Sharman Apt Russell

Sharman Apt Russell
Born
Sharman Apt

(1954-07-23) July 23, 1954
Occupationnovelist, essayist
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of California, Berkeley, University of Montana
Period1980s to present
SpousePeter Russell
RelativesMilburn G. Apt (father)
Website
www.sharmanaptrussell.com

Sharman Apt Russell (born July 23, 1954) is a nature and science writer based in New Mexico. She has written fourteen books on topics such as citizen science, living in place, public lands grazing, archaeology, flowers, butterflies, hunger, and Pantheism. Her work has been recognized as "an expert blend of scientific reportage, world history and moral commentary". Among her awards is the John Burroughs Medal for distinguished nature writing.