegetation.
We will meet at the picnic tables at the end of the parking lot at 8:45 a.m. so we can begin promptly at 9:00. We will proceed at a moderate pace among pines and shady oaks on the white loop trail. This trail will be relatively flat, ranging from sandhill to lower flatwood to lush floodplain swamp and marshes. We will likely encounter other hikers, as well as runners, bicyclists, and possibly horses.
Wear appropriate footwear and consider insect repellent, sun block, and water*. No pets on this hike.
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=701Po00000WqzLJIAZ
A paper copy will also be available at the outing.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.
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.
* 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 the Sandridge Trail in Jennings State ForestJennings State Forest, Middleburg, FL
Explore with us the new Sandridge Trail in Jennings State Forest starting at the Old Recreation Area trailhead on the east side of the Forest on Live Oak Lane. This trail is beautifully designed and maintained by the same crew that developed the Pioneer Trail system on the western side of the Forest. The blazes are clearly marked and there is helpful hand-crafted wooden signage throughout the route. The trail passes through pine savannahs in a sandhill community, with gradual elevation changes on rolling hills.
These trails are well maintained and mostly sandy soil often covered by pine needles. There are occasional outcroppings of roots but the majority of the trail is smooth. The trail is a loop of about 7.2 miles with no early exit options. 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 may be helpful if you use them.
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=701Po00000US8ChIAL
A paper copy will also be available at the outing.There are rest rooms at the trailhead at the Old Recreation Area, as well as a rest room at the halfway point along the trail that also services a campground .2 mile on a side trail off the Sandridge.
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.
- Active/Former Military Members ONLY - Paddleboard Fishing w/St. Johns Parks&RecVilano Landing Boat Ramp, St. Augustine, 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/yc3kwffrWe will be meeting at Vilano Landing Boat Ramp, located at 101 Vilano Causeway, St. Augustine. 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.
