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Sierra Club Outings
Sierra Club outings are open to everyone. No fee
is required unless indicated. Registration is not required for every
outing, but we strongly recommend it in case an outing is cancelled
due to unforeseen circumstances. Hiking boots are not necessary
for LI events unless indicated. Smoking is prohibited. HELMETS ARE
REQUIRED FOR ALL BIKE TRIPS. Bring only recyclable food and beverage
containers for lunch use.
For a complete outings only CALENDAR
click the Calendar below:
Outings fall 2009 –
Sep 6 KAYAK Setauket & Port Jeff Harbors 11:45 am
Start at the Setauket Harbor Canoe and Kayak rental shop on Shore Rd. in Setauket (for rentals: 751-2706). Paddle out to Port Jeff Harbor and across to the Old Field peninsula for a leg stretch and a self provided snack. Swim if the weather permits. Return along same route. Registration required. Contact Jane at jfas1@optonline.net or 631-689-1568.
Sep 19 (rain date 20th) KAYAK Connetquot River 12:30 pm
The water is still warm at this time of year for our 5 mi paddle. Bring your own kayak or rental. Bring sun screen and beverage. Life preserver (or vest) required. Registration required at least one day ahead. The number of participants is limited. Contact Jane at 631-689-1568 or jfas1@optonline.net. Directions: 27 (Sunrise Hwy) or 27A (Montauk Hwy/South Country Rd) to Connetquot Avenue/Great River Rd.) south. Just before the entry into the Timber Point Country Club the road turns sharply left. Turn LEFT onto the packed dirt driveway to the river.
Sep 25 Residential Energy efficiency presentation, Riverhead 6:30 pm
This evening may be the best money maker/investment seminar you attend this year! Four presenters will discuss how to get a FREE home energy audit, how to find and enroll in renewable energy installation courses for Do It Yourselfers, the various renewable energy generation systems (solar, wind, and geothermal), how to get money to pay for them, and various Town based financing models in existence or under consideration. Power Point presentations. Information hand outs. Light refreshments. Riverhead Public library, Osborne Ave., Riverhead. Contact Jane for further information at 631-689-1568.
Sep 27 WALK Caleb Smith Park, Smithtown 1:00 pm
Caleb Smith State Park's 543 acres contain a variety of interesting habitats including upland forests, crystal clear trout streams, and meadows. The hike leader will discuss the interesting plants, animals, reptiles (if we find some) and other creatures we uncover. Bring your binoculars as we hope to see a variety of migrating birds as well. This is a perfect time of year to explore. Adults only. Parking fee under $7 applies. Directions: Route 25 (Jericho Turnpike) between Old Willets Path and "The Bull" at intersection of Route 25 and Smithtown to St. Johnland Road (rte. 25A). The park is on the north side of 25 which can be reached by Sunken Meadow Parkway, Exit SM3 East. Registration required with hike leader Jan Porinchak: beachtowel1@verizon.net or 631 754 – 3019
Sep 27 Organic Martinis, hors d’oeuvres, art, music, & fun 3 to 7 pm
Oct 3 Beach Cleanup - Smith Point Park, Shirley 9:45 am
Work and have fun as you join others for this ocean front beach cleanup in the Fire Island Wilderness Area. Light lunch will be included. Bring sun screen, visor or sun glasses, a beverage (you get very thursty on the beach!), bug repellent (always a good idea on a beach) and some shoes that can handle sand. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required at least a day ahead with Linda Freilich at turton@optonline.net. Directions: Sunrise Hwy or LIE to William Floyd Pkwy SOUTH to Smith Point Park. Meet at the ranger station at the parking lot.
Oct 4 KAYAK along West Meadow Beach 10:30 am
We will start this kayak on the bay side of West Meadow beach and kayak with the incoming tide into West Meadow Creek where we will paddle up into the protected marsh lands and back out with the outgoing tide. Total trip about 5 miles. Slow pace. Good for the not-so-experienced paddler. High northwest wind or rain will cancel. Bring a beverage. A snack, bug repellent, sun screen, a dry zip lock bag and other personal items are suggested. Life jacket or vest is required. Rentals on your own but we advise Kayaken (631-467-5163) as he will usually transport kayaks to the beach. Life jacket and registration required – spots are limited. Information and registration: Jane at 631-689-1568.
Oct 10 Residential Energy efficiency presentation, Franklin Square 1:00 pm
This may be the best money maker/investment seminar you attend this year! Four presenters will discuss how to get a FREE home energy audit, how to find and enroll in renewable energy installation courses for Do It Yourselfers, the various renewable energy generation systems (solar, wind, and geothermal), how to get money to pay for them, and various Town based financing models in existence or under consideration. Power Point presentations. Information hand outs. Light refreshments. Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Sq. www.FranklinSquarePL.org. Contact Jane for further information at 631-689-1568.
Oct 16 HIKE Avalon Preserve and East Farm, Setauket 3:00 pm
Walk this hilly property some 3 miles with a bailout at the 2.2 mile point. The pace is slow. Bring a beverage. The village of Stony Brook, a few short blocks from our start point, is a beautiful “modern” colonial style horseshoe shaped shopping area with a great ice cream parlor, an English Tea room and a Golden Pear café for eating before or after the walk. Walk through a forest of large mixed trees, overgrown fields, maintained fields, and stone steps to the boardwalks of the Stony Brook mill pond. Duration about 1.5 to 2 hrs (slow paced with educational stops along the way). Information call Jane at 631-689-1568. Directions: Route 25A to traffic light at Stony Brook Carriage Museum. Take Main Street north from that light. At the head of the pond, left onto Harbor Rd. After Rhododendron Rd take left onto a dirt street which is Shep Jones Rd. Park in first (dirt) lot on the right.
Oct 24 Climate Action Day
see notes from Jessica
Oct 25 HIKE – Belmont Lake State Park & south 1:00 pm
Starting in Belmont park we will do the loop and time and weather permitting we will walk south on this flat path to Argyle Lake and back. Bring a beverage. Rain cancels, drizzle does not. Must register at least one day ahead. Registration and information: Jane at 631-689-1568. Directions: Exit 38 Southern State Parkway, or Deer Park Ave. from Babylon and Belmont Ave, from Sunrise Hwy (Rte 27). http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=159 631-667-5055
Nov 8 community meeting see Mike for details
Nov 14 BIKE – Massapequa Park to Bethpage Pk 10:00 am
13 miles on a bike trail from the Massapequa LIRR station to a picnic area at Bethpage State Park and back. Some hills near Bethpage Park but only one long hard one. No rentals at this location. Beverage strongly suggested. Bring your own snacks or lunch. Small children not advised. Helmet required. Meet at the eastern most end of the north parking lot of the Massapequa LIRR station off Southern State Parkway, next to the entrance to the preserve. No fee or permit required to park on weekends. Registration required. Rain cancels. Contact Jane at 631-689-1568 for information and registration.
Directions: Sunrise Hwy to Massapequa RR Station. Turn north at Broadway Rd. Under train tracks, turn right in to parking areas. Go to far east lot by entry to park.
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Nov 15 Naturalist WALK – Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, Shirley 1:30 pm
Enjoy a hike of about 4 miles through this beautiful wildlife refuge with a Sierra Club naturalist. Meander through some of the 2,550 acre property, experiencing a variety of landscapes. Wertheim, located on the scenic Carmens River, encompasses grasslands, Pitch pine forest, and wetlands. We'll walk on level ground throughout the hike, stopping occasionally to discuss the plants, animals, and history of the park. Adults only. Register (required) with hike leader Jan Porinchak: beachtowel1@verizon.net or 631 754 – 3019 Refuge website: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/longislandrefuges
Directions: L I Expwy. (I-495), Exit 68S, or Sunrise Hwy. (Rte.27), Exit 58S, to the William Floyd Pkwy. (CR46S). From the junction of William Floyd parkway and Montauk Highway (Rte. 27A/CR80) proceed west on Montauk (CR 80W) for approx 1 mile. Turn south onto Smith Road. Go 1/4 mile to the refuge entrance on the right.
Nov 28 HIKE Lakeland County Park, Islandia 1:00 pm
Visit the northern reaches of the Connetquot River. Walk the boardwalk to see the headwaters. The boardwalks of Lakeland Park are about ¾ mi long. You can bail out before others proceed to the upper parts of Connetquot Park for a total of about 4 miles. This hike, because it offers a short distance bail out point, is good for slower walkers or those who don’t know it they can do a lot of miles. Beverage suggested. Call at least 1 day ahead to say you are attending. Jane 631-689-1568. Directions: Park entry is off Johnson Avenue which is the first left turn off Old Nichols Rd, South of the LIE at exit 58.
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Chair.
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Long Island Greenbelt Trails Conference
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