The Sierra Club's Forgotten Founder and the Rise of Eco Warriors In recent years, environmental activism has gained momentum worldwide, with young people at the forefront of the movement.
However, a key figure in this story is often overlooked: John Muir, the founder of the Sierra Club, whose legacy has been relegated to a footnote in the history books.
The Sierra Club was founded in 1892 by John Muir and Joseph LeConte. It wasn't until decades later that the organization gained national prominence under the leadership of David Brower and others.