During February’s Wild I.D.E.A.s for a More Vibrant Tomorrow, we explored how a diverse coalition of people are helping to share a more healthy and vibrant Triangle region. We left February’s event with a challenge: help introduce more people to the outdoors.
Wild I.D.E.A.s Gets Outside created the opportunity to explore the outdoors through fun activities at TLC’s Brumley Nature Preserve. This reimagined Wild I.D.E.A.s (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) provided space for the community to experience nature hands on – and to share the joy of the outdoors with others.
Read the full event recap here!
Meet our partners!
A Black hiking club with the mission to provide Black hikers with a quality and safe hiking experience. BLK Hiking Club engages in hiking activities around the Triangle and in other parts of North Carolina.
Feminist Bird Club – Durham started in Spring of 2022. Since then, the group has developed a community of birders whose goal is two-fold: make birding and the outdoors inclusive and affirming to people who may not have safe access to it, and leverage people’s passion for the environment and social justice to help create lasting social change.
Schoolhouse of Wonder is a local non-profit that has been getting kids outside for over 35 years creating kind, curious, and confident kids through nature-based outdoor adventures.
North Carolina Wildlife Federation
A non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, conserving, and restoring North Carolina wildlife and habitats.
North Carolina Botanical Garden
NC Botanical Garden works to inspire understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants and to advance a sustainable relationship between people and nature.
An adapted sports organization raising the expectations of equity and inclusivity for an active lifestyle.
Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN)
UCAN’s mission is to improve the health and wellness of our community. Their programs provide education on healthy lifestyles, seed-to-table food preparation and preservation, and hands-on STEM and agricultural skills. UCAN empowers Durham families with access to resources to grow their own healthy food using sustainable practices in a supportive environment.
Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation
The Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) works to conserve and manage the natural and cultural resources of Orange County.
Established in 1966, the Eno River Association is an accredited land trust and conservation nonprofit driven by a mission to conserve and protect the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the Eno River Basin.
Great Outdoor Provision Company
From rock climbing to kayaking – and every adventure in between – Great Outdoor Provision Co. is passionate about the outdoors and eager to share their expertise. For over 50 years, Great Outdoor Provision Co. has been committed to providing North Carolina and Virginia with the best outdoor gear, no matter what.
Raptor Insights is dedicated to promoting the conservation of raptors – birds of prey – through expanding public knowledge and appreciation of the diversity of raptors, their role in the environment, factors affecting their populations, and approaches to their conservation.
The Triangle Trails Initiative (also known as Triangle Trails) is a collaboration between government, businesses, anchor institutions and civic leaders to make the Research Triangle Region a national leader in greenways and trails.
Backyard Butterflies serves the greater Piedmont region of North Carolina by providing butterfly education, community outreach, and assistance with creating supportive habitats for butterflies and moths.
Conservation of the land, along with the stewardship of fields, woodlands, water features, native wildlife and habitat, are all privileges that we are granted by Nature. At Bluestem we practice solitary and shared experiences of caring for the earth that include silent meditation and reflection, spirited community gatherings, and the support of individuals and families with the sacred act of burial. We envision a shared community space where every person and natural being can find solace and rest at Bluestem.
Learning Outside’s mission is to provide children with quality outdoor experiences that enhance their lives and learning, instill a love of the natural world and promote lifelong environmental stewardship. Key to our mission is serving individuals who do not have ready access to nature-based learning programs.
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