Newsletter of the Fox Valley Sierra Group of the John Muir Chapter of the Sierra Club Vol. 17 Issue 1 April 13, 2017 - 7:00pm Girl Scout Building Yardening with Mother Nature YARDENING is the blissful marriage of your yard and a garden!---Margaret Mary Gerhard---aka MOTHER NATURE!---describes the urgent importance of transforming our monoculture turf lawns into healthier, more eco-friendly, biodiverse, and practical--even sustainable edible landscapes! Audience guests will learn the who, what , where, when , why and how of converting lawns into productive, bountiful, low-maintenance nature preserves that are safe, sensible and WATER-WISE! May 11, 2017 - 5:30pm Pullmans Restaurant - 619 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton Celebrate 35 Years of the Fox Valley Sierra Group Our History • Our Present • Our Future Buffet Dinner with choice of two entries plus vegie option. Cocktails : 5:30 - Dinner: 6:00 - Guest Speakers: at 7:00 Price $20.00 per person in advance, $22.00 at the door. Details on page 2 - RSVP by May 1 June 8, 2017 - 7:00pm Girl Scout Building Back 40 Proposed Mine Project Do you remember Gobebic Taconite, the huge disastrous mine that threatened to be built in northwestern Wisconsin. Fortunately, citizen action prevented the mine from opening. e Back Forty Mine is much closer to us, in Michigan near the Wisconsin border along the Menominee River. Aquila Resources wants to develop an open pit (2000ft wide x 750ft deep) as a massive gold, zinc, and sulfide mine 150ft from the Menominee River. e Menominee River is the largest river system in the Upper Peninsula and flows into the Bay of Green Bay and Lake Michigan. Presented by: William Van Lopik ESTHER-Fox Valley Community Organizer and adjunct Environmental Science Instructor at the College of Menominee Nation; and Guy Reiter, Menominee Tribal Organizer. July - no meeting August 10, 2017 - 6:00pm Plamman Park - Chris Brandt Shelter Summer Picnic Come share your summer with fellow Sierrans. Grill will be provided. Bring a dish to pass, your own meat for grilling, beverages, and place setting. Meetings are normally at Bubolz Nature Preserve. Because of construction at Bubolz, meetings have been moved right next door at the Girl Scout building, 4693 North Lynndale Dr., Appleton, WI. It is the same driveway as Bubolz. Follow the signs. Fox Valley Sierra Group - Programs From the Chair March 2017, By Alan Lawrence My last column was written in November, just days after the elections. I believe that most Sierra Club members wanted a different outcome, at all levels of the election. Somehow, in recent years, environmental protection and climate change and renewable energy have become political. I said it was too early to see what the election landslide will really mean for the environmental issues that matter to us. But I said I thought that my work as an environment protector would be more difficult with our new political environment. I write this column approximately 50 days after President Trump’s Inauguration. We now have confirmation that our President, and many in the Senate and House are taking us in the wrong direction with climate and environmental issues. is is enough to dismay us, but we need to remember that Sierra Club has been fighting for the environment since 1892. In that 125 years Sierra Club’s motto and mission to “Explore, Enjoy and Protect the Planet” have been important guiding principles for the organization and its members. Despite approval (and encouragement) from the White House for construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline and the Dakota Access Pipeline, and for approvals and encouragement to the coal mining industry, we must take the long view. ose are dying industries. Solar energy is as popular with conservatives for the independence it gives them as it is with “greenies”. Renewable energy is gaining traction because it really is cheaper and because other countries will continue growing their independence from fossil fuels. Our Fox Valley Sierra Group has several notable events coming up soon. Earth Day, April 22, is fast approaching. We are hosting our 3rd Annual Fox River Earth Day Hike, and doing it this year on Earth Day. We are starting our event from Telulah Park this year. Plan to join us, if you can, for some enjoyment of spring and nature around Appleton’s Fox River. Continued page 2... Fox River Earth Day Hike April 22, 2017 • Earth Day
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Newsletter of the Fox Valley Sierra Group of the John Muir Chapter of the Sierra Club Vol. 17 Issue 1
April 13, 2017 - 7:00pmGirl Scout Building
Yardening with Mother NatureYARDENING is the blissful marriage of your yard and a garden!---Margaret Mary Gerhard---aka MOTHER NATURE!---describes the urgent importance of transforming our monoculture turf lawns into healthier, more eco-friendly,
biodiverse, and practical--even sustainable edible landscapes!Audience guests will learn the who, what , where, when , why and how of converting lawns into productive, bountiful, low-maintenance nature
preserves that are safe, sensible and WATER-WISE!
May 11, 2017 - 5:30pmPullmans Restaurant - 619 S Olde Oneida St, Appleton
Celebrate 35 Years of the Fox Valley Sierra Group Our History • Our Present • Our Future
Buffet Dinner with choice of two entries plus vegie option.Cocktails : 5:30 - Dinner: 6:00 - Guest Speakers: at 7:00
Price $20.00 per person in advance, $22.00 at the door.Details on page 2 - RSVP by May 1June 8, 2017 - 7:00pm
Girl Scout BuildingBack 40 Proposed Mine Project
Do you remember Gobebic Taconite, the huge disastrous mine that threatened to be built in northwestern Wisconsin. Fortunately, citizen action
prevented the mine from opening.
The Back Forty Mine is much closer to us, in Michigan near the Wisconsin border along the Menominee River. Aquila Resources wants to develop
an open pit (2000ft wide x 750ft deep) as a massive gold, zinc, and sulfide mine 150ft from the Menominee River. The Menominee River is the largest
river system in the Upper Peninsula and flows into the Bay of Green Bay and Lake Michigan. Presented by: William Van Lopik ESTHER-Fox Valley Community Organizer and adjunct Environmental Science Instructor at the
College of Menominee Nation; and Guy Reiter, Menominee Tribal Organizer.
July - no meetingAugust 10, 2017 - 6:00pmPlamman Park - Chris Brandt Shelter
Summer PicnicCome share your summer with fellow Sierrans.
Grill will be provided. Bring a dish to pass, your own meat for grilling, beverages, and place setting.
Meetings are normally at Bubolz Nature Preserve.Because of construction at Bubolz, meetings have been moved right next
door at the Girl Scout building, 4693 North Lynndale Dr., Appleton, WI.
It is the same driveway as Bubolz. Follow the signs.
Fox Valley Sierra Group - Programs From the ChairMarch 2017, By Alan Lawrence
My last column was written in November, just days after the elections. I believe that most Sierra Club members wanted a different outcome, at all levels of the election. Somehow, in recent years, environmental protection and climate change and renewable energy have become political. I said it was too early to see what the election landslide will really mean for the environmental issues that matter to us. But I said I thought that my work as an environment protector would be more difficult with our new political environment.
I write this column approximately 50 days after President Trump’s Inauguration. We now have confirmation that our President, and many in the Senate and House are taking us in the wrong direction with climate and environmental issues.
This is enough to dismay us, but we need to remember that Sierra Club has been fighting for the environment since 1892. In that 125 years Sierra Club’s motto and mission to “Explore, Enjoy and Protect the Planet” have been important guiding principles for the organization and its members.
Despite approval (and encouragement) from the White House for construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline and the Dakota Access Pipeline, and for approvals and encouragement to the coal mining industry, we must take the long view. Those are dying industries. Solar energy is as popular with conservatives for the independence it gives them as it is with “greenies”. Renewable energy is gaining traction because it really is cheaper and because other countries will continue growing their independence from fossil fuels.
Our Fox Valley Sierra Group has several notable events coming up soon. Earth Day, April 22, is fast approaching. We are hosting our 3rd Annual Fox River Earth Day Hike, and doing it this year on Earth Day. We are starting our event from Telulah Park this year. Plan to join us, if you can, for some enjoyment of spring and nature around Appleton’s Fox River.
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Fox River Earth Day HikeApril 22, 2017 • Earth Day
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That afternoon a Science March is planned, starting at Lawrence University. A week later, on April 29, we have organized a Climate Rally to support the Climate March taking place in Washington, DC that day. Many cities are hosting their own sister marches and rallies. Madison is combining the two events and holding it on April 22.
Earth Day began with teach-ins and citizens interested in making changes. The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is
widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and many other groundbreaking environmental laws soon followed. Twenty years later, Earth Day went global, mobilizing 200
million people in 141 countries and lifting environmental issues onto the world stage. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.
The Fox Valley Sierra Group is celebrating our 35th year anniversary on May 11. We are having dinner at Pullmans Restaurant on the shore of the Fox River in Appleton. Bill Davis and Spencer Black are our guest speakers. Bill Davis is our Chapter Director. Spencer Black has served as Chapter Chairperson, State Legislator, and Sierra Club Board of Directors. You will not want to miss this. In fact, some of your non-Sierra friends would probably find this interesting. They are welcome. Registration is strongly encouraged.
Our anniversary celebration reminds us where we have been, and what lays ahead. We certainly have a lot to do ahead. But it also reminds us that we are stronger together.
A few years ago, my wife told me that “government respects its people by respecting their natural resources.” I believe that simple statement is helpful to us as we communicate to our leaders and to our communities. That statement helps to guide our efforts.
Thanks for reading my comments. As leader of our group I welcome your feedback. Alan Lawrence, 920-730-9515 or [email protected]. [Please visit our website for more information on the events mentioned]
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May 11, 20175:30 - Cocktails
6:00 - Dinner/ProgramThe program will be a reflection of the past, the present state of things and what to expect in the future.
Featured Speakers include-Alan Lawrence - Present chair
Dale Schaber - Fox Valley Sierra Group’s founding Chairman
Bill Davis - Current Sierra Club John Muir Chapter Director. Bill has an impressive resume which includes degrees in Wildlife Ecology and Law from the University of Wisconsin as well as executive experience at three different organizations, State Environmental Leadership Program, Citizens for a Better Environment and Wisconsin’s Environmental Decade. Over the course of his career he has worked on energy, groundwater, air and water quality issues as well as transportation and land-use.
Spencer Black - Spencer represented the 77th Assembly District for 26 years. He was chair of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee and the minority leader. He authored numerous environmental laws including the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund, the Mining Moratorium law, the Lower Wisconsin Riverway, the statewide recycling program, and the endangered species matching grant program. He is vice president of the national Sierra Club and is adjunct professor of urban and regional planning at the UW-Madison. He writes opinion pieces in the Cap Times and is frequently on Wisconsin Public Radio’s Joy Cardin program.
Pullmans Restaurant619 S. Olde Oneida St., AppletonBuffet Dinner with Tenderloin Tips & Chicken Marsala.A Vegetarian Stir Fry or Portabella mushroom Alfredo is available.
$20 in advance - $22 at doorRSVP by May 1 - Diana Lawrence 920-730-9515 • [email protected] checks to FVSG Diana Lawrence153 Northbreeze Dr., Appleton 54911-1224
Include - Names, phone number and email.Indicate if Vegetarian Dinner needed.
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The 2017 Fox River Earth Day Hike is approaching fast. This year the hike is starting from the large shelter in Telulah Park. We needed to find a different location to start and finish the hike because of a change in ownership of the FREEA facility. The facility is now called the Ref-uge and caters to musical events and recording. For insurance purposes they were required to post the property and a conflict of interest would arise if we were encouraging people to park in their parking lot and hike on their property. Last fall Monny Hjerstedt, Alan Lawrence, and I walked the trails at Telulah Park to see if we could map out a one mile woodland trail. We spent a couple of hours hiking around the woods and we mapped a one mile trail, some is adjacent to the river and the remainder is in the woods. The trail in Telulah Park can be added to the urban trails in Appleton (Newberry Trail and North Island Trail) for a total length of the hike of 4.5 miles. This past summer our Ex-Com Board looked at a couple of methods to reduce the financial impact the hike was having on our group. It was decided to seek a major financial sponsor for the 2017 Hike. We reached out to Evergreen Credit Union to see if it would be mutu-ally beneficial to obtain their help. A number of conversations were had with Evergreen and our Chapter Gift Committee before Evergreen was accepted by chapter. So far the arrangement is working out very well with Evergreen. The first time I drove to Evergreen Credit Union I noticed the entire south side of the roof on the building is covered with solar panels. After one of our meetings Jeanine Knapp the Sustain-ability Manager showed me the solar system installation and the util-ity metering instrumentation. As of December 2016 Evergreen Credit
Union had a negative carbon footprint because of their recycling, water conservation and solar power installation. I was quite impressed with the progress they are making and the environmental leadership their corporate model exhibits.
Back to our hike the Fox Valley Group of the Sierra Club would set up water, refreshment station and children activites in the shelter at Telulah Park. Numerous environmental groups will be setting up displays under the large pavilion in Telulah Park as well. This year we will be adding groups that provide outdoor self-propelled instruction and activities. The Sierra Club will have Hiking & Back Packing Trip Leader Kelly Ramstack bring some of her gear and trip photos to display and answer questions. Our River Touring and Outings Chairman Rich Krieg will bring his White Water Canoe and associated gear to display and an-swer questions. Beside the Sierra Club the following organizations will be displaying their equipment and information about their activities, Appleton Rowing Club, North East WI Paddlers (recreational and WW kayaking), Fox Valley Cycling Club, Utowana Beach Paddle Boards. Moving the start of the hike to Telulah Park provides us with more parking and a larger shelter to accommodate the hike’s growth. If you haven’t participated in the 2015 or 2016 Earth Day Hike we had excel-lent weather and we had a great event. The 2017 hike will be on Earth Day Saturday April 22 please mark it on your calendar’s and come out for a great hike.
See You On Earth Day!John Engel
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1 Mile Hike in Telulah ParkWith an option of continuing on for an additional 3.5 Mile Hike along the Shores of the Fox River
April 22ndStarting between 9:00am - 10:30am
Telulah Park1300 E. Newberry Street, AppletonMore info: sierraclub.org/wisconsin/fox-valley
Activities & Refreshments at Telulah Park
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April 1-2 , Saturday-SundayCanoe Robinson & Morrison Creeks near Black River Falls Class II; Car CampRunnable when the water is up in the spring, these two small, scenic creeks are a lot of fun. There are two drops on the Robinson that can be portaged. We’ll pick up spring thaw trash as we go, leaving the stream in better shape for those who follow. Wet or dry suit required for this early season trip. Contact: Phillip Johnsrud: 715-445-4777, [email protected]
April 8, SaturdayHike at Maple Hills Rec Area near ShawanoThe beautiful trails at Maple Hills wind through a mixture of forest and fields. Expect to hike a few miles in hilly terrain. Optional stop for lunch at The Living Room Coffee Shop (atthelivingroom.com) in Clintonville afterwards. Contact: Kelly Ramstack, 920-540-9139
April 22, SaturdayFox River Earth Day Hike Telulah Park, AppletonCelebrate Earth Day with our 3rd Annual hike along the Fox River.Check out details on page 3.
May 13, Saturday Hike the Mecan River, Ice Age Trail SegmentThis segment traverses a variety of natural communities from wetland to grassland to forest and includes outstanding views of the Mecan Springs and Mecan River. Approximately 8 miles. Contact: Monny Hjerstedt, call or text 920-558-0013, [email protected].
May 20, SaturdayCanoe the Little Wolf River near ManawaPaddle a slow and scenic section of the Little Wolf River. After a short shuttle, we’ll put-in near Symco and paddle to the Manawa Mill Pond. Expect to be on the river about 1-1/2 hours. Optional cookout at the Ramstack Farm afterwards. Contact: Kelly Ramstack, 920-540-9139.
May 20, Saturday Discover some scenic backroads in Shawano County.
Bike about 20 miles on the Town of Wescott”s designated park-to-park route. Start from Mielke Park on Airport Road (bathrooms, water and off-road parking). We get to partake in the seasonal opening of the Shawano Lake County Park snack stand! Nancy Brown-Koeller 715 853-6258
June 3, SaturdayHike in the Navarino Wildlife AreaCome celebrate National Trail Day by going for a hike! Meet in the parking lot of the Navarino Nature Center building at 9 am. Hike
about ten miles through 15,000 acres offering a mix of prairie, woodlands, marshes, and flowages. Bring a lunch and plenty of water. Contact Margaret Klose at 920-585-1948 or email [email protected].
June 10-11, Saturday-SundayNorth Country Trail Service OutingThis is a joint outing with the Heritage Chapter of the NCTA. For more information, read the article on page XX of the newsletter or call Kelly Ramstack at 920-540-9139. Must sign up by June 2nd.
June 10-11, Saturday-SundayCanoe the Pike and Wolf Rivers, Class II+ Car CampPractice whitewater skills from the recent clinics before they get rusty. Or just come to enjoy these wild, scenic rivers. The Pike on Saturday; Section 2 of the Wolf on Sunday. Contact: Phillip Johnsrud: 715-445-4777, [email protected]
June 20, Tuesday EveningSummer Solstice Hike at High Cliff State ParkThis year we will start at the picnic area by the beach, hike up and down the cliffs and return to the beach for snacks and view of the sunset. Bring a snack to share. 3 mile hike with one steep climb on a paved path. Contact: Monny Hjerstedt, call or text 920-558-0013, [email protected].
July 8, SaturdayBike the Wiouwash Trail Ride on the Wiouwash trail to Hortonville 10 miles one way. Stop at the Dairy Queen for refreshments then return to Town of Larson Park. This is a very easy ride with a very flat grade recommended for all adults and teenagers. Contact John Engel, (920)475-1472, [email protected]
Fox Valley Sierra Group
OUTINGS
Outings: Get outside and join us on one of our outings! They are a great way to meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Outings are open to members and non-members alike. In order to participate, sign up at one of our general meetings or contact the outings leader directly. Time and meeting locations of outings can change. Some trips are weather dependent. Times are not listed in these descriptions to ensure participants will check with trip leaders before proceeding.
Check out our webpage or facebook frequently for updates or additional outings.
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~July 24-Aug 6Canoe Montana Whitewater, Class II-III, Car CampJoin experienced paddlers on some classic rivers in Montana. The trip will be flexible to meet the needs and skills of participants. Paddlers must feel comfortable on rivers like the Wolf Section 3. Join us for all or part of this trip. Contact: Phillip Johnsrud: 715-445-4777, [email protected]
August 26-27, Saturday-Sunday Canoe Camp Flambeau River, Class IIRefresh your soul on the Flambeau R. by participating on a trip that has become one of our finest traditions. Learn how healthy state forests are important for protecting water quality. Contact: Rich Krieg: 920-660-3557, [email protected] or Dale Dean: 608-302-5744, [email protected]
Following are not a FVSG outing but a fun day for a good cause.
June 24, SaturdayWOLF RIVER PADDLE AND PEDAL. Have more fun enjoying your day and less time shuttling! How a paddle and pedal works: Drop off your bike at the CCC bridge and canoe/kayak at Lieg Ave./Judd Park boat landings. (Security at both places. If renting equipment, it will be dropped off for you.) Register at Mountain Bay Outfitters. Shuttle from MBO to Judd Park. Paddle down the Wolf River from Judd Park, all flat water, through natural areas, to CCC landing - about 2 1/2 hours.Ride your bike back on an 8, 14, or 22 mile route to Mountain Bay Outfitters. Your boat will be there waiting for you! Enjoy a brat fry and relaxing on the deck. Optional yoga in the park at 8:30 or add a 1 or 4 mile walk before to make it a “Tri-day.” $15 pp registration ($10 if Pathways member or renting from MBO) includes shuttles, snacks, maps, sag, security. Register and reserve equipment in advance at MBO 715 526-8823.Fundraiser for Shawano Pathways, coordinated by Nancy Brown-Koeller, sponsored by Mountain Bay Outfitters.
July 22, SaturdayBike Boulder Junction paved, off-road trail to Manitowish Waters. If you have not seen what has become one of top attractions in Vilas County, you need to experience this. Over the river and through the woods on bicycle trails we go. Add Sunday if you’d like - there are many more miles to bike. Will need to arrange your own lodging/camping. Nancy Brown-Koeller, 715 853-6258.
North Country Trail Challengeby Kelly Ramstack
We are blessed to have two National Scenic Trails in our state: the Ice Age Trail and the North Country Trail. The Fox Valley Group has a long history with the Ice Age Trail (IAT) from building new sections, maintaining old ones, leading hikes and supporting events like the IAT Hike-a-Thon. But I can’t think of an event or outing that we as a group have held on the North Country Trail (NCT). Perhaps that’s due to the proximity of the trail to our group’s usual stomping grounds. 200 of the 4,600 miles of the NCT pass through Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland and Iron Counties in northwestern Wisconsin. The closest Wisconsin section of the NCT is a four hour drive from Appleton. Not exactly convenient but that doesn’t mean the trail should be ignored.
In 2016 in conjunction with the National Park Service Centennial, the North Country Trail Association (NCTA) launched a Hike 100 Challenge. The goal? Hike 100 miles on any part of the NCT in the year 2016. You could hike the same two miles over and over again or hike a new section each time. It didn’t matter how or where you got your miles, just that you got them done by December 31st. My husband and I took on the challenge. In April we backpacked the entire length of Pictured Rocks National Lake shore for a total of 42 miles. Then
in August we picked up 3 more miles when we volunteered with the Heritage Chapter of the NCTA building new trail near Copper Falls State Park. In October we backpacked in Porcupine Mountains State Park for another 22 miles. But then work commitments and gun hunting season got in the way so we fell 33 miles short of the goal. I was a little bummed we weren’t able to finish the challenge (a special patch was awarded to all finishers) but I was happy that the challenge got us out on the trail a little more than usual. But guess what - there’s a challenge this year as well!
The Hike 100 Challenge is back for 2017 but this year there’s also a Build It Challenge. The Build It Challenge is meant to not only physically build and maintain the trail but to also build awareness and support of the NCT. To learn more about the challenge or to sign up, visit northcountrytrail.org .
The Fox Valley Group is partnering with the Heritage Chapter of the NCTA for a work weekend June 10-11, 2017. We will be working on a section of the NCT in northwestern Wisconsin. No experience is necessary. Learn on the trail. All tools and equipment will be provided as well as meals if enough people sign up. Volunteers will also have free camping for the weekend but a WI State Park sticker will be required. Come for one day or both. Bonus: This is a great opportunity to check an item off your list for the Built It Challenge.
To sign up for the work weekend or for more information, call Kelly Ramstack at 920-540-9139. Please sign up by June 2nd.
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Get your tickets to Green Bay’s first annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on April 20th at the Meyer Theater, presented by River Alliance of Wisconsin. See an incredible selection of award-winning, en-gaging, and eye-opening films that will leave you inspired and motivated to care for our natural world. Tickets to this popular event will go fast, grab yours today! All proceeds support the pro-tection and preservation of Wisconsin’s rivers and watersheds.
Backstage at the Meyer Theatre, Green Bay
Thursday, April 20, 2017 Doors open at 6:15pm,
films start at 7:00pm
Learn more at: https://www.wisconsinrivers.org/events/display/item/wild-and-scenic-gb
The Fox Valley Sierra Club will continue the community service of pulling garlic mustard at High Cliff State Park and Me-morial Park in Combined Locks. Although we can not give dates for an evening or morning of service now, please know we are recruiting members and friends to get on our list to call/email/text, now. We need to pull the garlic mustard before it goes to seed. That window of opportunity could be from mid-April to early June, depend-ing on the weather. If you are interested in helping with this project, please contact Marjie Fendt at [email protected] with your contact information. I would like your name, email, and phone number. (Texting might be the best quick mes-sage.) Also let me know if your preferred time to help is morning/evening and if Saturdays and/or Sundays are preferred.
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Newsletter of the Fox Valley Sierra Group of the John Muir Chapter of the Sierra Club Vol. 17 Issue 1
FOX VALLEY SIERRA GROUP CONTACTS
sierraclub.org/wisconsin/foxvalley
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