Cooperative Action Network

Nearby Nature

Every person has the right to enjoy the power of the outdoors.

Active campaigns

Add your voice to efforts that help ensure everyone can enjoy time in nature.

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24,130people took action

Priority Action

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Build Better Trails

Join us in Cooperative Action to help connect communities nationwide for a clean, safe & equitable transportation future.

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13,453people took action

Help Pass the Equality Act

Tell Congress that it’s time to protect LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. from discrimination.

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4,535people took action

Green Schoolyards

Tell Congress to transform concrete schoolyards into thriving parks and green spaces for kids and communities.

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6,215people took action

The SHADE Act

Tell Congress to pass the SHADE Act to address tree equity and get more trees in the neighborhoods that need them most.

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Our voices are powerful. We want to hear yours.

Share your story of taking action to inspire others.

Share your story

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Featured stories

Learn more and get inspired to take action for outdoor equity.

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Let's make getting to the park a walk in the park - wherever you are

Access the Outside in 5 Community Playbook for ways to help close the nature gap.

REI Co-op's Path Ahead Ventures Navigate Cohort supports existing BIPOC-owned businesses with production, scaling, distribution, and publicity to grow and thrive. Hear the stories of the 2023 cohort.

Path Ahead Ventures - the 2023 Navigate Cohort

REI Co-op's Path Ahead Ventures Navigate Cohort supports existing BIPOC-owned businesses with production, scaling, distribution, and publicity to grow and thrive. Hear the stories of the 2023 cohort.

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New documentary from REI Co-op Studios focuses on adaptive athletes

Follow five athletes with disabilities as they face a variety of challenges, showing the importance of adaptive sports.

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A healing journey for a group of Indigenous climbers

For seven Native mountaineers, climbing Tahoma (also known as Mount Rainier) is about much more than reaching the top.

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Bikepacking the path of the Iron Riders

Listen to Erick Cedeño share his story of bikepacking along the historical path of the all-Black 25th Infantry Regiment Bicycle Corps known as the Iron Riders on the Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast.

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Rediscovering Latino culture outside

A Latina outdoorswoman shares how she learned to bring cultura into the outdoor narrative.

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Stay connected with the Cooperative Action Network’s efforts

We'll keep you posted on our collective wins and new ways to take action.

Other ways you can help

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Donate to the REI Cooperative Action Fund

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Buy or trade in used gear

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