The falls at Ohiopyle. Photo courtesy of PA DCNR.

Members and their friends are invited to take part in the Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter’s annual member outing and retreat at Ohiopyle State Park in Fayette County! There are lots of activities for everyone, with hikes, an ‘alternative energies’ tour’, and a Marcellus Visual Assessment Training session. On Saturday evening there will be a potluck and BBQ dinner with free burgers and hot dogs provided by the Chapter, followed by a talk by local biologist Dr. Cindy Walters.

For a schedule of activities and a registration form click HERE. (more…)

Over a period of two weeks anti-fracking activists plan to ride from Butler PA to Washington DC to collect at least 150 stories from people who are adversely impacted by shale gas industry operations. The Tour de Frack action is open to all cyclists and follows the Great Allegheny Passage from July 15 to July 28, with a variety of events, explorations, filming, and interviews along the way. The collected testimonies, videos, and petition will be presented to officials in Washington. For more information, contact Michael Bagdes Canning at ( mbagdes at embarqmail dot com).