Jacqueline Scott

PhD Student in Social Justice Education, University of Toronto, Canada; writer, “Black Outdoors” blog

PhD Student in Social Justice Education at the University of Toronto, Canada.  She writes the “Black Outdoors” blog and is an avid bird watcher.

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Exploring the Great Outdoors has long provided adventure, discovery, peace and wonderment.

“It’s like, what are you doing here?”: The complicated intersection of race and outdoor recreation

Exploring the Great Outdoors has long provided adventure, discovery, peace and wonderment.

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