[OKC] FW: Sierra Club E-News - August-September Events

Mon Aug 1 11:01:38 PDT 2011

From: David Franklin [mailto:david at keyevado.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 5:31 AM
To: david.franklin at sierraclub.org
Subject: Sierra Club E-News - August-September Events

Sierra Club E-News - August-September Events

Remember the latest info is always on-line at
<http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/cimarron>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/cimarron 

August

*	August 6 - 7 - Enjoy a trip to the Will Rogers Museum, Claremore, Ok
and Woolaroc Museum, Bartlesville, OK.  Learn about your state's history.
We will visit museums dedicated to two of Oklahoma's most famous native
sons. The Will Rogers museum frames the family tomb in the sunken garden and
spreads across the southern horizon is the Tiawah Valley. The twenty-acre
museum grounds, purchased by Will Rogers in 1911 for $500 an acre, was his
planned retirement home site. Following his untimely death, his widow and
children donated the land, along with great parts of the collection,
including movies!!! The Woolaroc Museum presents one of the world's most
unique collections of Western art and artifacts, Native American pottery,
baskets, beads, blankets and cultural art, historical displays, and one of
the most complete collections of Colt firearms.  The 3,700 acre working
ranch and wildlife preserve is home to more than 30 varieties of native and
exotic animals and birds.  This will include overnight lodging at the Super
8 Hotel in Claremore, unless you are from the Tulsa area and choose to spend
Saturday night at home. Complete information is online at
<http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings 

*	August 13 - Outings Planning meeting at Adrianne Holme's house, 1010
Locust Lane, Edmond 73013 on Saturday August 13th, 6 PM - 8:30 PM.  This is
where we come together to brainstorm ideas for trips and discuss which trips
are already on the calendar for fall.  She'll provide the meat (probably
dogs and burgers) and paper products if you all help with side dishes.
BYOB.  RSVP and if you are coming from out of town and need a place to
crash.  I have two cots available if you don't mind crashing in my living
room.  Try to RSVP via email so I know how much meat to prepare.
<mailto:adrianneholmes at sbcglobal.net> adrianneholmes at sbcglobal.net 
*	August 18 - General Meeting - Tar Creek film (96 min) This
environmental documentary examines the Tar Creek Superfund Site, a stretch
of Oklahoma heartland that has long been profoundly damaged by zinc and lead
mining. The piece looks back as far as 100 years into Tar Creek's history
(when the U.S. government removed natives from the land), and traces the
many offenses that have been committed against the area and its people over
the past century (Producer: Matt Myers / 303.523.7331/ tarcreek at gmail.com) -
Join us at 7:00 for wine and cheese and 7:30 for the program.
<http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/cimarron/meeting_place.htm> Meeting Location
*	August 20 - Reskilling - Solar Battery Building: The guy who is
teaching this class (with some serious arm twisting administered by Diane
Perkins) had his computer running during the ice storm power outages last
winter.  This class will be held from 1-3pm at Mayflower Church (3901 NW
63rd). Cost is $10.00. Registration is open now and will close August 17.
Call Diane at (405)229-6147 or e-mail to  <mailto:daperkins at cox.net>
daperkins at cox.net to register.

September

*	September 2 - 5 - Backpack Crest Trail near Nogal Peak, NM.  This
moderate outing is a favorite of many experienced backpackers and will be
ideal for a second backpack for beginners. It will offer a wide variety of
views to enjoy. You will see Douglas Fir trees, grassy meadows, Aspen
groves, and great views of the Rio Bonito basin. Our view to the west will
give us a chance to see both Whites Sands and Valley of the Fires (In the
Malpais Lava Beds) at the same time, framed in by the San Andreas Mountains.
Weather permitting, you will see a fantastic sunset from a viewpoint that is
a short distance from our camp. Lincoln county is a very popular area of New
Mexico steeped in a rich history including former residents Billy the Kid
and Smokey the Bear. Complete information is online at
<http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings 
*	September 3 - 4 - Canoe/Kayak/Dayhike in the Wichita Mountains
Wildlife Refuge.  Canoe/Kayak French Lake and Quanah Lake at the Wichita
Wildlife Refuge. We will join the Red Earth Group for this outing. We'll
explore areas of the WWR that you have never seen on foot by kayaking Quanah
Parker Lake and French Lake. Fishing while kayaking is allowed but know the
rules. Chris Applegate will lead a hike to Mount Baldy and possibly a second
hike to one of his favorite spots. Beginners are welcome. Bring your own
water craft, fishing and car camping gear!  Complete information is online
at  <http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings 
*	September 15 - General Meeting - 7:00 PM We've moving for this month
so we can have an ice cream party at the University of Central Oklahoma's
Outdoor Activity and Recreation Center on the shores of Lake Arcadia in
Edmond. ( <http://www.ucooar.com> http://www.ucooar.com)   Complete
information is online at  <http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings 
*	September 16 - 18 (Friday night-Sunday) - Family Camping and
Exploring! - This easy Car Camping outing will take us to the oldest
national park unit in Oklahoma. The Chickasaw National Recreational Area
(formerly Platt National Park) encompasses cool creeks flowing over
travertine terraces; offers a view of the silhouette of a great blue heron
perched on the shore of the Lake of the Arbuckles; seeing families reuniting
in historic campgrounds; joining local residents coming to fill jugs with
mineral water; and the idyllic escape so many find through visits to the
park. Join us as we explore on Saturday historic CCC structures, falls and
springs in the park and tour the brand new Chickasaw Cultural Center located
nearby. On Sunday, we will travel to the Turner Falls area exploring the
upper Honey Creek geology, water features, and Turner Falls themselves.
Complete information is online at  <http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings
*	September 17 - Reskilling - Join Mark Aldridge as he teaches a class
on using a Dutch Oven from 10am to noon'ish in SW Oklahoma City (directions
and map link on-line at  <http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings).  The group will start the food
cooking and then watch a power point presentation on Dutch Ovens.  Mark will
also demonstrate how to reclaim a Dutch Oven that was stored improperly.
Finally, the group will sample the yummy results of the Dutch Oven cooking.
The cost will be $15.00 per student. Registration is open now and will close
9/12. Call Diane at (405)229-6147 or e-mail to  <mailto:daperkins at cox.net>
daperkins at cox.net to register.
*	September 23 - Urban Outing (Dinner!) - Let's spend another evening
eating dinner together at the Royal Bavaria Brauhaus Restaurant and
Beergarten so we might better get to know each other as we share our
memories, dreams, and hopes. As we eat, we will have a chance to learn more
about how to explore and enjoy our Mother Earth. I encourage you to come
with your own memories of fall festivals to share with all.  Complete
information is online at  <http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings
*	September 24 - We'll be participating in events around this
September with people all around the world that are joining together for
Moving Planet--a worldwide rally to demand solutions to the climate crisis.
We'll use this one day to help move beyond fossil fuels, and we'll rally
together on bikes, on skateboards, and on foot. It's going to be huge, see
<http://www.350.org> http://www.350.org (more details to come)

Other Info

*	More outings can be found online:
<http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings 
*	Our July-Aug-September is now newsletter is on-line at
<http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/cimarron>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/cimarron 

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David Franklin, Webmaster

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