119: Teresa Baker from the African American Nature and Parks Outdoor Experience

Teresa works  tirelessly to encourage communities of color across the country to get out into our national, state, regional and local parks.

We talk about some of the great work she does and much more

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Show Notes

First Exposure to the Outdoors

Just growing up in Richmond, California. I'm the only girl in a family of eight brothers, so being outdoors just came natural for us because back then our parents said go outdoors and don't come in until the street lights come on.

Things we talked about

African African American Nature and Parks Experience

East Bay Regional Parks

Yosemite

Marin Headlands

Tilden Park

Public Lands

Latino Outdoors

Outdoor Afro

Greening Youth Foundation

Advice, tips

What I tell people is to be creative. There are so many opportunities out here, but very few people create these opportunities for themselves. We're so accustomed to just accepting what's there and trying to fit into that space. I wouldn't wait for a brand or an organization to create a position around the work that I do that's not already there that would encompass the love of the outdoors. Social justice, environmental protection, these are positions that can be created because there's main brands and organizations out there with the ability to do it. We just need to step out beyond what's always been to create something new. That's what I'm hoping starts to take place. People start creating these little roles for themselves.

Other Outdoor Activities

Hiking

Outdoor Photography

Favorite Books

The Hour of Our Land by Terry Tempest Williams

Black Faces White Spaces by Dr Carolyn Finney

Best Gear Purchase under $100

Patagonia Atom Sling

Connect with Teresa

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tmbaker1165@gmail.com