NRDC: The Natural Resources Defense Council is the most effective political action organization working to improve, preserve and protect our environmental quality of life. Consider lending them your support.

The Wilderness Society: An organization dedicated to the expansion and preservation of areas designated as wilderness. It is in wilderness that we find the unblemished workings of the divine.

The Nature Conservancy: This group works collaboratively with a wide range of interests (government, citizen action, ranchers and farmers, hunters and private enterprises) to form partnerships focused on the preservation of ecosystems, both in the United States and worldwide.

The Green Pages: A resource for anyone who wants to reduce, reuse and recycle. Sponsored by Coop America, the Green Pages help us live in more environmentally responsible ways, aiding in the preservation of our planet for our children and beyond.

The Sierra Club: One of the oldest and most effective environmental advocacy organizations, one that works extensively at the local level.

Defenders of Wildlife: If you love wild creatures, consider helping this organization. It is dedicated to protecting the habitat and promoting the public policies that wildlife require to survive. We have entered a new period of rapid extinction, one that threatens to substantially decrease the biodiversity so critical to the chain of life.

EcoPsychology: An online resource for folks interested in the relationship between nature and mental health, both individual and collective. A good place for students and professionals who want to learn more about the growing field of EcoPsychology. Includes information about academic programs.

Project Learning Tree: A site devoted to helping teachers and parents immerse their students and children in hands-on environmental education. A wide array of tools and techniques are provided.

Wilderness Rites: Here you'll find information about wilderness "quest" programs focused on emotional and spiritual growth through immersion in the natural world. If you've been considering a "nature quest" but don't have sufficient experience to engage in one without professional assistance, this may be a good place to start.