Sierra Club Lower Hudson Group, NY

05/16/2026

Hike Tomorrow Sunday, May 17!
Fahnstock State Park: Beaver Pond and Jordan Pond
Sunday, May 17, 2026; 10:00am-2:00pm
Joint with Mid Hudson Group

Link for more info and to register:

Fahnstock State Park, Two Lakes hike

05/03/2026

Plastic is Everywhere: Including in Our Bodies

Monday, May 4, 2026, 7 pm
Online. See Zoom registration link below
According to some scientists, plastic pollution rivals climate change in its potential impact. More and more studies document the presence of nanoplastics - almost universally - in the human body. Many of those studies suggest potential serious health impacts, including loss of fertility and other endocrine impacts, as well as potential cancers and cardiovascular issues.

We’ll discuss why plastic pollution continues to proliferate, the impacts on people, wildlife and the environment and why plastic recycling is not the answer. Bring your questions: is compostable plastic any better? Is silicone a safer alternative? Learn what you can do to help halt the production of plastic packaging and single use plastics in New York.

Suzanne Barclay, the speaker, is a volunteer with Beyond Plastic and co-founder of the Beyond Plastic Rockland Chapter.

To register, zoom link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PurY4mN5RKGQkb3XEpwRPg #/registration

05/03/2026

Now up on our YouTube channel, the recording of our CD-17 Candidates forum.

2 likes. "Climate Candidates Forum NY 17 Congressional District, Apr 27, 2026"

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

Missed the Goats in the Meadow hike?
Email [email protected] to get notifications of our upcoming hikes.

05/02/2026

Join us for 2 upcoming events:
TOMORROW, SUNDAY, MAY 3, 10am
Hike at the Marshlands Conservancy
Link for more information and to register: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001heVdPIAU

Monday, May 4, 7pm via Zoom
Plastic is Everywhere: Including in Our Bodes
Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PurY4mN5RKGQkb3XEpwRPg #/registration

04/26/2026

Climate Candidates Forum: NY-17 Congressional District

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM (ET)
(Rescheduled from April 20, apologies for any inconvenience)
Online via Zoom

The Sierra Club Lower Hudson Group invites community members to join a Climate Candidates Forum for New York’s 17th Congressional District.

As we kick off Earth Week 2026, this virtual forum will give voters an opportunity to hear directly from Democratic candidates who will appear on the ballot in the June 23 primary election. Candidates will discuss their priorities for addressing the climate crisis, protecting public health, advancing environmental justice, and accelerating the transition to clean energy.

The discussion will be moderated by Michelle Deatrick, Founder & Chair of the Democratic National Committee's Council on the Environment & Climate Crisis.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NaJaZuj1RkWIrc8_O1mphg #/registration

Join us as we empower voters and elevate climate leadership ahead of the 2026 primary election.

Co-sponsored by Sierra Club Mid-Hudson Group, Food & Water Watch, CCoHOPE.

04/06/2026

https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001bDNNgIAO&_gl=1*18wldkp*_gcl_au*NTM3MDU0NzA2LjE3NzAyMzI0ODMuNzI2NTE2ODQ0LjE3NzM5NDAyOTcuMTc3Mzk0MDI5Nw..*_ga*MTYwNDYwMzMxMC4xNzcwMjMyNDgz*_ga_41DQ5KQCWV*czE3NzM5NDAyOTUkbzQzJGcxJHQxNzczOTQwNzA3JGo2MCRsMCRoMA

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are being proposed across the Hudson Valley, including in LaGrange. Come hear from a panel of experts on battery systems, their role on the electrical grid, fire safety considerations, regulations governing them, and

02/21/2026

Is New York Backtracking on Climate Leadership?

Renewable Energy, Rising Energy Costs, and the Climate Crisis

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7pm Eastern
Free online event, register below.

Speaker: Roger Downs, Conservation Director, Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter.

As the Trump administration continues to gut the most basic climate regulations and defund renewable energy projects, this is the moment for New York State to step up as a leader on climate action. And yet, Gov. Hochul proposes to delay implementation of essential climate goals, citing rising energy costs, among other factors.

To what extent is the transition to renewable energy to blame for rising energy costs? Gov. Hochul is pushing for nuclear energy as her signature energy policy, despite the very high costs of nuclear policy. She is also proposing delaying implementation of a critical cap and invest program - and may even be considering revisions to the groundbreaking climate legislation.

Sierra Club’s Atlantic Chapter Conservation Director Roger Downs will discuss the pushback to New York’s climate progress and key strategies to ensure a strong climate program for New York State.

We’ll also save time for discussion of local issues.

To register, go to the link below. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jxsk8MmkTYKOsqpfhBHHUA #/registration

Co-sponsored by Sierra Club Mid-Hudson Group.

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