Chelsea Murphy

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Encouraging a more inclusive and equitable outdoor community while celebrating and representing Black motherhood in the midst of a dominant culture. Join me here.

Shifting outdoor culture. Inspiring joy + liberation.

she_colorsnature

Here to help you find your way outside ๐ŸŒฟ
๐Ÿ•๏ธ Black motherhood in the outdoors
๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ 30 minutes OUTSIDE everyday
๐Ÿ“ PNW ๐Ÿ’Œ: shecolorsnature@gmail

Steal my plan to get outside ๐Ÿž๐Ÿ„ My favorite way t Steal my plan to get outside ๐Ÿž๐Ÿ„

My favorite way to be outside is revisiting natural places again and again. Knowing and witnessing a natural area in every season is a huge privilege. Seeing a space go from the dead of winter and watching it come alive in Spring is so valuable. 

This ten week spring hike challenge is a perfect time to try this ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿพ Get to know the natural areas, parks, trails and fields in your area. If you have kids, they will love this too - this week go and look for SIGNS OF SPRING!

๐ŸŒผ What wildflowers are popping up first?

๐ŸŒณ Which trees are budding and sharing signs of life?

๐Ÿชถ What birds are busy preparing their nests?

LETS GET OUTSIDE ๐Ÿซฑ๐Ÿฝโ€๐Ÿซฒ๐Ÿฟ

๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿพ Hey, hi there - Chelsea here mom of 3 kids on a mission to create a more inclusive outdoors. I am currently hosting a 10 week spring hike challenge and would love for you to join us! Itโ€™s not too late, find more details here ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ #WeColorNature2026
Happy Sunday ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿพ Week one is done, 9 weeks to go! Happy Sunday ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿพ

Week one is done, 9 weeks to go!

So grateful for every little detail in nature!

Whatโ€™s something you noticed from your time outside this week that youโ€™re thankful for? Anything in nature that you are grateful for today?

๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿพ Hey, hi there - Chelsea here mom of 3 kids on a mission to create a more inclusive outdoors. I am currently hosting a 10 week spring hike challenge and would love for you to join us! Itโ€™s not too late, find details ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ#WeColorNature2026 

#shecolorsnature #hikechallenge #outsidetime
Nerdy is actually the compliment. Donโ€™t mind me. Nerdy is actually the compliment. 

Donโ€™t mind me. Iโ€™m just out here coloring nature and confusing the hummingbirds ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŒฟ

This nature experience brought me so much joy. I recently downloaded the @merlin.bird.id and have been using it on my outdoor adventures this spring. Iโ€™ve always been very inspired by @ikesbirdinghikes!

How are you spending your time outside this weekend? 10/10 recommend spending time with the birds. If you are on my 10 week Spring Hike Challenge with me - donโ€™t forget to #WeColorNature2026 and share your posts/stories with me!

HAPPY SPRING Yโ€™ALL ๐Ÿž๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿฅพ๐Ÿชต๐ŸŒพ
#teambronco_ambassador saying goodbye to winter โ„๏ธ #teambronco_ambassador saying goodbye to winter โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿพ

until next winter season, time to dust off the ole mountain bike! ๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿšต๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ 

Representation Matters, everyday in every way! Please share if you agree ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿพ

Disclaimerโœจ 2025 Ford Broncoยฎ Big Bendยฎ model with optional equipment, available Ford Accessories, and extra-cost color option shown.
Now that you know more, will you join me? ๐Ÿฅพ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒพ Itโ€™ Now that you know more, will you join me? ๐Ÿฅพ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒพ

Itโ€™s not too late to jump in on the challenge!

They said it takes about 21 days to form a habit, recent studies have shown itโ€™s more like 66 days to create behavior that becomes automatic. My 10 week Spring Hike challenge is 70 days.. just saying ๐Ÿคญ 

If youโ€™ve wanted to be a person that gets outside consistently, now is your chance to form the most beneficial habit you could ever have for your mental, physical and emotional well being! 

This IS NOT meant to break you.

This IS meant to nourish you in this season.

โœ… 30 minutes outside everyday - 1 hike a week for ten weeks. Urban walks. Nature preserves. Find the nature NEAR YOU!!!

Letโ€™s get outside ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒฟ

#WeColorNature2026 #HikeChallenge
On Tuesdays, we hike (ish) ๐Ÿฅพ This spring for #WeC On Tuesdays, we hike (ish) ๐Ÿฅพ

This spring for #WeColorNature2026 we are hiking once a week for 10 weeks to build up some stamina. I forgot about this weird stage when kids are too big for the carrier and want to walk but canโ€™t walk very fast or far - and most trails arenโ€™t built for a stroller ๐Ÿคญ I know Iโ€™ll miss the season when itโ€™s gone.

Patience is needed. Also tons of snacks, bubbles, an easy nature area and vibes ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿฆ‹

Did you get outside today? 

#SheColorsNature #HikeChallenge #BlackMomsHike
STEAL MY OUTDOOR PLAN FOR THIS WEEK ๐Ÿ„๐ŸŒผ Are you jo STEAL MY OUTDOOR PLAN FOR THIS WEEK ๐Ÿ„๐ŸŒผ

Are you joining my 10-week Spring hike challenge? 

Make sure you decide which day a week you will be hiking and try and keep it consistent! If you havenโ€™t already - make a list of 10 hikes (urban walks, nature frolics, etc) you want to try over the next several weeks leading up to Summer! This year Tuesdays are my hike day ๐Ÿฅพ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒผ Catch me outside!

I am so glad youโ€™ve decided to join me! COMMENT BELOW - what day will be your hike day? Or will it need to be a little different depending on the week? Are you a weekday wonderer, or a weekend warrior? All are welcome here ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿพ

Need more details on the challenge? Check out my last reel ๐Ÿ‘ˆ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘ˆ๐Ÿพ

๐ŸŒ๐Ÿฆ‹๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿฅพ #WeColorNature2026 

๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿพ Hey, hi there - Chelsea here mom of 3 kids on a mission to create a more inclusive outdoors. I am currently hosting a 10 week Spring hike challenge and would love for you to join us! #SheColorsNature
๐Ÿฅพ 10 week Spring hike challenge 2026 1. FOLLOW US ๐Ÿฅพ 10 week Spring hike challenge 2026

1. FOLLOW US here @she_colorsnature and leave a comment if you are joining us this year! WELCOME!

2. Hike one day a week for the next 10 weeks leading up to the first day of Summer!

3. Aim to get intentional time outside every day for atleast 30 minutes (think micro adventures & dilly dallying)

4. Post about it & share with the community using #WeColorNature2026

NEXT STEPS: create a list of 10 (or more) local hikes or urban walks you can choose from. Check off bucket-list hikes youโ€™ve wanted to try. Repeat the same hike every week, your choice! We will be hiking every Tuesday ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ

๐ŸŒ EARTH MONTH BONUS POINTS IF YOU ๐ŸŒŽ

- call your state reps and make your voice heard that we need our public lands in good hands! 

- pack low to no waste for outdoor snack/meals on your hikes

- pick up trash or remember to pack out all of your waste while outside

- volunteer at a local organization that is giving back to the planet this season

- hike with friends or family, be in community - we are meant to be together ๐Ÿค

#SheColorsNature #SpringHikes #HikeChallenge
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