Rachel Carson, often dismissed as "hysterical," courageously confronted powerful chemical companies. Her groundbreaking 1962 book, *Silent Spring*, meticulously exposed the devastating

Rachel Carson, often dismissed as "hysterical," courageously confronted powerful chemical companies. Her groundbreaking 1962 book, *Silent Spring*, meticulously exposed the devastating environmental impact of pesticides.

Carson's compelling arguments ignited public awareness, fundamentally challenging industrial practices and laying the groundwork for the modern environmental movement.

The Upper Verde River, along with its critical tributaries, represents one of Arizona's most ecologically healthy and economically important free-flowing river systems. Due to its remarkable

The Upper Verde River, along with its critical tributaries, represents one of Arizona's most ecologically healthy and economically important free-flowing river systems. Due to its remarkable value, a federal Wild & Scenic River designation is proposed to provide resources for management, protect clean water supplies, and maintain its vital ecosystem for future generations.

Join Rachel Ellis, Associate Director of the Southwest River Protection Program at American Rivers, to learn about her work protecting wild rivers and the campaign to designate the Upper Verde as a Wild and Scenic River.

For more information, visit the Natural History Institute: naturalhistoryinstitute.org.

Rachel Carson, a renowned biologist, author, and founding member of The Nature Conservancy in Maine, will be celebrated during a visit to the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine. Join

Rachel Carson, a renowned biologist, author, and founding member of The Nature Conservancy in Maine, will be celebrated during a visit to the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine. Join Cori Kahn of the Conservancy to learn more about this conservation icon.

Carson's influential work, Silent Spring, is available from Amazon.com.

Streamed live on January 9, 2015, this forum on "Healthcare & Homelessness" discussed City Club's new report and critical community issues.

The event explored how to maximize health

Streamed live on January 9, 2015, this forum on "Healthcare & Homelessness" discussed City Club's new report and critical community issues.

The event explored how to maximize health benefits for Multnomah County's homeless population through healthcare reform and Oregon Health Plan expansion. Homelessness is a complex public health challenge where the struggle for stability often overshadows health needs, exposing deep fault lines in our current healthcare system.

Panelists included Crista Gardner, David Labby, Leo Rhodes, and Rachel Solotaroff.