North Carolina Sierra Club Foothills Group

Sierra Club Foothills Group of the North Carolina Chapter. Exploring, enjoying and protecting Davie, Davidson, Forsyth, Stokes, Surry & Yadkin counties.

•Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself. We are the oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States.

•Established in 1970, the North Carolina Chapter advocates across the state, from the mountains to the coast, for a clean, healthy North Carolina safe for both current and future citizens.

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Winston-Salem, Forsyth County leaders seek input on new development plan 10/14/2023

Your input is needed.

Winston-Salem, Forsyth County leaders seek input on new development plan Winston-Salem and Forsyth County leaders are asking the public for input on their next strategic plan. Officials are currently in the process of creating the Forward 2045 comprehensive plan, which is designed to guide housing, land preservation, and general development decisions in the city and coun...

Photos from Sierra Club Awards Committee's post 09/20/2023
Photos from Piedmont Land Conservancy's post 09/07/2023
08/25/2023

❗️ Please note: Some of our park seasonal staff are students who have gone back to school, so parks may be short on staff. A few of our parks may not be able to open the swim beach or concessions or accommodate equipment rentals. In addition, many park operating hours are set to change seasonally beginning September 1. ❗️

Always check the park website for any alerts about facility closures or changes to hours before your visit. Don't rely on Google or other sources; the most up-to-date information will be on ncparks.gov or directly from the park via email or phone.

And during your visit, please be kind to all park staff! We appreciate your patience and understanding. 🙌

Photos from Piedmont Land Conservancy's post 08/17/2023

Tomorrow!

Photos from North Carolina Sierra Club's post 06/23/2023
Photos from North Carolina Sierra Club's post 06/22/2023

The NC Farm Act would be devastating to moch of our vital NC wetlands habitats. Please sign the petition to help protect our bogs, pocosins, and other free-standing wetlands.

06/20/2023

Gateway Nature Preserve is excited to announce its first ever membership program and we want to invite you to join us! We know many of you share the same values that have inspired Gateway’s mission. Whether its protecting urban wildlife habitat, providing a place for families to enjoy the outdoors, or inspiring people to become environmental stewards, there is space for everyone at Gateway. Please consider joining our membership program so we can work together toward a more sustainable and inclusive environment. Individual memberships begin at $35; student memberships at $15. For more information, please visit https://gatewaynaturepreserve.org/support/join

05/31/2023

Join us at NC Trail Days in Elkin this Saturday 10 to 4pm in Vendor Village on Main Street.
Food trucks, vendors, live music and much more. Stop by our tent from 10am to 4pm. We will have Pilot Mountain License Plate applications available, t-shirts, hats and more for sale.

NC Trail Days | Elkin, NC | 2023 Event Schedule 05/10/2023

NC Trail Days | Elkin, NC | 2023 Event Schedule Check out what events are lined up for NC Trail Days

04/21/2023

INDOORS at the Education Building, Winston-Salem Fairgrounds

Piedmont Earth Day Fair The biggest Earth Day celebration and one-day environmental education event in North Carolina!

04/21/2023

The opening has been delayed until 4:00.

The Grand Opening for the Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail is still on - but we are postponing by two hours due to the rain forecast!

The opening begins at 4:00PM, the Dr. Hauser Trailhead dedication is on at 5:00 PM, and public talks will start at 6:00 PM.

We hope to see you there!
All info here: https://www.piedmontland.org/sethomastrail/

04/17/2023

Hungry for a good cause? Come out and support your local farmers while indulging in farm-fresh fare at our Farm to Fork Spring fundraising event at River Ridge Farm. It’s a win-win! Buy your tickets today.

https://www.yadkinriverkeeper.org/events/2023/farm-to-fork

Photos from Gateway Nature Preserve's post 03/28/2023

Check this out this weekend!

03/27/2023

Good advice for your first hike!

03/23/2023

Solar panels are installed. Connectors are installed. Our solar energy system at Mary Alice Warren Community Center should be operational this week. This is very cool!

03/21/2023

Great job opportunity at Hanging Rock State Park. It's a seasonal position but could lead to a full-time State parks position.
Do not respond to this post. Apply as directed.

03/15/2023

It’s time again for Forsyth Creek Week! Come enjoy FREE water and nature related activates all over Town, from March 18th to March 26th. See the website for the full schedule: http://www.forsythcreekweek.org/calendar.

03/14/2023

Yep you can be paid to spend your summer at a mountain lake. Hanging Rock State Park needs lifeguards for summer- May 26- Sept 5.

Hanging Rock State Park needs lifeguards for summer- May 26- Sept 5. Low-cost in-park housing is available for the season. Apply at the park office or email a completed PD-107 to [email protected].

Gayle S. Goldsmith: Proposed tax would punsih electric vehicle owners 03/06/2023

Gayle S. Goldsmith: Proposed tax would punsih electric vehicle owners A bill recently introduced by Rep. Keith Kidwell in the N.C. House is intended to “equalize the (financial) burden” between owners of gas-powered vehicles and owners of electric vehicles, or

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