The purpose and hope for this collective is to come together, build a deeper connection with nature, invite some calm into our lives and, if comfortable, discuss our current challenges in the world & help create a better environment for BIPOC, on indigenous land.
Who We Are
Founded in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Afros in Nature is a collective aiming to connect Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) with nature. Our mission is to plant seeds of safety in natural environments so that individuals of color—regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, creed, or economic status—can create self-sustaining lifestyles with love, support, and community.
Working in groups, Afros in Nature brings BIPOC back to their roots in the great outdoors. We are taking a pastime historically dominated by white culture and showing BIPOC how to take advantage of its benefits for themselves, for the betterment of their health and well being, and the improvement of our community as a whole. We are teaching BIPOC how to find healing and wholeness again in nature and in one another.
With more than 7.5 million African-Americans diagnosed with mental illness, and as many as 7.5 million more affected but undiagnosed, we cannot afford to ignore the well being of ourselves and our community. Afros in Nature is committed to addressing mental health concerns through nature-based healing and therapeutic activities, including hikes, nature walks, communal gardening, and sustainable food cultivation. We're also in the process of creating a non-profit Cafe, which will include green space for growing food, a cafe, and communal space to offer additional programs, youth leadership opportunities, and more.
Afros in Nature is fiscally sponsored by Humanitarian Social Innovations. If our work is important to you, please consider making a donation here!
Core Values
Fostering meaningful relationships
Help to create a sense of belonging and safety where we, and others, can flourish & grow with compassion at the forefront.
Integrity
The ability to stay connected to one’s true self/nature by being authentic, honest, transparent & vulnerable.
Accountability
Being committed, driven, dependable and responsible.
Service to others
Making intentional decisions and actions to benefit others by focusing on our values with the hope of having a positive impact on the people we come in contact with.
Being Proactive
Working efficiently by taking initiative, anticipating & creating a personal responsibility to what is presented.
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GET IN TOUCH
We’d love to hear from you!
MEETUPS
We currently host one to two meetups a month that include hikes, nature walks, paddle boarding, sharing meals together, and more. Check out what we have going on next. We hope you’ll join us!
MERCHANDISE
We are raising funds in order to provide necessary gear, programs & workshops for our BIPOC community to thrive. Check out our shop to see what merchandise we have available.