The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Treasures
The winning essay in the 2026 Sierra Seedlings Youth Essay Contest
conservation
How a School Trip to the Marin Headlands Changed the Way I See Nature
The runner-up essay in the 2026 Sierra Seedlings Youth Essay Contest
For the North Atlantic Right Whale, Scars Tell the Story
Fishing-gear entanglements and vessel strikes cause the whales unnecessary pain and suffering
The Pending Extinction of the Northern Spotted Owl
These are the researchers dedicating their careers to protecting the bird
Who Gets to Graze in the West?
A federal decision has propelled a Montana nonprofit into the center of a dispute over conservation and public lands
Even Bugs Need a Little Love
The tiny invertebrates that creep many of us out are the foundation of biodiversity
New Cub Offers Hope for Jaguar Conservation
A Mexican state just south of Arizona has a new jaguar family
The Newest Legislative Package Could Have a Big Impact on Groceries
The Farm Bill is one of the largest funding packages for America’s food system and private conservation but faces grim odds
Cougar Family Goes Viral For Showing Up in the Least Likely of Places
Scientists say the discovery of a litter in Minnesota could indicate a strengthening population of these big cats
New Road Crossings Help Save World’s Rarest Wolf
Design work is underway on the project in North Carolina’s Alligator River Wildlife Refuge
