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DIY: Advocating for Parks Near and Far

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A beginner's guide of sorts to advocating for land we can all love and enjoy. This week, we’re back camping with Amanda Machado, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), and 13 women who are passionate about learning about championing public land.

Women featured in this episode: Special reporter Amanda Machado (learn more at brownenvironmentalist.org); Laura Torres, Megan Hernbroth, Amy Wong, Aracelli Hernandez, Briget Underwood, Christine Mariano, Grace Rougier, Jenifer Mendez, Jenny Lopez, Nanci Torres-Poblano, Maricela Rosales, Miyuki Gomez, Michelle Magalong, Rebeca Contreras, and Sally Garcia.

Hosted by Gale Straub

In this episode, you'll hear:

  • Camper Amy Wong's story of love of the outdoors and public land starting in her own backyard
  • Why public lands matter to the women attending a campout with the NPCA
  • The unique relationship women of color have with parks
  • How to make the outdoors more accessible to all people
  • How the outdoor industry is gradually changing and the importance of brands getting behind issues of accessibility to public land
  • Steps the NPCA recommends to get started with advocacy for public land
  • The impact sharing the outdoors with people you love has on your life and public land
  • A summary of tangible action steps for getting involved

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      Resources mentioned in this episode:

      • National Parks Conservation Association: Website
      • NPCA Advocacy
      • Amanda Machado: Portfolio
      • Brown Environmentalist
      • She Explores Episode 19: Finding Your Voice to Speak for Public Land
      • Brown People Camping
      • Latino Outdoors
      • Brothers of Climbing
      • Melanin Basecamp
      • She Explores Facebook Group

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        Music for this episode is by Lee Rosevere, Josh Woodward, Kai Engel via freemusicarchive.org with a CC by A license.

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