North Star Blog

When we think about getting where we need or want to go, most of us just get in a car and drive. But why not stretch your legs and walk/bike/transit? Sierra Club North Star Chapter members set out to do this in September.

Soldier beetles wear striking colors reminiscent of 18th century British soldiers, perhaps less to impress than to advertise to would be carnivores that they aren’t edible. Sometimes called leatherwings, their wing coverings (elytra) are softer than...

You probably know that biking is good for you and the planet. (A new meta-study found that physical activity is equal to or better than medication for treating anxiety or depression!). But maybe you haven’t thought about the little joys that riding...

Cody Lettice, founder and proprietor of Mobile Ebike Service LLC, answers common questions when shopping for an ebike.

Biking puts me in touch with people and nature, and puts me in a good mood. My job is full of death and dying, pain and frustration, but after a ride home at the end of the day, I arrive at my house clear-headed and lighter, and I can be present...

Over twenty years ago Deb Alper founded Sierra Club’s Sprawl Committee, now the Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Team. Deb and others organized to protect treasured green spaces in the suburbs from sprawling development. But getting to many of...