Our Mission: To explore, enjoy and protect the wold places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out those objectives.
 
  

 
Upcoming Events

July 4 (Friday) Bike Ride, Downtown Lexington, KY
We will ride our bikes in Lexington's annual Fourth of July Parade to promote safe and healthy transportation that is good for the environment. Everyone welcome! Also come visit our booth during the day!
Leader: Dave Cooper, 859-299-5669, davecooper928@yahoo.com

July 12 (Saturday) "Off the Beaten Path" Dayhike (exploratory), Eastern Kentucky
Join us for a dayhike in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. We will be looking at areas affected by Mountaintop Removal.
Leaders: Lane Boldman and Joey Shadowen, 859-252-3422, jshad65@earthlink.net

July 20 (Sunday) "March on Zeb Mountain"
Elk Valley, TN.
A gathering to join together in a prayer and a march to protest the destruction of these mountains we call home.
For more information contact unitedmountaindefense@yahoo.com
or call 865-689-2778.

July 21 (Monday) Bluegrass Group General Meeting
Our program this month is all about Rain Gardens! Come learn more about how to build them!! Our guest speaker will be Amy Sohner. Our meeting is at Second Presbyterian Church at the corner of Main and Ransom, Downtown Lexington.
Contact Dave Cooper, 859-299-5669, davecooper928@yahoo.com

August 16-17 (Saturday-Sunday)
Bluegrass Group Sierra Club at the Woodland Arts Fair
Come visit our booth- we will have fun crafts for sale! We will have mercury sampling, which just requires a lock of hair. Watch this space for updates.
Contact Dave Cooper, 859-299-5669, davecooper928@yahoo.com

August 18 (Monday) Bluegrass Group General Meeting
Our program this entitled "Kentucky Stay-cations" - where we'll show you all sorts of great adventures where you can stay close to home. Our meeting is at Second Presbyterian Church at the corner of Main and Ransom, Downtown Lexington.
Contact Dave Cooper, 859-299-5669, davecooper928@yahoo.com

September 4 (Monday) Bluegrass Group New Members Party
If you are new or just interested in learning more about the organization, come join us!!
Contact Dave Cooper, 859-299-5669, davecooper928@yahoo.com

 

Other events of interest:

Movie Night- Once each month we show environmentally-themed movies in the home of a local Lexington member. Pot-luck dinner beforehand. Contact: Lane & Joey Shadowen, jshad65@earthlink.net.

Book Group- Every month we pick a book to read and discuss. For more information contact Ray and Mary Barry, 859-223-0180 or email ray.barry@prodigy.net

Beginning Backpacking- The Bluegrass Group teaches this class as a fundraising activity. Fees are affordable and consist of four sessions plus one optional overnight trip. Contact Joey Shadowen, jshad65@earthlink.net