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The Quinnehtukqut
May 2024
 A Note From Our Chapter Chair - For the BirdsWith spring well underway, the birds have returned and their morning songs are welcomed – come celebrate the birds with us! In this month’s update, you’ll hear about some birding events coming up and learn more about the state of the birds and how we’re working to protect them. |  2024 Legislative Session RecapCatch up on what happened in this year’s legislative session that came to a close this week. There were some wins for the environment, but, once again, the legislature failed to act to address climate change with the seriousness that it deserves. Some of these bills will have to wait till our next push in the 2025 session. |  Campaign HighlightsTake a look at all the highlights from Sierra Club Connecticut’s current campaigns and what we’ve been working on this last month. As always, thank you to all of our volunteers — we couldn’t do this without you! |
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 Why Environmentalists Need to Act to Prevent Nuclear WarIt is unfortunate that the threat of nuclear war is closer than ever. Nuclear war would undoubtedly cause immense destruction to our environment and climate, and must be avoided. There is a House Resolution calling for the US to lead the way in preventing nuclear war and it needs your support. |  Spend Your Summer Outside with Sierra Club Connecticut!Enjoy the warm weather with us outside at our Chapter Outings and Military Outdoors events! We’ve been busy with hikes and Outings training and are looking forward to more of it this summer. Join us as we explore the parks in our state. |  Regenerating Connecticut's Rampant Highway DeforestationYou may have noticed the unfortunate sight of clear cutting along our highways. These areas, though right next to busy traffic, are still important pieces of the ecosystem. Learn more about how our state can rethink its plans for these landscapes, the importance of native species, and what you can do to help. |
 Pollution from Connecticut's Cars and Trucks is Rising and Driving Public Health ImpactsOur state leaders are neglecting to clean up the transportation sector despite the critical need to reduce emissions from vehicles on Connecticut’s roadways. All of our communities, and especially those of color and low-income communities, live with unsafe smog levels. Connecticut is falling behind and failing to keep our air clean. |  Photo JournalSee what we’ve been up to this last month, from events to outings to rallies! Come get involved and send in your own photos of Sierra Club events and campaigns you’re supporting! |  Fare Thee Well“It is with a full and grateful heart that I say goodbye to the Sierra Club Connecticut community. I have had the honor and privilege of being a part of this amazing organization for the past seven years. I have been able to advocate by your side for good climate and environmental policy, march and rally for change, walk in the woods, and generally make some good noise for our shared home, our Mother Earth…” |
 Experiences of AweWhat gets you out in nature and inspires awe in you? These experiences are important to our mental health. Hear some reflections from a psychologist on our interactions with the natural world, ourselves, and each other. |  Donate a VehicleWith spring in full swing, it's the perfect time to spring into giving! Your old car, truck, RV, motorcycle, or boat - whether it’s running or not – will support Sierra Club Connecticut, sponsored by the Sierra Club Foundation. Donating is easy! It won't cost you a thing, plus it's tax-deductible. |
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