Great Old Broads for Wilderness is a national grassroots organization, led by women, that engages and inspires activism to preserve and protect wilderness and wild lands. Conceived by older women who love wilderness, the organization gives voice to millions of Americans who want to protect public lands and wilderness for current and future generations. They bring knowledge, leadership, and humor to conservation efforts, advocating for clean air and water provided by healthy wild lands. In 2022, their advocacy impacted over 109.5 million acres of public lands, with chapters recording nearly 40,000 volunteer hours and close to 1,000 advocacy actions.




