• Field Inclusive Experience Reflection : María José (Majo) Navarrete Méndez “In my own experience, I have encountered discouraging comments suggesting I could not participate in long expeditions due to concerns about menstruation, which wrongly portrayed me as a burden to the team.” BY MARIA JOSE (MAJO) NAVARRETE MENDEZ I’m María José (Majo) Navarrete, an Ecuadorian…

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  • Field Inclusive Experience Reflection : Derek McFarland Jr. “Some of my interactions with the public are not as straightforward when residents who are local to these outdoor spaces assume the worst of my research activities. As a Black man, carrying these strange “”smoking boxes”” (tick traps!) through the woods, I seem “”out of place.”” BY…

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  • The Nature Conservancy – NC Chapter continues Sponsorship Support with Field Inclusive September 15, 2023 | FIELD INCLUSIVE For immediate release Contact: Field Inclusive; fieldinclusive@gmail.com The Nature Conservancy – NC Chapter’s continued sponsorship continues to show their commitment to marginalized and historically excluded researchers who professionally work outdoors, allowing FI to have a further reach when providing support…

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  • Field Inclusive Names 2023 Fall Travel Award Recipient August 16, 2023 | FIELD INCLUSIVE For immediate release Contact: Field Inclusive; fieldinclusive@gmail.com Jayshaun Talbert (he/him), an undergraduate student at Oregon State University, is the recipient of Field Inclusive’s 2023 Fall Travel Award, sponsored by Wilson Ornithological Society (WOS). This travel award, in the amount of $2000, helps to…

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    Jayshaun Talbert is standing outdoors in a wooded area. They are wearing a black cap with the word "SCIENCE" visible on it, a black t-shirt with "OREGON STATE" printed in large orange letters, and an orange and black checkered shirt over the t-shirt. Jayshaun is also wearing blue jeans and a necklace. In their right hand, they are holding a large owl, which is perched on their gloved hand. The background consists of green foliage and tree trunks.

  • Field Inclusive to host August 23 Anniversary Webinar with Speaker Alex Troutman AUGUST 1, 2023 | FIELD INCLUSIVE For immediate release Contact:Field Inclusive, fieldinclusive@gmail.com Organizations, institutions, and individuals seeking to promote more inclusive environments can join a meaningful conversation on the history of inclusivity and the outdoors at Field Inclusive’s one year Anniversary webinar to celebrate the day…

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    Alex Troutman is sitting on a muddy surface near a body of water with grassy areas and trees in the background. The individual is wearing a light-colored t-shirt and a cap with a logo on it. They are holding a bird in their hands, which appears to be a duck. The person has a blue wristband on their left wrist. On Alex’s leg, there is a pair of pliers with red handles.

  • FI Travel Award Applications Open for Fall 2023 JULY 1, 2023 | FIELD INCLUSIVE For immediate release Contact: Field Inclusive; fieldinclusive@gmail.com Field Inclusive has opened and continues to seek applications for the Fall 2023 travel award with a deadline of July 31. Wilson Ornithological Society (WOS) is sponsoring the award. One Field Inclusive Travel Award ($2000) will be awarded…

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