May 28th: On This Day in 1892 - Sierra Club is Founded

John MuirMay 28, 1892: The oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization, The Sierra Club, was founded on this day in San Francisco, California, by preservationist, John Muir.

The Mission of The Sierra Club: "To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; To practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives."

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[Tiger]

John Muir.....Yup!

Such a great org.