Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir Unpacking exclusivity in outdoor activities Alison Mariella Désir shares how BIPOC find ways to recreate despite the roadblocks in a conversation with North of Seattle Run Club founder Aaliyah Earvin. February 2, 2024
Human Elements A forest garden teaches healing, land stewardship Stephanie Leon Riedl of the Sts’ailes First Nation cultivates traditional foods to pass on the lessons of the land to future generations. February 12, 2024
Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir Alison Mariella Désir hits the slopes at Stevens Pass Alison digs into skiing’s segregated history, and instructor Annette Diggs shares her experience carving a path for BIPOC youth in the winter sport. February 9, 2024
Human Elements How megafires threaten the endangered Canada lynx Home Range Wildlife Research studies how scorched landscape and changes to habitat in Okanogan County imperil the species’ survival. February 19, 2024
Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir The tranquility of birdwatching in Seward Park Alison Mariella Désir takes to the new activity like a duck to water, watching for bald eagles and wigeons on a walk with birder Armand Lucas. February 23, 2024
Human Elements Seattle therapist addresses climate anxiety “We’re all kind of in it together,” says therapist Andrew Bryant, who works with others to confront the mental ramifications of a changing planet. February 26, 2024
Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir Finding comfort while camping at Oregon’s Lake Timothy Alison Mariella Désir didn’t think the activity was for her — until Lestarya Molloy, founder of Fridie Outdoors, showed her it can feel safe and cozy. March 1, 2024
Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir How Black riders helped protect our National Parks Alison saddles up with Geordan Newbill, president of Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle, to discuss the organization and the history of servicemen of color. March 8, 2024
Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir Diving into healing-oriented BIPOC swimming lessons Chandrika Francis of Oshun Swim School helps Alison face her fears and dip her toes into the water by highlighting its calming powers. March 15, 2024
Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir Riding the waves with Indigenous youth Alison Mariella Désir surfs for the first time on Quinault shores with Warm Current, a camp that shares the sport with young Native students. March 22, 2024