Affordability and Race Play a Major Role in Whether People Live in Nature-Deprived Areas A new report notes that access to nature is critical to human health and well-being By Dana Drugmand April 3, 2026 In this story: equity, inspiring connections outdoors, nature, earth day, community
Marking Juneteenth by Retracing History A personal journey offers glimmers of the past and hope for the future along the Underground Railroad By Sherman Neal II June 19, 2025 In this story: equity, racial justice, social justice, hiking
The Original Spirit of Memorial Day Is Under Threat This is what’s at stake as the Trump administration tries to erase the histories of service members By Lornett Vestal May 25, 2025 In this story: military outdoors, inspiring connections outdoors, Outdoors for All, equity
Hunters of Color Makes Conservation Work Accessible to Everyone The community promotes education, safety information, and weekend trips to diversify who hunts and why By Angely Mercado December 26, 2024 In this story: hunting, outdoor recreation, equity
Meet the Teens Changing the Face of Conservation Careers A successful—but threatened—youth program could help diversify the natural resources workforce By Julia Ostmann May 15, 2024 In this story: equity, outdoor recreation
How to Regreen Chicago (and Other Cities) This local nonprofit has big dreams of a new Chicago By Parker Yamasaki July 12, 2023 In this story: equity, climate change, forests, social justice, urban living
Black Ecologists Organize to Create Community and Elevate Research Here’s why they’re creating space for themselves and those who look like them By Zayna Syed April 18, 2023 In this story: equity, environmental justice, racial justice, science
A Black Fly Fisherman Walks into a Bar… Eeland Stribling lives at the intersection of comedy, education, and fly fishing By Amanda Loudin February 15, 2023 In this story: equity, fish, inspiring connections outdoors, outdoor recreation, nature
Meet Allison Chin, Sierra Club Trailblazer The former president has made an indelible mark on the organization By Nicole Pollack August 20, 2021 In this story: volunteers, equity, activism
Who’s the Green City for, Really? What NYC’s Little Island says about parks and inequality By Aaron Mok July 12, 2021 In this story: urban living, science, architecture, equity