Addressing Outdoor Equity Myths About BIPOC Outdoors

Written By Diandra Marizet Esparza
"Addressing Outdoor Equity Myths About BIPOC Outdoors" eco-media toolkit by Intersectional Environmentalist—debunking misconceptions about outdoor access, highlighting systemic barriers, and promoting inclusive representation in outdoor spaces.

Image featured photography from an outdoor program run by Pigtown Climbs - a community-driven organization in Southwest Baltimore that uses climbing and sustainable programming to promote equity, wellness, and connection to the outdoors. ​

Why Healing Everyday
Narratives Matter

This tool-kit was created in honor of Latino Conservation Week by Intersectional Environmentalist and Hispanic Access Foundation.

Researched by Diandra Marizet Esparza, Wen Li Yao, Karina Meza and Jessica Godinez
Designed by Lorenzo Jimenez

 

Key Summary

  • What is ‘Outdoor Equity’ and ‘The Nature Gap?’

  • Exploring if outdoor activities are easy to participate in

  • Exploring why we believe public lands are equitably accessible for all

  • Addressing why BIPOC find it challenging to find representation outdoors

  • How we need more representation influencing public land protection legislation

  • Shifting the narrative on modern science + conservation vs Indigenous wisdom

  • How to find orgs promoting Outdoor Equity near you

Diandra Marizet Esparza

Diandra is a Spanglish poet and writer. Her work trails emergent social and cultural narratives of belonging, healing and restoration through ancestry and environmental connection.

https://diandramarizetesparza.com/
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