EVENT: Reimagining a Diverse and Inclusive Great Outdoors
DATE & TIME: Thursday, June 24, 2021, 2:00 PM ET
Green 2.0 in coordination with Senator Cory Booker, and Representative Jimmy Gomez invite you to attend Reimagining a Diverse and Inclusive Great Outdoors. In 2019, data collected from National Park Service, US Forest Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service found that 88% to 95% of all visitors to public lands are White. Communities of color have a long history of being systematically excluded and facing discrimination and racism on public lands. At the same time, there is a movement of communities and organizations led by people of color who are guiding the effort to foster diversity and inclusion in outdoor spaces to ensure that every person can safely participate and benefit from public lands. Join us for a Congressional briefing with leaders in the movement and learn what all stakeholders can do to foster diversity and inclusion on public lands.
This event is hosted by Green 2.0, National Park Foundation, and National Parks Conservation Association.
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mqeUKGiPStWx81IabVfFfw?timezone_id=America%2FLos_Angeles
Remarks from Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA).
Panelists include:
- Tony Richardson, NEEF
- Juan Martinez, Fresh Tracks and Aspen Institute
- Dr. Lydia Jennings, Native Outdoors athlete and researcher
- Vivienne Long, REI Co-op
- Moderated by LaTresse Snead, National Park Foundation
- Welcome remarks by Adriane Alicea, Green 2.0