Forest School Foundation
Anti-Racism Resources for Outdoor Families & Environmental Educators
Updated: Nov 2, 2020
We've been really listening and learning these past few weeks, especially from the Black community, people of color and leaders in diversity education. In doing so we've compiled the following list of resources to support nature-based parents and fellow outdoor educators in the journey to social justice awareness and activism. Check out the links below, and know that this is only the beginning of our multi-pronged action plan for equality and diversity at our forest school and beyond.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Outdoors
https://www.findingnature.org/post/nature-must-be-accessible-to-all
https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/rei-2018/five-ways-to-make-the-outdoors-more-inclusive/3019/
https://www.outdoorresearch.com/blog/article/how-to-be-an-ally-in-the-outdoors
https://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/these-organizations-are-promoting-equality-for-all-hikers
https://medium.com/an-injustice/why-black-people-dont-go-camping
https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/green/reports/2020/07/21/487787/the-nature-gap/
https://outdoorfamiliesonline.com/diversity-in-the-outdoors/
https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/making-outdoors-inclusive/
https://www.nrpa.org/parks-recreation-magazine/2020/july/nature-must-be-accessible-to-all/
https://medium.com/an-injustice/why-black-people-dont-go-camping-a564dd47e5a8
https://www.outsideonline.com/2416929/out-there-nobody-can-hear-you-scream
https://www.mic.com/p/mercy-shammahs-quest-to-decolonize-the-great-outdoors-30622826
https://www.audubon.org/news/its-time-build-truly-inclusive-outdoors
https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/greater-la/nature-race-lausd-santa-monica/education-nature-race
https://www.kqed.org/news/11830597/nature-for-all-the-groups-bringing-inclusion-outdoors
Social & Environmental Justice Resources
https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/stories/nonprofits-fighting-for-social-environmental-justice
https://www.vogue.com/article/why-every-environmentalist-should-be-anti-racist
https://www.fs.usda.gov/speeches/african-americans-forestry-broadening-circle-conservation
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/05/climate/racism-climate-change-reading-list.html
https://www.melaninbasecamp.com/trip-reports/2020/7/1/challenging-the-white-narrative
https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/green/reports/2020/07/21/487787/the-nature-gap/
Anti-Racism Resources for Environmental Educators
https://www.edutopia.org/article/guide-equity-and-antiracism-educators
https://www.eenorthcarolina.org/resources/justice-equity-diversity-and-inclusion
https://www.pbs.org/education/blog/a-call-to-action-for-white-educators-who-seek-to-be-anti-racist
https://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/sites/default/files/EE_A_Field_at_Risk_Policy_Brief.pdf
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18-D6-ZZA5rmgiapiokAFMte3isYK8dVqXswE8d16xlQ/edit?usp=sharing
Anti-Racism Resources for Individuals
https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources
https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234
Anti-Racism Articles for Families
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/01/health/protests-racism-talk-to-children-wellness/index.html
https://nmaahc.si.edu/about/news/national-museum-african-american-history-and-culture-releases-talking-about-race-web
https://readlikearockstarteaching.com/the-white-families-guide-for-talking-about-racism/
https://www.ashevillehomegrownfamilies.com/new-parents-guide-social-justice-advocacy/
https://www.instagram.com/curious.parenting/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/curious.parenting
Race & Diversity Books for Children
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/parenting/kids-books-racism-protest.html
https://www.wonderkin.com/blog-home/diverse-and-inclusive-books-to-support-nature-based-learning
https://tinkergarten.com/blog/24-books-with-black-protagonists-by-black-authors-all-kids-should-read
https://coloursofus.com/37-childrens-books-to-help-talk-about-racism-discrimination
https://www.buzzfeed.com/mikespohr/childrens-books-about-race-and-racism
Environmental & Outdoor POC Leaders & Influencers
https://www.greenmatters.com/p/black-women-green-space-instagram
https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/8-black-environmentalists-need-know/
https://sfenvironment.org/article/celebrating-black-environmentalists-during-black-history-month
https://nexusmedianews.com/meet-the-new-generation-of-black-climate-leaders-337c9e077abb
https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/world-we-want/2020/02/19/environmental-activists-of-color/
Black-Led Businesses & Organizations in WNC
https://avltoday.6amcity.com/black-owned-businesses-asheville-nc/
https://organicgrowersschool.org/bipoc-led-organizations-to-give-to-in-nc/
http://www.mydaddytaughtmethat.org/
http://www.aishaadamsmedia.com/
We hope to continue to add to these lists over the next year, and would love to answer any questions you have. Thank you for joining us in this stand of solidarity. We move forward in the spirit of equity, humanity and a shared love of earth. We are One.
Part 1: Addressing Diversity & Inclusion At Our Forest School, In Our Community, & Beyond
Interested in joining our Diversity & Inclusion Committee? See a valuable resource we missed ? Let us know here!