Building Equity and Environmental Stewardship, from Harlem to Harriman State Park

On the latest episode of From City to the World, City College of New York President Vincent Boudreau hosts alumna Akasha Solis (2016, 2022), CCNY Outdoors Project co-leader and special projects manager, and Ella Hartley, founder of Wilderness First Aid NYC. Hear how the Outdoors Project, sponsored by CCNY's Office of the President, champions access to nature for all, through inclusive excursions, leadership training and wilderness safety education. Charting the growth of this program and a student-run club, Solis highlights the impact of the Outdoors Project and its mission to build equity, empowerment and knowledge of the natural environment among diverse populations at CCNY. Learn how Hartley's background in racial justice and expertise in wilderness medicine and outdoors education intersect with CCNY's work and also inform her organization's public programs in New York City. Host: CCNY President Vincent Boudreau Guests: Akasha Solis, CCNY Outdoors Project Co-Leader and Special Projects Manager; Ella Hartley, Founder of Wilderness First Aid NYC and Co-Founder of Green Wood & Duff