The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Gardening Just Got Wilder
“Chaos gardening” offers a cheaper and cheerful alternative to traditional planting
Joy
Nature’s Helpers
A Washington island showcases a new form of conservation
As the Worm Turns, So Do We
Climate change is shuffling the worms beneath our feet
Time Outdoors Is the Answer to the Mental Health Crisis We See in Kids Today
Nature is calling, but our kids are wearing noise-canceling headphones. We can help them listen.
Sound Full of Rainbows
Grateful Dead songs evoke the splendor of the natural world
Yellowstone in Winter
Guided cross-country skiing from a cozy base camp offers rare wilderness immersion
Five Stories From 2025 Remind Us That Joy and Wonder Still Matter
Tired of doomscrolling and bad news? Here are stories that will leave you feeling inspired, in awe, or just plain happy.
Denali and the Northern Lights: An Alaskan Winter Rail Journey
Wind through snowy boreal forests, spot wildlife, and view North America’s highest peak on the Aurora Winter Train
How to Make Time Stand Still
Start with your local rose garden
Eyes Without a Face
These marine mollusks know how to play peekaboo
