We protect what we love 

FRIDAY . 05 . 02 . 21 .

Howdy! I’m Mariela (they/she pronouns).

Does anyone else feel like 2021 is hectic already? Covid sparked a big rethink for me, and so the last 4 weeks have seen me quit my job, take to the trails again, and prep myself to start at university (for the second time) at the end of this month. 

Here’s what’s been getting me through.

WHAT I'M LISTENING TO

For the Wild Podcast

This independent podcast takes a look at how we can survive – and thrive – in the anthropocene through intersectional storytelling. Full of interviews from people from all walks of life — conservationists, activists, professors of philosophy, and popular educators — there’s no way you can walk away from this podcast without a deep sense of reverence for the world we live in and the humans we walk alongside.

Episode recommendation: #216 Olufemi O. Taiwo on Climate Colonialism and Reparations

You can listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

WHAT I'M EYEING OFF

Anything and everything that will help me run trails as

chafe-free as possible for as long as possible. 

Unlike the rest of the FWP crew, I consider myself in the ‘aspiring’ trail runner category. As in, I’ve run some trails here and there, but not very regularly. With my first race in a while coming up at the end of February (the Bouddi National Park run), I’m on the hunt for tips and tricks, hints and hot takes, and the best (eco-friendly) anti-chafe products out there.

WHAT I'M READING

Robin Wall Kimmerer's 'Braiding Sweetgrass'

This book has been on my To-Read for so long, and I finally got around to getting my hands on a copy and haven’t been able to put it down. If you’re looking to explore a deepening of your connection to sovereign First Nations lands and waters and non-human beings this is a must-read. Robin Wall Kimmerer is a woman of the Potawatomi Nation (in the so-called United States of America), a scientist, and a compelling storyteller who illuminates the world where science and the spirit meet.

Check it out online or buy from your local indie bookstore!

MEET THE TEAM

Mariela Powell Thomas

To read more about Mariela, check out this blog post on the FWP website.

Have a wonderful weekend and be epic,

Mariela & the For Wild Places crew

We acknowledge the the First Nations people who have been custodians of land, waters and culture for tens of thousands of years. We pay respects to First Nations Elders past, present and emerging. This email was created on Pyemmairrener land. Always was, always will be.

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