Learn Nature Words in ASL
Watch this video from South Dakota School For The Deaf to learn some common signs to describe nature in ASL!
Get Some Outdoor Ideas from #NADYouthSummerSeries
Watch this video for some outdoor activity ideas, from the National Association for the Deaf’s Youth Ambassador Program!
Check Out This List of Best Wheelchair Friendly Trails in Austin
Check out AllTrails’ list of most popular wheelchair friendly trails near Austin with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Explore Austin's Parks with This Interactive Map
This interactive map allows users to view parkland, facilities, amenities and trails, along with their detailed information!
Birdability's Crowdsourced Accessibility Map
The Birdability Map is a crowdsourced map that describes in detail the accessibility features of birding locations all over the world. It is a work-in-progress, and anyone can contribute to it by submitting a Birdability Site Review.
Learn About Accessible and Inclusive Birding with Birdability
Through education, outreach and advocacy, Birdability works to ensure the birding community and the outdoors are welcoming, inclusive, safe and accessible for everybody. Visit their website to learn more about birding, accessibility and inclusion initiatives, events, resources, & more!
Vibrant Social Diversity Leads to Vibrant Biodiversity
We hope that everyone agrees that vibrant human social diversity can lead to vibrant biodiversity. Fruitful Commons has provided a pre-recorded deep dive panel session with local diversity, equity and inclusion experts to help gardeners and other naturalists like you to learn creative and effective ways to pollinate and root with all of Austin’s Communities.
CiNCA Equity in the Outdoors Recommended Reading
Explore a list of articles, books, podcasts, and more that focus on addressing racial equity within the outdoor and environmental movements.
Tiffany Washington: Austin’s Black Farming Heritage
Austin Organic Garden member Erin Hollis is a seed starting pro. She invited us to her backyard to socially distance and break down step-by-step, the best ways to start seeds for fall. This video will explain the steps from germinating seeds to transplanting into your garden beds. It is a detailed video so be sure to check out the two bonus tips at the end!
Parks For All: Promoting Equity in Austin's Parks
Equity in the outdoors has serious implications for so many Austin residents’ access to nature, participation in recreation activities, and opportunities to advance in green jobs. Key City of Austin Parks & Recreation and Equity Office staff, as well as community partners will discuss the goals and challenges of racial equity work, current initiatives, and why it’s so important for residents to be aware and engaged in this effort.