woodlums
Who we are
woodlums aims to address the individual and communal, mental, and bodily harms of environmental racism by organizing nature-focused activities and trips for Black people. The organization approaches its endeavors through a restorative lens that centers community building, healing, self-sufficiency, and kinship with earthly co-inhabitants. The goal is to increase interest, comfort, and awareness in nature and help close the gap in access to natural ecosystems for Black people in California and beyond.
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Why
Our story
During the summer, Nia had the opportunity to be surrounded by nature and deepen her connections with the outdoors in any meaning of the word- especially as it applied to her as a young Black person. In taking this knowledge,
Nia decided there
has got to be a way to destigmatize the outdoors for young Black folks, so she hit up Taylor-Corrine asking her “would you want to start a club with me that takes Black people outside so they can touch some grass at least” and here we are!
p.s thanks Cory for the name!