Programs & Initiatives
RISE Hiking Collaborative aims to make hiking more accessible for historically underrepresented women while also focusing on broader issues.
Our programs and initiatives aim to invite people outdoors while also addressing inter-generational issues, the democratic processes around trails and advocacy, and leveraging organizational resources to accomplish shared goals.
BLACK WOMEN HIKING THE DMV
Join hikes, campouts, backpacking,
and other events through our signature adult program in the DC metro area.
BLACK GIRLS HIKE | LEARN | EXCEL
Help youth safely and confidently explore the outdoors while learning about the environment and nature based careers.
BOOK CLUB
Join book discussions about conservation science, adventuring, and other nature topics that center people of color.
GEAR LENDING LIBRARY
Donate new or gently used gear to make outdoor adventures accessible to beginners and individuals in need.
TRAILS & ADVOCACY
Learn about the public process for trail funding, planning, and how to advocate for the most pressing community issues.
INCLUSIVE DATA
Join our initiative to advocate for better institutional data collection that helps
understand the outdoor needs of a wide range of backgrounds.