Diversity is, and always has been, part of the tapestry of Cincinnati Nature Center. Our Core Values spell out a commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Principally, we promise to Respect All Life, to “seek to understand and celebrate diverse viewpoints.”
We acknowledge there are many obstacles—both real and perceived—that several groups within our community find prohibitive for their involvement and enjoyment of Cincinnati Nature Center. This may include people of all colors, ethnicities, gender identification, religious affiliations, ability, age, and economic means.
Our Ongoing Commitments
Cincinnati Nature Center welcomes everyone to be a part of our visitor and member community. Our natural spaces are for every race, ethnicity, gender, religion, ability, age, and economic status. A diverse ecosystem is a healthy ecosystem. Likewise, a diverse community is a healthy community.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity brings strength, innovation, and cultural insights. We strive to retain a diverse team of employees and board members and we work hard to ensure that they preserve an empathetic mindset.
We maintain 20 miles of hiking trails and more than 1,700 acres of land to provide unique and personal experiences for everyone. Nature is not biased. Nature provides significant enhancements for everyone’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual health.
To provide an accessible and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, we strive to connect people to nature in effective, authentic ways. We aspire to be OF/BY/FOR ALL our community. What that means to us:
OF/BY/FOR ALL is a global movement, conceived by Nina Simon, former museum director, author, change leader, and activist. For more information, visit www.ofbyforall.org.
Actions We’ve Taken
Employee Trainings and Internal Committees
Economic Initiatives
Initiatives for Community Members of All Abilities
Opportunities to Serve Underserved Youth
We welcome your feedback!
How we can we do better? We are listening. Send us your thoughts to membership@cincynature.org.