Blog
Happiest of Birthdays to the WOC
We can’t believe it’s been a year already - but here we are! We truly wouldn’t be here without all of the incredible support from our community - thank you, thank you, thank you, so, so much for everything.
Our Favorite Outdoor-Inspired Books
Some of my favorite summer memories involve plopping myself down by the lake or the river to read a good book and enjoy the warm sunshine. Here’s a list of 7 of our favorite outdoor-inspired books to read!
Being “Outdoorsy”
In celebration of this Juneteenth, we hear from Asiah Reedy as she recounts her experience of understanding and connecting to the meaning of “outdoorsy” as a Black woman.
Camping 101: An Introduction
Maybe you haven’t been camping since childhood. Maybe you’ve never been camping at all. With all of the information and gear options, it can be a bit overwhelming. Look no further - the Winona Outdoor Collaborative is here to help!
When Less Is More: Moving to a Zero Waste Lifestyle
Patti McCarthy is a guest blog contributor who is here this month to share her passion for zero waste lifestyles with us. In honor of Earth Day, we hope you enjoy this month’s article about ways you can begin transitioning to a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle., and the importance of “why”.
When Nature Calls
Does going to the bathroom in the outdoors make you nervous? What about managing menstruation while on the trail? Fear no more, Sydney’s got you covered! Check out this month’s blog post to learn more about how to practice Leave No Trace when “nature calls”.
Race and the Outdoors
Race and the outdoors have a complicated past, and one that can sometimes be hard for us to understand. This month, we highlight some of our favorite articles, written by black women, about the barriers people face in the United States to accessing the outdoors equitably.
Meet the Winona Outdoor Collaborative!
Welcome to the Winona Outdoor Collaborative, we’re excited to meet you!
An Update on the WOC
Stay in the know about the future of the Winona Outdoor Collaborative by checking out our most recent update!