![]() nonprofit provides several hands-on and experiential programs. With a goal of connecting people of color to the great outdoors while also building a group of diverse leaders, this D.C. This national not for profit organization is operating in 42 cities and has over 80 leaders across the United States. The organization’s goal is to connect Black individuals to outdoor adventures, while also promoting Black leadership in nature. They are also striving to expand visibility and representation in the media of outdoorsy black, indigenous, and people of color. Melanin Base Campįounded in 2016 by Danielle Williams, Melanin Base Camp aims to increase ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ participation in outdoor recreation. Each of these programs center on exploration of self, culture, and the outdoors. The volunteer developed and run programs include an overnight camp for girls, a communal space of healing for youth impacted by incarceration, and a pilot high school program focused on building social-emotional skills. was founded to reconnect Black youth to the great outdoors. Black Outside Inc.Īfter noticing that only 1% of Texas State Park goers were Black, Black Outside Inc. This camps aims to help bridge the gap that exists in the outdoors and provide a foundation for a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable outdoor future. One aspect of their organization is a twice annual family sleep away camp. They know the key to changing the outdoor narrative is to expose children to outdoor activities as early as possible. Zenovia and George Stephens founded this Alabama based non-profit to help introduce and expose Black and Brown families to outdoor adventures. ![]() They also are working to build a community of people who get outside and strive to preserve and protect our planet. This LA based organization was created to increase representation of black women in nature (but is open to anyone from any underrepresented group). This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it is full of really amazing and empowering Black organizations doing wonderful work in the great outdoors! Here are 7 Black outdoor organizations making a difference that everyone should know! Black Girls Trekkin’ ![]() “You never know how or when you’ll have an impact, or how important your example can be to someone else.” – Denzel WashingtonĪs Black History Month comes to a close, it is important to remember to continue to recognize all the amazing and powerful Black individuals and organizations that are continuously working to better their communities and the world. ![]()
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