The Magazine of The Sierra Club
How to Camp for Free
From "boondocking" to creative car camping, here's how to save money on your next outdoor adventure
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A Room-by-Room Guide for Going Plastic Free
And other tips for living a more sustainable life
Haven for Honeycreepers: A Visit to Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge
This protected area provides important habitat for endemic wildlife and plants on Hawaiʻi Island
Trump Uses “God Squad” to Slash Endangered Species Protections
The decision could defang the Endangered Species Act and condemn the world’s most endangered whale to extinction
What Not to Do When Creating Space for Wildlife
Experts give their advice for helping species thrive this spring
We Mindlessly Interact With Plants Every Day. Here’s How to Do It Intentionally.
Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob S. Suissa offer 101 ways to rediscover the familiar with “Let’s Botanize!”
Affordability and Race Play a Major Role in Whether People Live in Nature-Deprived Areas
A new report notes that access to nature is critical to human health and well-being
Shifting Border Wall Plans Threaten Big Bend Region
Covert plans to militarize remote parts of Texas could endanger fragile desert communities
The Trees That Grew Us
As Earth Month gets underway, a look back in time to how forests shaped us
Meet the Kriller Queens
Next-gen polar scientists challenge the status quo in Antarctica
These Tiny Owls May Reveal Big Clues About Forest Health
Researchers track saw-whet owls to see how forests and creatures are responding to climate change
What Happens When a Workforce Is Gutted?
Researchers reflect on what was lost a year after the Trump administration dismantled scientific research
Why New York’s Governor Is Sinking Her Own Climate Policy
Kathy Hochul seeks to hook the state on fossil fuels while forgoing cheaper renewable energy
Undercover Tourists Are Saving Sloths in Costa Rica
These activists work to protect the animals and keep them wild and free
Why Mike Lee Is Waging War Against America’s Public Lands
A man, a monument, and the battle for the future of conservation
How Pixar Got the Science Right in Hoppers
Meet the researcher who informed the writers about beaver behavior and threats to their habitat
In Hard Times, Remember to Take It One Step at a Time
Getting out onto the trail helps this hiker be a better climate activist
These Scientists Just Mapped Scorpion Hot Spots. Here’s Why You Should Care.
An international team working in Morocco produced findings that could have implications for public health
How to Build a Forest For the Future From a Coal Mine of the Past
The duo behind Ohio's Sugar Creek Community Forest is restoring land and hope on acres ravaged by the coal industry
A Winter With Less Snow Could Create Huge Problems for the West
State leaders fret about the threats that could extend well into summer and beyond
