Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization: Outdoor Asian
To mark Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this month, we are highlighting the work of Outdoor Asianin our community effort to showcase organizations who are working towards social justice and more inclusive public lands.
About Outdoor Asian
Outdoor Asian aims to “create a diverse and inclusive community of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the outdoors.”
To do so, different chapters organize local trips and workshops to inspire people to enjoy the outdoors. The organization also utilizes its online presence to amplify stories and histories of its diverse communities, while also working to create future leaders in the recreational and environmental sectors.
All their work is grounded in five key values: equity, advocacy, representation, stewardship, education and community.
Whether in real life or virtually on the internet, Outdoor Asian’s family is excited to celebrate an outdoor-focused life with their communities.
There are plenty of opportunities to socialize, meet other outdoorsy folks and connect at gatherings that range from events and outings to food nights, meetups and volunteer days.
Currently, the organization has chapters in five U.S. states: California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Vermont.
Follow Outdoor Asian
We encourage you to learn more about their work or check out one of their chapter events in Washington, Oregon, California, Vermont or Colorado.
You can find much more information on their website and social media.
- Website: https://www.outdoorasian.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorAsian/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outdoorasian/
Credit for the images featured in this post: Outdoor Asian
You Can Help Bridge the Diversity Gap in the Outdoor Industry
An overview of diversity and inclusivity organizations we have supported can be found here. This document contains information about what these organizations are doing and how you can donate to them directly.
We also set up a submission form you can use if you know an organization that’s working to make the outdoors more diverse and inclusive. If you want to see them supported, please submit via this form.