[OKC] FW: Sierra Club E-news: Party this Wednesday
Shauna Struby
sstruby at cox.net
Wed Feb 29 15:31:04 PST 2012
From: David Franklin [mailto:david at keyevado.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 8:34 PM
To: david.franklin at sierraclub.org
Subject: Sierra Club E-news: Party this Wednesday
Remember the latest info is always on-line at
<http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/cimarron>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/cimarron
February 29 - Party! The Oklahoma Chapter of the Sierra Club is throwing a
party to celebrate our recent success in persuading the administration to
stand up against the Keystone XL pipeline. We will have free food, free
non-alcoholic beverages and door prizes.
* Who: Everyone's Invited! Please bring your friends!
* When: Wednesday, February 29th at 5:30 PM
* Where: Belle Isle Brewery at 50 Penn Place, OKC
* RSVP to <mailto:david.ocamb at sierraclub.org>
david.ocamb at sierraclub.org
Sierra Club E-News - March and April Events
March
* March 10 & 11 - Car camping trip to McGee Creek State Park. Camp
among the big pines of S.E. Oklahoma. Spend a winter weekend car camping at
beautiful McGee Creek State Park in SE Oklahoma. The leaders will provide
information on planning a successful car camping outing, dressing for
inclement weather, setting up camp, outdoor cooking (we will be preparing
dinner in Dutch Ovens) and any other outdoor topics the participants want to
discuss. For more information or to sign up, e-mail trip leader Mark
Aldridge @ <mailto:Mark.Aldridge at faa.gov> Mark.Aldridge at faa.gov Complete
details on-line at <http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings
* March 13 - Indoor Rock Climbing - Indoor Rock Climbing on Tuesday,
March 13 at 6:00pm. Join us at the Rocktown (downtown OKC), 200 SE 4th St,
73129. Cost is $27 (includes, day pass, equipment, and belay training/safety
class) For more information, contact Traci Schaeffer -
<mailto:tracischaeffer at gmail.com> tracischaeffer at gmail.com For directions
and other info about the gym, see <http://rocktowngym.com/>
http://rocktowngym.com/ Note: This is a non-Sierra Club event with
information being provided as a service to our members.
* March 14 & 25, 5:30-8 PM - Sierra Club Volunteer Nights - Come
support the work we're doing to create a clean energy economy in Oklahoma!
We will be making calls to fellow Sierra Club members and supporters with
the goal of raising awareness for the Beyond Coal campaign and asking folks
to take action. We will also alert people about upcoming events and
opportunities happening around the state! Refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP by email or phone: (405) 286-2277 or
<mailto:Whitney.Pearson at sierraclub.org> Whitney.Pearson at sierraclub.org.
Sierra Club OKC Office, 4900 Richmond Square Suite 203, Oklahoma City, OK
73118.
* March 15 - General Group Meeting - Capital Shenanigans: Meet new
Chapter Director David Ocamb and join us for an update about goings on at
the State Capitol - the good, the bad and the truly ugly. The Legislature
will be well into the 2012 session by March and issues should be becoming
clear. This promises to be a big year for the environment as lawmakers
wrestle with the new water plan, energy choices, and corporate hogs at the
trough. Come find out what they're up to and how you can get involved.
Meetings start at 7:00 PM with wine and cheese, programs start at 7:30 PM.
United Life Spiritual Center, 3332 N Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73122.
Meetings start at 7:00 PM with wine and cheese, programs start at 7:30 PM.
United Life Spiritual Center,
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=3332+N+Meridian
+Ave,+Oklahoma+City,+OK+73122&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=51.177128,113.8183
59&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=3332+N+Meridian+Ave,+Oklahoma+City,+Oklahoma,+73122&z=1
7> 3332 N Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73122.
* March 16 - 5:00-10:00pm - St. Patricks's Day Green Drinks (BYOB)
party hosted by Sustainable OKC (Come & go or come & stay) at the
Derichsweilers - 217 NW 27 - All green-minded folks are invited to attend.
Bring a friend, an idea or an opinion.
* March 17 - Statewide Leadership Retreat. Join Sierra Club leaders
from across Oklahoma and learn how members can make a difference and
explore, enjoy and protect Oklahoma. There is no cost for this event for
members, non-members can join for only $39. The event will be held on the
shores of Lake Arcadia (Edmond, OK) at the
<http://maps.google.com/maps?q=7201+East+33rd,+Edmond,+OK&hl=en&sll=35.62389
7,-97.369203&sspn=0.012209,0.019205&hnear=7201+E+33rd+St,+Edmond,+Oklahoma+7
3013&t=h&z=16> Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Arcadia
Education Center. We will have four sessions, each session will feature
multiple speakers.
* 9:00-9:30 Welcome Session (informal, those travelling
longer distances would only need to be there by 9:20)
* 9:30-10:55 Session I: Resources for Sierra Club Volunteers
* 10:55-11:05 Break
* 11:05-12:30 Session II: Making a difference in state
government
* 12:30-1:30 Lunch (on your own)
* 1:30-3:00 Session III: How you can help to protect
Oklahoma's environment
* 3:00-3:15 Break
* 3:15-4:00 Session IV: How to find and engage volunteers
* 4:00-4:15 Closing Session: What's Next?
* Sign up now at:
<http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/chapter/retreat_signup.htm>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/chapter/retreat_signup.htm
* March 20 - Reskilling - We are pleased to announce that the Sierra
Reskilling Group will host a class on "Solar Collector Building" on Tuesday,
March 20, 2012, 6:30-9:30pm, at Mayflower Church (3901 NW 63rd Street). This
is a follow-up class to the "Solar Battery Building" class held last August.
David Nordahl, certified solar installer for EnergyWise Systems, will be the
instructor for this class. Registration cost is $30.00. The purpose of this
first announcement is to determine who may wish to purchase supplies to
build their own solar collector and battery which can be assembled with the
instructor's help during the class. If you do not wish to purchase supplies,
you may come and learn anyway. But, if you wish to purchase supplies, you
must notify Kim Cooper-Hart by e-mail <mailto:kimcooperhart at gmail.com>
kimcooperhart at gmail.com asap so that the supplies can be ordered. Cost for
everything you will need to assemble your own unit are:
* 1) Smaller system (40-45W 12V solar panel): $334 + tax + shipping +
optional panel mounts
* 2) Larger system (40-100W 12V solar panel): $564 + tax + shipping +
optional panel mounts
* If you wish to sign up for the class (with or without supplies),
please e-mail Kim. She will reply with the address where you can send a
check for registration and supplies. If you are ordering supplies, the
deadline for receipt of your check is Feb 10. If you do not purchase
supplies but wish to register for the class, deadline for receipt of your
check is March 2.
* March 24 7:00pm - Wedding celebration for Rick Wicker & Mary
Strasner at the Derichsweilers - 217 NW 27 - Please join Sierra Club members
and other friends of Rick & Mary to celebrate their wedding (ceremony
actually taking place Feb. 25)
* March 14 & 25, 5:30-8 PM - Sierra Club Volunteer Nights - Come
support the work we're doing to create a clean energy economy in Oklahoma!
We will be making calls to fellow Sierra Club members and supporters with
the goal of raising awareness for the Beyond Coal campaign and asking folks
to take action. We will also alert people about upcoming events and
opportunities happening around the state! Refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP by email or phone: (405) 286-2277 or
<mailto:Whitney.Pearson at sierraclub.org> Whitney.Pearson at sierraclub.org.
Sierra Club OKC Office, 4900 Richmond Square Suite 203, Oklahoma City, OK
73118.
* March 30 - April 1st - Beginner's Backpack to Horsethief Springs.
This is a basic beginners' backpack in SE Oklahoma. The Horsethief Springs
trail is a great place to get a taste of the history of the Ouachita
Mountains. Horsethief Springs Trail is one of the most beautiful trails in
OK. The trail begins at Cedar Lake and loops through many different tree
species -- loblolly pine, sweet gum, dogwood, and many others. The full
trail loop is 10+ miles and has an elevation gain and loss of 1050 feet.
However, we will "cheat" a little and cut off most of the 5 miles of climb
by beginning the hike off Talimina Drive on the Ouachita National Recreation
Trail for 1.2 miles before we connect on the second half of the Horsethief
Springs loop. So, we will hike a total of only about 7 miles down the
northern face of Winding Stair Mountain to Cedar Lake, with a 200 foot
elevation gain and about a 1050 foot elevation loss during the hike. We may
have to cross a couple of small streams. Portions of this trail are located
along some logging roads from the 1920's. The trail follows the route horse
thieves used in the late 1800s. They made their camps and corrals near the
top of Winding Stair Mountain because of the existence of a perennial
spring. The CCC (Civilian Conservations Corps) built a stone structure in
the 1930s to contain the spring water and prevent erosion. For complete
information see <http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings or contact leader Van Barker at
405-377-6256 or <mailto:vanbarker01 at yahoo.com> vanbarker01 at yahoo.com
* March 31 - Dutch Oven Cooking ** Moved to April 21st **
April
* April 1 - 9:00-5:00 - Outing leader training - Interested in leading
outings for the local group or chapter of the Sierra Club? Used to be a
leader but it's been a few years? Join us for a day long training session to
cover Outing Leader Training 101 and 201. This training is open to all
members who want to lead trips for the club and fulfills 1/3 of the
requirement on the way to being a leader. The other two steps are to
complete First Aid training and to provisionally lead an outing under a
trained mentor after completing this course. There is no cost, but you must
a member to be a leader. To register, e-mail
<mailto:david.franklin at sierraclub.org> david.franklin at sierraclub.org Held
at David Franklin's house, 1575 Derby Ln, Guthrie, OK 73044
* April 6-8 - Backpack Hurricane Creek Wilderness. Spend a weekend
hiking and camping on the Ozark Highlands Trail through the Hurricane Creek
Wilderness in western Arkansas. Enjoy the beauty of the spring awakening,
waterfalls, a natural bridge and other scenic wonders of this remote
wilderness area. For more information or to sign up, e-mail trip leader
Duff Bassett @ <mailto:duffb at coxinet.net> duffb at coxinet.net Complete
details on-line at <http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings
* April 19 - General Group Meeting - Join us as we hear from Jennifer
Gooden of the OKC Sustainability Office about sustainability efforts in the
metro. Meetings start at 7:00 PM with wine and cheese, programs start at
7:30 PM. United Life Spiritual Center, 3332 N Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City,
OK 73122. Meetings start at 7:00 PM with wine and cheese, programs start at
7:30 PM. United Life Spiritual Center,
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=3332+N+Meridian
+Ave,+Oklahoma+City,+OK+73122&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=51.177128,113.8183
59&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=3332+N+Meridian+Ave,+Oklahoma+City,+Oklahoma,+73122&z=1
7> 3332 N Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73122.
* April 21 - Dutch Oven Cooking Class. This class will now be held
Saturday, 4/21/12. Mark Aldridge and Traci Schaeffer will be the instructors
for this class. The class will be limited to 12 students and will be held
near SW 119th and Council. THE TIME FOR THIS CLASS TBA! We will start the
food cooking then watch a power point presentation. Then we get to sample
the yummy results of Dutch Oven cooking. The cost will be $15.00 per
student. We will start taking registration at a later date so watch the
e-news.
* April 21 - 22 - Arkansas River Canoe + Camping This outing is a
joint offering of the Southwind Group (Wichita) and the Cimarron Group (OKC)
of the Sierra Club. We will paddle a 25-mile stretch of the Arkansas River
from below the Kaw Lake dam to a point just beyond the "Big Bend" near
Sooner Lake in Oklahoma. The group will spend Saturday night camping on a
sand bar and enjoying a toasty campfire. For more information or to sign up,
e-mail trip leader Les Imboden @ <mailto:lesnpat at yahoo.com>
lesnpat at yahoo.com Complete details on-line at
<http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings
* April 28 -29 - Beginner Backpacking Trip - Robber's Cave - Backpack
eight miles from Robbers Cave on the North end of the park to Lake Carlton
on the South end. The Northern half of the trail is a fairly level walk
through pine forest. The Southern half has a couple of 300-foot climbs
through hardwood forest with many excellent views of Lake Carlton. On
Saturday our backpack will begin at the Robber's Cave Trailhead around noon.
After checking out Robbers Cave, it's on to our camp on the Northwest shore
of Wayne Wallace Reservoir 3 1/2 miles away. Along the way we'll pass by
Lost Lake and Cattail Pond. After an initial steep, rocky climb, the trail
levels out and is smoother. We should make camp early enough to do a little
exploring before supper. On Sunday after breakfast, we'll break camp and
head up to some of the best views an Oklahoma State Park has to offer. It's
4 1/2 miles to the trailhead at the Lake Carlton low water dam and some of
the climbs are fairly steep. We'll lunch on the bluffs overlooking the
lake, then make our way to the trailhead. Our backpack should end around
2:00 PM. Leaders: Tom Libby - <mailto:tomlibby at yahoo.com>
tomlibby at yahoo.com and Richard Coker - <mailto:richard5823 at sbcglobal.net>
richard5823 at sbcglobal.net
Other Info
* More outings can be found online:
<http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/outings> http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org
* Our January-February-March newsletter is now on-line at
<http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/cimarron>
http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/cimarron
Message from Mike Scharrer
* I need to know if there is any interest in a trip to the
<http://www.bwca.com/> Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and possibly
into the Canadian Quetico Provincial Park. This trip will not go until late
August or early September, but I need to know of the interest in the
Cimarron Group, other Sierra Club members, and your friends and relatives --
up to a maximum of eight persons. This will be a 10 day trip. Entrance
into the Wilderness Area is restricted to specific entry points and then
restricted to a specific number of people and canoes per entry point. I
will need to reserve a selected entry point as early as possible because the
spots for the best entry fill up quickly. Camping is also on a restricted
basis. They want you to camp in only selected spots, to restrict impact to
the wilderness. They then move the camp spots every 10 years or so in order
to let the camp spots "recover". We will try to canoe across the border
into Canada (pretty much anywhere), where we can camp anywhere along the
shoreline. I will also need to select an outfitter where we can rent the
canoes and special "Duluth" packs, as well as obtain pretty much anything
else we might need. I will need to pick a route where there will be as few
portages as possible, yet allow us to experience the many rapids and
waterfalls throughout the area. Participants will need to be in good enough
physical shape to shoulder a canoe then up to two packs at a time, over some
steep, rocky and rooted portage trails, with some marshy conditions and
possible windblown trees to contend with. The late Summer trip time will
allow for warm enough water to swim, yet late enough to see some leaf color
changes, ripe blueberries (for the pancakes), mushrooms and reduced mosquito
populations! Those of us who want to fish can supplement our meals quite
easily! There is good fishing for Northern Pike, Walleye, and Smallmouth
Bass, pretty much anywhere. We will be following the same routes as the
first trappers and Voyeguers. We will also be stopping on the way to the
BWCA to experience the unique scenery of the North Shore of Lake Superior.
There are cliffs, waterfalls and an historical lighthouse along the way.
There will be a lot of planning involved in a trip like this so it is
necessary to consider it as far enough ahead as possible. The best entry
point permits go quickly as the permits are on a first contact basis.
Participants will need to have at least a medium knowledge and experience
with a canoe, working together, since we will run into wind at some point
while on the larger lakes that will be inevitable on any BWCA trip. We will
be able to enjoy the Bald Eagles and Common Loons, as well as many other
northern arboreal and wetland birds and animals. Seeing Moose, Beaver, and
Black Bear will be possible, as well as listening to the Wolf calls at
night. With all of the solar storms and sun flair activity lately, we will
also probably witness the Northern Lights...and no light pollution! We will
need to pack for any weather, but it should be a wonderful experience
regardless! I encourage anyone interested to InterNet search any of the
above keywords for environmental and historical information. The BWCA was
one of the first designated in the National Wilderness System. Especially
search for maps showing the different lakes, rivers, portages and designated
trip routes. Please let me know of your interest ASAP by E-mail or phone:
(405) 824-6878 <mailto:mpscharrer at cox.net> mpscharrer at cox.net Thank you.
Mike Scharrer
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