WHAT DOES RESILIENCE AND RECLAIMING THE ENVIRONMENT
LOOK LIKE IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY?
Nature Forward’s Taking Nature Black Conference invites HBCU and other higher education students to use their artistic talents and imagination to bring attention to environmental challenges faced by the Black community. Use personal experiences, history, and unique perspectives.
An infographic or poster submission is preferred but all art forms are welcome.
A committee of Black climate leaders and environmentalists will review your creation, with the Top 15 Finalists being notified in February.
All finalists will receive:
Free admission to Nature Forward’s 2025 Taking Nature Black Conference.
Taking Nature Black is the nation’s ultimate Black Environmentalist Conference. 2025’s event will take place virtually on March 5 -6 and in person on March 7 at the Silver Spring Civic Center. March 8 will include a day of nature experiences in the DC region. Stay up-to-date on conference announcements at natureforward.org/tnb2025
Inclusion in a showcase of the top submissions during the March 7 in-person conference session.
Free enrollment for one Nature Forward Natural History Field Studies course.
Invite to an expert-guided nature experience with Nature Forward Senior Naturalist Genevieve Wall.
Top 3 finalists will receive:
Invite to be part of an in-person conference panel moderated by Dr. Carlton Waterhouse, Howard University.
During a live discussion on March 7, panelists will share their perspectives on the climate movement and what inspired their submissions. Panelists will receive an Honorarium for their time and participation on the panel.
Nature Forward and Taking Nature Black gear.
Free admission to a Nature Forward field trip experience.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU CREATE!
For more information, please contact: Jacqueline Johnson or Aliyah Collins.