Renowned national environmental justice leader and author Carolyn Finney will speak about centering marginalized voices in our communities and the environmental movement.

Finney’s book Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Relationship of African Americans to the Great Outdoors was just given honorable mention as one of Outside magazine’s most important books of the decade.

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2020

Place: Hilton Garden Inn (101 Main Street, Burlington)

Time: 5:30-7:30pm 

Admission: All are welcome. Admission is $1 for new members – help us build the movement! $25 suggested donation for VNRC champions.

RSVP: If you’re planning to attend, please email Kelsey at kgibb@vnrc.org so we know how many people to expect.

This event is hosted by VNRC Board Members Judy Dow, Chad Farrell, Scott Johnstone, Kesha Ram, Amy Seidl, and Darren Springer.

We hope to see you there!