bright illustrations of Black folks exploring nature, climbing a rocky mountain, and more

Been Outside: Adventures of Black Women, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming People in Nature

by Amber Wendler Author and Shaz Zamore Author

This collection of essays and poems from Black women and nonbinary scientists reflects on what the natural world has to offer folks who don't often see themselves reflected in their field. Whether it's through the study of plants in South Africa, using fishing traditions to expand ecology, or something else, Been Outside is an impactful read about what it means to be Black in nature.