Robert Lunz Group South Carolina Chapter Sierra Club

08/20/2026

Hey get out to this event at Roots and Shoots or go to https://gsepc.org/upload-your-counts/ to upload your pollinator counts from your own yard, balcony, or sidewalk. Wherever you are, you can participate in this citizen science project.

UPDATE! Census extended through Monday!

Join us and Clemson University for the Southeastern Pollinator Census, a citizen science initiative created by the University of Georgia Extension! 🐝🌸

WHAT: Southeastern Pollinator Census

WHEN: Official census runs August 21–22, 2026 (Join our nursery group count: Friday, August 21st at 10:00 AM)

WHERE: At the nursery (1108 Wappoo Rd.) — or right in your own backyard!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Pick One Plant: Choose just one blooming plant to observe. Count for 15 Minutes: Watch your flower closely and tally every insect that lands on it during that window.

Use a Printable Tally Sheet: Download and print the official Counting Sheet (or Insect Identification Guide) ahead of time from GSePC.org to keep track!

Submit Your Results: Upload your counts at GSePC.org.

Whether you count on our native blooms at the nursery with us this Friday at 10 AM or join from your own backyard anytime August 21–22, your 15 minutes helps researchers track and protect local pollinator populations! 🏡✨

08/17/2026

Bison clocked back in 🦬🌱

Bison are roaming freely again transforming ecosystems and restoring natural landscapes in ways scientists have not witnessed for generations.

08/16/2026

The Sierra Club – Robert Lunz Group is proud to sponsor the Hope Summit this year! 🌎💚 Join us for this inspiring event and be part of the conversation about building a more vibrant, sustainable future.

🎟️ Get your tickets today—we hope to see you there! https://app.swapcard.com/login/event/the-hope-summit-2026/registration

Less Than Two Months Until The Hope Summit 2026!

We’re officially less than two months away from The Hope Summit 2026! Now is the time to get your tickets and join us in Charleston (or participate virtually) on October 1–2 for two inspiring days focused on building vibrant, resilient communities.

This year’s theme asks us to rethink what it means to be part of a community and who and what belongs in that community. Through conversations, storytelling, connection, and community-driven solutions, The Hope Summit brings people together to create greater agency, resilience, and hope for the future.

Explore topics including:
• Water quality & plastic pollution
• Stewardship & citizen science
• Ecological restoration
• Resilience & adaptation
• Environmental justice
• Governance & the Rights of Nature
• Storytelling as a catalyst for change
• Traditional ways of experiencing and managing terrestrial & marine ecosystems

Get your tickets now! https://app.swapcard.com/login/event/the-hope-summit-2026/registration

Whether you join us in person or virtually, The Hope Summit is an opportunity to connect with people working toward a more sustainable, equitable, and hopeful future.

The Hope Summit Community Festival will take place on Saturday October 3rd. Meet dozens of local nonprofits and organizations serving local communities, browse the sustainable ecopreneurs market, experience our Repair Fair, explore breathtaking discoveries from the Blake Plateau, and discover the many ways you can be part of the future you want to see in our community. This is a family-friendly event that is free and open to the public.

Interested in sponsoring? Sponsorship packages include valuable marketing and networking opportunities, exclusive perks, and conference tickets. An excellent way to increase your visibility while demonstrating your commitment to positive change.

https://www.thehopesummit.org/

08/10/2026

On this 'evolving’ Charleston sea island, a fight to preserve 28 acres unfolds

Located behind Charleston Pour House on James Island sits 28 acres of undeveloped land. As a developer pushes forward plans to build 95 townhomes on the property, neighbors are fighting back.

08/07/2026

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08/06/2026

Annual Lunz Sierra Picnic with home made ice cream

08/02/2026

Are you interested in leading others on journeys through the beautiful and great outdoors?

We are looking for more Outings Leaders to guide our members on adventures!

The only requirements are:
- Be a current Sierra Club Member that is 18 years or older
- Complete the Outings Leader Training (either online or in-person on November 21, 2026)
- Possess Basic First Aid and CPR Certification
- Get certified by leading an outing under the guidance of an experienced mentor

If you're passionate about exploring, enjoying, and protecting our environment and would like to guide others on their journeys, fill out the application!

Appy today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XdorcGDIld8ifDLbJof0X9lKSnTYFfEAEwXvED5Casg/edit?pli=1&urp=gmail_link

07/26/2026

Feel good video

Brenda, a lifetime Sierra Club member, won our 2025 Outings sweepst...

07/17/2026

Congressional Public Lands Score

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Summary:the late Sen Lindsey Graham F, Sen Tim Scott F; ALL SC Congressional Reps F except Jim Clyburn who got an A