#NatureIsEverywhere
Inspiring Black, Indigenous, and all People of Color (BIPOC) across Baltimore City to find nature where they are and empowering them to explore further.
origin story
Backyard Basecamp was founded, and is operated, by Atiya Wells. A pediatric nurse with a passion to introduce, educate, and connect families in Baltimore, especially those of color, to local outdoor spaces.
While learning more about our natural world, she often noticed that she could count the number of BIPOC folks in the room on one hand. Diving into research and history, she learned that ancestral wounding and historical trauma are key players in the lack of diversity in nature-based programming.
She has dedicated her time to slowly introducing BIPOC folks to nature by starting with nature walks in their own neighborhoods, eventually embarking on a journey into the many wild spaces across Baltimore.
what we do
Educator Training
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Hands-on workshops and classes for nature-based curriculum integration
Village Building
Deepening connection and engaging our community on regenerative cultural practices
Habitat Discovery Program
Facilitated nature education for classrooms
Traverse With A Nurse
A monthly adult only program engaging with the Core Routines of Nature Connection