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On Oct. 29, Charles the Gorilla died at the age of 52 at the Toronto Zoo with staff & his daughter Johari at his side. Beloved by visitors, Charles was known for his paintings that helped raise money for the zoo. In honour of Charles, let's learn more about him :) 🧵1/10

This study found that walking with students to the beach and letting them participate in harvesting fish and preparing meals, helps learners build resilience, while promoting sustainable living through outdoor swimming and water safety classes🐟💦 tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Costa Rica, once home to rampant logging, has now almost doubled the size of its rainforest. They turned it all around within a generation. It can be done. Protect people and the planet. #ActOnClimate #biodiversity #deforestation #rewilding #solutions

BREAKING: A judge has ruled in favor of the Navajo Nation, saying NINE precincts in Apache County, AZ will be allowed to stay open two hours past the statewide deadline of 7 PM because of voting issues in those precincts. Very long lines seen here in Chinle (courtesy Jay Joey)

Outdoor Afro’s #MakingWaves program is helping Black families build confidence & joy in the water! In 2024, we’re aiming to teach 1,500 Black children & caregivers life-saving swim skills. Join us: bit.ly/3H5yYSU #BlackJoy

You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy a (cargo) bike, and that’s pretty close.

Congratulations to Kimberlé Crenshaw as the Humanitarian Award honoree at this year’s #EBONYPower100 👏🏾 She joins an incredible lineup celebrating Black excellence, including VP Kamala Harris, Usher, Cynthia Erivo & more! Read more EBONY - ebony.com/kamala-harris-…

Palm Springs, California, will pay $5.9 million to compensate Black and Latino families whose homes were burned and destroyed in the 1960s apnews.com/article/califo…

Our group is hiring an Experiential Learning Coordinator to support the undergraduate and graduate medical sciences programs at Schulich. This role involves building relationships with community partners and interacting with students. recruit.uwo.ca Job ID: 37310

Freedom is a combination of e-bikes and great infrastructure. The 80 km round trip from Girona to the sea would otherwise be impossible. The health benefits of accessing nature cannot be undervalued. It's imperative we find sustainable tools to ensure everyone enjoys this right.

This December, join #OutdoorAfro in making a difference! Your gift supports: 🌲 Black leaders earning wilderness certifications 🏊🏿‍♀️ Families learning to swim 🎣 Access to outdoor activities like kayaking & fishing Every gift counts this season: bit.ly/3tNelHQ

Too many Black children don’t know how to swim. Outdoor Afro’s #MakingWaves program is changing that—building confidence, joy, and life-saving skills. Help us teach 500 kids to swim by Dec 31. Donate today: bit.ly/4fgN82f

...now to write some abstracts over the holiday season... Hmmm..Dr. TA Loeffler Orla Kelly Denise Mitten SailingIntoWellness Jon Hynes New Wave Adventure Sick of this sh*t Neal Anderson Jakob Frímann Simon Beames @Actconn Lauren Lieberman

Reflecting on an incredible year of impact, we're asking you to step into #2025 with us by giving. Your gift: ✊🏾 Teaches Black families to swim 🌿 Equips volunteer leaders 🖤 Grows our 60K+ outdoor network No gift is too small! Donate now: bit.ly/408Iz5Q

🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨 We're looking for a Program Coordinator who will support Outdoor Afro's program operations, volunteer leader coordination, and event logistics. If you or someone you know is ready to make an impact, apply now!cause-capacity.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/6… #NowHiring #OutdoorAfro

"In times of change, uncertainty, and even exhaustion, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The weight of the world’s challenges—whether social, environmental, or personal—can be relentless. But Outdoor Afro was made for this moment." outdoorafro.org/2025/03/outdoo…

On behalf of Outdoor Afro we're delighted to thank everyone who attended yesterday's reception. Founder/CEO Rue Mapp presented reps from Rep. Mike Thompson & Senator Angus King offices with the Outdoor Champion award for working on policies to enhance Black Americans’ connection to nature.

Many thanks to Congressman William Timmons for meeting with Outdoor Afro's leaders yesterday to learn about the need to connect more Black Americans to nature, and thanks to the offices of Sen. Cory Booker, Ossoff's Office, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock, Adam Schiff, and Rep. Hank Johnson for also speaking with them.

We extend our gratitude to the offices of Rep. Celeste Maloy, Rep. Jimmy Panetta, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, and the House Natural Resources Committee, led by Chair Rep. Bruce Westerman and Ranking Member Rep. Jared Huffman, for speaking with members of Outdoor Afro last week.

Welcome back, Rue Mapp! 👏🎉 Rue Mapp, a trailblazing leader in the environmental and outdoor community and founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, will be hosting the 2025 #GoldmanPrize ceremony in San Francisco. 🌳🥾 Tune in: Monday, April 21, at 5:30 pm PDT on YouTube.