Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Field Guide

In this field guide, readers will find park rangers and experiential education leaders, practitioners, and researchers taking personal risks, challenging the status quo, laying tracks for change, and telling heartfelt stories from the field on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Over 35 authors reflect on their personal experiences with racism, sexism, heterosexism, gender identity, ableism, and ageism in the outdoors. These authors' reflections provide...
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In this field guide, readers will find park rangers and experiential education leaders, practitioners, and researchers taking personal risks, challenging the status quo, laying tracks for change, and telling heartfelt stories from the field on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Over 35 authors reflect on their personal experiences with racism, sexism, heterosexism, gender identity, ableism, and ageism in the outdoors. These authors' reflections provide counter-narratives to some of the common embedded practices in outdoor professions. They share DEIB topics and incidences that continue to challenge many who use experiential education methodology. The field guide was envisioned by Dr. Nina Roberts as a tool that leaders could use in the field, classroom, or boardroom. It is a conversation starter, a source of inspiration, and a call to action. Readers are challenged to dig deep, engage, and listen to the voices with open hearts and minds to make personal and systemic program changes. In addition to personal reflections, the guide contains a glossary of terms and social justice quotes to help spark discussion, reflection and action. In the final stages of visioning this project, Nina's energy waned due to the progression of her cancer. Nina asked that her torch be picked up and her social justice hopes and dreams be captured in this project. Nina paved the way to invite those with shared passions to join in this quest and now her legacy, the "Diversity, Equity Inclusion and Belonging Field Guide: Stories of Lived Experiences" is a reality.