Loantaka Group Area: Morris &
Union Counties
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(Dec.
9)
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Activities/Hikes
- Hike Schedule - See Chapter Hike Information
- Educational Programs
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General Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month (Sept.-June) at 7:30 PM at the Library of the Chathams, 214 Main Street,
Chatham NJ 07928 (click for directions) (click
for list of meetings)
Come to a general meeting, learn something new and make some new friends. We'd welcome the chance to meet you and
to introduce ourselves at a general meeting. Please see the meeting schedule which follows and join us!
For Information, call 908-233-2414
EXCOMM Meetings
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month (Sept.-June) at 7:30 PM at
the Library of the Chathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham NJ 07928, (click for directions). This is your club and there is always an open invitation to attend an
Executive Committee meeting. Right now, we have open positions on our Executive Committee. If you are interested
in a position and would like to find out more, please contact
Paul Sanderson .
List of General Meetings
7:30 - 9:00pm, Library of the Chathams, Free and Open to the Public, (click for directions)
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Speaker: MacKenzie Hall, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey
Topic: NJ Bats & White Nose Fungus
MacKenzie Hall, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ
biologist, will talk about the amazing lives of bats, their importance to our
communities, the threats they face especially white nose syndrome which is
having a devastating effect on the bat population. Learn about what’s being done
to conserve bat populations and how you can help!
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Speaker: Jeff Huppert, Loantaka Education Coordinator
Topic: Family Energy Consumption
Learn how to compute your family's energy footprint and what you can do to
reduce it.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Speaker: Dr. Daniela Shebitz of Kean College
Topic: Proposed Linden Coal Power Plant
Dr. Shebitz will discuss the issues surrounding the controversial Coal Power
Plant proposed for Linden.
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Past Meeting Topics
January 14, 2009, Dr. Jim Conroy, Secrets of the Tree Whisperer
February 11, 2009, Julia Shaw, Alaska Wilderness League, Alaska Update
March 11, 2009, Maria Grace, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ Outreach Coordinator,
Protecting NJ Endangered Species
April 8, 2009, Mindy Schmidt, Morris County Parks Commission, Alien Invaders (invasive
plants and animals)
May 13, 2009, Sandeep Bhatala, SC Populations Issues Study Group, Philippines Visit
June 10, 2009, Kate Kogler, “Gardening with NJ Natives on the Piedmont"
September 9, 2009, Paul Bologna, "Coastal Seagrasses"
October 14, 2009, Meiling Chin, "Candidates Night"
November 11. 2009, Debbie Naha, "Wild Edibles Plants"
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Activities/Hikes:
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Educational Programs
Environmental Programs offered by the Sierra Club Loantaka
Group.
Instructor: Jeffrey Huppert, Education
Coordinator,
Retired Environmental Science Teacher
To schedule a program, contact Jeff at
jeffhup@optonline.net
Adult Programs
1. Threatened and Endangered Species of New Jersey
Why are they threatened and endangered? How important is habitat?
2. Sustainable Energy
Fifty years away, if we start now!
3. Mercury in Your Life
Impacts on human health and environmental origins of mercury.
4. Is the Environmental Sky Really Falling?
A look at the myriad of environmental problems facing the world.
5. Oil
On Ice
A documentary film on the fate of the Artic National Wildlife Refuge and the interactions of energy policy, migratory
wildlife, and the native Gwich’in Indians of Alaska.
6. Corporation
A documentary film on the history, nature and impact of
corporations on America and the world.
7. The
High Cost of Low Price
A documentary film on the operation of Wal-Mart Corporation and its
social and economic impact on American families and
communities.
8. Environmental Politics
A historical look at the impact of politics on
environmental issues and human health from Teddy Roosevelt to
George W. Bush. The power of the Presidency and of majority rule in the
House and Senate are examined as well as the influence of corporations and mass
media.
9. Conserve Our Ocean Legacy
A slideshow presentation on the ocean’s living natural resources
and what steps the world community must take to make them sustainable for future
generations.
10. Or, a program on an environmental topic of your
choice!!!
Elementary Level School Programs
11. Earth Day presentation
A slide show on conservation of resources in and around the home.
Emphasis is on the three R’s and on energy and water conservation. Includes some demonstration materials.
12.
Bats to bears: Mammals of New Jersey
A look at our fellow warm-blooded members of the Order Mammalia.
13. Environmental Primer
A slide show on the basics of environmental science with references
to the environment of New Jersey.
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Driving
Directions to Library of the Chathams:
1. Traveling south on I-287, get on Route 24 East Exit 37 (the sign says Springfield), which is the first exit
after the Route 10 Exits. Proceed on Route 24 East for about 8 miles to Exit 7 (the sign says JFK Parkway). Follow the signs for JFK
Parkway. . The road makes a series of loops to the right (use caution at merge
points). Just after the underpass (before Short Hills Mall), follow signs to
Route 24 West, then take exit for Route 124 West to Chatham, which puts you on
Main Street in Chatham. See # 3.
2. Traveling west on Route 24, take Exit 7C for JFK Parkway which puts you on a service road. Go past Short Hills
Mall. Follow signs for Route 124 West to Chatham. See # 3.
3. Continue on Main Street through two traffic lights. The library will be on your right, about 1/2 block
after the second light. To reach the parking lot: continue to the next light. Turn right. Go a short distance and turn right at the swimming pool. Then follow signs to the basement
meeting room.
For Information, call 908-233-2414
From the Chatham Railroad Station: Head north on Fairmount Ave toward
Railroad Plaza N. Turn right at Main St/RT-124
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