When we think of preserved lands, we envision places left or restored to their natural state of being. We conjur images of native plants and trees, undisturbed shorelines, and safe habitat for wildlife. As we set about investing the central question of the Still-Wilds project--what does it mean for a place to be felt or experienced as "wild" in these changing times--we were met with a complex answer. Yes, these four preserves are sanctuaries for animals and plants, but they also require intensive stewardship and study by both scientists and park service professionals at the federal, state, and municipal levels. Further, the act of public preservation is often coupled with public access and recreation, generating good will and support for continued preservation. This series reflects elements of the complex reality of set aside lands through simple and sublime compositions that highlight the wild we expect, the official interventions in the service of conservation, and evidence of public recreational use.