International Coastal Cleanup/Adopt a Beach
Saturday, September 19, 2009 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Please join us in participating with thousands of volunteers around the world who will be cleaning their favorite beaches as part of this annual event. It’s sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy and the Alliance for the Great Lakes. We’ll meet at the parking lot of West Beach near the Lake/Porter county line. Snacks and water will be provided along with gloves. Dress appropriately for the weather. Dave Ellis at 219-730-7913 david.ellis@hoosier.sierraclub.org and
Register online at www.greatlakes.org

Take a Hike!
Dunelands Group Hike a Month Club
Last Saturday of each month through October November!
We'll get off the beaten path and go explore a few great places in Northwest Indiana.

August 29, Beginner Canoe at Mill Creek in Union Mills
9 am til Noon starting at 9415 S. 400 W. at Ed's Canoes  219.767.3334
$25 per canoe with 3 paddles and 2 life vests - extra vest for $2
No flip-flops, be prepared to get wet and be ready for bugs and the sun. Bring water.

September 26, 3:30 pm at Hammond Bird Sanctuary in Hammond
October 24, 2:30 pm at Indiana Dunes to hike and camp overnight
…and just added…
November 28, 2:30 pm at Kankakee Sands in Newton County

Complete four hikes and you'll get a Sierra Club Hiker Tshirt, or
complete three fall hikes for a Sierra Club baseball hat or green bag.
Join the Hike a Month Club this year!
Dave Ellis, david.ellis@hoosier.sierraclub.org, 219-730-7913

ASES National Solar Tour
Saturday, October 3
Join one of several local tours spotlighting renewable energy installations right in here in Indiana. They are being coordinated by the Indiana Renewable Energy Association, which is one of the newest chapters of the American Solar Energy Society. Go to www.ases.org and select National Solar Tour, and then choose Indiana to find out about a tour near you, or contact Dave Ellis, 219-730-7913, david.ellis@hoosier.sierraclub.org 

Adopt a Highway
Sunday, October 4, 10 a.m. 
      Come out for the final cleanup of the season at our beautiful piece of US Route 12 east and west of Lake/Porter County Line Road. We may spot some migrating birds while picking up here along the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the Inland Marsh. Meet us at the Inland Marsh parking lot near Ogden Dunes. Please bring gloves and dress for the weather. Water and snacks provided; plus, if you can make it to  the remaining cleanups, you’ll get a cool gift! Please join us.

Dave Ellis at david.ellis@hoosier.sierraclub.org,  219-730-7913