Welcome to the Rogue Group Sierra Club
Dedicated to preserving Southern Oregon's environment, natural resources, and quality of life, the Rogue Group is composed of Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Curry and Lake Counties. This includes all of the Rogue Valley, with activity sections in Grants Pass, the Illinois Valley and Brookings. Our small office is located in Ashland, about 15 miles south of Medford.
photo S. Laskey of Grants Pass Section
--NEWS YOU CAN USE RIGHT NOW!
Your comments are needed now on the Klamath Basin Resoration Agreement - A Bad Deal, A Bad Agreement!
See the full article in the November issue of our newsletter Rogue Walker , click on the link to your right. We need your comments to our Oregon Senators, and you should also comment to your own Senators if you are reading this from another state. This is a really bad deal, and they need to hear from you before any legislation comes to them, so be sure to comment before the end of November.
The Rogue Group Sierra Club is pleased to be a contributor to the Rogue River Walk in Gold Beach.
This is a delightful 6 mile trail running along the south bank of the mighty Rogue River, all the way to Lobster Creek Bridge. Download a copy of the Rogue River Walk Brochure and Map here.
The Newsletter Assembly day has been changed to WEDNESDAY from Thursday. Click on VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES to find out more on how YOU can help the Rogue Group publish the monthly newsletter.
Please see the latest edition of our newsletter Rogue Walker for all the latest news and information.
Donate to the Rogue Group Sierra Club
All of the funds donated to our Foundation account are for use only by the Rogue Group for general conservation including public education, programs, outings and litigation. Your contribution is fully tax deductible (501(c)(3) if you make your check out to The Sierra Club Foundation with Rogue Group on the memo line. Contributions made out only to the Rogue Group are NOT tax deductible.
Mail to:
Kris Biechler, Treasurer
1100 Sterling Creek Rd
Jacksonville, OR. 97530
Your check must be postmarked no later than Dec. 15 to be considered for the current tax year. Thanks very much for your support!
General Information
Rogue Group Chair: Tom Dimitre tdimitre@earthlink.net
The Rogue Group of the Oregon Chapter Sierra Club is based in Ashland, Oregon. Our small office is located in the Headwaters Gallery and Environmental Center building. The Groups work focuses on the proposed ski expansion on Mt. Ashland, the Klamath Basin, protecting the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, and much, much more.
The Group has an active Outings program, offering almost 50 outings a year. Members and non-members are invited to join our hikes around beautiful Southern Oregon. In 2007 we added Overnight Backpacking Trips. See the Get Outdoors! link for more information.
The Rogue Group covers a very large area and has Activity Sections in Grants Pass, the Illinois Valley and Curry County whose purpose is to focus on more localized activities and issues. See the "Contact Us" link for information on how to contact the section leaders.
We welcome inquires from members and non-members alike!
Rogue Walker Newsletter
Our monthly newsletter, the Rogue Walker, is now available as a PDF. Get all of the latest information and news from the Rogue Group. Click on the "Newsletter" link above.
Stellar Jay with a stolen peanut
photo S. Laskey of Grants Pass Section
Rogue Group Outings
We have a very active Year-Round Outings Program. For a listing of all Rogue Group Outings, click on the "Get Outdoors!" link above.
Wheelchair access path to London Peak Lookout
photo S. Laskey of Grants Pass Section
Rogue River near Gold Hill photo K. Biechler
