BIPOC Outdoors Summit
Monday, July 27 - Tuesday, July 28, 2026
This summit aims to bring together BIPOC and allies from Michigan, the Midwest, and beyond to share best practices for facilitating BIPOC-centered spaces within outdoor recreation, environmental justice, and conservation movements. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from keynote speakers, panelists, and each other about best practices in grassroots movements that are helping to strengthen the relationship between BIPOC communities and Nature.
BIPOC Outdoors 5K
Monday, July 27
The BIPOC Outdoors Summit 5K, led by OEP in collaboration with Lance Woods, co-founder of WeRun313, is a signature event that promotes inclusivity, wellness, and outdoor engagement within the NMU community and beyond. This professionally timed race welcomes runners and walkers of all backgrounds and abilities, combining competitive elements like chip timing and awards with a strong focus on community, representation, and connection to the outdoors.
BIPOC Outdoors Rest Retreat
Wednesday, July 29 - Friday, July 31, 2026
This rest retreat is for communities that are underrepresented in environmental justice professionals and community leaders at risk of burnout from combating racial and climate injustice. This three-day retreat will offer several optional low- to medium-intensity activities for attendees to choose from each day. Together, attendees will spend time connecting with outdoors, themselves and each other