So what new lessons did you learn after participating in Outdoor Afro network activities this past weekend? We want to hear from you. The summer opportunities are plentiful. Click the link to find networks near you: https://bit.ly/3TPoSNo #OutdoorAfro
Outdoor Afro
Civic and Social Organizations
Oakland, California 6,160 followers
We celebrate and inspire Black connections and leadership in nature.
About us
Outdoor Afro is a national not-for-profit organization that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. What started as a kitchen table blog by Founder and CEO Rue Mapp in 2009 has since grown into a cutting-edge nationwide movement with 100-plus volunteer leaders in up to 60 cities. Our participation network has grown to reach 60,000 people and counting. Outdoor Afro reconnects Black people with the outdoors through outdoor education, recreation, and conservation.
- Website
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outdoorafro.org
External link for Outdoor Afro
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakland, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- outdoor recreation, social media, event planning, logistics, community building, PR, leadership development, inspiration, and conservation
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
4096 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, California 94611, US
Employees at Outdoor Afro
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Christiane A. Maertens
Founder at DoGoodery & Valor Bebidas
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D.D. Johnice
I develop partnerships, products & services that create equity, sustainability and growth | Health equity advocate
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Trey Lord
Senior Technical Manager for 1t.org US @ American Forests | International Nature-Based Solutions, Natural Climate Solutions, Forest Ecosystem…
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Deborah Hayman
Executive Manager at Outdoor Afro
Updates
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Save the date to slay and celebrate with us. Our 10th annual fundraising gala, Glamp Out, takes place Friday, Oct. 25, at the Claremont Hotel in Oakland-Berkeley Hills. The always-anticipated occasion will arrive before you know it. Make plans to join us during this milestone year of now 15 years in nature as a national not-for-profit organization started by Rue Mapp (center) in 2009. Event details and sponsorship opportunities live at this link: https://bit.ly/3VRITma #OutdoorAfro #GlampOut
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Our selected and trained volunteer leaders continue to guide unforgettable network activities across the United States this summer. Events that make community participants smile and instantly experience joy in nature. Explore networks near you here: https://bit.ly/3TPoSNo
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We're continuing to celebrate now 15 years of innovation in nature. Click here (https://bit.ly/3VRITma) to learn more about our 10th annual fundraising gala, Glamp Out, and 2024 sponsorship opportunities. Then, plan to join us as we're honoring this year's success stories and revisiting past accomplishments of our not-for-profit's history. #OutdoorAfro #GlampOut
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Our signature tees with Oaklandish are such cozy conversation starters. Shop yours today at this link (https://bit.ly/3j9uuSB), and know that you're also contributing to our nature and community work happening nationwide. #OutdoorAfro #BlackJoy
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Outdoor Afro volunteer leaders are guiding some incredible network activities across the United States this summer. Here's your chance to experience the fun: Paddle over to this link (https://bit.ly/3TPoSNo) and discover networks near you. #OutdoorAfro #BlackJoy #paddling
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The work we're accomplishing to teach our caregivers + kids how to swim with support of U.S. swim providers like Black People Will Swim is empowering. Click this link to help us keep count: https://bit.ly/3H5yYSU Contribute to Making Waves here: https://bit.ly/3tNelHQ #OutdoorAfro #BlackJoy #MakingWaves #BPWS #swim #swimming
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Head over to our subscribe link here (https://bit.ly/3THkznB) to sign up for monthly #OutdoorAfro news + notifications. Celebrating now 15 years in nature, we have so many updates, milestones, and collaborative opportunities to share. See you there!
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Us right before, during, and after an #OutdoorAfro network activity with new friends. Our volunteer leaders host some incredible community events to reconnect you to local land, water, and wildlife. More about our Volunteer Leader Program here: https://bit.ly/3UXaQcY
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Have you joined our monthly network activities happening across U.S. communities this summer yet? #OutdoorAfro volunteer leaders offer events like nature journaling, foraging, fishing, kayaking, and biking. Click the link (https://bit.ly/3TPoSNo) to explore networks near you.
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