Radford Ammo Plant Tops in Toxic Releases
December 20, 2011 By Amy Vu and Marcella Robertson Over the past six years, the Radford Army Ammunition Plant has released more toxic chemicals into the environment than any other facility in Virginia — about 78.5 million pounds of chemicals that may harm people’s health. And while toxic releases have been declining statewide, the Radford plant’s emissions increased last […]
New River Group hikers explore the mysteries of Devils Marblehead in western Virginia during a cold winter hike
The weekend of January 21st was a cold one this year, but that didn’t stop the backpackers from the New River Group from spending the weekend exploring the mysteries that surround the Devil’s Marbleyard. Legends tell of Native tribes, beautiful women and ancient deities. There were no encounters with deities this weekend but plenty of […]
Green Roofs and April Member Meeting
Our April meeting will be WEDNESDAY, April 18 AT 7PM it will be held in the Meeting Room at LUCIE MONROE’S 1600 ROANOKE ST, SUITE B, CHRISTIANSBURG, VA. Lucie Monroe’s is a local coffee shop that also recently began serving local beers and wine. They do have a menu, however, dinner will not be the focus […]
The Virginia Chapter Supports Preserving Stadium Woods
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2012 Contact: Chris Wilson Chairperson New River Valley Group, Sierra Club cwilson1101@gmail.com 757-202-331 The Virginia Chapter Sierra Club supports the permanent protection of the old-growth forest on the Virginia Tech campus known as “Stadium Woods.” We ask that the VT Athletic Department and the VT Board of Visitors build new […]
Nature Hike in Wytheville (To be Held: March 25, 2012)
We will begin at Beagle Ridge Herb Farm and meander our way over to the Big Survey Wildlife Management area where, Master Naturalist and Beagle Ridge Owner Ellen Reynolds will show us some of the interesting features of the area and answer all your nature questions! Come prepared to learn lots and have a great time! […]
Red Rooster Coffee Tasting and Tour (To be held March 24, 2012)
We will enjoy a tasting, roasting demonstration and short talk about the art of roasting coffee. We’ll also learn about the environmentally-friendly practices of this local “green” business. Specific details like carpooling and exact times will be sent to participants a few days in advance of the event. Sign up below using facebook or meetup, […]
Meeting Minutes for February 2012
Sierra Club meeting February 15, 2012 Lucie Monroe’s Christiansburg Attendees: to be added Meeting began with an informal presentation by Matt Nottingham about Community Support Agriculture (CSAs). He explained to us about not only the environmental benefits but also the benefits to both farmers and consumers who participate. Most of the crops sold locally by CSAs […]
Bottom Creek Gorge Hike to be held Feb 18, 2012
“Forming the headwaters of the Roanoke River, Bottom Creek Gorge boasts spectacular scenery: the second highest waterfall in Virginia, virgin hemlocks and hundreds of wildflowers. Bottom Creek is a powerful mountain stream that forms a stair-step series of broad-basin waterfalls known as the “kettles.” One of the headwater streams of the South Fork of the […]
Green your Garden!
Despite the frigid temperatures outside, spring is right around the corner! And with that comes gardening season. Gardening can be one of the most environmentally friendly actions a person does…or it can be the most un-environmentally friendly depending on how it’s done. Here are some easy tips for making your garden as earth friendly as […]
Stadium Woods group seeks public comment
The committee said it wants to know the extent people use the woods and its significance. By Tonia Moxley 381-1675 A committee established to study the impacts of a proposed football practice facility on Virginia Tech’s Stadium Woods is seeking public comment. The ad-hoc Athletic Practice Facility Site Evaluation Committee was constituted in January by university […]