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May/June 2003

Features
Perilous Gardens, Persistent Dreams
War and drought have shattered Afghanistan’s environment, yet returning refugees are intent on reviving "the best place in the world." 
Rob Schultheis

All They Need Is Wolves
Colorado’s San Juan Mountains have everything a wilderness ecosystem could want—except for a midnight howl. 
Gregory McNamee

Consider the Lilies
Sharing the rites of spring with daughters and grizzlies. 
Rick Bass

Restoration Art
Three artists treat nature not as static subject but as resurgent power. 
Jennifer Hattam

Departments
Letters

One Small Step
Recycling queen

Lay of the Land
• Healthy opposition
• Are you a loser?
• Bush by the numbers

Profile
Sister Patricia empowers investors
Marilyn Berlin Snell

The Sierra Club Bulletin
Water Sentinels