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The Dallas Sierra Club Invites You to Join Us for a Special Screening of the Documentary: M A R C H ’ S P R O G R A M THE END OF SUBURBIA: Energy Conservation Forum Oil Depletion and the Collapse of The American Dream March 9

"We're literally stuck up a cul-de-sac in a Question. What do the following events that are all part of the vast majori- cement SUV without a fill-up" ty of Americans' daily lives have in common? - James Howard Kunstler Taking a shower, eating breakfast, commuting to work, working at the office, eat- ince World War II North Americans ing lunch, coming home, eating dinner, watching a little T.V., and going to bed just have invested much of their new- to get up and do it all over again. Sfound wealth in suburbia. It has promised a sense of space, affordability, If you said they all require substantial inputs of energy in one form or another, family life and upward mobility. As the I guarantee you that you are in a very small minority of people. But give yourself population of suburban sprawl has a gold star for getting the right answer. exploded in the past 50 years, so too the The truth of the matter is almost everything we do in our lives in every waking suburban way of life has become embed- ded in the American consciousness. moment (and sleeping moments for that matter) requires an input of energy.Yet Suburbia, and all it promises, has an overwhelming majority of Americans never even think about their energy become the American Dream. But as we usage nor consumption of it (aside from complaining when they fill up their SUV's enter the 21st century, serious questions or when they get their electric bills). From heating our hot water heaters, to pro- are beginning to emerge about the sustain- ducing our food, to transporting people, goods and services, to heating and cool- ability of this way of life. With brutal honesty ing our homes and commercial buildings, to powering our gadgets - we are an and a touch of irony, The End of Suburbia energy intensive and energy dependent society. explores the American Way of Life and its Yet every other day there is some cheery little news report concerning the prospects as the planet approaches a criti- imminent threat of global warning, of skyrocketing fuel costs, of geopolitical cal era, as global demand for fossil fuels Time: 7:00 P.M. instability in oil rich countries like the Middle East, of environmental degradation begins to outstrip supply. World Oil Peak Place: Greenhill School to our air, water and land from the excessive use of fossil fuels and their byprod- and the inevitable decline of fossil fuels are (see March program info for directions) ucts - the list goes on and on. So how do we reconcile our intensive energy con- upon us now, some scientists and policy suming lifestyles with the need for us to reduce our energy consumption in order makers argue in this documentary. Date: 3/17/05 - St. Patty's Day! The consequences of inaction in the face to remedy some of these planetary ailments? Well come join us at the March meeting to find out! We are having an energy of this global crisis are enormous. What future energy needs. Jeffrey Brown, a forum with three different speakers who will enlighten us on the many ways that does Oil Peak mean for North America? As Petroleum Geologist and Geophysicist will energy prices skyrocket in the coming be on hand after the viewing to answer any we can reduce our energy consumption to help lessen our ecological footprint on years, how will the populations of suburbia questions you might have about Peak Oil, the planet, yet at the same time continue to heat our homes and offices, take react to the possible collapse of their and provide some alternative and more care of our transportation needs, and power our gadgets. dream? Are today's suburbs destined to sustainable solutions to our transportation Tom "Smitty" Smith, Director of the Texas office for 'Public Citizen' since 1985, become the slums of tomorrow? And what needs. We will bring the popcorn! At the will be here to talk to us about renewable and clean energies. Smitty serves on can be done NOW, individually and collec- end of the evening, join us for some "green the boards of Clean Water Action, Texas Wind Coalition, Texas Renewable tively, to avoid The End of Suburbia? beer" (or whatever color they are serving Energy Industries Association, and a solar energy company. He has recently Come join your DSC friends for an enter- up that night) at Pappa's Pizza for fun and received the Thomas Paine award from Campaigns for People, 2001 Austin taining yet eye-opening evening as we view fellowship afterwards. Chronicles critics choice award for "Best People's Lobbyist" as well as a U.S. this interesting video and talk about our EPA's "Environmental Excellence Award." Jeffrey Brown, a Petroleum Geologist and Geophysicist will be here to speak to us about U.S. and global oil consumption, the concept of "Peak Oil," and what the history of Texas's oil production can tell us about the future of world oil production. Volunteer Spotlight:Calvin Nichols Finally, Patrick Kelly from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 will be here to talk to us about energy efficient home appliances we can pur- his month we recognize one of chase to help reduce our energy consumption. those unsung heroes, the folks who At the end of their presentations, we'll have a Q&A forum where you can ask our Tdo the important behind-the-scenes panel of experts all those burning questions you have had about energy but were work that doesn't get much attention but afraid to ask. So come join us in March for a presentation you're sure to find very, which keeps our club running smoothly. well - energizing! Calvin Nichols is now serving his fourth year as our club Treasurer. Last year Bryan Carpenter Calvin was promoted to Arson Investigator Program Chair for the Dallas Fire Department, and his pro- motion required him to go through several months of a physically grueling training course to become a certified peace officer. Everyone would have understood if Calvin The Dallas Sierra Club’s general meet- Hornet had asked to be relieved of his Treasurer ings are held the second Wednesday of Greenhill School responsibilities during this period, but he each month. Meetings are open to all didn't. In fact, he didn't miss a beat the interested persons. The meetings are Spring Valley entire time. He continued to keep the held at Greenhill School located at books, write the checks, and tend to the the corner of Midway and Spring

club's financial business throughout his Valley. Please enter from Hornet Midway Tollway entire training period. Drive. Check www.dallasseirraclub.org for Calvin went above and beyond the call of directions. (Mapsco 14F) duty in service of the club, and we appreci- LBJ Freeway ate his extra effort and his unflagging com- mitment to the club's financial well-being. Thank you, Calvin! The Compass March 2005 1 The Compass GENERAL March 2005 Letter from Chair Volume 100, Issue 0305 CALENDAR The Compass is the monthly publication of the Dallas Regional Group of the Sierra Club. Members of the Dallas Group support The 3/2 • 4/6 First Wednesday. Executive At the Dallas Sierra Club we're burning the midnight oil bringing you fascinating speak- Compass and receive the publication as part of Committee Meeting 6:30PM at REI 2nd ers, working on local issues, and planning for our future. Here's a sample of what's their membership benefits. floor meeting room (I-635 between Welch going on: Road & Midway Road, MAPSCO 14Q), to Opt Out: You can download and view The AMORY LOVINS RETURNS MARCH 29: Energy visionary Dr. Amory Lovins will discuss Club projects, policy and Compass at any time from our web site at return to Dallas to talk about his new book, "Winning the Oil Endgame: Innovation for www.dallassierraclub.org. Just click on the finances. All members are welcome to Profits, Jobs and Security" (www.oilendgame.org). The co-author of "Natural 'Compass Online' link. If you don't want to receive attend and participate. Call Ann Drum at Capitalism" was last in Dallas in 2003 for the Sustainable Dallas conference, and we are grateful to Sierra Club member Margie Haley (profiled in the February Compass) The Compass by mail, you can opt out at the 214-350-6108. for making his return possible. He will speak at a luncheon at SMU. At press time the above web site location or by sending an e-mail to luncheon is sold out; however, additional seats may be made available for interested [email protected]. Include 3/7 • 4/11 Monday before the General Sierrans. Contact me for more information. your name and member number. Or send your Meeting. Deadline for electronic mate- name and member number on a post card to HOWARD GARRETT RETURNS APRIL 13: A Sierra Club favorite returns to get us rials to be submitted to the Compass Cancel Compass, Dallas Sierra Club, P.O. Box ready for spring gardening the organic way. This is a great time to bring a friend to a 800365, Dallas TX 75380-0365 E-mail [email protected] or Sierra Club meeting. See the program box in this issue or check our website (www.dal- deliver diskettes to editors during the lassierraclub.org) for directions to our meeting location, Greenhill School. Subscriptions: The Compass is available to non- General Meeting. members by subscription for $12 per year. To RECYCLING TEAM LAUNCHES: Our Recycling Outreach Team is ready to come subscribe, send a check made payable to speak at a location near you! We have had one training session already; watch the "Dallas Sierra Club" to: 3/9 • 4/13 Second Wednesday. Sierra website and News email (subscribe at www.dallassierraclub.org) for dates of future Club General Meeting 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. trainings if you want to join our outreach team. We're soliciting ideas for places to Newsletter Subscriptions: Come to the General Meeting at speak, such as adult Sunday School classes, PTA meetings, and Homeowners' Greenhill School located at the corner of Association groups. Please send me ideas, including contact name, phone and email Dallas Sierra Club Midway and Spring Valley. Check address if possible. P.O. Box 800365 www.dallasseirraclub.org for directions. Dallas TX 75380-0365 Come early to pick up activity materials WATER ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES: A lot of work is being done by Conservation Chair and afterwords join the socializing at Rita Beving and her team of volunteers, along with consultant Beth Johnson, as the City of Dallas moves toward a decision about including the proposed Marvin Nichols Address Changes: To change your address, Pappa’s Pizza. send your name, old and new addresses and Reservoir in its Long-Range Plan. Watch the Conservation section of the Compass for news. member number to: 3/16 • 4/20 Third Wednesday. Outings Comittee Meeting 7:00 PM at REI (MAP- STRATEGIC PLANNING: The Executive Committee and volunteer leadership met in Sierra Club Member Services SCO 14Q) to discuss schedules and February for a weekend of strategic planning facilitated by Jim Steffens of the John PO Box 52968 issues. All outings leaders, future outings Muir (Wisconsin) Chapter. This will be an ongoing process of setting priorities, evalu- Boulder, Colorado 80322-2968 leaders, and interested Sierrans are wel- ating progress, and ensuring the most effective use of all of our resources. or email the information to: come. Call Mick Nolen at 972-991-9351 for more information. COMMUNICATIONS: In February we launched a new, user-friendly, full-color email to replace the text-based "News" email. If you aren't already a subscriber, sign up [email protected] through the website (www.dallassierraclub.org). We're evaluating all of our communi- 3/23 • 4/27 Fourth Wednesday. cations tools to determine the best combination for effective communication with our Submissions: Article and photograph submis- Newsletter Party 7:00PM at the Churchill members and supporters. If you have any comments about our newsletter, email lists, sions are always welcome. Please send sub- or website, I'd like to hear them. missions by the deadlines given in the General Recreation Center at Hillcrest & Calendar. Send submissions to the newsletter Churchill Way (MAPSCO 15V). Help HAVE YOU SEEN THE OUTINGS LIST? It's as long as your arm. Our Outings editor at the e-mail address and phone number sort, bundle and label the newsletter. team is offering an abundance of opportunities to get outdoors. Check it out on listed on the back fold. Socializing afterward. Contact Charlotte pages 4 & 5. Forst at 972-248-7581. © 2005 Dallas Sierra Club CLUB VETERAN ARTHUR KUEHNE HONORED: Arthur Kuehne was selected as a finalist for the Volunteer Center of North Texas' 2005 Heart of Hope Award for service in the area of environmental protection. It's public recognition of his many years of service to the Sierra Club at the local, state and national levels, especially his contri- Volunteer Opportunities bution to building the terrific Outings section that brings you an Outings list as long as your arm every spring. Congratulations, Arthur!

INNER CITY OUTINGS (ICO) We are proud of the tremendous amount of work being done by our dedicated team of volunteers. You're always welcome to join us! Sierra Club outreach program provides hikes and camping to disadvantaged youth. A special volunteer orientation meeting / dinner will be planned. For details, watch website Ann Drumm (www.dallassierraclub.org) or contact Liz Wheelan at [email protected] or 214-739-2269. Dallas Sierra Club Chair 214-350-6108 SPEAK ABOUT MERCURY CONTAMINATION [email protected] Staff tables at events to educate the public about mercury contamination of Texas lakes. Contact Paul Huston, [email protected].

MEMBERSHIP & VOLUNTEER TEAM Subscribe to Join our newest committee and help organize volunteer activities, plan social events and the Dallas Sierra Club community outreach. Contact Ann Drumm at 214-350-6108. email lists at: COMPASS REPORTER Write an occasional article about events going on in the Dallas group. www.dallassierraclub.org Contact [email protected]

RECYCLING TEAM NEEDS PUBLIC SPEAKERS Talk to community groups about recycling. We’ll train you and give you handouts for Click on the "Email Lists" link. your audiences. Great advocacy opportunity! Contact Ann Drumm at 214-350-6108.

2 March 2005 The Compass Sierra Club Wine Tasting May 21st at Tony's Wine Warehouse Wine

ierra Club is once again having its fab- lassierraclub.org for more information. ulous wine tasting fundraiser at Tony's Appetizers, as well as Tony's full menu of Tasting SWine Warehouse in Dallas. The date dinner selections, are available before and for this event is May 21st at 8:00 pm. Sierra after the wine tasting class. These costs are Saturday, May 21st Club members and nonmembers are wel- not covered in the price of the wine tasting come to attend. class. If you wish to enjoy a meal at Tony's Tony’s Wine Warehouse Bring your friends and taste at least 12-15 before the class, make your dinner reserva- at 8:00 p.m. wonderful red and white wines in a fun, tion for between 6:00 and 6:30 pm by call- classroom like atmosphere where a wine ing Tony's at 214-520-9463 so you can be Come taste and learn about 12-15 wonderful red and white wines in a fun professional will share fun facts about finished prior to the tasting. If you are inter- and fabulous classroom like atmosphere. wines. ested in having dessert or a meal at Tony's Space is limited to 40 attendees, so make after the class, please include a note with $20 per person $35 per couple (per event) your reservations now. This event fills up fast your check or send an email to Chris who Limited Seating with all proceeds benefiting the Sierra Club. will request Tony's reserve seating for our Reservations are required. To reserve group after the class. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Make check to Dallas Sierra Club your place, mail a check made payable to Tony's is located near the Melrose Hotel (note email address/or phone on check so we can Dallas Sierra Club to Chris Fader at 4932 at 2904 Oak Lawn Ave.in Dallas. Dress is contact you to confirm receipt) Harvest Hill Road, Dallas, TX. The cost is business casual. The class will last and send to: $20/Single or $35/Couple. Reservations approximately one and a half hours. We Attn: Chris Fader, 4932 Harvest Hill Rd., Dallas, TX 75244-6519. are accepted on a first paid, first reserved ask that attendees arrive fifteen minutes basis. Please note your email address early as Tony's starts the class promptly on Reservations confirmed ONLY and/or phone number so that your reserva- time. This is a great way to treat friends or upon receipt of your check and is based on first paid, first reserved basis. tion can be confirmed. Call Chris at 972- meet other Sierra Club members. 387-2302 or email him at winetasting@dal- For info, call or email Chris at 972-387-2302 or [email protected]

Tony’s is located near the Melrose Hotel at 2904 Oak Lawn Ave. in Dallas Monies benefit the Dallas Sierra Club. Nonmembers welcome.

The Dallas Sierra Club Presents Howard Garrett The Dirt Doctor

oward Garrett, North Texas preeminent authority on organic gardening and land- Hscaping, will help us begin the Spring season on the right track with his talk on kicking the chemical habit. Come early to get a good Wednesday seat, and bring your checkbooks as you will no doubt want to purchase one of Howard's many April 13, 2005 books which he will personally sign for you. Free 7:00pm admission, and open to all. For more information log on to www.DallasSierraClub.org. Greenhill School (Midway @ Hornet) FREE!

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Greenhill School

The Sierra Club, America’s oldest, largest and Spring Valley most influential grassroots environmental organization, is dedicated to protecting our nat-

ural resources through experience and educa- Midway Tollway tion. The Dallas group is 4,000 North Texans working towards this vision. Visit our web site LBJ Freeway or call 214-712-7532 for more information.

The Compass March 2005 3 March 2005 Sierra Club Outings

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Backpacking MAR 4 (FRI) DEADLINE for submission of MAR 16 (WED) OUTINGS COMMITTEE outings to be listed in the March Outings MEETING Meet in the upstairs program List and April Newsletter. room at REI (on north side of LBJ between Canoeing Contact: Mick Nolen Midway and Welch), at 7:00 PM. Bring MAR 26 (SAT) BABYHIKE AT ARBOR HILLS NATURE PRESERVE Meet at 972-991-9351 your ideas for the Dallas Sierra Club 11:00AM near the pavilions. Arbor Hills is [email protected] Outings program. We will be planning local Car Camping outings and bus trips. All outings leaders, located at 6701 W. Parker Rd. in Plano just west of Midway Rd. We will walk 4 miles future outings leaders, and interested mainly on a paved path and some on a dirt Sierrans welcome. trail. No reservations, just show up. Make Cycling Contact: Mick Nolen MAR 5-6 (SAT-SUN) BEGINNER CAR- sure to bring your picnic lunch! 972-991-9351(H) CAMP TRIP AT TALIMENA STATE PARK Leader: Mick Nolen [email protected] Day Hiking ON THE OUACHITA TRAIL We will car 972-991-9351 camp in Talimena State Park, near [email protected] Talihina, Oklahoma. We will day hike sec- Education tion 1 of the Ouachita Trail on Saturday APR 1 (FRI) DEADLINE for submission of MAR 19 (SAT) DAYHIKE / PHOTO HIKE and Sunday morning for a total of 8 miles outings to be listed in the March Outings AT WHITE ROCK LAKE Hike 9-mile of hiking. The trail parallels the Talimena List and April Newsletter. around White Rock Lake. We will stop to Fishing Scenic Byway in the Ouachita National Contact: Mick Nolen take pictures of birds, squirrels etc. Wear Forest. On Sunday, you will have time to 972-991-9351 comfortable shoes. Bring a snack. Meet sightsee along this road. [email protected] Service Project at 9:00 AM at the parking lot on east side Leader: David Van Winkle of Mockingbird bridge(past dog park 972-562-7174 going east). Hike will take 3-4 hrs. No [email protected] Notice: To receive this outings list monthly reservations necessary. APR 2-3 (SAT-SUN) EASY BACKPACK via e-mail, send message to: Leader: Dale Edelbaum TRIP ON THE PRETTIEST SECTION OF 214-343-6741 [email protected] THE OUACHITA TRAIL This trip through the Flatside Wilderness area covers only Type SUBSCRIBE OUTINGS LIST MAR 12-13 (SAT-SUN) BEGINNER BACK- 10.6 miles through a well-watered area of on the subject line. PACK TRIP ON THE BUCKEYE MOUN- the trail. The scenery is superior to any TAIN/CANEY CREEK TRAIL This is a MAR 20 (SUN) TEXAS BUCKEYE TRAIL other area. Sunday we will exit at the favorite of the Dallas Sierra Club. Hike WALK Come see Texas Buckeyes in bloom Flatside Pinnacle. Everyone is encouraged HOW THE OUTING about 5 miles on the Buckeye Mountain on the 26th Annual Texas Buckeye Walk. to bring a lunch for Sunday. We will climb PROGRAM WORKS Trail, and camp near a waterfall. The hike Guided walks will leave the trailhead every the pinnacle to eat and to enjoy the back to the cars will be on the Caney Creek half hour between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. scenery.This is segment 17 of the Walk The Dallas Sierra Club Outings are open to members Trail, and is shorter at about 4 miles. This is Spend the afternoon in the Great Trinity Ouachita program. and non-members. Some trips may require special a relatively easy hike and is suitable for Forest, Dallas' natural treasure. Take a Leader: Cari Henkin qualifications and capabilities. The leaders of each beginners. Preference will be given to one-mile walk to where the Texas Buckeyes 214-826-5461 outing / trip are serving in a volunteer capacity and those who attended the backpacking class. bloom or stroll on down to the Trinity River a [email protected] assume no responsibility above that of trip organ- Leaders: Marcos Jorge short distance further. Walk leader Jim izer. If you have a medical problem, it is your Faith Mauk Flood and assistant guides will help you responsibility to inform the leader before the outing 972-394-2546 (H) identify bur oaks, mulberries, birds, and APR 3 (SUN) ANNUAL SIERRA CLUB / trip. Outing / Trip leaders are encouraged to par- [email protected] spring wildflowers. To get to the trailhead, ticipate in training and classes to increase their exit Baxar Street of of US 175 and go south AZALEA DAYHIKE ALONG TURTLE CREEK Leisurely 1.5- or 2 hour walk with skills, but they are not paid professionals. They will to the end of the street. Wear footgear suit- rest stops. Suitable for children in strollers. assist you within their limitations. It is the responsi- able for wet walking. bility of the participant to be aware of any personal Meet 2:00 PM in shopping strip on Oak Lawn MAR 12-13 (SAT-SUN) BEGINNER BACK- limitations before going on an outing. (4200 block) just north of Wycliff. Take Oak PACK IN MCGEE CREEK, OK. This will be Radios and firearms are prohibited from all out- Lawn Exit off I35 or Fitzhugh exit off Central an easy hike to try out your legs, all that Expressway. No reservations needed. ings. Pets are not allowed unless specifically stat- MAR 24-APR 2 (THU-SAT) CANOE THE new gear, and enjoy a weekend in the Leader: Austin Brouns ed. All outings officially begin at the trail head or LOWER CANYONS OF THE RIO outing start point. Leaders cannot assign carpools, woods. McGee is close enough that we can 214-528-3812 leave Saturday morning for the drive to the GRANDE Canoe 84 miles of one of the but may help coordinate ride sharing for energy most beautiful and isolated canyons in the conservation and to promote fellowship. All non- trailhead. We'll hike in about 3 miles to camp, and then do some day hiking. lower 48. This trip is for canoeists and commercial transportation is the responsibility of kayakers experienced in multi-day white Sunday morning will feature another day- APR 9 (SAT) SEVENTH ANNUAL the individual. Car-pooling is SOLELY voluntary, water wilderness canoe trips. Participants hike, then we'll take a different trail back out WORLD’S LONGEST DAYHIKE If you’re but the costs are shared. The usual method of must drive down on Wednesday (Mar 23). to our cars. tough enough, or crazy enough, come and sharing transportation cost is for all riders in the car, On Thursday we will shuttle cars and start Leader: Arthur Kuehne join your fellow Sierrans for a 23-mile day- including the driver, to divide the cost of transporta- the trip. We should be off the river on 214-902-9260 hike on the White Rock Creek and White tion equally. The recommended method of comput- Saturday (Apr 2) afternoon. We are plan- ing cost is to multiply round trip mileage by $0.13 a [email protected] Rock Lake trails. Meet at 8:00 AM at the ning time for hiking some of the scenic mile for small cars, $0.16 for large cars and $0.19 north end of the White Rock Creek trail in canyons along the river. for vans. Before leaving, be sure this or some Valley View Park, on Valley View, just east Leader: Bill Beach other method is agreed upon. of the intersection of Hillcrest and Valley 214-824-4584 View (just north of 635, Mapsco 15-R). We’ll Most outings require reservations. To participate MAR 12 (SAT) WHITE ROCK LAKE [email protected] hike down to White Rock Lake, around it, in an outing contact the leader, who will decide if CLEANUP Walk and talk while helping to and back. Bring your most comfortable the trip you are interested in is suitable for you pick up trash and recycleables at the Sierra walking shoes, Mole Skin, extra socks, based on your capabilities and the demands of the Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake trip. There is usually a limit to the number of people water (water and bathrooms are available Park. Meet at 8:15 AM at the Love of the MAR 26-27 (SAT-SUN) BEGINNER BACK- allowed on a given outing / trip. Reservations are along the trail), lunch, and rain gear (if rain Lake office on the Northeast corner of PACK AT MCGEE CREEK, OK. Saturday necessary for outings unless otherwise noted. If is in the forecast). We’ll make a snack/lunch Garland Rd. and Buckner Blvd. Look for a morning we'll hike about 1.5 flat miles to you must cancel, inform the leader as soon as pos- stop at the 7-11 near the White Rock Lake crowd of people drinking free juice and cof- camp, then leave our big pack for an option- sible so that someone else can go in your place. spillway. Optional dinner and foot replace- fee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Our al dayhike. Sunday will feature another Please respect the wishes of your leader who ment after the hike. This may be the last area includes one of the wonderful prairie dayhike to a nice overlook, then we'll take a has volunteered his / her free time to allow you to year for this hike. Turnout the last few years restoration areas, so there are always birds different route back to our cars. McGee is go on the trip of your choice. If you have any ques- has been very light. Apparently, there and wildflowers to enjoy. The lake and your close so we can leave Dallas for the trail- tions, or if you are interested in becoming a leader, aren’t very many Sierrans who are tough karma will thank you. Brunch afterwards. head Saturday morning. contact either the Outings Chair or the appropriate enough or crazy enough! Leader: Carol Nash Leader: Bill Greer Outings Committee Coordinator on the newsletter Leader: Arthur Kuehne 972-964-1781 back page. 214-824-0244 (H) 214-353-2927 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 4 March 2005 The Compass are necessary; just show up. Camping will be at the Turner Falls camp- Contact: Arthur Kuehne ground Friday and Saturday nights or arrive 214-902-9260 at the put in by 9 A.M. Saturday to start this APR 9-10(SAT-SUN) BEGINNER BACK- APR 16-17 (SAT-SUN) BEGINNER BACK- [email protected] one day trip. This trip is not for novices PACK ON BUCKEYE MOUNTAIN TRAIL PACK TRIP ON THE LITTLE MISSOURI Bill Greer since the rapids at Big Canyon are at least Hike one of the most scenic Wilderness RIVER This hike is along the scenic Little 972-964-1781(H) a mile long. trails in Arkansas. Hike in to Caney Creek Missouri River in western Arkansas. The [email protected] Leader: Terry Sullivan Wilderness on the ridge top Buckeye hike is easy, and is on relatively flat terrain. 972-492-3038 Mountain Trail, out along the creek bottoms The total distance is about 6 * miles. There [email protected] of the Caney Creek Trail. Rated moderate, will be several stream crossings, so be pre- suitable for beginners in good shape. We'll pared to get your feet wet. Preference will APR 23-24 (SAT-SUN) BACKPACK SEC- camp Friday night near our cars, Saturday be given to those who attended the back- TION 6 of the OUCHITA TRAIL in OK. night near a nice little waterfall. packing class. We’ll hike about 12 miles from the MAY 14-21 (SAT-SAT) DARK CANYON Leader: Dale Edelbaum Leader: Marcos Jorge Pashubbe Trailhead to the state line. This is SOUTHERN UTAH BACKPACK AND DAY- 214-343-6741 Faith Mauk a beautiful section of the trail, but it is a HIKE Four day backpack in Dark Canyon moderate to strenuous hike due to mileage [email protected] 972-394-2546 (H) starting in Alpine scenery and ending in the and elevation changes. [email protected] desert. Also day hikes in Natural Bridges Leader: Arthur Kuehne and other areas with the remaining time. 214-902-9260 This trip is currently full. APR 9 (SAT) WHITE ROCK LAKE [email protected] Leader: Don Purinton CLEANUP Walk and talk while helping to APR 16–17 (SAT-SUN) CANOE THE BRA- pick up trash and recycleables at the Sierra ZOS RIVER Part one of a '05 canoe and Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake kayak odyssey and spend a weekend on Park. Meet at 8:15 AM at the Love of the APR 23-24 (SAT-SUN) KEY EXCHANGE MAY 21-25 (SAT-WED) ZION AND BRYCE this authentic Texas River. A 20-mile float Lake office on the Northeast corner of BACKPACK, CANEY CREEK TRAIL, AR. CANYON NATIONAL PARK BASE CAMP Garland Rd. and Buckner Blvd. Look for a trip just below Possum Kingdom Lake This popular trail is justifiably famous for / DAYHIKE See the incredible towering crowd of people drinking free juice and cof- includes camping on an island sandbar, nice scenery, great campsites, and easy cliffs and slickrock canyons of Zion fee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Our scenic tall cliffs, wildlife viewing and four hiking. It is seldom hiked end to end due to National Park, learning about the unique area includes one of the wonderful prairie distinct river ecosystems for fishing and the loooong car shuttle. We’ll get around geology that created this region. See the restoration areas, so there are always birds wildlife. Rochelle's Canoe Livery will supply that on this hike by starting groups from unique, colorful hoodoos and natural and wildflowers to enjoy. The lake and your canoes and set up the shuttle for all partici- both ends of the trail. We’ll camp together bridges in Bryce Canyon, learning about karma will thank you. Brunch afterwards. pants. A two-day trip on class 1 waters Saturday night, trade car keys, and hike on the powerful forces that created these Leader: Carol Nash awaits the water enthusiasts only a two and out to each other’s cars. Sunday we’ll meet structures millions of years ago and the 214-824-0244 (H) a half-hour drive from Dallas. again and trade cars back. Here’s your current day forces that continue to modify [email protected] Leader: Terry Sullivan chance to hike the full 9.5 mile length of this them. We will day hike from our base 972-492-3038 very scenic trail without a car shuttle! With camp in Zion Canyon to numerous loca- [email protected] about 5 miles each day this is a moderate tions in Zion National Park, plus drive to a hike, but both groups will need to wade the dayhike in Bryce Canyon National Park. APR 9 (SAT) BABYHIKE AT ARBOR APR 16-17 (SAT-SUN) 26TH ANNUAL knee-deep Cossatot River on the west end. Included in the Zion portion of the trip will HILLS NATURE PRESERVE Meet at TEXAS WILDERNESS POW WOW Come Contact Bill to sign up. be the Lower Narrows of Zion Canyon, 11:00AM near the pavilions. Arbor Hills is join fellow Sierras and other wilderness Leaders: Bill Greer and outstanding vistas from Angels located at 6701 W. Parker Rd. in Plano just lovers from around the state at the 26th 972-964-1781 Landing and Observation Point/Hidden west of Midway Rd. We will walk 4 miles annual Texas Wilderness Pow Wow at [email protected] Canyon. We will day hike in Bryce Canyon mainly on a paved path and some on a dirt Boykin Springs recreation Area in Angelina Mike Rawlins at either Fairyland loop or the Under the trail. No reservations, just show up. Make National Forest in East Texas. Enjoy nature 972-783-0962 Rim trail. We will hike 6-10 miles with up to sure to bring your picnic lunch! walks, an inspirational evening program, [email protected] 2200’ of elevation gain (and down) every Leader: Mick Nolen and live music around the campfire. day. This trip is rated strenuous. This is a 972-991-9351 Coordinator: Arthur Kuehne fly / drive trip. [email protected] 214-902-9260 Leader: David Van Winkle [email protected] MAY 6-10 (FRI-TUE) GILA WILDERNESS 972-562-7174 ADVANCED BACKPACKING TRIP The [email protected] APR 20 (WED) OUTINGS COMMITTEE Gila Wilderness is located in southwestern New Mexico, approximately 900 miles from APR 16-17 (SAT-SUN) WOMEN'S ONLY MEETING Meet in the upstairs program Dallas. Car pooling will be encouraged. The BACKPACKING TRIP TO ROBBERS room at REI (on north side of LBJ between CAVE Drive up Friday night (only about 35 journey includes a backpack trip of 24 miles MAY 27-31(FRI-TUE) MEMORIAL DAY Midway and Welch), at 7:00 PM. Bring your mi. east of McAlester, OK.) and camp in the over three days on the Crest Trail(USFS trail BUS TRIP TO THE WHITE MOUNTAINS ideas for the Dallas Sierra Club Outings state park--real rest rooms available before 182). Start at the Sandy Point trailhead at WILDERNESS / RUIDOSO AREA Enjoy program. We will be planning local outings and after our outing! Saturday’s hike with 9100 feet. The trail quickly climbs a ridge to one of five different 3-day trips to central and bus trips. All outings leaders, future pack is 4.75 miles to a primitive camp- 10000 feet. The trail passes Whitewater New Mexico. New this year--trip 1 will be outings leaders, and interested Sierrans ground--wwe'll do an optional 3.2 mile hike Baldy Peak (10,895’ – highest point in the cabin-based with dayhiking, fishing, or if welcome. over to Lost Lake/Robbers Cave after set- Wilderness), Center Baldy (10535’), you prefer, just relaxing and enjoying the Contact: Mick Nolen ting up camp. Local legend says that the Hummingbird Saddle (10400’), ending at view! Trips 2 thru 5 will backpack in the James Gang and Belle Starr were the first 972-991-9351(H) Mogollon Baldy (10770’). The view from White Mountain Wilderness of the Lincoln regular visitors to wander through the [email protected] Hummingbird Saddle of Whitewater Baldy is National Forest. Backpack trips range from unusual, huge rock formations in this area. one of the most breathtaking views in the moderate to strenuous and we recommend On Sunday, we'll reverse our trail (4.75 Wilderness. The view from Whitewater that participants have at least one prior miles) back to the cars. This trip may Baldy of Whitewater Creek is also superb. backpacking trip. Our chartered sleeper involve some up’s and down’s on little APR 19 (TUE) AND APR 21 (THU) Tracks of coyotes, lions, bears, deer, and bus will leave Dallas after work on Friday, Oklahoma hills, but is generally rated an WILDERNESS NAVIGATION CLASS elk can sometimes be found on this trail. May 27 and return at about 5:00 AM on EASY backpack. Learn the fundamentals of finding your way This backpack trip is considered difficult. In Tuesday, May 31. Cost will vary depending Leaders: Cari Henkin in the wilderness in this two evening class. addition to the hike, we will visit the Gila Cliff on the trip chosen. Laura Kimberly Among the subjects covered are: purchas- Dwellings National Monument. Leader: Cari Henkin 214-826-5461 ing maps, how to read maps, how not to get Leaders: David Van Winkle 214 826-5461 [email protected] lost, what to do if you do get lost, GPS, dif- Emil Raggi [email protected] ferent kinds of compasses, and how to use 972-562-7174 your compass. If you have a compass, bring [email protected] it to the class. If you don't have one, we will APR 16-17 (SAT-SUN) PEDERNALES MAY 28-JUN 5 (SUN-SAT) BOUNDARY show you what to look for when you pur- FALLAS STATE PARK CARCAMP WATERS CANOE AREA, MINNESOTA chase one. The class will be held at REI Dayhike 7 miles round trip to Jones Spring MAY 13-15 (SAT-SUN) CANOE THE Mudro Lake entry point.This entry gets (second floor program room). REI is at 4515 and eat lunch. Saturday evening cook din- WASHITA RIVER Part two of the '05 booked-up very quickly because of its sce- ner on the grill. Sunday morning go to LBJ Freeway, north side, between Midway canoe and kayak odyssey takes Sierrans up nic beauty and fantastic fishing. Routes Hamiltons Pool and hike 3 miles round trip and Welch. This two-night class will start to Oklahoma for a campground weekend start at the end of an old logging road from to the Pedernales River. Lunch will be at promptly at 6:30 PM and will finish at about and a 15 mile fast float down a category 2 a private landing adjacent to the locally col- The Salt Lick in Driftwood where the trip will 8:45 PM. Also included is an optional week- river only 2 hours away from Dallas. This orful "Chainsaw Sisters Saloon". Portaging end. The park is west of Austin, about four end backpacking trip to the Caney Creek trip starts at the Dougherty Bridge and ends into Horse or Fourtown Lake can find the hours from Dallas. This is the peak of the Wilderness in Arkansas. This trip will give at Highway 53 bridge near the Municipal base camping unit at their campsite by wildflower season in the hill country. you an opportunity to practice your new Airport on the Washita River. Along the noon. For those wanting to continue, a Leader: Greg Holman navigation and map reading skills. The fee way several rapids later including "Big See Outings List on 214-398-8061 for the class is $15 for Sierra Club members Canyon" rapids the water enthusiasts will Page 6 [email protected] and $20 for non-members. No reservations see wildlife, cliffs and birds galore. The Compass March 2005 5 March 2005 Sierra Club Outings II

www.dallassierraclub.org OUTINGS LIST Dallas Comprehensive CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 chain of small lakes to the northwest leads sity and all the miles you want to hike. It is to good walleye and northern fishing. a hidden jewel and one of or most popular Parties may also paddle the Horse River up trips. Full Details to come… Land Use Plan Unveiled to the itsí confluence with the Basswood Leader: Mick Nolen River which forms a section of the 972-991-9351 By Pryor Lawson Canadian Border. Another mile, and pad- [email protected] dlers can gaze at some very clear pic- tographs adorning a cliff face along the n October 4, 2004, Save Open Open Spaces did not go into specifics -- river. Bring a fishing rod as Smallmouth Space, a citizen group advocating understandably so, since the Comp Plan Bass fishing is excellent this time of year. SEPT 17 (SAT) BEGINNER BACKPACK- Othe intelligent use and acquisi- was in its nascent state -- three things Side trip to International Wolf Center in Ely ING AND CAMPING CLASS Aimed at tion of natural open space in and around seem clear: (time allowing). Deposit Required, get it in beginners, this class is an ideal way to learn Dallas, hosted a presentation by City of early to secure lodging for both Saturday about backpacking. Topics include: wilder- Dallas staff members regarding the City's · Traffic congestion, with its attendant air nights. Fly / Drive from Minneapolis. ness ethics, outdoor clothing, boots, back- first Comprehensive Land Use Plan, a pollution, will be addressed as an Contact: Paul Huston packs, tents, sleeping bags, cookware, holistic approach to planning that the staff economic problem as well as an 972-732-6566 food, and preparing for a trip. Instructors hopes to present to the City Council for environmental problem, [email protected] are experienced Dallas Sierra Club leaders. approval by December 2005. In attendance · "Green" developers will be encouraged to There will be time for questions and a were representatives of several local organ- participate in the planning process, and hands-on look at outdoor gear. Lunch of izations, such as White Rock Heritage · Sierra Club members will have an backpacking food is included. You will also JUN 5-11 (SUN-SAT) BUFFALO NATION- have the opportunity to learn about, and District, Groundwork, League of Women opportunity to participate. AL RIVER CANOE TRIP The Buffalo sign up for, several beginner backpacking Voters, Master Naturalists, Gardener in River in northern Arkansas is one of the trips. The fee is $20 for Sierra Club mem- Community Development, Connemara As Mr. Chacko pointed out, "planning" in most beautiful rivers in the United States. bers and $30 for non-members (you can Conservancy, Texas Parks and Wildlife, For Dallas' past meant leaving matters in the The Buffalo River is administered by the sign up to be a Sierra Club member at the the Love of the Lake, American Institute of hands of architects and engineers. The city National Park Service and features clear class). No reservations are necessary, just Architects, Friends of the Old Trinity Trail, planners hope that direct involvement from water, magnificent high limestone bluffs show up. and the Sierra Club of Dallas. citizens in the planning process will pro- and an outstanding canoeing experience. Leader: Arthur Kuehne Peer F. Chacko, the project manager for duce an articulated vision of the future that We’ll canoe about 60 miles of the river 214-902-9260 the "Comp Plan," and a Planning works for all of us. from Gilbert down to a take out on the [email protected] Manager for the city, led the presentation. For more information, the city has a hot- White River and camp on the gravel bars Mr. Chacko explained the significance of line to call for suggestions or questions: along the way. Exact mileage may the Comp Plan. "For years, some areas 214-670-3312. You can also learn more change due to river level. Some canoeing of the city have been planned to death, about the Comp Plan at the city's website: experience required. NOV 23-28 (WED-MON) ANNUAL BIG others not at all," he said. "This is the first www.dallascityhall.com (click on the Leader: Arthur Kuehne BEND BUS TRIP The Dallas Sierra Club 214-902-9260 Thanksgiving tradition continues with the 'big picture' view that the city has under- "ForwardDallas - City of Dallas [email protected] annual bus trip to Big Bend. New This taken." Population forecasts show growth Comprehensive Plan" link). The website is Year: An option to backpack the of 300,000 more Dallas residents by updated often, so check it out regularly for Rancherias Trail in the Big Bend Ranch 2020, he added, and "the city can't new information. State Natural Area (strenuous). The canoe accommodate such growth with the cur- JULY 1-5 (FRI -TUE) ANNUAL FORTH OF trip option will be available again this year rent model of planning." JULY BUS TRIP TO THE SANGRE DE as well. If you've never been, you owe it to Ideally, the Comp Plan will avoid the hap- CHRISTO MOUNTAINS IN SOUTH CEN- yourself to discover this unique part of hazard planning (or lack thereof) of the past TRAL CO. This early summer outing to the Texas. If you've been before, take advan- by forging a common vision of the future, by high Rockies is for backpackers to escape tage of the new options! Our chartered creating strategies to help achieve the com- the heat of Dallas. We will leave on a bus sleeper bus leaves Dallas on Wednesday munity's vision, and, then, by developing on Friday evening and arrive at the trailhead at 6:30 PM and returns about 4:30 AM on guidelines for future development. To Saturday morning. There will be five trips Monday. We will have four backpacking achieve this "common vision," the Planning available rated from moderate to strenuous. trips from moderate to strenuous and one Each trip will camp at above 11,000 feet. canoeing trip through Boquillas Canyon Department intends to use diverse meth- Each will have one or two days available for where the walls tower to over 1,200 feet. ods of reaching out to the public. The city peak bagging or other high country explo- Some backpacking experience is required has identified over ninety organizations -- ration. The area has streams, lakes, moun- for the backpack trips and some business groups, neighborhood associa- tains, and magnificent scenery. We arrive canoe/camping experience is required for tions, environmental groups, etc. -- within back in Dallas by 5 AM the morning of the the canoe trip. Full Details to come. Dallas that have been invited to appoint 5th. We have not been to this destination in Contact: Arthur Kuehne members to a 75-member Advisory few years, so we expect it to fill up fast. 214-902-9260 Committee for the Comp Plan. The Leader: Mick Nolen [email protected] Advisory Committee has held three meet- 972-991-9351 ing since early November; its members will [email protected] work as a sounding board for the evolving proposals of the Comp Plan. The proposals will come, in significant part, from two different types of workshops: SEPT 1-6 (THU-TUE) LABOR DAY BUS TRIP TO THE WEMINUCHE WILDERNESS Community Workshops, which are now IN CO. Escape the Texas heat and join us complete, targeted specific areas of con- for our trip to the cool Colorado mountains cern (for example, neighborhood main of the Weminuche Wilderness. Trips will streets), and City-Wide Workshops. The range from a short backpack with dayhikes City-Wide Workshops began in January to strenuous long hikes. At least 1 prior 2005. You can check the City's website backpack trip is strongly recommended. (see below for details) for future workshops Our sleeper bus leaves Dallas at 4:00 PM and registration information. on Thursday evening and returns at about So, what does this mean for Sierrans 5:00 AM on Tuesday morning. The concerned with the quality of life in a big Weminuche Wilderness offers a great diver- city? Although the presentation at Save 6 March 2005 The Compass Wilderness Navigation Class Lone Star Chapter News: ou can go on Sierra Club outings for Padre Island Update years and never look at a map or use Ya compass, and for many people his year promises to be a busy one More families from San Antonio visit Padre that's OK. But if you really want to get out for Sierra Club's grassroots campaign than any other city in the United States. on your own, if you want to go where there Tto stop the drilling on Padre Island For this reason, the Club is going to con- are no trails, or if you just want to know National Seashore. No kidding. There will centrate its grassroots efforts this year in more about the areas you hike on Sierra be more drilling activity this year than there the land of the Alamo. Club outings, you need to learn wilderness has been in a very long time. And the Club navigation. Learning how to read a map has planned some great events to grow our Sierra Club also is hosting a number of and use a compass and other navigation campaign and push to end the drilling both events this year as a part of its grassroots tools will vastly expand your confidence and on a regional scale and a local scale. So, if campaign. The first of a series of your options for wilderness travel. One of you want something to do and would like to Community Meetings on the movement to the most rewarding things you can do as a get involved in Sierra Club's grassroots stop the drilling will be in San Antonio in backpacker is to travel off-trail. After all, efforts, now is the time. February. In March, students from all over trails only let you see a very small percent- This past November, BNP Petroleum the country will converge on the national age of the backcountry. Mastering wilder- applied for a permit to drill five new wells at seashore for the second annual Alternative ness navigation will open up these vast off- an existing well site. The project would take Spring Break where they will participate in trail areas. at least 8 months to complete. In addition, a student activist training among other The Dallas Sierra Club offers its highly You will learn the fundamentals of finding the National Park Service warned that BNP events. April is the month of Earth Day. In regarded Wilderness Navigation Class to your way in the wilderness. Among the sub- still has a permit to drill two other wells in a honor of that special day, volunteers from get you started. Our next class will be held jects covered are: purchasing maps, how to new location - one that would require bash- everywhere will come to Padre to celebrate on April 19 (Tuesday) and April 21 read maps, how not to get lost, what to do ing a new road through the dunes into the Earth Week with a Lunada crab boil and (Thursday). This two evening class will if you do get lost, GPS, different kinds of otherwise roadless expanse. In addition, camp-out on the beach. We'll have petition start promptly at 6:30 PM and will finish at compasses, and how to use your compass. yet another well site for the Australian com- drive events throughout the spring as well about 8:45 PM each night. You need to If you have a compass, bring it to the class. pany, Novus Petroleum, is in the planning as some pizza parties. Please check out come on both evenings to complete the If you don't have one, we will show you stages. A total of eight new wells means the calendar below. class. The class will be held at REI (second what to look for when you purchase one. convoys of heavy trucks will rumble up and floor program room). REI is at 4515 LBJ Also included is an optional weekend out- down the beach of our national seashore Saturday, February 26, 2005 - Freeway, north side, between Midway and ing. This trip will give you an opportunity to for the entire year. Hence, Sierra Club has Community Meeting, Whole Foods in the Welch. The fee for the class is $15 for practice your new navigation and map read- dubbed 2005 "the Year of the Trucks." If community room, 255 E. Basse St., San Sierra Club members and $20 for non- you have not already, please visit the Lone Antonio. Call Chris at 512-472-9094 for members. No reservations are necessary; ing skills. More details about the outing will Star Chapter website www.texas.sierra- more information. just show up. be available at the class. club.org/padre.asp and sign the online petition to stop the drilling. March 10 -14 - Alternative Spring Break, Sierra Club has done a great job educat- Padre Island National Seashore. For more ing people throughout Texas and beyond information and to register online, please about the impact of drilling on Padre over visit www.ssc.org/temp/tx.htm. the past year and a half. Most of our volunteer work has been in Austin because Saturday, April 23 - Earth Day Lunada, the Austin Sierra Club Group has adopted Padre Island National Seashore. For more the issue. However, it's time to start think- information visit www.sierraclub.org/field/south- ing about the largest single source of visi- ernplains or call Chris at 512-472-9094. tors to the national seashore: San Antonio.

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