Sierra Club Pasadena Group - Local Hikes and More

Have you heard about the restoration project that just broke ground in Pasadena's Arroyo Seco? Join us this WEDNESDAY, 7 PM, at Eaton Canyon Nature Center to hear all about it! Rick Gould of One Arroyo Foundation will update us on the ongoing trail project and the broader vision for the future of the Arroyo: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000IasCTIAZ

Come along on a plant walk in Eaton Canyon this SUNDAY morning, Aug. 17, 10 AM with California Native Plant Society-- San Gabriel Mountains Chapter. See what's in bloom and learn about our local ecology! Meet by the Plant Walk sign near the Nature Center front entrance. The walk should last 1-1.5 hours. Sturdy shoes, water, sun hat recommended. More information:

California Native Plant Society Please join us on Sunday, August 18 for a plant walk in Eaton Canyon led by William Hallstrom. We will meet at 10 a.m. by the Plant Walk sign near the front entrance of the Eaton Canyon Nature Center. The walk should last 1 to 1.5 hours. Sturdy shoes, water, and a sunhat are recommended. Come see...

Moonlight Walk this FRIDAY NIGHT, Aug. 15, 6:45 PM at Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates! Details here: https://www.ecnca.org/moonlight-walks/ Refreshments will be served after the walk. Check in at the Nature Center by 6:45; the walk begins at 7:00. $2.00 donation per person. Wear any Eaton Canyon T-shirt or hat, or join ECNCA on the night of the walk, and the walk is FREE!
*Wear sturdy walking shoes or boots.
*Bring water. (No glass containers)
*Please do not bring your dog (except service dogs.)
*Flashlights are discouraged.
*Gift shop will be open before & after the walk.

Saturday AM, July 27: Hike along the lovely Arroyo Seco to Brown Mountain Dam: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q0000029ezyAAA

Next SATURDAY, July 20: Hike to Middle Hawkins (8,505') in the high country of the San Gabriels! https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q0000029bzqAAA

This Thursday night, July 11, we're celebrating 35 years of the Henninger Flats weekly conditioning hike! This week's hike will end a little later than usual, with light refreshments served at the top. As always, you'll get an aerobic workout while enjoying great views of the LA basin and the evening sky. We hope you'll join us! https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q0000029bcQAAQ

Moonlight Walk this FRIDAY NIGHT, June 21, 7:00 PM at Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates! Details here: https://www.ecnca.org/moonlight-walks/ Refreshments will be served after the walk. Check in at the Nature Center by 6:45. $2.00 donation per person. Wear any Eaton Canyon T-shirt or hat, or join ECNCA on the night of the walk, and the walk is FREE!
*Wear sturdy walking shoes or boots.
*Bring water. (No glass containers.)
*Please do not bring your dog (except service dogs).
*Flashlights are discouraged.
*Gift shop will be open before & after the walk.

This Saturday, June 22, 9-2 at Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates: Enjoy art exhibits, crafts, animal presentations and more at this free "Day in Nature" event!

Have you thought about joining the Sierra Club, but would like to learn more? Are you a new member? Either way, you're invited to join us SATURDAY afternoon, June 15, for this outdoor potluck in a member's backyard: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002K2GzAAK

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Moonlight Walk this FRIDAY NIGHT, May 24, 7:00 PM at Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates! Details here: https://www.ecnca.org/moonlight-walks/ Refreshments will be served after the walk. Check in at the Nature Center by 6:45. $2.00 donation per person. Wear any Eaton Canyon T-shirt or hat, or join ECNCA on the night of the walk, and the walk is FREE!
*Wear sturdy walking shoes or boots.
*Bring water. (No glass containers)
*Please do not bring your dog (except service dogs.)
*Flashlights are discouraged.
*Gift shop will be open before & after the walk.

Next TUESDAY, May 21, 6:30 PM: Easy 3-mile hike on level trails along the Arroyo Seco: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002Jy0dAAC

Take a plant walk at Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates this coming Sunday, May 19, 10 AM, led by experts from California Native Plant Society-- San Gabriel Mountains Chapter. Meet by the Plant Walk sign at the main building entry door. This will be a leisurely walk, about 1.5 hours, through the native plant garden that surrounds the Center and into the nearby wild areas. The walk is different each time — what's leafing out, flowering, in seed, etc., determines what your leader will talk about.

SUNDAY AM, May 19: Join us for a spring wildflower hike along a section of the Pacific Crest Trail to Liebre Mountain. This area has a diverse plant community and the flowers should be amazing and abundant! https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002JuDKAA0

SATURDAY AM, May 18: Enjoy a beautiful 6.5 mile hike through stands of pine and incense cedar, past massive boulders to the summit of Mount Hillyer: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002IRPHAA4

Have you heard the news? On May 2, President Biden signed a proclamation expanding the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument to include another 105,000 acres of lands that are culturally, ecologically, and historically important to our region. The newly added lands include the portions of the "front country" of the San Gabriels that were left out when the Monument was established in 2014, ranging roughly from north of Monrovia to north of Sylmar. Among other benefits, this designation opens the door for more resources and staffing to be dedicated to protecting and maintaining these public lands. Full Forest Service press release here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/newsroom/releases/usda-celebrates-president-bidens-105919-acre-expansion-san-gabriel

MAY 18 and 25 at Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates: Here's a wonderful opportunity to learn furoshiki, the traditional Japanese art of wrapping your daily items, gifts, tools and other useful things in fabric. For ages 13 and up. Use the QR codes below to register. Don't delay - the classes will fill up before you know it!

Wednesday night, May 1, at Eaton Canyon Nature Center: Angeles National Forest representatives will give us the lowdown on plans for Chantry Flats and Big Santa Anita Canyon, which have been closed since the 2020 Bobcat Fire: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002JuDFAA0

This Saturday morning, April 27: Enjoy a 10 mile walk in Pasadena's beautiful Lower Arroyo Seco: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002ITDoAAO

SUNDAY, April 28: Walk, bike, run, skate, or scoot on car-free streets to your heart's content at the Mission-to-Mission event! Hours of family fun brought to you by Metro Los Angeles and Active San Gabriel Valley - Active SGV:

Next Tuesday, April 23, 4:45-8 pm: We're birding AGAIN. Enjoy a beautiful spring evening hike on the Sunset Ridge Trail above Altadena, looking and listening for local and migratory birds. RSVP here: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002JuF8AAK

Did you know John Muir - legendary naturalist, author, and explorer of many mountain ranges - also hiked in the San Gabriels? This Saturday, April 20, we're hosting THREE different hikes to Muir Peak above Altadena: (1) the easiest, a 7.5 mile hike starting from Eaton Saddle; (2) more challenging, 12 miles starting from Sunset Ridge; and (3) a strenuous 11.5 mile hike starting from the top of Lake Ave. The 3 groups will rendezvous at Muir Peak for lunch. More info and to RSVP:
Option 1: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002ILHlAAO
Option 2: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002IK1AAAW
Option 3: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002ILHgAAO

This Tuesday, April 9, 5-8 pm: Enjoy a beautiful spring evening hike on the Sunset Ridge Trail above Altadena, looking and listening for local and migratory birds. RSVP here: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002JsRQAA0

Hike with us on Thursday nights to Henninger Flats above Altadena! You'll get an aerobic workout while enjoying great views of the LA basin and the night sky. We meet at 6:45 PM and finish by 9. No dogs please. Details here: sierraclub.org/angeles/pasadena

SATURDAY, April 6: Time for another evening bird walk in Eaton Canyon! We'll visit varied habitat in the area – riparian, coastal sage scrub, chaparral, oak woodland – to search for resident and migrant species. Hosted by Pasadena Audubon and Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates. Easy pace. Wear sturdy shoes/boots for walking on dirt and rock trails. Register here: https://www.pasadenaaudubon.org/?q=eaton-canyon-bird-walk-old

Saturday AM, March 16: Hike from Deukmejian Wilderness Park to the highest point in the City of Los Angeles, Mount Lukens (5074' elevation): https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002HktmAAC

Join a free bird walk in Eaton Canyon this coming SATURDAY morning, March 2, hosted by Pasadena Audubon Society along with Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates. Beginning birders welcome! Search for resident and migrant species in the varied native habitat in Eaton Canyon – riparian, coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and oak woodland. We’ll go at an easy pace, taking time to observe and enjoy. Sign up here: https://www.pasadenaaudubon.org/?q=eaton-canyon-bird-walk-old

NEW DATE! Wed. PM, March 6:
Join us for an "Electrification 101" workshop and learn how you can transition from gas to electric appliances, make energy upgrades that save money, and take advantage of rebates. We'll have representatives from Pasadena Water & Power, SCE, Switch Is On, and Climate Reality on hand. RSVP here: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002HyqzAAC

Pasadena Audubon Society's evening bird walk has been RESCHEDULED to this Thursday. Sign up here by Tuesday 6 PM: https://www.pasadenaaudubon.org/?q=node/420

The Evening Walk at Eaton Canyon has been rescheduled again due to the weather. Whether you've signed up before or not, join the lottery for the new date! https://www.pasadenaaudubon.org/?q=fieldtrips

Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates offers FREE school tours for grades 2-6 on Wednesday and Friday mornings!

SUNDAY AM, Feb. 25: Join us for a 10 mile, 3600' gain botany hike on the Mt. Wilson Trail to Manzanita Ridge. Along the way we'll stop to admire numerous species of ferns, liverworts, and mosses. This will be a strenuous hike! https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002I7RJAA0