As the cold begins to set in and my skin begins to miss the feeling of the sun, I turn to Instagram for inspiration as to how folks across the country are spending their time to venerate the autumnal seasons.
This is a list of my favorite creators who document their relationship to their environment and work to increase joyful accessibility to the outdoors.
Chelsea Murphy: @she_colorsnature (she/her)
As a mother of three, Chelsea’s videos showcase her endeavors to make the outdoors more inclusive. She leads Black, Indigenous and women of color in beginner mountain biking lessons.
Solange Aguilar: @shesanargonaut (they/ze)
Solange is an artist who creates gorgeous zines, prints, stickers and poetry on the topic of land stewardship, Indigenous rights and the natural world among other subjects.
Peggy Oki: @peggyoki (she/her)
Peggy is an activist known for her work to end whaling through her Origami Whales Project. She is a surfer, skateboarder and rock climber. I highly recommend you check out her TEDx Talk.
Karen Ramos: @naturechola (she/her)
Karen educates her audience on marginalized communities and the history of environmental, community-based activists while also providing tips on outdoor adventures.
Jessica Kleczka: @jessicakleczka (she/her)
Jessica is a climate psychologist, campaigner & writer building a tiny cottage. She collaborates to produce the much-appreciated Positive Climate News of the Week.
Let me know the other Instagram baddies you follow who are telling stories about their own evolving relationships with the outdoors.
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