Outdoor Afro

We're continuing to grow in our now 15th year in nature. Click the link to learn what is looking for in this first-ever appointment. If it sounds like you, apply today.

Outdoor Afro searches for visionary Chief Operating Officer to lead not-for-profit’s pivotal ‘Year of Innovation’ – outdoorafro.org Outdoor Afro searches for visionary Chief Operating Officer to lead not-for-profit’s pivotal ‘Year of Innovation’August 23, 2024|In Featured, News, 2024|By Staff ReportsOutdoor Afro is where Black people and nature meet. It’s also where a new Chief Operating Officer can help strategically gu...

Make a national splash with us. ’s swim program, , still has openings for families to apply for lessons this fall. Interested in becoming a swim vendor and partner like Foss Swim School? Connect with our team today. Click the links below to join our goal of funding 1,500 new swimmers by the end of this year.

Register for classes here: https://bit.ly/3yXUjwX
Become a swim vendor here: https://bit.ly/3AwlNKO

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We're two months from our 10th annual fundraiser, . Taking place Friday, Oct. 25, at California's Claremont Hotel, this milestone occasion will also celebrate 15 years as an organization. The TOaG Quartet will jazz up the evening. Your invite: https://bit.ly/3VRITma

During our nature travels, we love to spot smiles while wearing 's signature logo shirts. Click here (https://bit.ly/3j9uuSB) to shop yours today. When you do, you're instantly supporting our charitable and mission work across U.S. neighborhoods.

We're making a huge splash across communities nationwide this year through our swim program . You can join us in this life-saving experience by contributing at least $200 to cover a series of four to six lessons. Click here (https://bit.ly/3tNelHQ) to donate today.

We’re hiring! Outdoor Afro is seeking a Chief Operating Officer. Click the link to view our ideal candidate. Remember: No. DMs. No application gets accepted or reviewed via any of our social media platforms as DMs as well. Feel free to apply or share here (https://bit.ly/3M6D2EZ). Good luck!

Our natural resting face after another nature-fun weekend: All. Smiles. We love connecting with you at monthly Outdoor Afro network activities. Volunteer leaders guide innovative adventures like fishing, biking, kayaking, camping, backpacking, and more. If you haven't joined us in the outdoors yet, click this link (https://bit.ly/3TPoSNo) to discover networks near you.

And we're off! Another nature-fueled weekend ahead. All the avenues to connect with our not-for-profit organization's programs, partnerships, and people both on and offline is a click away: https://bit.ly/3Sbz0Pn

Our 10th annual fundraiser, Glamp Out, takes place Friday, Oct. 25, at the Claremont Hotel in Oakland-Berkeley Hills, California. Click here (https://bit.ly/3VRITma) for event details and sponsorship opportunities. You don't want to miss this moment. We're also celebrating 15 years as an organization. Returning on sound is DJ Red Corvette (pictured) to drop a glamorous beat on our dance floor situation. We can't wait to see you there to help us toast to these milestone achievements. All because of your generous support throughout the years.

In our "Year of Innovation," 's cohort of more than 100 volunteer leaders are guiding some pretty remarkable and original nature experiences in neighborhoods nationwide. Pictured, volunteer leader Dajawn Williams offers Atlanta network activities like plant IDing in his Southern region.

Click here (https://bit.ly/3P0JlM0) to read his inspiring network story.
Click here (https://bit.ly/3TPoSNo) to sign up for networks near you.

We're inching closer to our 2024 goal of funding 1,500 new kids + caregivers to learn how to swim through 's annual program. Donating at least $200 today will help cover a series of four to six lessons.

Click here (https://bit.ly/3tNelHQ) to support this life-saving opportunity.
Click here (https://bit.ly/3H5yYSU) to see our current swim count and FAQs.

So! How did it go? Catch anything this past weekend at your network activity? If you're just getting hooked to the moment, we're partnering with National Park Service on . This first-ever, multi-state fishing trip is taking place throughout the summer months. Click here (https://bit.ly/3TPoSNo) to explore fishing experiences happening near you.

Starting this month, we're partnering with National Park Service on . This first-ever, multi-state fishing trip is our way of collectively strengthening local relationships to water systems throughout summer 2024. Join us as Outdoor Afro's cohort of volunteer leaders will guide fishing experiences (fly fishing clinics, casting classes, surf fishing introductions, and fishing camps) in their neighborhood networks across the United States. How to participate:

1. Discover and sign up for Outdoor Afro network events here: https://bit.ly/3TPoSNo
2. Use these hashtags when posting your fishing trips:

Calling all innovative and experienced board members. is seeking those who can provide strategic guidance and strong governance in service of our nature and community mission. Click the link (bit.ly/3LPOCE8) to learn more about this opportunity and apply.

It's the signatures for us. Add logo tops to your summer shopping cart. In partnership with Oaklandish, this collection provides continuous coziness while exploring your version of nature. Every purchase supports our charitable and mission work across U.S. communities, too. Shop here: https://bit.ly/3j9uuSB

You probably saw some breathtaking views at your local network event this past weekend. If you haven't joined us just yet for these monthly activities taking place nationwide, click this link (https://bit.ly/3TPoSNo) to sign up for networks near you.

Our weekend forecast: Fun with a chance of making new friends in nature. As we head into local network adventures with volunteer leaders, read this exclusive Black Enterprise interview (https://bit.ly/4fh0QDe) with our Founder and CEO Rue Mapp about 15 years of celebrating Black leadership in the outdoors.

POOLSIDE REPORT: We've funded nearly 500 kids + caregivers to learn basic swimming techniques through our Making Waves program. As we strive to reach our 2024 goal of teaching 1,500 new swimmers by the end of the year, we could use your continued support. By contributing $200 here (https://bit.ly/3tNelHQ), you can cover a series of four to six lessons.

Don't miss a moment as we continue to celebrate our 15-year anniversary in nature. Click the link (https://bit.ly/3THkznB) to subscribe to 's monthly news + notifications and receive updates about partnerships, job opportunities, and fun network activities.

Heyyyy! Come join our nature fun. Outdoor Afro's Volunteer Leader Program includes selected and trained outdoor innovators who guide educational network activities each month across U.S. neighborhoods. Click the link (https://bit.ly/3TPoSNo) to discover your next summer experience with them while reconnecting to your local land, water, and wildlife.

SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS: Celebrating our 15th year in nature, this milestone moment is a significant time to join our board. We have never been more capable of achieving our mission of celebrating and inspiring Black connections and leadership in nature, and our vision of a world where everyone is welcome in the outdoors to discover joy, community, and connection.

You do not need to have an afro to participate in our community and nature work. We are particularly looking for experienced and innovation-minded board members who can give time and resources toward governance, strategy, fundraising, and network-building.

Candidates in all regions of the country are invited to learn more and apply at this link (https://bit.ly/3YaQChH). We welcome anyone with a passion to support our work. To share recommendations or for more information, contact Cleveland Justis at [email protected] with Potrero Group.

Click the link for 4 reasons why you should join us for our 10th annual fundraiser, Glamp Out, including event details and this year's sponsorship opportunities: https://bit.ly/3W58Bnf

Wayback Wednesdays: We love a good resource page. Check out Children & Nature Network's throwback list of inspiring leaders, which includes our Founder & CEO Rue Mapp below.

Inspiring Leaders 2022 | Children & Nature Network Based in Calgary, Alberta, Mike Bingley is the director of education at Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF). Under his leadership, CWF has engaged 1.1 million Canadians of all ages and backgrounds through eight different education programs. Two of these programs, WILD Outside (WO) and The Canadian Co...

Catch up on all things Outdoor Afro by subscribing to our monthly news + notifications here: https://bit.ly/3THkznB. Your instant access to career opportunities, partnership experiences, and upcoming events to help strengthen community connections to land, water, and wildlife.

So what new lessons did you learn after participating in Outdoor Afro network activities this past weekend? We want to hear from you. The summer opportunities are plentiful. Click the link to find networks near you: https://bit.ly/3TPoSNo

Save the date to slay and celebrate with us. Our 10th annual fundraising gala, Glamp Out, takes place Friday, Oct. 25, at the Claremont Hotel in Oakland-Berkeley Hills. The always-anticipated occasion will arrive before you know it. Make plans to join us during this milestone year of now 15 years in nature as a national not-for-profit organization started by Rue Mapp (center) in 2009. Event details and sponsorship opportunities live at this link: https://bit.ly/3VRITma

Our selected and trained volunteer leaders continue to guide unforgettable network activities across the United States this summer. Events that make community participants smile and instantly experience joy in nature. Explore networks near you here: https://bit.ly/3TPoSNo

We're continuing to celebrate now 15 years of innovation in nature. Click here (https://bit.ly/3VRITma) to learn more about our 10th annual fundraising gala, Glamp Out, and 2024 sponsorship opportunities. Then, plan to join us as we're honoring this year's success stories and revisiting past accomplishments of our not-for-profit's history.

Our signature tees with Oaklandish are such cozy conversation starters. Shop yours today at this link (https://bit.ly/3j9uuSB), and know that you're also contributing to our nature and community work happening nationwide.