Mary Shelley (1797-1851) wrote a spooky story that has stood the test of time. A character from her book is still an iconic...

Joan Baez (1941-present) is regarded as the Queen of Folk Music, captivating audiences for 60 years with her warbling soprano...

Celia M. Hunter (1919-2001) committed her life to exploring and protecting Alaska’s rugged wilderness and helped double the size...

Aurora Castillo (1914-1998) was a matriarch of grassroots environmentalism. A lifelong resident of Los Angeles, she defended her...

After Johnny’s death, Klári becomes the keeper of his legacy. It’s an exhausting, full-time commitment that takes her out of the...

Margaret “Mardy” Murie (1902-2003) is the grandmother of the conservation movement. Driven by her love of learning and the great...

Anna Botsford Comstock (1854-1930) was a scientist, illustrator, and educator. She was a pioneer in higher education for women,...

Vandana Shiva (1952-present) is an Indian scholar, environmental activist, food sovereignty advocate, and author who focuses on...

Sylvia Earle (1935-present) is a leading advocate for ocean conservation and one of the world’s best known marine scientists....