This week on Expanding the Outdoors, we chat with Anna (she/her) who walks us through her evolving relationship with nature. Anna best describes this relationship as a casual one and helps us to understand what current outdoor enthusiasts can do to welcome newcomers into outdoor spaces. We also hear some of her hesitations with outdoor activities, the effects of stereotypes, particularly in the lesbian community, and how a friend positively impacted her perception of outdoor activities.

E.T.O believes in providing proper compensation to folks who volunteer to speak on the podcast as their stories hold immense value. Along with offering $25 to each speaker, we encourage our listeners to make a donation to the speaker. Anna’s Venmo is @ih8grapes