Discover over 50 Black voices in the green space to follow on Instagram, from herbalists & foragers, to vegan influencers, climate activists, and more.

Black voices are underrepresented in the environmental movement. Let’s amplify their voices. Take the time to discover these incredible Black eco-influencers doing impactful work in the many fields of environmental protection. (This list will be updated over time as we learn about new Black voices in the green space to follow on Instagram). 

Herbalism & Foraging

As you know, we absolutely adore foraging and making our own herbal remedies. Here are some breathtaking accounts by foragers and herbalists to follow on Instagram. 

1. @IndyOfficinalis 
2. @AlysonSimpyGrows 
3. @rootworkherbals 
4. @empresskarenmrose 
5. @countrygentlemancooks 
6. @herbanhealing 
7. @thehillbillyafrican 

Environmental Justice

There can be no environmental transition without social justice. We can’t work together to protect the Earth when systemic racism is breaking our society apart. (Click to learn about environmental justice and environmental activism.)

1. @wastefreemarie 

2. @greengirlleah 

3. @littlemissflint 

4. @zerowastehabesha

Climate Activism

Meet the young climate activists who are fighting for climate justice and pressuring governments and corporations to take immediate action on climate change
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1. @mikaelaloach

2. @jeromefosterii 

3. @nageeartis 

4. @namugerwaleah  

5. @israhirsi 

6. @vicbarrett_ 

7. @vanessanakate1 

Outdoors

Meet the people and organizations aiming to diversify the outdoors. These brilliant accounts promote inclusivity in outdoor recreation and natural spaces.

1. @melaninbasecamp
2. @letsplayrideandseek 
3. @teresabaker11 
4. @outdoorjournaltour
5. @she_colorsnature

Ecology

Discover all sorts of Black scientists, from ecologists, to ornithologists, and marine & wildlife biologists!

1. @naturallywild__

2. @sciencewithtyus

3. @beaniejean_

4. @keenan_the_nomad

5. @juitamartinez

6. @bellzisbirding

7. @afro_herper

8. @hood__naturalist

9. @ayanaeliza

Vegan

Learn about these 5 inspiring Black vegan women who share plant-based recipes and tips for living a vegan lifestyle.

1. @iamtabithabrown
2. @sustainablystudious
3. @genesisbutler_
4. @sweetpotatosoul
5. @heyashleyrenne

Sustainable Living

Discover these 5 Black women who are inspiring their online community to live more sustainably & intentionally.

1. @oldworldnew
2. @sustainablebrowngirl
3. @she.is.awake
4. @thriftsandtangles
5. @simply.savonne

Farming & Food Justice

Learn about these incredible growers and food justice activists, from mushroom growers to permaculture farmers. 

1. @equitablegivingcircle
2. @mudbonegrown
3. @soulfirefarm
4. @mycosymbiote
5. @healfoodalliance
6. @ambertamm

Sustainable Fashion

These Black women and Black-owned businesses are celebrating sustainable & ethical fashion.

1. @melaninass
2. @sustainablebk
3. @buyfrombipoc
4. @positive.obsession

Documentary Filmmaking

Anthony is an independent filmmaker currently working on a documentary series featuring the stories of individuals making economic, lifestyle and cultural shifts in the direction to become more harmonious with the natural world.

1. @revofthought

Natural Building

We love building with straw bale and cob! We are so pleased to be able to introduce an amazing natural builder, Nathan, based in San Diego, California.

1. @earthtohome

We hope you love these accounts as much as we do! We will be updating this list over time. (Please share with us Black voices in the safe & eco-friendly cosmetics space, as well as Black natural builder accounts (cob, adobe, straw bale)!)

Love, 

Christelle & Cristina