Hunterdon and Southern Warren Counties

After a long absence, the Hunterdon Group has been reformed and now includes portions of Southern Warren County. The Group's focus will be on conservation issues, such as preserving open space (a priority in South Highlands), clean energy, and recycling. Come join us for an event, meeting, or outing. We look forward to meeting you!

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Thursday September 10, 2009: 7:30 PM

Screening of Kilowatt Ours: A Plan to Re-Energize America and panel discussion
Screening of the move Kilowatt Ours along with a Q&A after with one of the creators of the movie! Kilowatt Ours is a documentary that has become a national movement to promote energy conservation, efficiency and renewable energy. The film will show you how to increase the energy efficiency of your home, and how to utilize renewable energy sources like solar energy and solar power. Check out more info at: www.kilowattours.org This event will be held at the Hunterdon Medical Center Auditorium, Rt. 31, Flemington, NJ. Click here for directions.

September 26 - Mountain Hawk Watch - 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Group outing to the Scott's Mountain Hawk Watch at Merrill Creek Reservoir presented by the Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation Department.
Watch for migration of hawks, eagles and falcons. This time of year is fine for Broad Wing Hawks, American Kestrels, and Ospreys. We will also take time to scan the reservoir for other species. The alternative plan will be to head to the visitor center and hike their trail system looking for fall songbirds, which could involve up to 1.5 miles of hiking. Cost $25 per person. Must register in advance and mail in the form.
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October 14 - Jeff Tittel on Current Environmental Issues 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Jeff Tittel, NJ Chapter Director, will speak on the current issues facing New Jersey as well as specific concerns in Hunterdon County. Includes Q&A after! This event will be held at the Town of Clinton Municipal Bldg auditorium, 43 Leigh Street, Clinton, NJ. Click here for directions.

October 25th - Trail Clearing, Teetertown Preserve, northern Hunterdon County, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

If you’ve never attended a Sierra Club event, this is a good opportunity to get introduced. Get outdoors, meet new people, and help a county park. Nothing strenuous – just chop brush back from the trail. Bring your lunch and join us for a picnic afterwards. For more information email jgbrightwell@yahoo.com .

November 2 - General Meeting - Musconetcong Watershed Association - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Musconetcong Watershed Association (MWA) Presentation on their renovated 'Green' building - Learn what about their thermal heating, composting toilets, solar panels, and use of recycled and local materials in the renovation. Also includes discussion on the native plants used on the property. Come join us for a look at this impressive building! Musconetcong Watershed Association's RRC (River Resource Center) is located at 10 Maple Avenue Asbury, N.J. Click here for directions. For more information on MWA, please go to www.musconetcong.org . Carpooling is encouraged!!!

November 7 - Recycling Tour - 10 AM

Al DuBois, the Recycling Manager of Clifton, will be giving a tour of a supermarket to educate interested people about food packaging and recycling. Al has worked with the Sierra Club in promoting the Smart Container Act. If interested in attending, please RSVP by 10/26 to adele1214@yahoo.com or call 732-572-6929. We will meet at the Acme in Clifton, NJ at 467 Allwood Road (973-594-0590). Carpooling may be available; please indicate if you would be interested in that and from what town you would be coming

December, 2009

Holiday Party - TBD
 

Updates on the Milford Mill Clean-Up!

Georgia Pacific and International Paper have stepped up to the plate to take responsibility in the clean-up of the Mill prior to the designation by the EPA of the Mill as a superfund site. What this means is still unclear and the effort the companies will put forth will still have to be seen. The community advisory group will remain active overseeing the project. We are hoping that the project will lead to a environment clean and safe for the residents. As well, we do hope the site is used for something benefiting the community - whatever it may be. To ensure we help reach those goals, we are going to be more active on this project. Our group member Bill Moody has graciously stepped up and will be the liaison from our group on this long (long long) term project! Thanks Bill!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Ever think about volunteering? Do you enjoy the outdoors and/or want to help protect our environment and open space in New Jersey? Do something about it! Join us to work on important environmental issues facing Hunterdon County, New Jersey, the United States, and the World. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Contact our Membership Chair, Celeste Martin (onecentral@mac.com), to learn more about the Sierra Club and to join our Group.