Welcome to the Northwest Cook County Group!

The Northwest Cook County Group (NWCCG) is a local group of the Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club is America’s oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Founded in 1892 by John Muir and other supporters, the Sierra Club’s goal is to explore, enjoy and protect the planet. For more information about the Northwest Cook County Group please visit our about us page.

Upcoming NWCCG Events

Our next program meeting, Chill the Drill—Protect America’s Artic, is on Thursday, February 11. See our events page for more information.

Don't forget to check out our outings page for a trip list of backpacking, canoeing, biking, hiking, skiing, and other events. Trips are added frequently so check back often!

Special Announcements:
Check our special announcements page for information about the Sierra Club Student Coalition, and other special announcements.

Fall 2009 newsletter available on-line
Our current newsletter is available to download here.

Volunteers Needed!
The NWCCG is run entirely by volunteers. We are always in need for volunteers to help us with a variety of efforts. One effort in particular that needs help is our water-monitoring program in conjunction with Ducks Unlimited. Please contact Greg Stolzer at gpstolzer@hotmail.com. For more information on volunteering please visit the volunteer page or contact Greg Stolzer.

This page last revised on February 5, 2010

Copyright© 2010 Northwest Cook County Group, Illinois Chapter, the Sierra Club. The Northwest Cook County Group website designed and maintained by Joyce May. Please contact the webmaster at nwccg2webmaster@earthlink.net if you have any questions or find any problems regarding this website.

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