Peace in the Wild was founded by trailblazer Taylor, also known as “Your Outdoor Bestie.”

Her love of nature began at a young age, shaped by hours in her granny’s garden, an environmental school education, and summers at camp. At camp, she was often the only Black girl, an experience that always felt isolating and sometimes traumatizing. She carried those memories with her and knew she never wanted another Black person to feel that same sense of being unseen or out of place in the outdoors.

That calling became the foundation for Peace in the Wild. In 2022, it grew into a space where Black people across the diaspora can experience nature in transformative ways. This work matters because for too long, ancestral trauma, historical discrimination, systemic barriers, and lack of representation have kept Black people from fully embracing the outdoors. Peace in the Wild is changing that.

Above all else: Nature is part of our everyday lives and a source of peace, even in the midst of chaos. Being outdoors is a birthright for all, not a luxury for some. Most importantly, it reminds us of our connection to ourselves, each other, and the world around us.