We speak with Laura Hernandez, Outdoor Educators Institute Program Coordinator, about their evolving connection with the outdoors through plant medicine and outdoor education. They discuss the importance of inclusive and safe spaces for young Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to build and explore connections with the outdoors.

The full episode transcript can be found here.

To learn about the Outdoor Educators Institute, click here.

To learn more about Justice Outside’s work and our programs to increase access to the outdoors for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, click here.

Theme music by Joseph Powers

Design assets prepared by LQL Photo + Design

Audio editing by Cha’vez Gaitan