BIPoC Outside

The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) drives conservation solutions at the scale that nature demands. Both they, and several partner organizations (Including my university) are hiring from professional positions to student opportunities.

Conservation Career Opportunities - Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Find your career in conservation or other opportunities to support the effort to connect and protect the Yellowstone to Yukon region.

What We're Reading: About new protections for the Arctic National Park and Preserve and Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve [Gift Article]

Biden Shields Millions of Acres of Alaskan Wilderness From Drilling and Mining (Gift Article) The administration has blocked a proposed industrial road needed to mine copper in the middle of the state, and has banned oil drilling on 13 million acres in the North Slope.

What We're Reading: About the myriad of reasons we need to make cities less car-dependent and how some cities are approaching it.

We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety

What We're Reading: About Land Back on the BC Coast. The 200 islands of Haida Gwaii are returning to Haida Nation.

Haida Nation, B.C. sign land deal for return of 200 islands The Haida Nation signed a land deal with the province of British Columbia for the return of 200 islands to the nation.

What We're Reading: About a number of new and existing outdoor scholarships opening in summer and fall. Mark your calendars.

Outdoor Scholarships for Women and BIPOC Athletes This Year Looking for more resources, be it for education funding or outdoor experience? We've got you covered. Check out the latest options for outdoor scholarship programs here.

Braided Seeds provides opportunities for rest, restoration, and reconnection to the land for communities of color. They are seeking members to join their board, learn more here:

Braided Seeds Braided Seeds is a Washington based non-profit organization that helps increase access to the outdoors for communities of color.

Things we Luv: Getting organized with the new 'Adventure Planner' from Paddle Like a Girl. It's a fantastic template for organizing and collaborating on all your outdoor adventures.

Notion Template for Organizing and Collaborating on your Outdoor Adventure Plann | Paddle Like a Girl Embark on unforgettable outdoor adventures with ease and organization using our comprehensive Outdoor Adventure Planner Notion template! Crafted with meticulous detail, this all-in-one digital tool streamlines the planning process for your next escapade into the great outdoors. Designed for adventur...

What We're Reading: About Mirna Valerio experience completing Lululemon's FURTHER ultramarathon as a perimenopausal woman.

'I'm 48 & perimenopausal, here's how running has changed my life' Mirna Valerio completed lululemon's FURTHER ultramarathon

What We're Reading: More on Ivan McClellan and updates on the Eight Seconds Juneteeth Rodeo because we literally can't wait. Get your tickets now and come find us in section 26 on June 16th.

‘I saw hip-hop street style and cowboy culture merge. I felt I belonged’: Ivan McClellan on his images of America’s Black cowboys The US photographer has become synonymous with Black cowboy culture. It’s a beautiful world, he says – but he fears for its future

Things we Luv: The new Black Girls Do Bike jersey available in store only at REI. (There's also a rad new curated lineup of BGDB gear available online)

Urge Congress to cosponsor the Transit to Trails Act!
The Transit to Trails Act (H.R. 3092 and S. 1440) seeks to increase access to nature for underserved communities by creating and expanding public transportation.

Urge Congress to cosponsor the Transit to Trails Act! The Sierra Club is working to ensure that everyone can access the great outdoors via affordable, accessible transit -- and your support can make a difference! Urge your legislators to cosponsor this bill to and support increased transportation access to

The 'We Are ONE' national gathering of environmentalists of color, sponsored by PGM ONE, Justice Outside, and Next 100 Coalition, is June 25-28 at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more, register, or submit a session proposal here:

We Are ONE PGM ONE, Justice Outside, and Next 100 Coalition are thrilled to present an innovative partnership: We Are ONE, a national gathering of environmentalists of color, June 25-28 at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta, Georgia. We are honored to invite you to join us - a community of new and familiar

What We're Listening To: Climbing Isn't Just White People Sh*t w/ Eddie Taylor. Episode 63 on The Climbing Majority.

‎The Climbing Majority: 63 | Climbing Isn't Just White People Sh*t w/ Eddie Taylor on Apple Podcasts ‎Show The Climbing Majority, Ep 63 | Climbing Isn't Just White People Sh*t w/ Eddie Taylor - Apr 8, 2024

What We're Watching: The season finale of Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir featuring Will Cortez, the co-founder of BikePOC PNW. Catch up on this one and the rest of the season here:

Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir - Episodes | KCTS 9 Hosted by author, activist and runner Alison Mariella Désir.

Scholarship Alert: Soul of Miistaki of offering a scholarship spot on Yamnuska's Snow and Ice weekend from June 22-24, 2024. Open to BIPoC Alberta residents.

BIPOC SCHOLARSHIP- SNOW AND ICE WEEKEND (June 22-24th, 2024) ISoul of Miistaki and Yamnuska Mountain Adventures are partnering to offer 1 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) individual a scholarship spot on Yamnuska's Snow and Ice weekend on June 22- 24th, 2024. Snow and Ice Weekend Program Valued at $995 CAD plus tax. Alberta residence only for this....

The Grist 'Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors' short story contest is open. Top submissions will be published and awarded cash prizes. The winner will receive a Writing Fellowship and Residency in partnership with Oregon State University.

Imagine 2200: Write the future Everything you need to know about the 2024/2025 Imagine 2200 climate fiction short story contest, celebrating the futures we want to see.

What We're Listening To: Indigenous Planetary Health Podcast. Professors Heather Castleden and Hōkūlani Aikau bring you conversations with artists, activists, scholars, and other knowledge keepers tackling the climate crisis.

‎Indigenous Planetary Health Podcast on Apple Podcasts ‎Education · 2024