Sierra Club calendar for January and February Saturday, January 17 The Sierra Club presents
Green Classroom: Workshop fluttering and Cultivating
Want butterflies fluttering in your garden? Come and learn which plants are hosts and feed them and take what one. You will see many species of butterflies. Cost: any person over 14 years, $ 14.00 / Children under 14 accompanied by an adult, $ 10.00 / accompanied by both parents, free. Location: San Juan Meeting: 1:00 p.m. Return: 5:00 p.m. Level: Easy to Bring: See below Extra: A layer of water, walking shoes Cost: $ 2.00 donation to the Sierra family Club-PR/por Contact: Linda Commander, lindatinglar@netscape.net, 787.447.6677 (Reservations required)
Saturday, January 17 The Sierra Club presents
on Roosevelt Road Kayaks Paddling
by mangrove channels of the former Roosevelt Roads naval base. Enjoy abundant beauty that more than half a century was inaccessible to most people. Observe the flora and fauna of the mangrove. If time permits, lunch at a nice beach. There will be kayaks for rent. Location: Ceiba Meeting: 7:30 a.m. Return: 3:30 p.m. Level: Moderate / Hard to Bring: See below Cost: $ 5.00 donation to the Sierra Club-PR if you bring your own kayak and not a member Contact: Joseph A. Menendez, ecocanopr@aol.com, 787-725-1898 (Day of tour 787-319-6629) (reservations required)
Saturday, January 18 The Sierra Club presents
Discover the Rio Abajo Forest Explore the geology, flora and fauna of the Rio Abajo Forest. Enjoy its beauty with your family and friends in a walk in his paths and its history. Location: Arecibo Meeting: 9:30 a.m. Return: 1:30 p.m. Level: Moderate Bring: see below Additional: extra clothing in case it rains, insect repellent, good lunch, costs $ 3.00 for DNER and donation to the Sierra Club-PR Contact: Javier Biaggi, javierbiaggi@hotmail.com, 787-880-1063, cel . 787-371-1709 (reservation required)
Sunday, January 18 The Sierra Club presents
Plant Botanical Garden Rio Piedras The Botanical Garden is one of the jewels of the metropolitan area. This tour is a walk through the Garden, led by a botanist at the UPR. Learn about its biology, history, and their uses. Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m. Return: 1:00 p.m. Level: Easy Meeting: Visitor Center parking lot entrance on South Botanical Garden, Rio Piedras Bring: See Below Cost: $ 2.00 suggested donation to the Sierra Club-PR Contact: Paul Bayman, pbayamon@gmail.com, or call 787,725. 8197.durante the week before the trip, and leave a message. (Reservation required)
Saturday, January 24 The Sierra Club presents
Annual Meeting of the Sierra Club, Chapter of Puerto Rico Come celebrate with us the accomplishments during this past year. Be part of the history of the fastest growing environmental club on our island. Come with your family and enjoy wholesome entertainment in a friendly atmosphere. There will be music, food, gifts and many surprises. Admission $ 25.00 per person and $ 47.00 per family. The activity is free to club members. Location: Hall of La Paz, Luis Muñoz Rivera Park Time: 11am-3pm
Sunday, January 25 The Sierra Club presents
Trees Old San Juan botanical walk, knowing the trees in Old San Juan with a botanist at the UPR-RRP. During the tour, you'll see about fifteen to twenty interesting trees and learn about its biology, history and importance. Meeting: 9:30 a.m. Return: 12:00 p.m. Level: Easy to Bring: see below Additional: Comfortable shoes, $ for lunch (optional) Cost: $ 2.00 donation to the Sierra Club-PR Contact: Paul Bayman, pbayamon@gmail.com, or call the week before 787.725.8197.durante the trip, and leave a message. (Reservation required)
Sunday, January 25 The Sierra Club presents
Green Therapy in El Yunque Fajardo River Walk. You must know how to swim. Location: Naguabo Meeting: 10:00 a.m. Return: 3:00 p.m. Level: Very Hard to Bring: see below Additional: Bathing suit, water shoes, shorts, change of clothes, towel Location: Naguabo To reserve space: Make check or money order $ 20.00/persona Basilio Pérez and send it to Victor Marcial Vega Street Eddie Garcia # 374 La Merced San Juan PR. 00918-2107 Contact: Victor Marcial Vega MD, marcialvegamd@aol.com (Reservation required)
Wednesday, January 28 The Sierra Club presents
TALK: Modern Techniques for Risk Mitigation Field Trip As popular proverb says, "better safe than to regret." With Mr. Jose Morales, Consultant of the State Agency for Emergency Management, learn how to minimize risks and dangers when it leaves a natural area known as forests, caves, rivers, lakes, beaches. If you are leading a trip, take this opportunity to learn how to "leave the field safely. School of Architecture, UPR-RRP, Room 103, 6:00 pm
Saturday, January 31 The Sierra Club presents
El Bosque Seco and La Ballena approximately 7km walk a coastal trail. Observe the adaptation of vegetation to a dry, salt and limestone substrate which causes the development of an elfin forest. The variety of birds will be easy to observe due to the low canopy height. Location: Guanica Meeting: 7:00 a.m. Return: 12:30 p.m. Level: Moderate / Hard to Bring: see below Additional: Boots, long pants, lots of water, bathing suit, binoculars, coolers for the beach Cost: $ 2.00 donation to the Sierra Club-PR Contact: Joseph A. Menendez, ecocanopr@aol.com, 787-725-1898 (day of tour 787-319-6629) (reservations required)
Sunday, February 1 The Sierra Club presents
Of Hope Tour The Goat by bicycle Cataño. Visit the recreation complex and Hope Goat Island where you can enjoy beautiful views of Old San Juan. Also visit the ruins of the old leper colony, and other points of interest in the area. Location: Cataño Meeting: 8:00 a.m. Return: 1:00 p.m. Level: Moderate Bring: see below Additional: bicycle, safety equipment, swimwear Cost: $ 2.00 donation to the Sierra Club-PR Contact: José Luis Rodríguez, 787-787-9977, Day of tour: 787-415-7154 ( reservations required)
Saturday, February 1 The Sierra Club presents
Niñ @ sy Their Parents: A Forest Cambalache Explore! Walk Cambalache State Forest addressed the babysitter s from 4 to 12 years. Discover the jewels of the northern forest: fossils, trees, butterflies, birds, spiders and insects
. Location: Arecibo Meeting: 9:30 a.m. Return: 1:30 p.m. Level: Easy to Bring: See below Extra: magnifying glass, binoculars, insect repellent Cost: $ 2.00 donation to the Sierra Club-PR Contact: Javier Biaggi, javierbiaggi@hotmail.com, 787.880.1063, cell 787.371.1709 (Reservation required)
Saturday, February 7
The Sierra Club presents
County and El Morro Kayaks in San Juan. Kayakea from Condado Lagoon to the Morro and returns to the Laguna del Condado. A real walk on the waters of the capital city with few places to rest. There will be kayaks for rent. Meeting: 7:30 a.m. Return: 3:30 p.m. Level: Moderate / Hard to Bring: See below Cost: $ 5.00 donation to the Sierra Club-PR if you bring your own kayak and not a member Contact: Joseph A. Menendez, ecocanopr@aol.com, 787-725-1898 (day of tour 787-319-6629) (reservations required)
Sunday, February 8
The Sierra Club presents
Canyon Las Bocas Rising natural reserve . Come and bring a set you need for your outcome. Meet this beautiful corner hugging the mountains of Barranquitas. Descend to the river by attending internal accompanied by guides. Location: Barranquitas Meeting: 9:00 a.m. Return: 4:00 p.m. Level: Moderate / Hard to Bring: see below Additional: Boots, long pants, lots of water, bathing suit, binoculars, coolers with refreshments (no alcohol) Cost: $ 25.00 donation to the reserve and Sierra Club-PR Contact: Joseph A. Menendez, ecocanopr@aol.com, 787-725-1898 (day of tour 787-319-6629) (reservations required)
Saturday, February 14 The Sierra Club presents
Singles Only in the Rio Abajo Forest Explore the geology, flora and fauna of the Rio Abajo Forest. Enjoy its beauty with new friends a walk only for singles. Location: Arecibo Meeting: 9:30 a.m. Return: 1:30 p.m. Level: Moderate Bring: see below Additional: extra clothing in case it rains, insect repellent, costs $ 3.00 for DNER and donation to the Sierra Club-PR Contact: Javier Biaggi, javierbiaggi@hotmail.com, 787-880-1063, cel. 787-371-1709 (reservation required)
Saturday, February 14 The Sierra Club presents
Caño Tiburones Natural Reserve Paddling by one of the largest PR wetlands, habitat of a variety of flora and fauna . Learn how we can work individually on the conservation of this valuable resource. There will be kayaks for rent. Municipality: Arecibo Meeting: 8:30 a.m. Return: 3:00 p.m. Level: Moderate Bring: See below. Bonus: Extra clothing, cooler, binoculars, water shoes, bathing suit, waterproof bags. Cost: $ 5.00 donation to the Sierra Club-PR if you bring your own kayak and not a partner. Contact: Joseph A. Menendez, ecocanopr@aol.com, 787-725-1898 (day of tour 787-319-6629) (reservations required)
Sunday, February 15 The Sierra Club presents
San Juan Monumental visit some buildings registered as historic monuments, and several streets, plazas and parks. It is an easy excursion, suitable for the family. It will interesting facts on the streets and buildings as well as legends and other stories. Meeting: 9:00 a.m. Return: 1:00 p.m. Level: Moderate Bring: See below. Cost: $ 2.00 donation to the Sierra Club-PR Contact: Maria I. Torres, ideltoa@hotmail.com, 787.688.8901 (Reservation required)
Sunday, February 15 The Sierra Club presents
Al Son Bird Mañanero Cabo Rojo Madruga birding the Wildlife Refuge Alameda anchovy-Iris. On a hike through rocky terrain, bordering the Laguna Rincon, know the natural wealth of this beautiful place with volunteers and staff SOPI DNER. Meeting: 6:30 a.m. Return: 1:00 p.m. Level: Medium / Strong Bring: See below Extra: LOT of water, insect repellent, binoculars Cost: $ 3.00 donation to the Sierra Club-PR Contact: Evalexa I. Tomei, evalexa@yahoo.com, 787.635.6222 (after 7pm) (Reservation required)
Sunday, February 15 The Sierra Club presents
The Sleepers Pa'l Corridor
For those who do not usually wake up early going to the Northeast Ecological Corridor in the afternoon!, so enjoy the beach and sunset. We will take a short walk to the beach, mangrove and dry forest. Explore a hill with spectacular views. Meeting: 1:00 p.m. Return: 6:00 p.m. Level: Easy to Bring: see below Additional: bathing suit on, towel, equipment of snorkling Cost: $ 2.00 donation to the Sierra Club - PR Contact: Camilla Feibelman, camilla.feibelman @ sierraclub.org, 787-688-6214 (reservation required)
Saturday, February 21 The Sierra Club presents
Kayaks in Lago La Plata Did you see the suspension bridge? Have you seen it from below? This is an opportunity to kayak this beautiful lake of green mountains and calm waters in good company. There will be kayaks for rent. Location: Toa Alta Meeting: 7:30 am Return: 3:30 pm Level: Moderate / Hard to Bring: See below Cost: $ 5.00 donation to the Sierra Club-PR if you bring your own kayak and not a member Contact: Joseph A. Menendez ecocanopr@aol.com, 787-725-1898 (day of tour 787-319-6629) (reservations required)
Sunday, February 22 The Sierra Club presents
Green Therapy in El Yunque Hike Rio Fajardo. You must know how to swim. Location: Naguabo Meeting: 10:00 a.m. Return: 3:00 p.m. Level: Very Hard to Bring: see below Additional: Bathing suit, water shoes, shorts, change of clothes, towel Location: Naguabo To reserve space: Make check or money order $ 20.00/persona Basilio Pérez and send it to Victor Marcial Vega Street Eddie Garcia # 374 La Merced San Juan PR. 00918-2107 Contact: Victor Marcial Vega MD, marcialvegamd@aol.com (Reservation required)
Wednesday, February 25
TALK: Metropolitan Park Arboretum Doña Inés Dr. Alberto Areces Maella discuss the Park's mission Dona Ines de la Fundación Luis Muñoz Marín. We report on the botanical and historical characteristics of trees that form the collection of Doña Inés-Park Arboretum. In addition, we educate you about the rates of species richness of Puerto Rico compared with elsewhere, so that we understand the importance of preserving it. Fundación Luis Muñoz Marín (after step to over-level Express Trujillo Alto on Highway 65 Infantry, left, first light, quick to right, first left hand entrance), 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 28 The Sierra Club presents
kayaks on the Black Sea and Bay Jobos
Kayaking lagoons and estuaries that make up the Bay of Jobos, you can look closely at the mangroves, weather and wind can have lunch at a nice beach Jobos Bay. There will be kayak rental. Location: Salinas Meeting: 7:00 a.m. Return: 4:00 p.m. Level: Hard to Bring: see below Additional: water shoes, change of clothes. Cost: $ 5.00 donation to the Sierra Club-PR if you bring your own kayak and not a partner Contact: Joseph A. Menendez, ecocanopr@aol.com, 787-725-1898 (day of the tour: 787-319-6629) (reservations required)
E n Marzo dará comienzo oficialmente la Temporada 2009, con los eventos de “Cross Country” en Salinas, Cabo Rojo, Rincón y Monagas. En los eventos de Salinas y Rincón se incluye la modalidad de “Downhill”. 
