Sierra Club Northeast Florida Group

Join the Sierra Club of Northeast Florida (SCNEF) in a virtual gathering to welcome New Members! Experienced SCNEF members will present and discuss information about our local Group, to inform new members about opportunities for participating in our activities.

Click to register: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001JmitLIAR

Walk before you shop. Get rid of some stuffing, potatoes/gravy, and pumpkin pie calories! C'mon! Get Outside!

We'll hike 3-4 miles through this varied and remote environment.

You are required to complete a Participant Agreement. Link to the online registration:
https://tinyurl.com/ydvxm97j

The area's most distinctive characteristics are the seepage slopes and steep ravines that result from a series of naturally eroding seepage streams. These sensitive ecosystems support a wide variety of native aquatic and wetland-dependent species. We'll also get a nice view of Black Creek.

Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen.

DIRECTIONS: The address is about 5701 Green Rd · Middleburg, FL. Black Creek Ravines is located east of Middleburg. Take Blanding Blvd/SR21 south to County Road 218. Turn left and go about two miles to Green Rd. Turn left. Take Green Rd past the first parking area. Continue under the power lines on the dirt road to the next parking area. Look for the Sierra Club sign.

Cancellation Policy: Event may be cancelled in case of rain or if weather threatens safety. Check Meetup for current status before traveling to the event. Events may need to be cancelled at short notice.
Help the environment by following these tips:
- Bring your water in a reusable container instead of a single-use plastic bottle
- Use sunscreen free of oxybenzone and octinoxate. These chemicals are extremely harmful to coral reefs, as well as being hormone disruptors in humans.

Sierra Club maintains a safe space agreement between participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. We want to support everyone in exploring, enjoying, and protecting our natural environment, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don’t want to deny participation in these outdoor programs and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. We request that all participants cooperate with the outing leader's direction to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone.

This is a Sierra Club Military Outdoors event - a joint Sierra Club Northeast Florida and YMCA outing - FOR ACTIVE AND FORMER MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES ONLY.
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We'll hike the 3 miles of trails in this beautiful area tucked away near I-95 in Mandarin.

You must register and sign the liability waiver NOW.
The link is: https://tinyurl.com/ywc5vwkw

See a Virtual Hike of this trail here:
https://youtu.be/m_D0Yw7wE9g

Bring sunscreen, repellent, and water. No pets, please (Service dogs OK). Kids capable of an adult pace are welcome. There's a playground nearby.

DIRECTIONS: Address: 10931 Hood Rd S, Jacksonville, FL. The park is located off Hood Rd in Mandarin.
After entering the park, continue around to the soccer field and meet there. Look for the Sierra Club sign. There are restrooms at the park next to the parking area.

Cancellation Policy: Event will be held rain or shine but may be cancelled if weather threatens safety such as in the case of lightning or high winds in the forecast. Also, if the heat index is forecast to be over 103, then the outing will be cancelled.
Participants are advised to check Meetup for current status before traveling to the event. Events may need to be cancelled at short notice.
* Help the environment by following these tips: Bring your water in a reusable container instead of a single-use plastic bottle. Use sunscreen free oxybenzone and oxtinoxate. These chemicals are extremely harmful to coral reefs, as well as being hormone disruptors in humans.

*Sierra Club maintains a safe space agreement between participants, leaders, volunteers, and staff. They want to support everyone and exploring, enjoying, and protecting our natural environment, and hateful and dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We don't want to deny participation in these outdoor programs, and we will always say no to racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, impairment, and disruption. We request that all participants cooperate with the outings leaders direction to ensure a safe and enjoyable outing for everyone.