Recreation · Service · Leadership
Bringing people of color outside —
to explore, lead, and belong.
Recreation · Service · Leadership
Bringing people of color outside —
to explore, lead, and belong.
Color Outside is a non-profit dedicated to breaking barriers between people of color and the outdoors. We believe that parks, trails, rivers, and open skies belong to everyone.
Through intentional community building, guided outdoor experiences, and grassroots leadership development, we create spaces where BIPOC individuals and families feel safe, celebrated, and at home in nature.
We hike. We camp. We fish. We stargaze. We grow leaders. And we do it all together.
Our Programs
We build community through shared time outdoors — bringing people of color together for hikes, camping, fishing, and the joy of being outside, together.
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We steward the natural spaces we love through conservation, trail work, and environmental education in our communities.
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We develop the next generation of outdoor leaders — equipping BIPOC individuals with skills, confidence, and mentorship.
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Join us for a weekend of adventure under the stars. Sleep beneath an open sky, reel in your catch at dawn, and discover the wonder of stargazing in true darkness. Limited spots available.
Reserve Your Spot →"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all."
— Helen Keller
Color Outside promotes recreation, service, and leadership among BIPOC communities through engagement in the outdoors. We are building a generation of diverse outdoor stewards in New Jersey and beyond.
We bridge communities of color to nature — hosting programs that meet people where they are and open doors they didn't know existed.
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Your donation funds gear, transportation, and event costs — removing barriers so anyone can experience the outdoors. Every dollar gets someone outside.
Donate Today Color Outside Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.Have a question? Want to partner with us, volunteer, or just say hi? We'd love to hear from you. Color Outside is built on community — and that starts with a conversation.