March 21st was a gorgeous spring day in the coastal plain of the US South. It was the International Day of Forests. The relationship between forests, environmental justice, and climate […]
Top 10 Black Environmentalists To Know About
Guest post by Zeeshan Khan Looking at environmental justice, we must first address racial injustice. Historically African Americans have suffered disproportionate impacts from pollution, climate change, and lack of access […]
Building a Movement for Forests, Climate, and Justice
On a hot and humid Saturday at the beginning of June, Rita and I found ourselves covered in sweat and dirt; our ankles eaten alive by mosquitoes. But most of […]
Welcome Shannon, Dogwood’s New Advancement Director
Shannon Barrett is the new Advancement Director at Dogwood Alliance. “One of the things that really attracted me to the position is the thoughtfulness that’s gone into planning where Dogwood goes next,” she explains, adding that it is a very exciting time for Dogwood because the organization is poised to go to the next level.
Dogwood Alliance Staff Member Chosen for Prestigious Conservation Fellowship
Dogwood Alliance staff member Andrew Goldberg has been selected as a 2014 Kinship Conservation Fellow, one of only 16 environmentalists chosen from around the world. As a Kinship Fellow, From June 29 to July 30, the 2014 cohort of Fellows will take part in an exceptional learning community that prepares them to successfully implement innovative strategies in the field.