General Program

Meetings
  Conservation Committee
  Executive Committee
  Rainforest Committee
  Population-Environment
    Committee
  Inner City Outings

Outings
Area Events

NEO Group Outings are led by volunteer members who enjoy meeting other members, walking the earth, and finding inspiration to help protect it.

Local outings have a lot of support from the national Sierra Club, and a newsletter and Handbook for Leaders exist to help organize outings.

If you are interested in participating as an outings leader, please contact Dennis Plank or Steve Gove for more information.

Saturdays
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Nature Center
at Shaker Lakes
2600 S. Park Blvd
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
(map...)

Meet at the front door to the exhibit area each Saturday for a walk around our trails led by the weekend naturalist. Free.

For a Nature Walk Schedule, call (216) 321-5935, or visit www.shakerlakes.org.

3rd Monday each month
6 pm - 8 pm

Great Lakes Brewing Company Cellar

A monthly gathering of folks that want to learn, dialogue, and collaborate around issues of food, health, community development, and the environment. Hosted by the New Agrarian Center and the Great Lakes Brewing Company. Free.

For more info, contact Brad Masi, NAC Executive Director

Enjoy an interesting presentation and meet fellow Club members at the NEO Sierra Club Group's periodic gatherings for members and the general public.

The Big Picture Through Little Eyes
A truly “ribbiting” tale of the global amphibian crisis
Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 7 PM

Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 S. Park Blvd
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
(View Map)

Help us to celebrate the Year of the Frog! Join Katherine Krynak of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Rain Forest on her journey to help save the amphibians. It is estimated that we could lose half of the class of amphibians in the next 5 to 10 years. Come and learn how these rapid extinctions directly affect our lives and what every individual can do to help change the course.

Conservation/Executive Committee (2nd Wednesday)
May 14, 2008 Wed 7:00 PM
June 11, 2008 Wed 7:00 PM
July 9, 2008 Wed 7:00 PM
Church of the Covenant, 11205 Euclid Ave. All welcome.
For Conservation Committee, call Linda Sekura (216-663-1876) or Dennis Plank (216-939-8229). For Executive Committee, call David Dvorak (216-932-3517).

Rainforest Committee (3rd Sunday)
May 18, 2008
June 15, 2008
July 20, 2008
Call Michael Melampy, 440-826-2263, for time and place.

Population-Environment Committee (3rd Tuesday)
May 20, 2008
June 17, 2008
July 15, 2008
Call Alan Kuper for time and location 216-229-2413.

Inner City Outings
Contact Jim Soeder, 216-883-1008, or Rita Warner, 440-237-8343, for the date, time and location.

No outings scheduled at this time.

Thursday, May 29, 2008
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Evening with the Herons.

Brecksville Reservation
Station Rd. Parking Area off Riverview Rd.
( Get Directions)

Join Naturalist and Executive Committee Chairman David Dvorak on a hike to view a heronry with over 150 nests. Bring your binoculars because we will see other birds like Baltimore orioles, warbler species and bald eagles.

Distance 2.5 miles, questions call 216-932-3517.

Saturday, May 31, 2008
9 a.m.

Sixth Annual Trash n' Pancakes

Edgewater Park
Cleveland, OH
(View Map)

The 6th annual Trash n' Cakes will be held at Edgewater Park beach pavilion (the lower pavilion) on May 31. This event has always been a great time for the whole family. Bring the kids!

Breakfast will start at 9:00 am. We'll be having (free) pancakes, coffee, OJ, meatless sausage, and waffles - and then head out to the beach for sun, fresh air, camaraderie, and some community service.

Gloves and trash bags will be provided in addition to breakfast.

Please email rambasek@enthealth.com with questions or to pre-register (which is appreciated but not required).

En Plein Air Drawing and Painting at Beachwood Park.

Join us to draw and/or paint outdoors like Camille Pissarro and the other French Impressionists. For beginners, experienced artists, photographers, poets, etc.

For more information contact Dennis Plank.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

RiverDay 2008

This year’s theme is "A River Returns – Fish, Fowl and Folks Rediscover the Cuyahoga." Steelhead navigate its channels far from Lake Erie, eagles nest upon its banks and people come looking to paddle its waters. These are not scenes from 200 years ago when the counties of Geauga, Cuyahoga, and Portage were freshly-hewn from the wilderness. This is the Cuyahoga River of 2008.

RiverDay celebrates the return of the Cuyahoga to a condition were wildlife and humans alike are able to use and enjoy its waters. It’s also a day that raises awareness and expands the understanding of the vast recreational, cultural, historic and natural resources of our American Heritage River. Help us by participating and celebrating.

Join in and sponsor a RiverDay 2008 event.

Please visit www.cuyahogariver.net for more information.

Spring is a wonderful time to enjoy Ohio's
natural beauty.
Below are some resources for enjoying
local outdoor activities.

Cleveland Metroparks
or call 216-635-3200.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park
or call 216-524-1497 or 440-546-5991.

Lake County Metroparks
or call 800-227-PARK.

Native Plant Society of Northeast Ohio
or call 330-562-4053.

Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
or call 216-321-5935.