Dallas Sierra Club Calendar

For many years our Memorial Day bus trip alternated between White Mountains Wilderness, near Ruidoso, and Bandelier National Monument, near Los Alamos.  Then wildfire devastated both, and it’s been years since we’ve been back.  But fire is a natural part of forest ecosystems and they do recover. 

It’s time to go back and see what the new White Mountains are like!  We’ll meet Sunday morning, check out trailheads, and spend two nights in the back country to see how trails have recovered.  Wednesday we'll check out some other BLM and historic sites in the area.  It’s a scouting trip so expect plans to be fluid!  Much of our backpack trip will be on the Crest Trail, which features some of the best views to be found anywhere. Trip rated: Moderately Strenuous. Leader: Mark Stein Send Email 214-526-3733

6-8PM. A two-mile narrated tour of downtown describing what has changed and what we expect to change in Dallas because of the climate.

Reserve your spot in the hike here. Trip rated: Easy. Leader: Chris Guldi Send Email 972-239-5878

The Dallas City Council is to vote on a resolution to rename the Buckeye Trail in the Great Trinity Forest in honor of Ned and Genie Fritz. Trip rated: .

Dead Zones: Videos and discussions about large-scale destructive impact of fertilizer run off into US waterways

Presented by Climate Action Team

First Unitarian Church of Dallas

4015 Normandy Ave.

Dallas, TX 75205

Hallman Education Building, room 303 (off St. Andrews Dr.) Trip rated: .

We will walk the main paved path through the park. We will walk past two small lakes and a nicely wooded area. The park and paved path are well maintained. We will walk at a pace of around 2.5 mph for approximately 5 miles. Learn about the "trashy" origin of the park and also have a chance to ID local plants as we walk. Well mannered dogs on a leash are welcome. This is a great way to get the weekend started and a chance to meet other Sierra Club members. The hike is rated moderate because of the potential for summer time temperatures and the walk is in full sun most of the way. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended. Hat and sunscreen are highly recommended. Outing is 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Contact Jim for details. Limit 10 people. Trip rated: Moderate. Leader: Jim Binnings Send Email 205-746-3266

The Dallas Sierra Club has arranged a Basic First Aid/CPR class on this date from 1:30 until approximately 5:00, with emphasis on first aid situations experienced while hiking or camping. The class is recommended for outings leaders who need to gain or maintain first aid or CPR certification. This class is not required for leaders who have completed a Wilderness First Aid class within two years. The class fee is $70. The Dallas Sierra Club will reimburse the entire fee for its leaders upon leading a hike or other outing within six months. Call for location information.  Contact: Mark Stein Send Email 214-526-3733

The Executive Committee (or Excom) is the elected governing body of the Dallas Sierra Club and meets upstairs at Whole Foods Market, southeast corner of Preston Road and Forest Lane, in Dallas at 6:30 pm. Contact the Dallas Group Chair for more information.

9-11AM. A two-mile narrated tour of downtown describing what has changed and what we expect to change in Dallas because of the climate.

Reserve your spot in the hike here. Trip rated: Easy. Leader: Chris Guldi Send Email 972-239-5878

Speakers not booked yet. If you have ideas for a Sierra Club General Meeting speaker, or would like to help plan General Meeting speakers, please contact programs@dallassierraclub.org. Everyone is invited.  Full details will be on our home page soon.

The Outings Committee meets on most third Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. to plan outings and events. Anyone interested in outings is welcome to attend and participate. The June meeting is at the Whole Foods Market, SE quadrant of Preston Road and Forest Lane, Dallas. It will be an opportunity to meet some of the trippers on the July backpacking trip to Colorado, to review plans for the extended Labor Day weekend trip to the Pecos Wilderness of New Mexico and to plan other outings and classes. Reply to Mark to be added to the advance agenda email list or to suggest an agenda item.  Organizer: Mark Stein Send Email 214-526-3733

Speakers not booked yet. If you have ideas for a Sierra Club General Meeting speaker, or would like to help plan General Meeting speakers, please contact programs@dallassierraclub.org. Everyone is invited.  Full details will be on our home page soon.

The Executive Committee (or Excom) is the elected governing body of the Dallas Sierra Club.  Our July meeting ONLY will be held at 5:30 p.m. just before our July general meeting at Brookhaven College.  Contact the Dallas Group Chair for more information.

The Outings Committee meets on most third Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. to plan outings and events. Anyone interested in outings is welcome to attend and participate. Come upstairs at Whole Foods Market, SE quadrant of Preston Road and Forest Lane, Dallas. Reply to Mark to be added to the advance agenda email list or to suggest an agenda item.  Organizer: Mark Stein Send Email 214-526-3733

This year's July destination for mountain backpacking is the Uncompahgre Wilderness, southwest of Gunnison. The area's been called the "Switzerland of America." We'll hike a loop using trails by the East Fork and Middle Fork of the Cimarron River. One party will hike 18 miles in four days, including a 12,600' saddle separating the two drainage basins. Two other parites will hike the same trails plus a day hike to 14,301' Uncompahgre Peak, 29 miles in five days. This outing is strenuous due to the high altitude. Participants should have a previous multi-day backpacking experience. For more information and registration forms, contact the coordinator.   Trip rated: Strenuous. Coordinator: Mark Stein Send Email 214-789-4596

The Executive Committee (or Excom) is the elected governing body of the Dallas Sierra Club and meets upstairs at Whole Foods Market, southeast corner of Preston Road and Forest Lane, in Dallas at 6:30 pm. Contact the Dallas Group Chair for more information.

Speakers not booked yet. If you have ideas for a Sierra Club General Meeting speaker, or would like to help plan General Meeting speakers, please contact programs@dallassierraclub.org. Everyone is invited.  Full details will be on our home page soon.

The Outings Committee meets on most third Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. to plan outings and events. Anyone interested in outings is welcome to attend and participate. Come upstairs at Whole Foods Market, SE quadrant of Preston Road and Forest Lane, Dallas. Reply to Mark to be added to the advance agenda email list or to suggest an agenda item.  Organizer: Mark Stein Send Email 214-526-3733

Save the dates!  We're still working on details but this Labor Day weekend, we're traveling by bus to backpack in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the Pecos Wilderness Area. 

Details and directions on how to sign up will follow soon.

  Coordinator: Liz Wheelan Send Email 214-368-2306

The Executive Committee (or Excom) is the elected governing body of the Dallas Sierra Club and meets upstairs at Whole Foods Market, southeast corner of Preston Road and Forest Lane, in Dallas at 6:30 pm. Contact the Dallas Group Chair for more information.

Speakers not booked yet. If you have ideas for a Sierra Club General Meeting speaker, or would like to help plan General Meeting speakers, please contact programs@dallassierraclub.org. Everyone is invited.  Full details will be on our home page soon.

The Executive Committee (or Excom) is the elected governing body of the Dallas Sierra Club and meets upstairs at Whole Foods Market, southeast corner of Preston Road and Forest Lane, in Dallas at 6:30 pm. Contact the Dallas Group Chair for more information.

Speakers not booked yet. If you have ideas for a Sierra Club General Meeting speaker, or would like to help plan General Meeting speakers, please contact programs@dallassierraclub.org. Everyone is invited.  Full details will be on our home page soon.

Celebrate fall by joining us for a weekend of fun in scenic southeastern Oklahoma. We have the large group compound reserved, complete with your choice of rustic cabin or tent camping, bathhouse (flush toilets and hot showers!) and dining hall with kitchen. We'll offer various Saturday hike options with Dallas Sierra Club leaders or explore on your own. The park offers additional activities, including paddling (rentals available), horseback riding and more. Saturday night catered dinner option if you don't feel like cooking! This weekend is for singles, couples, families, friends and all ages, EVERYONE. Details and reservation information will be posted here in August.   Trip rated: Kid Friendly. Coordinator: Liz Wheelan Send Email 214-368-2306

The Executive Committee (or Excom) is the elected governing body of the Dallas Sierra Club and meets upstairs at Whole Foods Market, southeast corner of Preston Road and Forest Lane, in Dallas at 6:30 pm. Contact the Dallas Group Chair for more information.

Speakers not booked yet. If you have ideas for a Sierra Club General Meeting speaker, or would like to help plan General Meeting speakers, please contact programs@dallassierraclub.org. Everyone is invited.  Full details will be on our home page soon.

Save these dates for the Dallas Sierra Club's annual bus trip to Big Bend National Park--depart Dallas on the night of Wednesday, February 5, return by sunrise on Tuesday, February 10. There will be multiple options to backpack or day hike from a base camp. Details will be posted after September. Contact: Mark Stein Send Email 214-526-3733