Clean Energy Works: Be a Climate Leader

Join the Clean Energy Works campaign (which includes Sierra Club and Blue Green Alliance) on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for weekly volunteer action nights to urge Senators Klobuchar and Franken to work for a strong climate bill this fall. Come for a slice of pizza, enjoy good company and a chance to make a difference. Contact us to RSVP or for more information.

Transit To Green Space

Our Transportation Campaign has launched a new blog, Transit to Green Space, to highlight how to access Twin City area parks without a car and to share our efforts to better link public transit and green space.

The Volt Vette Project

One of our long-time members and activists has been converting his vintage Corvette into an all-electric vehicle! You can keep up with his project by visiting his Volt Vette Project blog on our website. Check back regularly for updates!

Follow us on Twitter

The Sierra Club North Star Chapter is getting acquainted with Twitter, a social network that has steadily been attracting users. Watch for updates on events and ways to volunteer by signing in to http://twitter.com, and following @SierraClubMN.

Citizens' Guide to Land Use Planning

• Open the doors to your local planning process. The Guide is a tool for everyone: residents, researchers, and communities.
• What is planning, anyway? Take a walk through Anytown, USA to learn more about community development and to view a glossary of common planning terms.
• Search the metro area for your city to find out how your community development process works.
• Then, check out The Activists' Guide to Land Use Planning (pdf, 611k) to learn how you can get involved.