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STRATEGY MEETINGS: March 12 and April 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Note change of location
to The Mad Platter Restaurant.
Everyone is welcome to join our local issues & business meetings. We will meet in March and April at the Mad Platter restaurant, 1239 Sixth Ave. North, Nashville 37208. (near the Nashville Farmer's Market).

Please come a bit early because the meeting will start at 6:30. Contact Betsy at 668-1977 to let her know you're coming. The Mad Platter will provide snacks and promises there will be plenty to eat. Thank you, Craig and Marcia Jervis!



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Welcome to the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Sierra Club! We are an active local group, made up of volunteers dedicated to exploring, preserving and sharing the beauty of our nation's and Tennessee’s wild spaces.

Nationwide, Sierra Club members and supporters are made up of more than 1.3 million people, just like you. We are the largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. Come dream, discuss and discover with us. Together we can make a real difference for today and into the future.

We are outdoor enthusiasts, exploring and protecting all that Tennessee has to offer. Together we host group hikes, floats, informative monthly programs and group outings and provide our community with environmental education programs, legislative support, and opportunities to learn from and share our love of the outdoors.

To be added to our e-list and receive a monthly calendar, notices of local activities, issues, meetings and other events, email Sarah.

Click here to RSVP for Sierra Club sponsored Events and Adventures or to see a current calendar. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Memberships start at just $15 a year.

Click the logo below for information.

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Outings

We need Leaders and Helpers for Sunday Floats, Hikes and Family Walks! If you would like to become an outings leader, or have a contact for guides or experts willing to host Nature based events, please contact Craig Jervis.
To join us on any of our outings Click here.

Recycling

Volunteer at the Recycling site. Every Saturday 9:00 - 12:00 a.m. The bins are in front of the Kroger at 3955 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN. The recycling site earns the MTG needed income. Contact Tom at 615/373-9237 for more information.
Click here for details.

Other Activities and Opportunites

Conservation, Forestry, volunteers and helpers for Inner City Outings, In-school Programs, Water Sentinals, Environmental Justice, Symposia and more.
Click here for a full list.



Executive Committee Members
Chairperson Betsy Garber
Vice Chairperson Joel Gearhardt
Secretary Betsy Garber
Treasurer Michael Varnell
Excom Member Betsy Garber
Excom Member Carol Dulaney
Excom Member Clay Hardy
Excom Member Cliff Cockerham
Excom Member Joel Gearhardt
Excom Member Joy Mayfield
Excom Member Lauren Gearhardt
Excom Member Paul Davis
Excom Member Scott Heflinger
Other Committee and Activities
Conservation Scott Heflinger
Recycling Tom Cullen
Outings Craig Jervis
Programs Adelle Wood
Environmental Justice Cliff Cockerham
Communication Open
Environmental Education Joy Mayfield
Membership Carol Dulaney


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March 3rd - 2:15 p.m. Hike at Rotary Park, Clarksville, TN MTG Outings and Adventures

March 9th - 12:30 p.m. Radnor Lake Ridge Hike MTG Outings and Adventures

March 10th - 3:15 p.m. Hike Clarksville Greenway, Clarksville, TN MTG Outings and Adventures

March 12th - 6:30 p.m. Strategy Meeting at the Mad Platter restarant. All are Welcome! “Local issues and Business meeting”

March 14th - 7:00 p.m. March Program Meeting at Radnor Lake Visitor Center.“What Are GMOs?”

March 17th - 9:00 a.m. Harpeth River Float Trip,the first of our Sunday River Float Series! MTG Outings and Adventures

April 7th - 2:00 p.m. Spring Wildflower Stroll w Blue Eyed Marys, Millersville, TN MTG Outings and Adventures

April 7th - 9:00 a.m. Turnbull Creek Float Trip, Kingston Springs,TN MTG Outings and Adventures

April 9th - 6:30 p.m. Strategy Meeting at the Mad Platter restarant. All are Welcome! “Local issues and Business meeting”

April 11th - 7:00 p.m. March Program Meeting at Radnor Lake Visitor Center.“Moving Beyond Coal”



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Secret Gas Drilling Chemicals Don't Belong In Our Drinking Water

Environmental Dangers of Hydro-Fracturing the Marcellus Shale

Help End Mountain Top Removal

Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation working to Save Cummins Falls

Why eat ogranic foods?



Sierra Club - Middle Tennessee Group
3340 Perimeter Hill Drive, Nashville, TN  37211

615.837.3773
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