Periagoge
Scenario

When environmental volunteering becomes environmental colonialism

The tree-planting volunteers always come to our neighborhood but never ask what we actually need or want planted.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Well-intentioned environmental action can impose outside visions rather than supporting community-determined improvements.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Environmental justice — who bears the burden?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.