Podcasts about outdoor access

Creating Inclusive Spaces: Disability Advocacy, Outdoor Access, and Inclusion in Your Community.Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today's episode, we sit down with Jenna Udenberg, an inspiring disability advocate, accessibility educator, and author of the book Within My Spokes. Growing up in the rugged beauty of northern Minnesota, Jenna's journey has been shaped by her early diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and a lifetime of navigating—and working to improve—accessibility in her community.Jenna shares how her love of the outdoors, music, and resilient spirit led her from being a band director to founding her nonprofit, Above and Beyond with You. She opens up about the challenges and triumphs she faced as a wheelchair user in a rural setting, the evolution of accessibility in her hometown of Two Harbors, and her drive to ensure everyone can enjoy nature's wonders.DISCUSSION00:00 "Introductions"03:22 Overcoming Trauma Through Music09:25 "Supportive Band Teachers' Impact"10:02 Adaptation Challenges in Education14:12 Improving Accessibility Conversations17:28 Adaptive Outdoor Exploration22:15 Community Connection Through Stories24:13 "True Accessibility Needs Better Communication"27:55 Embracing the Book Writing Journey33:04 Enhancing Accessibility in Storytelling37:21 "Embrace Curiosity and Overcome Labels"LEARN MORETo learn more about Jenna and her work, visit her website at https://www.aboveandbeyondwithu.org/ and follow her on these social sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091881005060Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aboveandbeyondwithu/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/above-beyond-with-u/Click here to pick up a copy of Jenna's book, " Within My Spokes: A Tapestry of Pain, Growth & Freedom.NEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares.KEYWORDSJenna Udenberg, Accessibility, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, Author, Two Harbors, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast, PodMatch#JennaUdenberg #OutdoorAccessibility #Disability #DiversityAndInclusion #Author #TwoHarborsMN #OutdoorAdventureSeries #Podcast #PodMatchMy Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch

In episode 166 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we're discussing outdoor equity and climate justice. We'll learn how we can push for policies that help everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, have access to the benefits of outdoor spaces. Our guests also shed light on the barriers communities face in accessing the outdoors, the policy gaps we need to bridge, and the ways local governments, schools, and nonprofits can collaborate to create lasting change. This is also the first time I've had the pleasure of hosting three guest speakers! Today, you'll hear from Taishya Adams, Ángel Peña, and Gabaccia Moreno.  Taishya (she/her) is a servant leader focused on collective liberation and stewardship through community building, personal transformation, and systems change. After 30+ years at the intersections of education, health, workforce, science, and environment, Taishya founded the Mukuyu Collective, LLC to transform systems through policy, programs, and play. Taishya is also an elected official serving as a council member for Boulder City Council. Taishya also serves on the board of Black in Marine Science. Previously, Taishya served as a commissioner to Colorado Parks and Wildlife; the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Business Advisory Council; and on the Colorado Natural Areas Council. Ángel Peña was born and raised in the Río Bravo valley, he is a first generation Mexican, American and father of three. Àngel has had the opportunity to support and lead strong effective teams that ultimately secured protections totaling millions of acres across the American Southwest. A founding member of the Next 100 Coalition, and Now the Executive Director of the Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project he is in the business of people empowerment. Working to empower the people that have true, authentic and deep-rooted ties to the land. Gabaccia Moreno is a first-generation multimedia storyteller, consultant, and passionate outdoor advocate. Growing up, visiting the Maya forest gave her an appreciation for the land and its wildlife at an early age. Today, she serves as the executive director of The Outdoorist Oath, an organization that creates educational tools and equips people ally planet, inclusion, and adventure. She is also an ambassador for Leave No Trace and Sawyer Products. Gabaccia has also served as National Monuments Fellow for Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project, participating in campaigns seeking to make the outdoors more equitable while protecting our shared ecosystems.  Other media credits include guest hosting/producing at She Explores and Dirtbag Diaries podcasts, and contributions to Backpacker.com. In her free time, you'll find her outside, probably fishing, hunting, hiking, or backpacking. INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theoutdoorminimalist⁠⁠ ORDER THE BOOK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LISTENER SURVEY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976 -------------------- Episode Resources Outdoor FUTURE: https://outdoorfuture.org/  Mukuyu Collective: https://mukuyu-collective.com/  Nuestra Tierra: https://www.nuestra-tierra.org/ 

Mark Stephen meets Tim Simons of the Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society

Katherine Hayes Rodriguez is a pioneer in adaptive sports who has spent nearly 50 years making the outdoors accessible for all. From her early days as a ski instructor in the 1970s to becoming a leader in adaptive skiing and outdoor recreation, Katherine has faced and overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to break down barriers for people with disabilities.Katherine's work is groundbreaking—not only for what she has achieved in outdoor sports but for the lives she's impacted along the way. In this episode, we discuss her journey, the challenges she faced, and how her passion for inclusivity has shaped entire communities. Katherine's dedication to creating equal access to nature teaches us that the outdoors is for everyone, no matter the obstacles.Whether you're an athlete or not, you'll be moved by Katherine's resilience and her unwavering belief in the power of nature. Tune in to learn how the outdoors can heal, empower, and unite us all.Key Takeaways:Overcoming the odds: Katherine's journey of persistence in ensuring everyone can access outdoor activities, regardless of physical limitations.The transformative power of nature: How spending time outdoors is beneficial for both physical and mental well-being.Adaptive sports and inclusivity: Katherine's groundbreaking work in revolutionizing adaptive skiing and other outdoor activities for individuals with disabilities.Resilience in the face of challenges: What Katherine's personal and professional journey teaches us about perseverance.Community and access: The importance of inclusivity in outdoor spaces and the impact it has on people's lives.References:Katherine Hayes Rodriguez - Learn more about her work in adaptive sports and outdoor access through her public speaking and advocacy efforts.Achieve Tahoe - Achieve Tahoe provides year-round outdoor recreation activities for people with cognitive, sensory, and physical disabilities.Physivantage offers supplements designed by outdoor athletes for recovery, hydration, and peak performance. If you're serious about reaching your goals, use code AGELESS15 at checkout for a special discount! https://physivantage.com/?ref=AGELESS15 If you've enjoyed the show, please hit 5

Bill Shufelt, Founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing Company, left his job as a hedge fund trader to pursue a more meaningful venture with positive societal impact, even when no one in the industry saw the market potential. In this episode of The Founder Spirit podcast, Bill shares his enthusiasm of brewing fulfillment in revolutionizing the non-alcoholic beer segment and his journey of building a health-conscious brand.A former hedge fund trader and college athlete, Bill stopped drinking a decade ago and felt enormous positive effects on his life. But he was also frustrated by the lack of great tasting, non-alcoholic alternatives, and determined to craft an innovative beer for today's active, healthy adults. Just how did Athletic Brewing Company turn one of the most unappealing, underwhelming beverages into a booming business over a short span of 5 years? TUNE IN & find out from this delightful conversation with Bill on the significance of building something you're passionate about and creating a meaningful impact on society!For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com. Also follow us on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-founder-spirit-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefounderspirit_podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpiritPodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpiritTwitter: https://twitter.com/founder_spiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, Google, Amazon and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.About This Podcast:Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

In this episode we interview California's Deputy Secretary for Access, Katherine Toy. Growing up in San Francisco, Katherine has always loved the state of California and its outdoor resources. As a Girl Scout she enjoyed camping trips and learning survival tactics, but enjoyed being a leader while making a difference in her community the most. Then there was history. After finding an old box of family photos showing her Chinese American heritage, all she wanted was to learn more. This inspired her to become a history teacher and show her students that history doesn't have to happen to them, rather they can make history for themselves. Over the years Katherine's love for both history and the outdoors led her to transitioning away from the classroom and into the parks. Now as California's Deputy Secretary for Access, Katherine is helping expand equitable outdoor access to public lands, museums and historic spaces within the state. If you've ever wondered how history and a passion for service can make a difference in the outdoors, then this one's for you! Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors. Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollect Find more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcast Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $29,687 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 138 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

Helen Needham speaks to various people involved with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code

Tune in this week as we are joined by Erin Gates, Deputy District Superintendent of the Redwood National and State Parks. We discuss the Greater Outdoor Access and Learning program and the great opportunity this brings to our community.  Host: Jeff Harris - Superintendent of Schools Guests: Erin Gates - Deputy District Superintendent of the Redwood National and State Parks

This week we have a lovely chat with Rose (they/them), who shares how being in the outdoors brings them a sense of calm and connection. Throughout our chat, Rose shares a variety of stories from dispersed camping as a child, their first (not so pretty) camping trip as an adult, and rustling up the courage to tell some loud camp neighbors to shush. Our discussion continues to dive into the many layers of privilege one can hold and how to focus that privilege into opening the doors for others. For Rose, this redirection of confidence is vital to making the outdoors more inclusive for all folks.

We sit down with Scott Newby of Yamaha outdoors to talk Deer Hunting and Yamaha's Outdoor Access Initiative.  CHECK OUT YAMAHA'S OUTDOOR ACCESS INITIATIVE: Link: https://yamahaoai.com/ GET THE HUNTSTAND APP: Download: https://bit.ly/HuntStand-App-YT CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE: HuntStand Field Notes: https://bit.ly/HuntStand-Field-Notes GET SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntstand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntStand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntstandoffi... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liz Thomas is a professional hiker, speaker, and outdoor writer who held the women's self-supported speed record on the 2,181-mile long Appalachian Trail from 2011-2015. Called a "thru-hiking legend" by Outside Magazine, Liz has also hiked 20+ long distance trails including the Triple Crown of Hiking (AT, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail) and first known traverses of the Wasatch Range and Chinook Trail. Her innovative urban thru-hikes of 14 cities led The Guardian to call her “The Queen of Urban Hiking.” Liz is a former staff writer for the New York Times/Wirecutter and current Editor-in-Chief for the outdoor web-magazine Treeline Review as well as contributing editor and columnist of “Ask a Thru-hiker” for Backpacker Magazine. She's the author of Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-hike, which received the 2017 National Outdoor Book Award for Best Instructional book with judges calling it destined to become the “Bible of the Sport.” Discussed in this episode: --Barriers to entry in thru-hiking --The story of how Liz got her trail name, Snorkel --Urban thru-hiking --The ALDHA West video on Liz's Seattle urban hike --How urban settings interact with redlining, race, class, gender, etc. --The Trust for Public Land --NYC playgrounds thru-hike --Inman 300 trail --Sign petition to support the Parks, Jobs, and Equity Act --Truffle Pigs Bistro --Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong --Quote: “I had spent a lot of unnecessary money and pain learning about thru-hiking the hard way, and yet, thru-hiking had still changed my life and rewired me into a much more emotionally stable and happier person… I really wanted to share that joy with others while also minimizing the barriers to entry that I experienced.” --Follow Liz: www.eathomas.com or @lizthomashiking. --–Follow Social Sport: Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter –-Subscribe to the Social Sport Newsletter *This episode is sponsored by OPE Running. Go to operunning.com and use code SOCIALSPORT for 15% off your order. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/socialsport/support

Kenji Haroutunian has devoted his life to environmentalism and outdoor adventures. As a major figure within the outdoor industry, he reflects on the history and transformations of our relation to the outdoors and the challenges of getting more people from urban and ethnic-minority backgrounds to experience nature meaningfully and respectfully. He also discusses an intriguing theory about creating urban portals to expose people to the outdoors. Kenji is founder of Kenji Consults.Living Philosophy is brought to you by Philosophy2u.com.Host:Dr Todd MeiMusic: www.bensound.comPhoto: Kenji Haroutunian Links Related to this Episode:Kenji Consults (http://www.kenjiconsults.com)Access Fund (https://www.accessfund.org)The American Alpine Club (https://americanalpineclub.org)Outward Bound (https://www.outwardbound.org)Bears Ears National Monument (https://www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/parks-outdoors/bears-ears-national-monument)Total Exhaustion in Sports (https://www.philosophy2u.com/post/total-exhaustion-on-switching-passions-from-climbing-to-windsurfing)#recreateresponsibly (https://www.recreateresponsibly.org)The Experience Economy (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/619718.The_Experience_Economy)

In Episode 152 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is rejoined by Brad Smith from Walton Rods. They recap their trip to Pennsylvania's Steelhead Alley fishing an Outdoor Access property with guide Randy, new products from Walton Rods & Range Reels, and other subjects. "With Walton Fly Fishing Rods you will find no snappy slogans, no sales gimmicks, and no middlemen. What you will get instead are quality fly fishing rods, built in the USA, backed, with a lifetime warranty, created out of the same fire and passion you feel every time you find your way to the water." Watch on YouTube and get some rods here. Follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out Range Reels online, on Facebook and Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/district-of-conservation/support

First Chair catches up with Hannah Abuzaineh, who serves as The North Face’s Senior Manager, Social Impact and The Explore Fund. Learn about PSIA-AASI’s Official Supplier’s global commitment to work towards increasing outdoor access for all. Since 2010, The Explore Fund has created access and driven equity in the outdoors by funding hundreds of nonprofit organizations around two themes: Enabling Exploration and Loving Wild Places. Learn how you can play a part in helping to bringing the mountains to the city: https://www.thenorthface.com/about-us/outdoor-exploration/about-the-explore-fund.html

In this show, we delve into the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and consider how we can access the outdoors safely and responsibly. Shetland is a walker's paradise; with long swathes of uninterrupted coastline, peaty moorlands, heathery hills and inland lochs offering something for all walkers who come here to enjoy the spectacular scenery. While we want you to enjoy every inch of our beautiful islands, we also want you to stay safe. In Scotland, and Shetland, people have the freedom to roam and most areas are accessible through the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, but you must do this responsibly. I come to this topic with no crofting background, I'm from a fishing family, but I enjoy long walks in the country and I too love to visit Shetland's beauty spots. But, with this there comes a caveat; I – and we collectively – must do this responsibly. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that we look after nature. And the overriding message is that our countryside is not a playground; it's a habitat, it's a workplace and it is incredibly fragile and susceptible to change. There is often an idea that, in a small place like Shetland, walkers will not come into difficulty or become lost; this is a misconception, and with the best will in the world, walkers are often caught unaware as low cloud or mist roll in off the sea reducing visibility and making it difficult to find the route back to safety. In this episode, I touch on ways that you can stay safe while out-and-about. If you do find yourself in an emergency situation or spot someone else in trouble, you should call 999 and ask for the coastguard. --- Links: Scottish Outdoor Access Code Promote Shetland's Walking Page What3Words app A walk to Hermaness in Unst A walk to Culswick Broch, West Mainland A walk to Deepdale, West Mainland A walk to Burland Broch, South Mainland A walk to Stanydale Temple, West Mainland --- You can support this podcast and help me bring more of them to you via Patreon.

My first episode from Missoula, Montana! I talk about my first impressions but I also dive into what I think is vital for a healthy, happy, and environmental society. Access to nature. Nature is an essential ingredient for these things and can also be used to inspire change. Tune in for more! Detailed show notes at Weallcanchange.com/podcast Support my work at Weallcanchange.com/donate

In Episode 61 of District of Conservation, Gabriella talks with Outdoor Access' Buck Robinson, the company's CMO and co-founder. Outdoor Access is taking the outdoor industry by storm and has been called the "Airbnb of the Great Outdoors." The start-up company is dedicated to unlocking the outdoors by making private land more accessible and affordable for all outdoor enthusiasts. They work with private land owners to make their properties available through our platform on a per day basis. Join Outdoor Access: https://outdooraccess.com/ Follow OA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdooraccessinc/ Follow OA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outdooraccess/ Follow OA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/outdoor_access Connect with Buck: https://www.instagram.com/rainmakerbuck/

“We’re changing the mindset that if I have a honey hole, I’m not going to tell anyone about it. There’s no Jedi mind trick. That’s a scarcity mentality. If someone might take something from me, I keep it to myself. When scarcity isn’t part of the equation, that goes away.”— Buck Robinson, Outdoor Access How long was it after the first cars showed up on the muddy roads that buggy whip and carriage manufacturers started to sweat? Probably too long.  What killed the buggy whip manufacturer wasn’t cars. It’s that they specialized in buggy whips instead of vehicular propulsion. Great businesses evolve.  This is a podcast about evolution. We’re going to talk about acceptance in hunting, and the hunting industry. Today, I chat with a guy who’s become a friend of mine and a mentor of sorts. His company is also a Client Partner of GoWild. I’ve come to appreciate what Buck and his business partner Jamie are doing with Outdoor Access. Buck is a member of the Professional Outdoor Media Association ( POMA ). Links Sportsmen’s Alliancee Outdoor Access 

Buck Robinson is a co-founder of Outdoor Access, the Richmond-based company that wants to pair landowners with hunters, anglers, campers and other outdoorsy types. Can his model become the AirBnB of the outdoors?

In Episode 32 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the bleak origin of Earth Day and how sportsmen and women can reclaim the holiday from radical environmentalists. She also discussed her new CFACT video series CONSERVATION NATION and what viewers can expect from it. She also touched upon the latest chronic wasting disease (CWD) case found in a Culpeper, VA deer and some new members of the Department of Interior's Sport Fishing and Boating Council. Watch CONSERVATION NATION EP. 1 with Buck Robinson of Outdoor Access here and SUBSCRIBE to their YouTube channel to never miss an episode.

This week's episode features Outdoor Access, an online platform to connect land owners with outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in 2016, the organization has expanded rapidly and will seek venture capital in 2019. Richard Coughlan and Buck Robinson discuss the decisions made early in the company's history that set it up for long-term success.

Join Eric on the Where to Hunt podcast this week as he interviews guest, Buck Robinson, Co-Founder and CMO of Outdoor Access, Inc and unique platform that connects landowners and hunters to provide more access to the outdoors! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wheretohunt/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wheretohunt/support

"There are no sacred cows here. Do you care about preserving a memory, or do you care about preserving a lifestyle?" — Buck Robinson I met Buck Robinson very early into my journey with GoWild. We're both entrepreneurs, but he's a few years ahead of our team with GoWild in our journey. I've admired him and his team's ability to scale and bring their vision to life. Team GoWild fully believes in what Buck is doing. You've heard it before—access is one of the toughest challenges for hunters. Outdoor Access not only solves for that in a way that's extremely affordable for outdoorsmen, it's benefiting the land owners, too. It's not all peaches and cream, though. Buck outlines his growing pains, too. Buck and I will discuss the reason we were together—the R3 Conference. We'll share our criticism of the effort, along with what we found hopeful. We talk through an interesting way to get new people outside for the first time, and you might just already have it in your closet. Buck is a great, hilarious dude. I had a great time chatting with him. I'll leave you with this: "Hunting isn't about something dying. It's about something living, within you." - Buck

In episode 71, Kestrel welcomes Gordon Seabury, the CEO of Toad&Co to the show. An outdoor industry lifestyle brand, Toad&Co has a bold mission: “To lead with integrity and weave optimism into everything they do; To create meaningful change through socially and environmentally smart business; and To inspire people to live their fullest lives”. Toad&Co has a motto: “Dirty is the new clean. Wear more. Wash less.” Studies suggest that 58% of the energy and 45% of the water that goes into a garment happens post-purchase, so we recommend that you wear your clothing multiple times before washing to save on both natural resources and prolong its life. -Toad&Co Throughout this chat, Gordon shares insight on how Toad&Co approaches the triple bottom line, when it comes to their materials and the manufacturing throughout their supply chain. In 1997, Toad&Co cofounded Planet Access Company (PAC) to positively change the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing them with job training and work opportunities. Gordon explains how this project has evolved over the years, and led to the creation of the Outdoor Access for All Tour in 2016. In collaboration with the National Park Foundation and Wilderness Inquiry, Toad&Co helped get 1,000 adults with disabilities into national parks in 2016. For Gordon and Toad&Co, people are simply integral to building a business not only their customers, but their employees as well can feel proud to be part of. Fabrics Gordon + Toad&Co have said NO to: Rayon Acrylic Bamboo Resources / Companies Gordon mentioned: Renewal Workshop: Listen to our episode with their cofounder Nicole Bassett. Planet Access Company: a social enterprise that ships hundreds of thousands of products each year, including those of Toad&Co. Along the way, adults with disabilities ensure items are stored, packaged and shipped properly.

Philippa Tolley explores if more needs to be done to safeguard public access to the great outdoors

Because I shamelessly share photos of my beloved cats on a daily basis, many of which depict them outside with me, I'm often asked how I'm able to let them experience the outdoors in a way that's safe for them and safe for wildlife. In today's episode, I share my experience and emphasize that it's a custom decision based on situation, location, and individual cat.  Thank you to all of the listener supporters and to The American Anti-Vivisection Society for making this podcast possible.  Your support changes lives.