Inspiring Climate Action with Lauren Bash Shelby Stanger|September 17, 2024 Lauren Bash is an environmentalist and storyteller who breaks down the complexities of climate change in an inspiring, accessible way. She empowers people with simple, actionable steps to create a healthier environment—and ultimately, a healthier world.
What Invasive Species Taught Me about Trail Stewardship Meredith O’Connor|August 7, 2024 Removing invasive plants on a 54-acre island in Richmond, Virgina, helped one REI Member learn the patient practice of trail maintenance. Here's how.
Establishing National Parks in Patagonia with Kristine Tompkins Shelby Stanger|July 16, 2024 Kristine Tompkins is one of the world's most successful conservationists. She's the president and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation, which is a non-profit that purchases land in South America, largely in Patagonia and creates national parks. Before dedicating her life to land preservation, Kristine spent 25 years working for Patagonia, the company. She was one of the first employees and eventually served as CEO.
Finding Nature on a Bike Commute Trevor Husted|May 13, 2024 For one REI Co-op member, a bike commute to work along a multiuse rail-trail opened up a new way to connect with nature.
Outside Matters: Protecting Your Community’s Right to Vote Sarah Grothjan|January 12, 2023 Small actions can lead to big change. Learn about how to strengthen your community by volunteering to get out the vote.
Pass It On Zack Harold|November 2, 2022 A new program is helping family landowners keep forests healthy, protect biodiversity and care for natural spaces to recreate.
Can Hiking Help Heal Veterans with PTSD? Researchers Seek to Find Out Suzanne O’Brien|October 25, 2022 A University of Washington study aims to test the benefits of wilderness hiking among veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
4 Natural Climate Solutions (And What We Can Do to Support Them) Lisa Stiffler|September 6, 2022 The outdoors provide solace and adventure, but they also have built-in tools to combat climate change. Learn more about how to support them.
You’re Invited to Celebrate National Trails Day Aer Parris|May 27, 2022 We love getting out on the trail. But how often do we think about all of the work that goes into building and maintaining the trails we know and love? This National Trails Day, June 4, the American Hiking Society is asking all of us to take a moment to think differently about the places where we recreate.
How to Take Climate Action Jenni Gritters|March 31, 2022 These 25 small steps can help make a difference.
What is the Circular Economy? REI Staff|April 9, 2021 Most products move from the planet's resources to the landfill. Some companies are seeking to change that linear pattern to a circular one.
#GivingTuesday: 9 Ways to Pay it Forward Aer Parris|November 30, 2020 These are our tips to give back to your outdoor community and the planet this Giving Tuesday (and the rest of the year).
