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We’ve Been Out Here: BIPOC Leadership Points the Way to Mental Health in Nature

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“Nature as medicine” is not a new or novel idea for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Communities of Color have been turning to nature for mental and physical healing since time immemorial. Not only do communities around the world use a variety of herbs and practices to address physical pain and injury, but there… Continue Reading We’ve Been Out Here: BIPOC Leadership Points the Way to Mental Health in Nature

Announcing Youth Access to Nature Fund 2022 Grantee Partners

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We are proud to share the latest cohort of our grantee partners awarded with the Youth Access to Nature grants!  At Justice Outside, grantmaking is one of our core strategies to support systemic change for racial justice and equity. Our Liberated Paths: Youth Access to Nature Fund supports the work of local organizations that increase access to… Continue Reading Announcing Youth Access to Nature Fund 2022 Grantee Partners

Overcoming Bias in our Understanding of Nature and Mental Health

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Justice Outside spotlighted in National Recreation Foundation article From the piece: “There’s a lot of research supporting the idea that time in nature has a positive effect on our mental health. Exposure to green space decreases stress, boosts mood, and helps our bodies’ systems reset and rejuvenate. Nature is good for us. While this truism… Continue Reading Overcoming Bias in our Understanding of Nature and Mental Health

Statement on Supreme Court Ruling West Virginia v. EPA

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Today, we at Justice Outside stand firm in our commitment to environmental justice, and join with our allies in the reproductive justice movement, with disability justice and gender justice and LGBTQIA advocates, with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color all across the United States. As we call to mind all our allies across these United… Continue Reading Statement on Supreme Court Ruling West Virginia v. EPA

Earth Day: Investing in People and Planet

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When Black, Indigenous, and People of Color lead outdoor organizations and lead on climate and environmental justice, we root our work in joy, celebration, and community connection. And we know that movements rooted in authentic connection and joy are the movements that last, the movements that build momentum, and the movements that continue to bring more and more people into their folds. Read more Continue Reading Earth Day: Investing in People and Planet

What’s Next for 30×30 in the U.S.?

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Justice Outside has been sharing about the 30×30 initiative to protect 30% of our lands and waters by 2030 in our recent blog series because we want our communities and audiences to be informed and inspired to take action. Our message on 30×30 is clear: Black, Indigenous, and community of color leadership is the only… Continue Reading What’s Next for 30×30 in the U.S.?

On Buffalo: Together in Love for Black People Everywhere; In Mourning, In Solidarity, and In Action

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We are writing today to speak of our deep and abiding love for Black people, Black families, and Black communities everywhere. Last Saturday, May 14, 2022, ten beloved Black lives were taken from the community. Even as we grieve, we are strengthened by the power of Black, Indigenous, and communities of color. We know that… Continue Reading On Buffalo: Together in Love for Black People Everywhere; In Mourning, In Solidarity, and In Action

Oak Foundation Supports Justice Outside and Environmental Leaders of Color

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Justice Outside Expands Liberated Paths Grantmaking to the U.S. South Oak Foundation has announced a two-year $500,000 grant to Justice Outside, a national leader in the critical work of creating a more racially just, inclusive, and equitable environmental and outdoor movement. Oak Foundation funding will support Liberated Paths Grantmaking, a national program by Justice Outside… Continue Reading Oak Foundation Supports Justice Outside and Environmental Leaders of Color

What Are the Roles of Justice Outside and Other Environmental Justice Groups in 30×30?

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As environmental justice advocates, our work within 30×30 is to ensure that Indigenous people and communities of color are truly at the center of the 30×30 work plan, designing solutions, prioritizing efforts, and redressing historic harms, using  their knowledge and expertise,  joy, and creativity to inform the work.² It’s clear that we cannot bring about… Continue Reading What Are the Roles of Justice Outside and Other Environmental Justice Groups in 30×30?

The Role of Indigenous, Racial Justice, and Environmental Justice Groups in the U.S. Federal 30×30 Work Plan

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How Has the Biden-Harris Administration Committed To Indigenous and Racial Justice in the 30×30 Effort? In our 30×30 blog series, we’ve talked about the critical role that Indigenous leadership and racial justice have in 30×30 planning and implementation. In January 2021, President Biden recognized this fact in his Executive Order 14008, directing the Department of… Continue Reading The Role of Indigenous, Racial Justice, and Environmental Justice Groups in the U.S. Federal 30×30 Work Plan