Posts related to the Sierra Club — the environmental organization founded by John Muir in 1892.
What does a 12th-century German abbess have in common with a 19th-century Scottish naturalist? More than you might think — and understanding the connection changes how you see both of them.
Read moreJohn Muir's racist attitudes toward Native Americans and Black Americans have prompted a difficult reckoning within the Sierra Club and beyond. Filmmaker Michael Conti reflects on the dichotomy — and how Muir's 1879 Alaska trip may have marked a turning point.
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The Sierra Club's John Muir Education Team reviews The Unruly Mystic: John Muir — examining how the film captures Muir's spiritual vision and its relevance to today's environmental movement.
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