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November 17, 2022 29 mins
In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Sarita Covington, an Educator, Harlem Mom, and the Founder of Upper Manhattan Forest Kids, an organization that leads outdoor classes for children and their families in New York City’s green spaces. Listen in as Sarita and I have a fascinating discussion about decolonizing our relationship to nature.

In this episode, we talk about…
Sarita’s mission and inspiration behind Upper Manhattan Forest Kids.
The connection between nature, white supremacy, and anti-racism.
Steps you can take to start decolonizing your relationship to nature.
How to shift your mindset around spending time outside.
What I struggle with most in decolonizing my relationship to nature.
….and more!

To connect further with Sarita & Upper Manhattan Forest Kids:
Visit their website: https://www.uppermanhattanforestkids.com
Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uppermanhattanforestkids
Connect with them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uppermanhattanforestkids
Don't forget to share, rate, and let me know what you think of this week's episode on Facebook and Instagram!

Read the TRANSCRIPT here: https://parentingdecolonized.com/episode-58-decolonizing-your-relationship-to-nature-with-sarita-covington

This episode of Parenting Decolonized was produced by Crys & Tiana.
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