In partnership with the Cape Perpetua Collaborative and View the Future , 12 youth from the Congregation of Black Naturalists’ collaborative soccer program with All Nations Oregon Futbol Club embarked on a journey that was more than just a hike—it was a powerful experience rooted in truth, healing, and deep connection to the land. The youth explored Amanda’s Trail, a historic route along the Oregon Coast near Yachats that honors the story of Amanda De-Cuys, a blind Coos wom

This summer, CBN took 12 youth from underserved communities in Salem to the Oregon Coast—many seeing the aquarium and tidepools for the first time. Through partnerships with Oregon Coast Aquarium, Cape Perpetua Collaborative, Outdoor Afro, and View the Future, youth explored tidepools, learned about marine life, and hiked Amanda’s Trail. Using soccer as a hook, CBN creates pathways to environmental leadership and deeper connection with nature.

This season at the Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties, a group of twelve 1st and 2nd graders signed up for its youth summer soccer...

We’re proud to announce that CBN’s Founder, Michael Arthur, has been selected as an Oregon Leader for Outdoor Afro, a nationally...

For over two years, the Congregation of Black Naturalists (CBN) Founder Michael Arthur has been volunteering in Salem, Oregon, to teach...

At Congregation of Black Naturalists (CBN), our logo is more than just a design—it represents our core philosophy about human potential,...

In 2017 Michael Arthur the Founder of the Congregation of Black Naturalists (CBN) launched Village of Champions Soccer Club for youth...

The importance of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) food pantries in Oregon cannot be overstated. According to the Oregon...