Appalachian Ohio Group Sierra Club Announcements 6-9-2008

 

INTERESTED IN OHIO FOREST CONSERVATION ISSUES?

 

The Ohio Sierra Club Forest Committee is expanding its horizons and volunteer base. The Forest Committee is working to develop policies specific to Ohio forest ecosystems. This will include policies on prescribed burning, all-terrain-vehicle use on public lands, as well as oversight of state forestlands that are being opened for bids on logging. To help new activists learn about the issues facing Ohio’s public lands, the Forest Committee is offering a series of public workshops. The first of these will be Saturday, June 14 from 1-4 p.m. in Westerville, Ohio. We welcome all those who are interested in helping the Forest Committee protect precious public lands. 

 

If you are interested in carpooling from Athens, contact Teny Bannick at 740-274-0067 by Wednesday.

 

SIERRA CLUB EVENTS (see details below)

 

Saturday, June 14: Ohio Sierra Club Forest and Public Lands Workshop,

     Westerville 1- 4 p.m.; Carpooling from Athens around 11 a.m.

 

NON-SIERRA CLUB EVENTS (see details below)

 

Thursday, June 12: MNHS Field Trip to Lowe’s Tree Farm in

     Joy, OH (5:30 p.m.)

Sunday, June 15: Athens Trail Project Workday (1 p.m.)

 

EVENT DETAILS

 

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June 12 Thursday 5:30 p.m.

Marietta Natural History Society Field Trip to Marshall and Betty Lowe’s Tree Farm in Joy, OH, about a 45-minute drive west of Marietta on S.R. 550.  We have visited Jim & Marilyn Mills’ and Lauri and Tom Munc’s tree farms and have to be impressed at the restorative work they are doing.  The Lowes also have a special story to tell – from strip mine to woodland – how is it done?  We will arrive in time to partake of a hot dog roast so bring along some finger food to share. Meet at the Fine Arts Center parking lot at 4th & Butler Sts, Marietta. Contact Marilyn Ortt, 740-373-3372, marilynortt@suddenlink.net. 

 

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June 14 Saturday 1 – 4 p.m.

Ohio Sierra Club Forest and Public Lands Workshop at the Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville, OH 43081. This is the first of a series of meetings on forest issues in Ohio. Loraine McCosker will be presenting on Ohio Public Lands. Snacks will be provided followed by a hike on nearby trails. For more details, please contact Brandi Whetstone at 614-461-0734 x311.  To carpool from Athens around 11 a.m., contact Teny Bannick at 740-274-0067 by Wednesday.

 

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June 15 Sunday 1:00 p.m.

Athens Trail Project Workday. Sierra Club members and friends are encouraged to help build and maintain the Athens Trail System. Contact John Knouse, jknouse@frognet.net, 740-707-9060 for this month’s project.