This Saturday, the UO Outdoor Program continues its affinity trips with its Redefining Outdoorsy Summit, from 8:30-4:30 meeting at the EMU in Redwood Room.
Previous trips have included an Indigenous student hike on Amanda’s Trail on the Oregon Coast, a hike and hot springs trip in the Willamette National Forest for students of color, and an adaptive bike ride on the Row River Trail. Gear and transportation were provided.
The educational aspect of Redefining Outdoorsy — giving students and community members the chance to learn and discuss the inequities people face when recreating outside — is one of the original pillars of the project. Scheduled guests and speakers include Wyn Wiley, aka Pattie Gonia, a prominent queer environmentalist and outdoor drag queen; Mercy M’fon, founder of the Portland-based nonprofit Wild Diversity; and Chicano/Latino conservationist José G. González.
Students also will present workshops based on areas of interest and research. Topics will range from the history of racial exclusion on public lands to the history of Black horsemanship.
Preregistration is required for the conference as space is limited. Students can attend free. A donation of $100, on a sliding scale, is recommended for UO staff and members of the community; all donations will directly fund more affinity trips for students.
Visit the Outdoor program to register and find more information! There is an amazing schedule of sessions and facilitators throughout the day! Sign up today!!
https://outdoorprogram.uoregon.edu
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