Black in Nature

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Corina Newsome is a wildlife biologist dedicated to the integration of environmental justice and conservation science and practice. Corina earned her bachelor’s degree in zoo and wildlife biology from Malone University and, after several years as an animal care professional, went on to earn her master’s degree in biology from Georgia Southern University.

David Greaves is a wildlife photographer and videographer.

Deja is a birder, North Carolina Stem Leader, TEDx Speaker, and Geospatial Analytics PhD student at North Carolina State University’s Center for Geospatial Analytics.  I use mapping and open source geospatial tools to investigate environmental inequity in urban areas.  She advocates for equitable nature access and promote exploring neighborhood nature. Nature can be found everywhere, not only in the amazing national parks, and state parks that we see on tv, but even close to home. She believes that everyone should have equal access to natural spaces, especially within the city, but research has shown that societal policies and systemic structures have created a legacy of inequitable nature distribution in urban areas.

Dr. McGee is a scientist, coordinator of conservation engagement, and public speaker.

Wild and In Color blogger.

The Evans lab is interested in the ecology and evolution of phenotypic diversity, integrating data from developmental biology, ecology, biomechanics and phylogeny to understand this process at various timescales. Teleost fishes provide a unique opportunity to study the origins of phenotypic diversity along with the interface between phenotype and environment, within the most species-rich assemblage of vertebrates on the planet.

Jason Ward is an ornithologist, science communicator and naturalist.

Jordan Veasley is a wildlife educator, former zookeeper, conservationist and public speaker.

Outdoor Afro celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. Our national not-for-profit organization reconnects Black people to our lands, water, and wildlife through outdoor education, recreation, and conservation. Some examples of Outdoor Afro’s year-round activities range from fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, gardening, skiing, and more.