Color My Outdoors

Color My Outdoors storytelling efforts aim to 1) address historical injustices that erased the story of People of Color in the outdoors and created collective fears; 2) highlight People of Color who already occupy this space; and 3) welcome People of Color into the outdoors for the first time. Our work is based in the U.S., with a focus on the southeast—those states formerly known as the Jim Crow South.

To create generational change, we must build up the necessary skills and empower the parents to pass those skills on to their families. Color My Outdoors creates immersive workshops and multi-day learning opportunities that allow participants to become confident in a new outdoor skill. Our work is based in the U.S., with a focus on the southeast—those states formerly known as the Jim Crow South.

There are now multiple outdoor organizations led by People of Color. Color My Outdoors facilitates collaborative opportunities for these outdoor organizations and influencers to learn from and work with one another toward the new narrative. Our work is based in the U.S., with a focus on the southeast—those states formerly known as the Jim Crow South.