Cascadia Wild
Equity Statement
Cascadia Wild acknowledges the history of racism and oppression in the founding of public lands, in the field of conservation, and in Oregon, all of which has caused public lands to be less accessible and less safe for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. We believe that Mt. Hood National Forest, where most of our programming takes place, and all public lands should be a refuge and a place of peace and belonging not only for wildlife, but for all people.
Cascadia Wild acknowledges that, just as BIPOC communities are underrepresented on public lands, they are also underrepresented in the Cascadia Wild community. We recognize that our mission, to inspire a personal connection to community and the natural world, is not possible without the inclusion of all. We believe that the natural world has much to teach us, and our relationship with the natural world is vital for the health of ourselves, our communities, and, in turn, our environment. As a community-based organization, we have the responsibility to act not as gatekeepers but to hold the door open, so that we may all benefit from this relationship in the creation of a more equitable future.
Cascadia Wild is committed to expanding our community, educating ourselves on issues of bias, and deconstructing frameworks of oppression in our programming. We strive to create a safe and inclusive organizational culture where all are welcome. We are looking forward to creating more accessible educational programming and opportunities for involvement in our community science project, so that we can all find our place in the interconnectedness of the natural world.
As we work toward this goal, we would also like to hear from you about how we can be more inclusive and better serve our communities. Please send all comments, questions, and ideas to Equity@CascadiaWild.org.
We sincerely thank you in advance for your time and input.
Cascadia Wild acknowledges that, just as BIPOC communities are underrepresented on public lands, they are also underrepresented in the Cascadia Wild community. We recognize that our mission, to inspire a personal connection to community and the natural world, is not possible without the inclusion of all. We believe that the natural world has much to teach us, and our relationship with the natural world is vital for the health of ourselves, our communities, and, in turn, our environment. As a community-based organization, we have the responsibility to act not as gatekeepers but to hold the door open, so that we may all benefit from this relationship in the creation of a more equitable future.
Cascadia Wild is committed to expanding our community, educating ourselves on issues of bias, and deconstructing frameworks of oppression in our programming. We strive to create a safe and inclusive organizational culture where all are welcome. We are looking forward to creating more accessible educational programming and opportunities for involvement in our community science project, so that we can all find our place in the interconnectedness of the natural world.
As we work toward this goal, we would also like to hear from you about how we can be more inclusive and better serve our communities. Please send all comments, questions, and ideas to Equity@CascadiaWild.org.
We sincerely thank you in advance for your time and input.
