Joy Outside
A podcast sharing stories from our community, centering the experiences and wisdom of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the outdoors and environmental movement
Here's why everyone should care about The EXPLORE Act
Kicking of the second season of Joy Outside is special guest Tykee James. Based in Denver, Colorado, Tykee is an avid birdwatcher and environmental justice advocate. Tune in to hear about his love for the outdoors, misconceptions about bird watching, the EXPLORE Act, and one of the most controversial hot takes we’ve ever heard!
Here's why everyone should care about The EXPLORE Act

Kicking of the second season of Joy Outside is special guest Tykee James. Based in Denver, Colorado, Tykee is an avid birdwatcher and environmental justice advocate. Tune in to hear about his love for the outdoors, misconceptions about bird watching, the EXPLORE Act, and one of the most controversial hot takes we’ve ever heard!
Supporting Black, Indigenous, and Leadership of Color in Environmental Nonprofits

We speak with LaTresse Snead, founder and CEO of Bonsai Leadership Group. She shares her insight into how environmental nonprofits can support and retain Black, Indigenous, and Leadership of Color, and speaks to her work empowering young Black, Indigenous, and environmental practitioners of color in the sector.
LaTresse mentioned Dr. Tiara Moore of Black in Marine Science and Imani Black of Minorities in Aquaculture
Check out LaTresse’s book, When Black Women Rise, here!
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