Sierra Club Hike Announcement

Too Much Turkey or Too much Shopping.

Work it all off on a hike around Dow Lake 1:00 PM Saturday Nov. 30^th The hike around Dow Lake is a little over 6 miles and should take about 2 ½ -3 hours to hike.  Please be prepared for weather changes by wearing sturdy walking shoes and layered clothing.  We will meet at the Boat Rental Kiosk near the swimming beach.    This is a flat easy hike but we will be going a bit fast.  Rain Cancels.

Hike Leader:  Vicky Mattson

Contact: 740 818 6737

mamamoab@gmail.com

Appalachian Ohio Sierra Club events November 4-10

Appalachian Ohio Sierra Club events November 4-10

 

 

                                    

    

Title of Presentation:   "Climate Change: The Evidence, People and Our Options"

Location:   Walter Hall Rotunda, Ohio University

Date and time:   Wednesday, Nov. 6  at 7PM

 

Residents and students in SE Ohio will have an opportunity to hear firsthand from the scientist dubbed the "Paul Revere" of glacial ice melt who distills over 30 years of experience in the field and over 50 expeditions [1]  Dr. Lonnie Thompson of the Byrd Polar Center at Ohio State University is a recipient of the National Medal of Science - the highest possible recognition from the U.S. government - presented in 2007 by President Bush. It has been said that he has spent more time above 20,000 feet elevation than any other scientist. His career is portrayed in profiles by the national PBS "Nova" science series  [2]  as well as the local Columbus public TV station [3].  His career has also been featured in the New York Times  [4]  and National Geographic  [5] .   

                                           

                                                    Thompson receiving National Medal of Science from President Bush

                                                                 

In his recent paper, he addresses the urgency of the climate crisis:  
         "Climatologists, like other scientists, tend to be a stolid group. We are not given to theatrical rantings about falling skies. Most of us are far
          more comfortable in our laboratories or gathering data in the field than we are giving interviews to journalists or speaking before Congressional
          committees. Why then are climatologists speaking out about the dangers of global warming? The answer is that virtually all of us are now
          convinced that global warming poses a clear and present danger to civilization."   [6]

Amplifying this theme even further, he issues a warning on the possibility of abrupt climate change:
           
          "So, not only is Earth’s temperature rising, but the rate of this change is accelerating. This means that our future may not be a steady,
           gradual change in the world’s climate, but an abrupt and devastating deterioration from which we cannot recover." [7] 

One of the unsettling changes he sees coming is a drastic loss of water supply as the glaciers melt that supply water to huge populations of people in places like China and India:                      "If Naimona’nyi is characteristic of other glaciers in the region, alpine glacier meltwater surpluses are likely to shrink
           much faster than currently predicted with substantial consequences for approximately half a billion people."
                                                                            
His presentation will open with a brief video clip from the award-winning documentary "Chasing Ice", containing stunning images of the largest glacier break-up ever recorded. [8]    This will be followed by the profile of his life work by Columbus public TV station WOSU.    

  
Source Links:

1)   Climate Change: The Evidence and Our Options.
2)   NOVA | Profile: Lonnie Thompson - PBS   
3)    Ice Core Research and Preservation (part 2) - YouTube
4)    Lonnie Thompson, Climate Scientist, Battles Time and Mortality ...
5)    National Geographic Adventure Mag.: Q&A with Glaciologist Lonnie ...

6)    Same as #1

7)    Same as #1.   

8)    Link to video:  http://youtu.be/hC3VTgIPoGU

9)    Same as #3

 

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AOG Meeting November 7 at the Athena Cinema Uptown. Two showings!

TWO FREE SCREENINGS GASLAND 2
Thursday, November 7, 7:00pm & 9:00pm
The Athena Cinema on Court St.
A free public screening of Gasland 2 will be shown at the Athena Theater on Court Street in Athens, on THURSDAY, Nov 7 at 7 pm, AND 9 pm too!

"In this explosive follow-up to his Oscar®-nominated film GASLAND, filmmaker Josh Fox uses his trademark dark humor to take a deeper, broader look at the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and oil, now occurring on a global level (in 32 countries worldwide).

"GASLAND PART II, which premiered at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival, shows how the stakes have been raised on all sides in one of the most important environmental issues facing our nation today. The film argues that the gas industry’s portrayal of natural gas as a clean and safe alternative to oil is a myth and that fracked wells inevitably leak over time, contaminating water and air, hurting families, and endangering the earth’s climate with the potent greenhouse gas, methane. In addition the film looks at how the powerful oil and gas industries are in Fox's words "contaminating our democracy".

Cosponsors:  Appalachian Ohio Sierra Club, Interfaith Impact, Athens County Fracking Action Network, Athens Bill of Rights Committee, Better Together at Ohio University, Thursday Supper, The Chapel Apartments, Purely American Foods, Athens Hills Community Supported Agriculture, Laurel Valley Creamery, Snowville Creamery, Sassafras Farm, Green Edge Gardens, Rich Gardens, Mushrooom Harvest Produce Supply, Herbal Sage, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens, Fluff Bakery, Ridge Runner Coffee, Village Bakery, Catalyst Cafe, and Della Zona Pizzeria. United Campus Ministry

 

The non-Sierra Club activities are listed as a service and are not sponsored nor administered by the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club has no information about the planning of those activities and it makes no representations or warranties about the quality, safety, supervision or management of such activities

AOG Meeting November 7 at the Athena Cinema Uptown. Two showings!

TWO FREE SCREENINGS GASLAND 2
Thursday, November 7, 7:00pm & 9:00pm
The Athena Cinema on Court St.
A free public screening of Gasland 2 will be shown at the Athena Theater on Court Street in Athens, on THURSDAY, Nov 7 at 7 pm, AND 9 pm too!

"In this explosive follow-up to his Oscar®-nominated film GASLAND, filmmaker Josh Fox uses his trademark dark humor to take a deeper, broader look at the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas and oil, now occurring on a global level (in 32 countries worldwide).

"GASLAND PART II, which premiered at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival, shows how the stakes have been raised on all sides in one of the most important environmental issues facing our nation today. The film argues that the gas industry’s portrayal of natural gas as a clean and safe alternative to oil is a myth and that fracked wells inevitably leak over time, contaminating water and air, hurting families, and endangering the earth’s climate with the potent greenhouse gas, methane. In addition the film looks at how the powerful oil and gas industries are in Fox's words "contaminating our democracy".

Cosponsors:  Appalachian Ohio Sierra Club, Interfaith Impact, Athens County Fracking Action Network, Athens Bill of Rights Committee, Better Together at Ohio University, Thursday Supper, The Chapel Apartments, Purely American Foods, Athens Hills Community Supported Agriculture, Laurel Valley Creamery, Snowville Creamery, Sassafras Farm, Green Edge Gardens, Rich Gardens, Mushrooom Harvest Produce Supply, Herbal Sage, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens, Fluff Bakery, Ridge Runner Coffee, Village Bakery, Catalyst Cafe, and Della Zona Pizzeria. United Campus Ministry

The non-Sierra Club activities are listed as a service and are not sponsored nor administered by the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club has no information about the planning of those activities and it makes no representations or warranties about the quality, safety, supervision or management of such activities

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Sierra Club Thursday Night Hike

Join veteran hiker and backpacker Vicky Mattson and friends for an evening hike tonight.  We will meet at the Cucumber Tree Trailhead behind the OU Credit Union on East State Street.  The hike begins at 5:30 and will last about one hour.  We often head to the Jackie Os taproom afterward.

See you there.

AOG Announcements October 13-20

AOG Announcements October  13-20

 

Ohio University’s Common Experience Project on Sustainability Film and Speaker series has launched a multi-year effort.  The project is aimed at expanding sustainability literacy across the curriculum, university and community .   

All films are shown at the Athena Cinema, 20 Court Street, Athens. All films show at 7 p.m. and are completed by 9 p.m. Admission is free. 

 

October 16 Film: Bidder 70 (72 minutes) Panel and audience discussion to follow

In following Tim DeChristopher's development from a student to a dedicated leader of the climate movement, this documentary not only discusses the importance of addressing climate change, but the questioning of policy impacts to the environment. This is a powerful film that will inspire students to evaluate their commitment to the world and the movement to work toward global justice.

 

October 30 Film: Chasing Ice (72 minutes) Panel and audience discussion to follow

Acclaimed environmental photographer James Balog heads to the Arctic in order to capture images that will help to convey the effects of global warming. Within months of the first trip to Iceland, Balog initiates The Extreme Ice Survey-an expedition to collect data on the seasonal changes of glaciers. Balog and his team deploy cameras that utilize time-lapse photography across various places in the Arctic to capture a multi-year record of the world’s glaciers.

 

 

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Hiking Athens Trail System  Thursday October 10 ,  5:30 p.m. (SEE BELOW FOR BACKPACKING TRIP)

 

 Join Vicky Mattson and friends every Thursday for a hike on our Athens Trail System.  Meet behind the  Credit Union on East State Street in the Irish Dancing building parking lot at 5:30.  We will take an hour or so to go for a walk.  From the Credit Union there are several trail options so each week we will do something different.  Please wear hiking shoes, bring water and dress for the weather.  Heavy rain cancels.  Call or email Vicky with questions at mamamoab@gmail.com , 740-818-6737 

 

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Sierra Club Leaf Peeper Beginner Backpacking trip Oct 19th

Sierra Club Leaf Peeper Backpacking trip

Join veteran backpacker Vicky Mattson for an overnight backpacking trip in the Wayne National Forest near Corning OH.  We will hike on forested ridges and down into beautiful streams and hollows.

When:  Saturday October 19 to Sunday October 20

Where:  Meet at the Library Parking lot 9 AM Saturday October 19^th We should be back by 5 PM on Sunday the 20^th

Who:  Open to all hikers.  Contact leader if you have concerns.  This is a beginner backpacking trip.

Why:  participants will enjoy the fall leaf colors; exposure to contemporary hiking gear and ultra light techniques; leader has 30 years experience backpacking.

Requirements: pre registration required by Thursday October 17^th.  Information on gear and trip details seevickyandjay.blogspot.com

Leader info: 

Vicky Mattson

 mamamoab@gmail.com

740-818-6737

Vickyandjay.blogspot.com

Itinerary:

Saturday Oct 19th 

9:00 AM Meet at the Athens Library Parking lot.

We will carpool to near Corning Ohio.  The hike will take place on the Wildcat Hollow Backpacking trail.  

We will carry the packs to a campsite a few miles from the trailhead.  We will then have n option to explore the trail a bit more. Bring a lunch for today.

6 PM Dinner - I will have several campstoves to show and use. Dinner will be shared affair.

Sunday Oct 20th

Breakfast: Please bring your own.  I will provide hot water for instant coffee, tea, oatmeal etc.

We can take a morning hike, then pack up and head out.

We should be back to Athens by no later than 5 PM.

Packing list:

Food: 2 lunches, 1 breakfast, trail snacks

each participant will be asked to contribute toward dinner

Camping stuff:

Backpack*

Shelter (tent) *

Sleeping Bag*

Camp mattress(therm a rest, or closed cell foam)*

Kitchen

Plate or bowl

spoon, fork

knife

Clothes

Rain jacket

Long johns Top and bottom

Fleece or down puffy coat

hiking pants or shorts

synthetic shirt.

Spare socks 

Warm hat

sunhat

Hiking Shoes

Hiking stick

Small first aid kit

sunscreen 

Chapstick

bug juice

* means I have loaner gear available

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MULTIGENERATIONAL APPALACHIAN WOODLAND EXPLORERS (MAWE)
MAWE HIKE - OCT 20th 2 PM
(ORA) ANDERSON FAMILY TREE FARM TOUR
ATHENS OH


Susie Anderson Scott (Ora Anderson's daughter) and her husband Dave Scott are delighted to host our group.  The tree farm is approximately 70 acres of woods, fields, and ponds. The cabin has a deck framed with benches with a hillside view to the ponds below.  Directions to the Anderson Family tree farm from Athens:  From the intersection of S.R. 682 and W Union Street in Athens, travel 1.2 miles (you will pass Morrison-Gordon Elementary School) and turn right on Windfall Ridge Road. Follow the road uphill to 8463 Windfall Ridge.  Turn left onto the private drive named “Jacoby Lane” and follow the driveway to the family cabin.

Approximately five minutes from Athens.

For further info contact: Jessica Fox 740-447-2299
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Ohio Environmental Council Green Gala November 2 Contact Loraine NOW to have a SE Ohio tablehttp://www.theoec.org/GreenGala2013

Event Date: 

Saturday, November 2, 2013 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Location: 

COSI, 333 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43215

Join Ohio's environmental-conservation network at the 2013 Green Gala celebration to honor Ohio’s environmental heroes and the successes that they helped us achieve.

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November 7 AOG Meeting 7 and 9 p.m.

We will collaborate on film showing of Gasland 2 !  http://www.gaslandthemovie.com/screenings

The Athena Uptown in Athens. Film and discussion to follow

Contact Loraine with questions: Friendlygardener@yahoo.con 

The non-Sierra Club activities are listed as a service and are not sponsored nor administered by the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club has no information about the planning of those activities and it makes no representations or warranties about the quality, safety, supervision or management of such activities.

 

 

AOG Announcements October 7-13

AOG Announcements October 7-13

 

Janisse Ray will discuss her most recent book, The Seed Underground, A Growing Revolution to Save Seed.http://janisseray.weebly.com/ at Ohio University Walter Hall room 235 (across from football stadium (round building)  http://www.ohio.edu/athens/bldgs/walter.html  

The book details the agricultural movement across the country, a renaissance of local food, farming, and place-based culinary traditions that are taking hold. And yet something small, critically important, and profoundly at risk is being overlooked in this local food resurgence: seeds. We are losing our seeds. Of the thousands of seed varieties available at the turn of the 20th century, 94 percent have been lost — forever.

With a quiet urgency The Seed Underground reminds us that while our underlying health, food security, and sovereignty may be at stake as seeds disappear, so, too, are the stories, heritage, and history that passes between people as seeds are passed from hand to hand. Please contact Loraine McCosker with questions.mccosker@ohio.edu

There will be a discussion with the author as well as a book signing.

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Hiking Athens Trail System  Thursday October 10 ,  5:30 p.m. (SEE BELOW FOR BACKPACKING TRIP)

 

 Join Vicky Mattson and friends every Thursday for a hike on our Athens Trail System.  Meet behind the  Credit Union on East State Street in the Irish Dancing building parking lot at 5:30.  We will take an hour or so to go for a walk.  From the Credit Union there are several trail options so each week we will do something different.  Please wear hiking shoes, bring water and dress for the weather.  Heavy rain cancels.  Call or email Vicky with questions at mamamoab@gmail.com , 740-818-6737 

 

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 UPCOMING!!

Ohio University’s Common Experience Project on Sustainability Film and Speaker series has launched a multi-year effort.  The project is aimed at expanding sustainability literacy across the curriculum, university and community .   

All films are shown at the Athena Cinema, 20 Court Street, Athens. All films show at 7 p.m. and are completed by 9 p.m. Admission is free. 

 

October 16 Film: Bidder 70 (72 minutes) Panel and audience discussion to follow

In following Tim DeChristopher's development from a student to a dedicated leader of the climate movement, this documentary not only discusses the importance of addressing climate change, but the questioning of policy impacts to the environment. This is a powerful film that will inspire students to evaluate their commitment to the world and the movement to work toward global justice.

 

October 30 Film: Chasing Ice (72 minutes) Panel and audience discussion to follow

Acclaimed environmental photographer James Balog heads to the Arctic in order to capture images that will help to convey the effects of global warming. Within months of the first trip to Iceland, Balog initiates The Extreme Ice Survey-an expedition to collect data on the seasonal changes of glaciers. Balog and his team deploy cameras that utilize time-lapse photography across various places in the Arctic to capture a multi-year record of the world’s glaciers.

 

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Appalachian Public Interest Environmental Law Conference - APIEL - at UT College of Law in Knoxville TN

 

The APIEL conference brings together hundreds of eco-minded and socially conscious activists, attorneys, students, scientists, and citizens in the interest of achieving environmental and social justice throughout Appalachia and surrounding areas. The conference features a series of workshops with the goal of exchanging information, sharing skills, and fostering collaboration between grassroots organizations, the bar, and future lawyers and policy-makers. These workshops address the region's most pressing ecological problems, as well as the underlying laws, policies and institutional dynamics that have enhanced these issues.

APIEL Conference 2013 is just around the corner. It will be held at the University of Tennessee College of Law on October 11-13.

 

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Sierra Club Leaf Peeper Beginner Backpacking trip Oct 19th

Sierra Club Leaf Peeper Backpacking trip

Join veteran backpacker Vicky Mattson for an overnight backpacking trip in the Wayne National Forest near Corning OH.  We will hike on forested ridges and down into beautiful streams and hollows.

When:  Saturday October 19 to Sunday October 20

Where:  Meet at the Library Parking lot 9 AM Saturday October 19^th We should be back by 5 PM on Sunday the 20^th

Who:  Open to all hikers.  Contact leader if you have concerns.  This is a beginner backpacking trip.

Why:  participants will enjoy the fall leaf colors; exposure to contemporary hiking gear and ultra light techniques; leader has 30 years experience backpacking.

Requirements: pre registration required by Thursday October 17^th.  Information on gear and trip details seevickyandjay.blogspot.com

Leader info: 

Vicky Mattson

 mamamoab@gmail.com

740-818-6737

Vickyandjay.blogspot.com

Itinerary:

Saturday Oct 19th 

9:00 AM Meet at the Athens Library Parking lot.

We will carpool to near Corning Ohio.  The hike will take place on the Wildcat Hollow Backpacking trail.  

We will carry the packs to a campsite a few miles from the trailhead.  We will then have n option to explore the trail a bit more. Bring a lunch for today.

6 PM Dinner - I will have several campstoves to show and use. Dinner will be shared affair.

Sunday Oct 20th

Breakfast: Please bring your own.  I will provide hot water for instant coffee, tea, oatmeal etc.

We can take a morning hike, then pack up and head out.

We should be back to Athens by no later than 5 PM.

Packing list:

Food: 2 lunches, 1 breakfast, trail snacks

each participant will be asked to contribute toward dinner

Camping stuff:

Backpack*

Shelter (tent) *

Sleeping Bag*

Camp mattress(therm a rest, or closed cell foam)*

Kitchen

Plate or bowl

spoon, fork

knife

Clothes

Rain jacket

Long johns Top and bottom

Fleece or down puffy coat

hiking pants or shorts

synthetic shirt.

Spare socks 

Warm hat

sunhat

Hiking Shoes

Hiking stick

Small first aid kit

sunscreen 

Chapstick

bug juice

* means I have loaner gear available

The non-Sierra Club activities are listed as a service and are not sponsored nor administered by the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club has no information about the planning of those activities and it makes no representations or warranties about the quality, safety, supervision or management of such activities.

 

 

 

Thursday Night Hike

Join Vicky Mattson and friends for a one hour hike on the Athens Trail System.  We meet at the Cucumber Tree Trailhead at 5:30 PM every Thursday. The trailhead is located behind the OU credit Union on East State Street.  Turn at the Walmart light away from Walmart, up the road that goes between the Credit Union and Friendly Paws.  Drive 1/10 mile to a parking lot on the right.  We will go for a one hour hike then maybe head to Jackie Os taproom for Thai food and great beer.  See you there!

Dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes.
Contact Vicky Mattson at 740-818-6737  mamamoab@gmail.com

Sierra Club Leaf Peeper Beginner Backpacking trip Oct 19th

Sierra Club Leaf Peeper Beginner Backpacking trip Oct 19th

Sierra Club Leaf Peeper Backpacking trip

Join veteran backpacker Vicky Mattson for an overnight backpacking trip in the Wayne National Forest near Corning OH.  We will hike on forested ridges and down into beautiful streams and hollows.

When:  Saturday October 19 to Sunday October 20

Where:  Meet at the Library Parking lot 9 AM Saturday October 19^th We should be back by 5 PM on Sunday the 20^th

Who:  Open to all hikers.  Contact leader if you have concerns.  This is a beginner backpacking trip.

Why:  participants will enjoy the fall leaf colors; exposure to contemporary hiking gear and ultra light techniques; leader has 30 years experience backpacking.

Requirements: pre registration required by Thursday October 17^th.  Information on gear and trip details see vickyandjay.blogspot.com

Leader info: 

Vicky Mattson

 mamamoab@gmail.com

740-818-6737

Vickyandjay.blogspot.com

Itinerary:

Saturday Oct 19th 

9:00 AM Meet at the Athens Library Parking lot.

We will carpool to near Corning Ohio.  The hike will take place on the Wildcat Hollow Backpacking trail.  

We will carry the packs to a campsite a few miles from the trailhead.  We will then have n option to explore the trail a bit more. Bring a lunch for today.

6 PM Dinner - I will have several campstoves to show and use. Dinner will be shared affair.

Sunday Oct 20th

Breakfast: Please bring your own.  I will provide hot water for instant coffee, tea, oatmeal etc.

We can take a morning hike, then pack up and head out.

We should be back to Athens by no later than 5 PM.

Packing list:

Food: 2 lunches, 1 breakfast, trail snacks

each participant will be asked to contribute toward dinner

Camping stuff:

Backpack*

Shelter (tent) *

Sleeping Bag*

Camp mattress(therm a rest, or closed cell foam)*

Kitchen

Plate or bowl

spoon, fork

knife

Clothes

Rain jacket

Long johns Top and bottom

Fleece or down puffy coat

hiking pants or shorts

synthetic shirt.

Spare socks 

Warm hat

sunhat

Hiking Shoes

Hiking stick

Small first aid kit

sunscreen 

Chapstick

bug juice

* means I have loaner gear available