#blackinnature

[noaasanctuaries]

#BlackBirdersWeek is continuing to inspire new generations of birders and nature-lovers. This week is increasing visibility of Black birders recreating or conducting fieldwork in the outdoors. The birds that visit and reside in the National Marine Sanctuary System connect our country's ocean, Great Lakes, and coasts.

For Black Birders Week, join us on an interactive tour of birds in your sanctuary system by visiting: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/may18/birds-across-the-nmss.html

#RecreateResponsibly #BlackinNature #BirdingWhileBlack #NOAA #EarthIsBlue #BlackBirdersWeek

[jasminedlowe]

Our community had been given this narrative that Black people didn’t go outdoors. However, after entering the hiking community, I realized that belief couldn’t be further from the truth. Read the article about what I learned about Black History in the outdoors on my blog by clicking the link in my bio. . . #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhikers #blackoutdoors #blackinnature #equity #outdooreducation #diversity #equalaccess #outdoors #nature #writers #Writing #writingcommunity (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co73uSQuMpn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhikers #blackoutdoors #blackinnature #equity #outdooreducation #diversity #equalaccess #outdoors #nature #writers #writing #writingcommunity

[campingnoire]

Another 6.1 miles on the boots and the only way to describe our final #GoddessHike of 2022 is "We had a time!!!" * * HIKE STATS: 📍Location: Ancestral homelands of the Lenape (Cheesequake State Park, NJ) 🚦Difficulty: Easy 🌡Weather Conditions: Cloudy & 58°...we ALMOST beat the rain! 🥾Distance Hiked: 6.1 Miles * * Next Hike: Sunday, January 27 | 8:45a | Location: TBA * * #campingnoire #hikingnoire #GoddessHikes #njhikes #blackwomenwhohike #fallhikes #cheesequakestatepark #representationmatters #mothernature #womenhelpingwomen #blackinnature #diversifyoutdoors #blackgirlmagic #adventureawaits #blackpeoplewhohike #nowomanleftbehind #blacktreehuggers #blackfacesgreenspaces #treehuggers #weoutchea (at Cheesequake State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClfcISlu7V3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#goddesshike #campingnoire #hikingnoire #goddesshikes #njhikes #blackwomenwhohike #fallhikes #cheesequakestatepark #representationmatters #mothernature #womenhelpingwomen #blackinnature #diversifyoutdoors #blackgirlmagic #adventureawaits #blackpeoplewhohike #nowomanleftbehind #blacktreehuggers #blackfacesgreenspaces #treehuggers #weoutchea

[coochiequeens]

As a kid, Jasmin Graham was endlessly curious about the ocean. Her constant questioning eventually led her to a career in marine science studying sharks and rays. But until relatively recently, she had never met another Black woman in her field. That all changed last year when she met a group of Black women studying sharks through the Twitter hashtag #BlackInNature. Finding a community was so powerful that the women decided to start a group. Jasmin, along with Amani Webber-Schultz, Carlee Jackson, and Jaida Elcock, launched Minorities in Shark Sciences, or MISS for short, last year on Juneteenth. Their goal: create a community for women of color interested in studying sharks. On today's show, host Maddie Sofia talks with Jasmin about starting MISS and how it's uplifting women of color through hands-on workshops and community building.To see pictures of MISS's first workshop check out their website.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy and Brit Hanson, edited by Viet Le, and fact-checked by Berly McCoy.

#BlackInNature #MISS #Minorities in Shark Sciences #Sharks #ocean science #Black women in science

[sciencenewsforstudents]

A black child grins widely while holding a falcon bigger than his head. A black ecologist stands in waders beside a beaver pond. He’s studying how to help wildlife thrive. A black evolutionary biologist holds a wriggling bat. She’s working in Belize, studying the processes that led to the diversity of life on Earth.

These photos and hundreds more bird facts, questions and experiences are flooding social media. They are part of #BlackBirdersWeek. It’s a movement that is working to promote black birders and nature fans. The social media campaign runs May 31 through June 5. There are Question & Answer sessions with black birders. There’s a Facebook livestream discussion of birding while black. It also offers prompts for sharing photos of birds and being outside in nature on Twitter and Instagram.

#BlackBirdersWeek comes during nationwide protests. People are protesting the deaths of George Floyd, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor and many other black people at the hands of the police. To the founders of #BlackBirdersWeek, the protests increase the importance and urgency of their campaign.

The founders are a group of black individuals who work in science or related fields. They got together on Twitter, and use the account @BlackAFinSTEM. They began planning #BlackBirdersWeek after May 25. That’s the day that George Floyd was killed. On the same day, Christian Cooper was birding — looking for birds in New York City’s Central Park. Cooper — who is black — saw a white woman with a dog. The dog was not on a leash. Park rules require dogs be leashed.

When Cooper asked the woman to leash her dog, she refused. Soon, she yelled that she was calling the police. She was going “to tell them there’s an African-American man threatening my life.” A confrontation with the police could have been very dangerous for Cooper.

Other black birders found Cooper’s experience very familiar. “What happened to him could have happened to any of us,” says Danielle Belleny. She is a wildlife biologist in San Antonio, Texas. She is also a cofounder of #BlackBirdersWeek.

#science #scied #sciblr #blackinSTEM #blackAFinSTEM #BlackBirdersWeek #blackinnature #diversity #birds #birding #STEM

[bobbybong]

#hiking #hiking while black #blackinnature #blackboyjoy #nature #annapolisrocks #Maryland #hikelife #submission #dope #black #sunshine #views #blackhikers #blackhikersmatter #blacklivesmatter #no shirt #hiiipower

[mountainmic]

I heard it’s Black Botanists Week and I want to get in on the action. My name is Mountain Mic and I’m new to being a plant dad (because I don’t want the responsibility of a pet and/or child). I’m a hiker and avid traveler (I own a Hiking+Travel business). Say hey back 🙋🏽‍♂️ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #blackplantlove #plantinteractions #bipocinnature #botanizingwhileblack #botany101 #blackbrilliance #idhikethat #blackproud #botany #nature #blackinnature #blackeveryday #diversityoutdoors #ncstateparks #blackhikersweek #togetheroutside #motherafrica #getoutandhike #wehiketoo #blackpower✊🏾 #sweatydirtyhappy #optoutdoors #blackispower #blackgirlshike #hikingwhileblack #botany101 #blackpeoplehike #seekmorewilderness #iloveblackwomen #blackpeoplewhohike https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUyePAJF-y/?igshid=mqe10bwc47ue

#blackplantlove #plantinteractions #bipocinnature #botanizingwhileblack #botany101 #blackbrilliance #idhikethat #blackproud #botany #nature #blackinnature #blackeveryday #diversityoutdoors #ncstateparks #blackhikersweek #togetheroutside #motherafrica #getoutandhike #wehiketoo #blackpower✊🏾 #sweatydirtyhappy #optoutdoors #blackispower #blackgirlshike #hikingwhileblack #blackpeoplehike #seekmorewilderness #iloveblackwomen #blackpeoplewhohike

[rentos12]

r e d - d e m o n · · · #reddemon #taemin #taeminshinee #shirtblack #taminshop #shirts #blackinnature #redindemon #red #instagood #kpopshinne #kpopouftits #oufithombre #instaday #shotting #instashot #souldemon #otakumood #lifestyle #2020 (en DEMON) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDfRyIDA1oS/?igshid=1tngq60l2u8vx

#reddemon #taemin #taeminshinee #shirtblack #taminshop #shirts #blackinnature #redindemon #red #instagood #kpopshinne #kpopouftits #oufithombre #instaday #shotting #instashot #souldemon #otakumood #lifestyle #2020

[darthfoil]

Just four days after the encounter between a white dog walker and African American birdwatcher Christian Cooper, a group of approximately 30 Black scientists, birders, and outdoor explorers have created a new awareness campaign to encourage birding among more people of color.

The project is called #BlackBirdersWeek, and it will take place from Sunday, May 31, through Friday, June 5. Anyone who is interested should follow the hashtag #BlackBirdersWeek on Twitter and Instagram.

#blackBirdersWeek #Blackinnature #Race #racism #bird #birding #birder #nature #conservation #conservationist #natural #enviornment #black #activities #happy news #good #happy #good things #bird watching #african american #scientists #science

[dweiums]

Some of the best maintained trails in the area. Hiked Horse Swamp to the Chesapeake overlook (downed tree blocked the Parker Creek overlook). Thanks, @hikeaclt Treasure the Chesapeake #blackinnature #blackwomeninnature #blackoutdoors #hikerlife #blackbirdersweek (at American Chestnut Land Trust - ACLT) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA4SRa4hy8V/?igshid=eakns1ch8yf2

#blackinnature #blackwomeninnature #blackoutdoors #hikerlife #blackbirdersweek

[atomicsuperhero]

#BlackBirdersWeek started today. I’ll amplifying black voices, now and in the future. Follow @blackafinstem on Instagram and the #BlackInNature tag. (at Lacombe, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA4QYesJwbG/?igshid=1bshatv5pufss

#blackbirdersweek #blackinnature

[naturemanmike]

Dark-eyed Junco I was out yesterday looking for spring migrants and was surprised to see these guys still here. I figured they would've been gone by now. Of course I had to get a photo. Definitely the best photo I've taken this year of one, so I appreciate the opportunity. 🙂 #birdphotography #bird_captures #raw_birds #massaudubon #best_birds_of_world #masswildlife #birds_illife #birdsofinstagram #best_birds_photography #emeraldnecklaceparks #audubonsociety #nature_worldwide_birds #birdfreaks #audubontakeover #total_birds #darkeyedjunco #bird_lovers_daily #global4nature #sparrowappreciationsociety #planetbirds #your_best_birds #eye_spy_birds #nuts_about_birds #bird_brilliance #ip_birds #birds_adored #dailybirdpix #sparrowsofinstagram #blackinnature #best_birds_of_ig (at The Wilderness in Franklin Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc5OR02u5bk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#birdphotography #bird_captures #raw_birds #massaudubon #best_birds_of_world #masswildlife #birds_illife #birdsofinstagram #best_birds_photography #emeraldnecklaceparks #audubonsociety #nature_worldwide_birds #birdfreaks #audubontakeover #total_birds #darkeyedjunco #bird_lovers_daily #global4nature #sparrowappreciationsociety #planetbirds #your_best_birds #eye_spy_birds #nuts_about_birds #bird_brilliance #ip_birds #birds_adored #dailybirdpix #sparrowsofinstagram #blackinnature #best_birds_of_ig

[treetyoself]

#BlackBirdersWeek has begun! Several scientists are sharing their stories of being #BlackInNature. As a man with little melanin, I’d like to humbly learn from your experiences, so together we can make natural spaces more inclusive and welcoming to everyone. Follow along at @blackafinstem https://www.instagram.com/p/CA3T8vlnG24/?igshid=204dz3h02b67

#blackbirdersweek #blackinnature

[djhenryhall]

Clownfish of Raja Ampat

Various #Clownfish spotted around the Raja Ampat Islands. #Indonesia #nature #wildlife #ecotourism #blackinnature #videography #scuba #diving Happy Halloween!

Clownfish, Raja Ampat Clownfish or Anemonefish are fishes from the subfamily Amphiprioninae in the family Pomacentridae. Clownfish are very active and often seen doing various forms of acrobatics. It often seems to be clowning around. This observation was how its nickname was derived. Most clownfish are found either in or around Sea Anemones. There are 30 different species of Clownfish.…

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#Anemonefish #discover #ecotourism #Indonesia #Nature #Raja Ampat #Scuba Diving #Underwater Video #wildlife #wildlife wednesday

[campodefiori9]

B&W , a call for equality , justice and love.

#black #white #justice #equality #love #stopracism #humanrights #blackhistory #antiracism #socialjustice #blackexcellence #blackunity #racismstillexists #racismhurts #blackwomenwhobird #askablackbirder #birdingwhileblack #blackinnature #postabird #bird #nature #wildlife #wild #life #grackle #spring #photooftheday #photographer

#naturephotography #flower

#black #white #equality #justice #love

[hikergirl]

If you want to read something more uplifting for a bit, check out #BlackBirdersWeek and #BlackInNature tags on Twitter.