While ethnic minorities make up nearly 40 percent of the U.S. population, they constitute only 20 percent of park visitors, according to the survey. Survey participants cited cost, safety concerns and a sense of not belonging as reasons they may not visit national parks. LGBTQ visitors prove even harder to track, but the overriding sense among Abatiell and others is that LGBTQ percentages are similarly skewed.
Lets take a look at some studies and articles that discuss the benefits of diversity and inclusion. Don't forget to link studies in the comments below, share your resources and knowledge.
Both Carly and Rach work at Riveredge Nature Center in Wisconsin and what makes their story interesting is Riveredge’s (and two other centers) drive to hire different ability interns. Why? Well because inclusion means everyone.
Seasonal Summer Educator working with 2-6th graders at the Crissy Field Center in the Presidio of SF. Camp Educators report to the
Manager, Community Services and Programs. This is a summer seasonal position lasting from May through
mid-August.
NatureBridge Coastal Camp Counselors participate in the implementation of week-long, themed day-camp sessions from June 12 until August 18 (with required training occurring June 5-9). Each weekly theme has been chosen to highlight and take advantage of our natural outdoor location in a stunning and unique national park setting within the Marin Headlands, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
NatureBridge is seeking qualified candidates for environmental science educator positions for our school year programs beginning in the Spring 2017 semester. NatureBridge environmental science educators are skilled professionals who provide diverse student groups with meaningful experiences in nature's classroom.
After the shooting of Alton Sterling, a friend of mine sat in his cubicle and wept for the loss of this man and the grief that his family now has to face as a reality. My friend sat three feet away from the office printer, where many people came, took their copies, and ignored my grief stricken friend. He left his job that day. He left because of the silence.
“Living for oneself will do absolutely nothing to fill the gasping hole inside of you. In my experience that void gets filled, not through strength but through weakness. You must be weak before the world because love and listening weaken you, they make you vulnerable, they break you open and its is only when you are weak that you can truly see and acknowledge and forgive and love the weakness in others. Weakness allows you to see other humans not as enemies to defeat but collaborators and co-creators.”
