Lindsey Botts

Lindsey Botts is the digital editor at Sierra magazine. You can follow him on Twitter @Lkbotts.

Biden Designates National Monument Sites Honoring Emmett Till

Till’s murder helped to spark the modern American civil rights movement

By Lindsey Botts July 26, 2023

In this story: racial justice, national parks

A memorial sign at Graball Landing, the spot where Emmett Till's body was pulled from the Tallahatchie River just outside of Glendora, Miss., is photographed Monday, July 24, 2023.

Wildlife Groups Welcome Endangered Species Act Updates

But many say the proposed revisions don’t go far enough to strengthen the conservation law

By Lindsey Botts July 3, 2023

In this story: endangered species, wildlife, saving wild places, animals, animal rights

It's Time to Electrify Transportation and Make It Equitable

Will Anderson is working to make a cleaner transit future possible for kids

Adapted from an interview by Lindsey Botts July 2, 2023

In this story: activism, electric vehicles, transportation

Illustration portrait of a smiling Will Anderson

One of the Largest Caribou Herds in Alaska Is Careening Toward Extinction

Here’s why experts say the current strategy to save them won’t work

By Lindsey Botts June 26, 2023

In this story: wildlife, Alaska, animals, wolves, bears

Out, Proud, and in the Outdoors

Here are five organizations that help members of the queer community experience nature

By Lindsey Botts June 13, 2023

In this story: adventure, hiking, camping

Hand hold a heart painted like a LGBT flag, silhouetted against sun

Sierra Club Alerts, Battles, and Victories From Coast to Coast

Campaign updates from Sierra Club volunteers and staff

By Lindsey Botts June 12, 2023

In this story: Roundup, climate change

montage of Sierra Club signs: Environmental Justice, because everyone deserves a clean environment; Keep the Frack Out of My Water; Sierra Club for Gender Equity; No Drilling Where We're Living; People's Climate March; Protect Our Communities.

How Can We Reclaim Our Sense of Wonder?

Camille T. Dungy lifts up the awe of the mundane in her new book, "Soil"

By Lindsey Botts July 4, 2023

In this story: books, inspiring connections outdoors, nature

Colorado Finally Has a Plan to Reintroduce Wolves

When, where, and how wolves will be released later this year

By Lindsey Botts May 18, 2023

In this story: wolves, wildlife, endangered species, animals, Policy

This Puerto Rican Organizer Sees a Path for Light and Hope

Adriana Gonzalez is helping bring clean energy to the island

Adapted from an interview by Lindsey Botts May 10, 2023

In this story: activism, mining, indigenous communities

5 Must-Read Books for Your Spring Reading List

These page-turning stories illuminate all that is worth saving in our world

By Jonathan Hahn , Lindsey Botts , Deja Curtis , Osha Gray Davidson , Fae Rauber May 7, 2023

In this story: books, environmental justice, climate change, wildfire