Welcome

The Lancaster Group is the newest group of the Sierra Club's Pennsylvania Chapter and is committed to supporting all issues and programs related to improving and enhancing the environment, through educational outreach and other activities.

Monthly public group meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month (except July) and generally begin at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held in room 111 of Lancaster Country Day School, 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster, PA (unless otherwise noted) and are open to both members and non-members of the Sierra Club.

Upcoming Events

Managing Rainwater Runoff Presentation

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 – 7 PM

You're invited to hear Fritz Shroeder, director of LIVE Green, talk about managing rainwater runoff. This free presentation will be held at Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster.
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Kelly's Run/Pinnacle Trail Hike

Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 10AM

You are invited to participate in this very difficult six-mile trek on a trail that meanders through varied landscapes in picturesque southern Lancaster County near the Susquehanna River.
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Boat Tour of Chesapeake Bay

Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 7:45 AM

Join us as we travel to Baltimore's Inner Harbor for a three-hour boat tour (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) of the Chesapeake Bay with Chesapeake Bay Foundation biologists. Or, simply take the bus to spend the day enjoying Inner Harbor sights. Seating is limited; first-come-first-served.
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Sierra Club Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 6:30 PM

All members and friends of the Sierra Club are welcome to join us at this Lancaster Group meeting as we discuss late spring and summer activities and seek input from everyone. The meeting will be held in Room 111 of Lancaster Country Day School, 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster.
Visit our Events page for additional information.

Serpentine Barrens Hike

Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 10AM

Join us for this trek through the Serpentine Barrens in Rock Springs Nature Preserve in southern Lancaster County near the Maryland border.
More details later.

Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter Outing/Camping Weekend

Friday-Sunday, July 12-13-14, 2013 - various times TBA

Sierra Club members from around the state will gather for a weekend of fun and camaraderie in scenic Susquehannock State Park in southern Lancaster County. There will be camping, hikes, field trips and speakers, among numerous other activities.
More details later.