REI Presents: Sky Migrations Charles Post|October 8, 2018 Sky Migrations is a film that embeds us in the epic raptor migration that occurs each fall. This ancient migration spans two hemispheres, binding our backyards to the forests of the far north and the wildest corners of South America.
A New Trail Paves the Way for Human-Powered Transit in Charlotte, North Carolina Graham Averill|September 24, 2018 Charlotte is in the process of completing the Cross Charlotte Trail, a 30-mile network of greenways that will connect neighborhoods, parks and businesses.
What the Removal of Mountain Goats from the Olympics Tells Us About Wildlife in National Parks Gemina Garland-Lewis|August 21, 2018 After roaming Washington's Olympic Peninsula for nearly 100 years, mountain goats will soon be transferred and relocated to the North and Central Cascades.
How Shelby Farms Park is Advancing Outdoor Opportunities in Memphis Jonathan Olivier|August 9, 2018 Through a partnership with Shelby Farms Park, REI is helping to maintain the urban green space that draws millions of visitors each year.
Outdoor Art With a Purpose Mason Trumble|August 6, 2018 Sweat rolls down my forehead and into my eyes as I work to finish the final portion of my task. I am working in the hot, summer sun voluntee...
Get Schooled in Outdoor Product Design Morgan Tilton|June 26, 2018 Universities across the West are launching college degree programs to help train the next generation of outdoor leaders and product developers with sustainability at the helm.
Southeastern Climbers Coalition Keeps Climbers Climbing Caitlin Goettler|June 18, 2018 The Southeast region of the United States is known for its world-class climbing. As development occurs in the region, so does the threat to local climbing areas. Thanks to organizations like the Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC), people living in these rapidly growing urban areas can continue to climb.
Rewilding Chicago: Bringing the Outdoors Into the City Aer Parris|June 12, 2018 What happens when people start dreaming around an old industrial site? Apparently, one of the biggest bike parks in the country.
Rewilding Our Cities Aer Parris|June 11, 2018 At REI, we're on a mission to enable more transformational experiences in the outdoors for all. In 2018 alone, we’ll invest approximately $8.8M in projects, outdoor places and organizations that are increasing access to the outdoors.
The Lowdown on California’s Proposition 68 Jessica Bernhard|May 17, 2018 On June 5, Californians will vote on Proposition 68, a $4.1 billion bond measure that would fund environmental and restoration initiatives, and water infrastructure and flood protection projects across the state. In addition, the proposal sets aside $1.3 billion for rehabilitating and creating state and local parks.
REI and Ice Age Trail Alliance Partner for Be Empowered Trail Event REI Staff|May 15, 2018 Last year, REI announced its first ever open call for grant applications with the co-op's Force of Nature Fund. REI invested $500,000 in 26 ...
Explore How We Gave Back in 2017 REI Staff|May 4, 2018 REI Co-op invests in the future of the outdoors by giving back nearly 70 percent of our profits to the outdoor community.
