Rachel Carson, the acclaimed environmentalist and author of "Silent Spring," is honored in the biographical play "A Sense of Wonder."

Actress Kaiulani Lee performs a significant scene from

Rachel Carson, the acclaimed environmentalist and author of "Silent Spring," is honored in the biographical play "A Sense of Wonder."

Actress Kaiulani Lee performs a significant scene from this production.

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.

Streamed live on May 19, 2016, Rachel Botsman visited the RSA to discuss the rapidly growing sharing economy, popularized by platforms like Airbnb and Uber. She addressed its "growing pains,"

Streamed live on May 19, 2016, Rachel Botsman visited the RSA to discuss the rapidly growing sharing economy, popularized by platforms like Airbnb and Uber. She addressed its "growing pains," exploring how to unlock its full social potential and ensure it empowers, not exploits. Botsman examined the sector's future, including new ventures, the importance of diversity, and critical issues such as monopolization, provider power, and the future of work.

A six-minute version of this discussion is available here. Follow RSA Events on Twitter, Facebook, SoundCloud for podcasts, and Instagram for behind-the-scenes.

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.

Kaiulani Lee portrays Rachel Carson in a semi-documentary based on Carson's own writings. The film depicts two interviews during Carson's final year, as she battles cancer and addresses the

Kaiulani Lee portrays Rachel Carson in a semi-documentary based on Carson's own writings. The film depicts two interviews during Carson's final year, as she battles cancer and addresses the controversy surrounding her groundbreaking book, "Silent Spring."

This moving film can be streamed for free on [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com) and [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com) (free with Prime). It explores not only environmental issues but also profound themes of life, death, courage, and truth.