Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice

Our Commitment

At Free Forest School, we believe young people of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities deserve and benefit from unstructured play in nature. We believe diversity brings invaluable richness and depth to our local groups and our organization. We welcome participants and leaders of all walks of life, and seek to foster an environment where all people are included, valued, heard, respected, and empowered.

We commit to aligning our values with action by examining the role this organization has played in perpetuating systemic racism. We commit to creating a more inclusive, equitable, and just climate for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQ and other communities who have been and continue to be marginalized.

Read our full DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice) statement here.