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Finding a Path in 2020: Blackpacking with Outdoor Afro Leaders

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Yanira Castro2 Comments on Finding a Path in 2020: Blackpacking with Outdoor Afro Leaders

  By Chaya Harris What do Outdoor Afro Leaders do with the challenges we face in 2020? We make a […]

Adventurers, african american, blog, Environment, Hiking, Nature, Women
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Placing Waterfalls: How Niagara Falls Powered the Niagara Movement

July 11, 2016May 3, 2017 Zoe1 Comment on Placing Waterfalls: How Niagara Falls Powered the Niagara Movement

“To ignore, overlook, or apologize for these wrongs is to prove ourselves unworthy of freedom.”- Declaration of Principles, Niagara Movement, […]

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#OutdoorAfroEarthDay

April 16, 2015May 3, 2017 Zoe1 Comment on #OutdoorAfroEarthDay

by Outdoor Afro Atlanta Leader Stefan Moss I have a complicated relationship with Earth Day. Although I have always valued […]

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Sustainable Celebrations: Creatively Incorporating Nature in Our Holidays

December 6, 2014May 4, 2017 ZoeLeave a Comment on Sustainable Celebrations: Creatively Incorporating Nature in Our Holidays

by Outdoor Afro Leader Zoë Polk As the daughter of a fisherman, repurposing was a big part of my upbringing. Cleaned […]

african american, blog, Conservation, Environment, Family, Fathers, Fishing, Holidays, Ideas, stories, Uncategorized for_blog

Diverse Environmental Leadership Launch

August 25, 2014May 4, 2017 RueLeave a Comment on Diverse Environmental Leadership Launch

New Speakers Bureau Launches as the Voice for Diversity and Inclusion in National Parks, Outdoor Environments, and Environmental Organizations Diverse Environmental […]

Advocacy, african american, blog, breaking the color barrier, Communications, Conservation, Diversity, Environment, stories, Uncategorized for_blog

Big Bird in the River

November 6, 2013May 3, 2017 Clay AndersonLeave a Comment on Big Bird in the River

  By Outdoor Afro Leader Clay Anderson Last weekend, ten Outdoor Afros felt the tug to expand their horizons, enhance […]

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Field Report: NAAEE 2013 Conference in Baltimore, Maryland

October 15, 2013May 3, 2017 Morgan PowellLeave a Comment on Field Report: NAAEE 2013 Conference in Baltimore, Maryland

  Hello, my name is Morgan Powell of Bronx River Sankofa.  Here are some memories I’ve brought home from the […]

african american, blog, Careers, Community, Conservation, Diversity, Education, Environment, Environmental Education, Events, Field Report, Reflections, stories, Travel, Uncategorized, Women for_blog

From Concrete to the Jungle: Exploring Your City’s Open Spaces!

July 9, 2013May 3, 2017 ZoeLeave a Comment on From Concrete to the Jungle: Exploring Your City’s Open Spaces!

By Zoë Polk As an urban dweller, I often look at maps of my city. Sometimes I’m looking at a map to […]

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National Get Outdoors Day is Today!

June 7, 2013May 3, 2017 RueLeave a Comment on National Get Outdoors Day is Today!

New Media Effort Amplifies National Get Outdoors Day on June 8th, 2013 While more than 245 million Americans live within […]

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