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Dragonfly Diversity Cafe Virtual Talk & Discussion: The Formerly Marginalized are Priced Out of Recreation and Conservation - March 16th, 2023

Dragonfly’s fifteenth Diversity Cafe features Antoinette Lee Toscano. Antoinette Lee Toscano, MBA — is a U.S. Army veteran, contributing writer at the America Outdoors Association, serving on its DEI task force...

Dragonfly Diversity Cafe Virtual Talk & Discussion: The Formerly Marginalized are Priced Out of Recreation and Conservation - March 16th, 2023

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Dragonfly’s fifteenth Diversity Cafe features Antoinette Lee Toscano.Antoinette Lee Toscano, MBA — is a U.S. Army veteran, contributing writer at the America Outdoors Association, serving on its DEI task force, contributing writer at Paddling Magazine and Culturs, global, multicultural magazine, a public speaker, and the executive producer of AdventureTV. Additionally, Antoinette is a Carhartt ambassador, Kokatat National Brand Ambassador, co-founder of Diversify Whitewater, Board Member of Vibe Tribe Adventures, national director of the free National American Adventure Sports Club, Board Member of No Barriers USA, City of Loveland, Colorado Parks and Recreation Commissioner, an outdoor recreation educator at Aims Community College, a Watershed Drybags, Team River Runner, and Badfish SUP Paddling Team Member. One of her passions is talking about how outdoor recreation is at the intersection of health, wellness, conservation, and adventure. And she can usually be found on the river or in the backcountry.

Formerly marginalized people are priced out of outdoor recreation and conservation. But parks and recreation departments, non-profits, and the outdoor industry is working hard to change this narrative. Our discussion will expand on the thesis, discuss how the $862 billion outdoor industry is becoming more accessible, and discuss the impact of informal outdoor education on diversifying conservation.

  • “The Formerly Marginalized are Priced Out of Recreation and Conservation”
  • Thursday, March 16th, 2023, 7:30-8:30 p.m. ET
  • Note: This talk may be recorded.
  • Register for the Diversity Cafe

This Dragonfly Diversity Cafe is part of a developing series of virtual talks focusing on international conservation, urban and rural ecology, inquiry-based education, nature connections, and other relevant topics. Our Diversity Cafes aim to elevate marginalized perspectives on diversity, equality, and inclusion-related topics in an environmental and conservation setting. The invited speakers explore topical ideas, research, and experience in the first half of the Cafe hour. In the latter half, the Cafe will open up for discussion and audience participation to engage with the speaker(s) and their ideas.