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Justice. Community. Sustainability.

Justice. Community. Sustainability.Justice. Community. Sustainability.Justice. Community. Sustainability.

Preparing the next generation of environmental leaders.

Special Thanks to Fowler Family Foundation

Special Thanks

 The Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation is committed to creating an equitable Northeast Ohio. Organic Connects would like to thank the Fowler Family Foundation for their generous financial support. 

Learn more about the Fowler Family Foundation

Aquaponics/Hydroponics for Youth!

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! LIMITED SLOTS!

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Watch Where We Rock!

Let's Get Outside!

Getting our youth and families outside!

Finding balance between hi-tech and low-tech.

Where the Outdoors and STEM/STEAM come together!

BioSOUL - Snowboarding Episode

Check out Black and Brown folks doin' the Outdoors!

Interested in appearing on BioSOUL?

We are looking for Black and Brown folks who have experience or subject matter expertise in ANY outdoor profession or experience. Whether it is sailing, archery, golf, foraging, astronomy, or any of the other thousands of outdoor and/or environmental professions or activities, we want to hear about you (or someone you know who fits the bill)!

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So what have we done lately...

Bald Eagles flying in Northeast Ohio? Who would've thunk it? May 2023

Hanging out with world-renowned bird expert David Lindo, a brother...with an accent! 

What do you know about horseback riding? A Saddle? May 2023

Working with Camp Journey and LUCK - take care of your equipment and your equipment will take care of you! 

Kenneth Clement Boys Leadership Academy (CMSD) April 2023

Using two-way radios, RC Cars, and blindfolds to improve communication skills in a fun way! 

Camping (February 2023)

Winter Camping in the Allegheny National Forest!

Tobogganing (February 2023)

It was all downhill with Youth Outdoors at the 

Cleveland Metroparks Chalet!

BEL Scholarship Luncheon (February 2023)

Two outstanding youth (recommended by OC) receive scholarships from Black Environmental Leaders. 

Remembering Jacquie Gillon!

BEL Scholarship Luncheon (February 2023)

Special Thanks to Kim Smith Woodford and J.O.Y. for the $1,000 gift to Organic Connects, Inc.

BIOSOUL / Downhill Skiing (January 2023)

BIOSOUL filming the skiing episode with ESPRIT and SYATT!

BIOSOUL / Snowboarding (January 2023)

BIOSOUL filming snowboarding with SYATT and ESPRIT 

at Boston Mills Ski Resort!

If we don’t do it, who will?

We've been there from the beginning!

Reversing the narrative “That Black folks don’t do nature” by showing and telling the stories of the past and present. 

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An Opportunity for your Organization!

Don't sleep on it!

If your organization, school, or youth program is interested in our off-the-shelf and customized programming, then let us know.  

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History, Stories, and the Work!

If you (or you know somebody)

  • Who works with engaging Black and Brown folks (especially youth!) in the outdoors (recreation, stewardship, workforce/career, etc.)
  • Was an early pioneer in outdoor recreation or the work place


Then we want to hear from you.

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Join the Youth Environmental Conversation!

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Our JEDI Commitment

Organic Connects incorporates Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion into every aspect of the work that we do. We shape our programs and practices by fostering a supportive culture of community engagement from ranging perspectives that reflect the population we serve both internally and externally.


We strive to achieve Environmental Justice by reinforcing the importance of healthy communities, access to resources and nature, and by reframing the narrative that has contributed to the current social climate. The voices of our communities are deeply valued and have always and will continue to inform how we achieve the goals of this organization. 

MISSION

MISSION

MISSION


  

Address barriers of engaging urban communities with nature, promote healthy environments by increasing social awareness, and prepare the future green leaders of the world for the environmental workforce.

VISION

MISSION

MISSION

  

Through community partnerships and hands-on experiences, stakeholders of urban neighborhoods acquire the skills to self-sustain green communities and youth become well-qualified college applicants and internship candidates who address the inequities of environmental organizations and networks. 

DRIVE

MISSION

DRIVE

 

Studies show that among 300+ environmental organizations in the US, less than 12% of executive-level positions are occupied by people of color and even less take advantage of our national and local parks due to a lack of access and perpetuated social barriers. Organic Connects is working to reframe this narrative.  

The Nature Log Blog

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