Latino Conservation Week :: A Hispanic Access Foundation Initiative

July 18, 2017 | New Mexico

Chihuahuan Desert

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science concerned about environmental issues and as way to promote environmental understanding, during the Latino Week Conservation will be giving tours in the Muse...

Sponsor(s): Museum of Nature and Science

July 21, 2017 | New Mexico

Movie Screening of “Estamos Aqui” and Community Conversation on the Cultural Connection of Hispanics to the Land, with light refreshments provided.

Estamos Aqui! We are here! The Latino population is the fastest growing American demographic. They are also among the most under-represented groups in conservation, outdoor recreation, and environmen...

Sponsor(s): Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting & the Outdoors (HECHO) and Latino Outdoors

July 22, 2017 | New Mexico

Camping at Porvenir with s’mores and hot chocolate, and Community Conversation about Hispanic Connections to the Land

Please join us for a fun night of camping with s’mores & hot chocolate (this is open to all, including people who are not spending the night). Participants should bring their own food for dinnerR...

Sponsor(s): Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting & the Outdoors (HECHO)

July 22, 2017 | New Mexico

Rafting the Rio Bravo

An early morning float and raft down the Rio Bravo in southern New Mexico. The Native and Mestizo history of the Rio Grande Valley flows down this historic river, which has been the lifeblood of…...

Sponsor(s): Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project, Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, Latino Outdoors, New Mexico Wildlife Federation

July 23, 2017 | New Mexico

Morning Hike near Porvenir campgrounds

Please join us for an invigorating and beautiful morning hike after a night of camping at Porvenir campgrounds. Two different hike options will be provided. Option 1: A 3-hour moderate level hike. Opt...

Sponsor(s): Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting & the Outdoors

July 09, 2018 | New Mexico

Forest Bound! - Summer Native Plant Immersion!

Join us for this FREE training for Latino Conservation Week where students are trained in native seed collection and cleaning, proper collection of plant specimens, vegetation monitoring, and data col...

Sponsor(s):

Santa Fe Native Plant Society of New Mexico

July 12, 2018 | New Mexico

Floating the Rio Grande with Lynn Middle Community School

Its been a hot summer in Southern New Mexico, so we are floating the Rio Grande to cool down a bit.

Sponsor(s):

Friends of the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks

July 17, 2018 | New Mexico

La Noche con La Familia at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden

A night of family fun for La Familia Patients and staff to get outside.

Sponsor(s):

Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Audubon New Mexico, La Familia Medical Center

July 18, 2018 | New Mexico

White Sands National Monument with Boys and Girls Club

The Friends will be taking a group from our local boys and Girls club to White Sands National Monument to learn more about what makes this place so special.

Sponsor(s):

Friends of the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks

July 18, 2018 | New Mexico

Clean Buses for Healthy Niños Coalition Rally

This summer, governors from across the country will be meeting at the National Governors Association summer meeting in Santa Fe -- and we’ll be there, too, to remind our state executives that more t...

Sponsor(s):

Chispa NV

July 18, 2018 | New Mexico

Rio Grande Citizen Science Volunteer Day

Summer volunteers will join together to help monitor water quality along the Wild & Scenic Rio Grande! Lunch will be provided

Sponsor(s):

Bosque School Monitoring Program, Forest Service

July 19, 2018 | New Mexico

Lynn Middle Community School Trip to Caballo Lake

Join Friends of OMDP and Lynn Middle Community School as we explore LWCF funded Caballo Lake State Park. Fishing, Hiking and swimming will be some of the fun activities.

Sponsor(s):

Friends of Organ Mountain Desert Peaks

July 19, 2018 | New Mexico

Rio Grande Citizen Science Volunteer Day

Summer volunteers will join together to help monitor water quality along the Wild & Scenic Rio Grande! Lunch will be provided

Sponsor(s):

Bosque School Monitoring Program, Forest Service

July 20, 2018 | New Mexico

Pine Tree Trail: Hike and Clean-up

Join us at the Aguirre Spring National Recreation Area inside the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument for a great hike on the Pine Tree Trail. We will be hiking the 4mile loop and cleaning ...

Sponsor(s):

BLM- Las Cruces District Office, New Mexico Wilderness Alliance

July 21, 2018 | New Mexico

Rafting the Rio Bravo

To celebrate Latino Conservation Week, a group of Hispanic familias will be Rafting the Rio Bravo in southern New Mexico starting at Leaseburg Dam State Park. We'll also learn about the history of the...

Sponsor(s):

Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project

July 21, 2018 | New Mexico

Wild Rivers Art Paint Out

Come participate or watch/experience plain air painting at the 3rd annual Wild Rivers Plein Air Paint Out. The paint-out, July 17-20 is open to all artistic levels, ages and art mediums. It will be he...

Sponsor(s):

Questa Creative Council

July 21, 2018 | New Mexico

#NuestroGila: Hike y Discada at Mogollon Box

Join us at the Mogollon Box recreation area located in the Gila National Forest adjacent to Nature Conservancy land. This area is beloved by our community as a place to spend hot summer days swimming&...

Sponsor(s):

Nuestro Gila, Upper Gila Watershed Alliance, The Nature Conservancy, Conservation Lands Foundation, New Mexico Wild

July 21, 2018 | New Mexico

July Birding and Breakfast

Join Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge July 21st 7-10 am for birds and breakfast. The morning will begin with breakfast served in the education portable followed by bird watching at the refuge'...

Sponsor(s):

Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge

July 26, 2018 | New Mexico

Lynn Middle Community School trip to the Gila

The Friends and OMDP will be heading to the Gila, with a bonus stop at LWCF funded site, City of Rocks State Park.

Sponsor(s):

Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks

July 27, 2018 | New Mexico

Ancestral Lands Day

Join us for a career day at El Morro with NPS staff who will explain what they do, why they do it and why you should too!

Sponsor(s):

Hispanic Access Foundation, National Park Service

July 13, 2019 | New Mexico

Bio Blitz at La Mancha Wetland

In honor of Latino Conservation Week, we’re having a BioBlitz at La Mancha Wetland! What’s a bio blitz, you ask? Basically, it’s a way that regular people and kids can participate in real scienc...

Sponsor(s):

Southwest Environmental Center

July 13, 2019 | New Mexico

3 Mile Dwelling Hike

Mile Dwelling is a hike up the West Fork of the Gila River. One of the segments being proposed for Wild & Scenic Designation. This hike is intermediate with numerous river crossings and beautiful ...

Sponsor(s):

New Mexico Wild

July 14, 2019 | New Mexico

Mogollon Box

Mogollon Box also know has Box Canyon is a segment being proposed for Wild & Scenic designation. This hike with the help of Audubon, will focus on the birds that occupy Mogollon Box year roundR...

Sponsor(s):

New Mexico Wild

July 15, 2019 | New Mexico

Bilingual Sunset Stroll at Dripping Springs Natural Area

In honor of Latino Conservation Week, we will be hosting a sunset hike at Dripping Springs Natural Area. We will learn about the history and the natural environment of this beautiful place as the full...

Sponsor(s):

New Mexico Wild and the Bureau of Land Management- Las Cruces District Office

July 15, 2019 | New Mexico

Continental Divide Trail

Silver City is known has The Gateway to the Continental Divide. This hike will begin at the Upper Little Walnut Parking Lot and will be approx. 4 miles round trip. The trail is well maintained…

Sponsor(s):

New Mexico Wild & Continental Divide Trail Coalition

July 17, 2019 | New Mexico

Rio Grande River Float

As part of our summer work with the Boys and Girls club and the Lynn Community Middle School, this event is for underprivileged middle school students who have not experienced the beauty of nature.

Sponsor(s):

Friends of Organ Mountain Desert Peaks

July 18, 2019 | New Mexico

"Ay Mariposa" Film Screening

In honor of Latino Conservation Week, we are hosting the New Mexico premiere of Ay Mariposa. The film’s subjects include: Marianna Trevino Wright, Director of the National Butterfly Center, Zulema H...

Sponsor(s):

Southwest Environmental Center

July 20, 2019 | New Mexico

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Birds and Breakfast

Join us for a wonderful morning of Birds and Breakfast and to celebrate Latino Conservation week July 20th 8-11 am at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. Breakfast begins at 8 am in the refuge̷...

Sponsor(s):

Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge

July 20, 2019 | New Mexico

Grapevine Hike and Comida

Come join us for food, a float, and a hike! The Grapevine is adjacent to the first designated Wilderness area in the country. Participants can enjoy exploring the Grapevine and the Gila River, or can&...

Sponsor(s):

New Mexico Wild and the Conservation Lands Foundation

July 21, 2019 | New Mexico

Raft the Rio Bravo

Get ready to raft (or float, sometimes walk) the Rio Bravo for Latino Conservation Week! Friends of Organ Mountains, the Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project, Latino Outdoors and Hispanic Access Founda...

Sponsor(s):

Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project, Friends of Organ Mountain Desert Peaks, Latino Outdoors, Hispanic Access Foundation

July 18, 2020 | New Mexico

Wild/Wild Spaces Art Exhibit.

Gallery Art Show. Will be hosted virtually

Sponsor(s):

Diana Ingalls-Leybe Art Studio, New Mexico Wilderness Alliance, Defenders of Wildlife,

July 20, 2020 | New Mexico

Lotería de Conservación Release Party!

Join us in our release party for our Conservation Loteria! You can join us by downloading and printing the loteria at home. Join us by watching along on the Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Ins...

Sponsor(s):

Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, New Mexico Wild, Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project, Bureau of Land Management, and New Mexico Wildlife Federation, Hispanic Access Foundation

July 21, 2020 | New Mexico

Latinx Conversation to Conservation

Being a minority student aspiring to work in a conservation related field is challenging due to lack of representation and exposure to diverse pathways that may lead to a rewarding career. Higher educ...

Sponsor(s):

New Mexico Wild, Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project, and New Mexico Wildlife Federation, Hispanic Access Foundation

July 24, 2020 | New Mexico

Continental Divide Trail Scavenger Hunt

This event will be a virtual/photo scavenger hunt along the Continental Divide Trail near Upper Little Walnut. The hike in is about 1.8 miles. There is a prize bag filled with goodies from our sponsor...

Sponsor(s):

Continental Divide Trail Coalition, New Mexico Wild, Defenders Of Wildlife

July 24, 2020 | New Mexico

Intro to Discada

Food is deeply rooted in tradition, culture and identity. Food connects us to people and places, bringing friends and families together. Join us for, Intro to Discada. Partners from across the state o...

Sponsor(s):

Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project, Where the Rivers Runs, Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks

July 25, 2020 | New Mexico

Mogollon Box/Audubon Scavenger Hunt

This is a photo Scavenger Hunt Into Mogollon Box. Mogollon Box is a beautiful Riparian Corridor with birds such has Willow Flycatchers, Yellow Billed Cuckoos and Common Black Hawks. There is a great p...

Sponsor(s):

Southwest Audubon Society, Defenders of Wildlife, New Mexico Wild

July 16, 2021 | New Mexico

Latino Conservation Week Kickoff Reception

Join us at the Santa Fe Farmers Market Pavilion for the Kickoff to Latino Conservation Week! There will be plenty of food, fun, and festivities to be had! Free beer will be provided thanks to…

Sponsor(s): Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Nuestra Tierra Conservation, Cibola Trail Alliance, Murals of Las Cruces, Latino Conservation Week, New Mexico Wilderness Alliance, Friends of the Organ-Mountains Desert Peaks, Hispanic Access Foundation, New Mexico Wildlife Federation, Endangered Species Coalition, New Mexico Wild

July 17, 2021 | New Mexico

Trees Lake "Vamos a Pescar" - Kid's Fishing Event

Join us for the 1st ever kid's fishing event at Deming's newly constructed Trees Lake! This event will take place on Saturday July 17th and begin at 7:00 a.m. till 12:00 followed by lunch. This…

Sponsor(s): New Mexico Wildlife Federation, The City of Deming, Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project, Hispanic Access Foundation, Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, Latino Outdoors, HECHO, Mesilla Valley Fly Fishers, Trout Unlimited New Mexico Council.

July 17, 2021 | New Mexico

History of Sheepherding Along the Continental Divide Trail

Come learn about the history and heritage of Hispano and Navajo sheepherding along the Divide at the historic Tierra Wools workshop and gallery. Located in the CDT Gateway Community of Chama, Tierra W...

Sponsor(s): Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Tierra Wools, Chama Valley Outdoor Club

July 18, 2021 | New Mexico

Yoga en Español: Latino Conservation Week

Who: Desert Community Wellness When: Sunday July 18th @ 8:30 PM and Sunday July 25th at 8:30 AM Where: Downtown Desert Yoga Outdoor SALA Las Cruces, NM What: FREE Yoga en Español: Latino Conservatio...

Sponsor(s): Nuestra Tierra

July 21, 2021 | New Mexico

Community Trail Walk

Come celebrate the contributions of the cultures of New Mexico to conservation. Join the CDTC and Step Into Cuba for a beginner community trail walk in Cuba, NM. Families and adventurers of all experi...

Sponsor(s): Continental Divide Trail Coalition

July 22, 2021 | New Mexico

Continental Divide Trail Coalition Hike From Grants, NM

Come join us for a group hike on the CDT!This hike is open to all and will last for an hour to an hour and a half. We will Meet at the Rock Tank Canopy…

Sponsor(s): Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Cibola Trail Alliance

July 23, 2021 | New Mexico

Family Hike at the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks

The Continental Divide Trail Coalition and Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks are joining together to put on a family-friendly hike on July 23rd. If you are looking for a welcoming beginner hikin...

Sponsor(s): Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks

July 25, 2021 | New Mexico

LO ABQ| Rio Grande River Float

Join LO and Quiet Waters Paddling Adventure on a float down the Rio Grande on Sunday, July 25th. A light lunch will be provided. We will have 8 hard kayaks and 12 stand up paddle…

Sponsor(s): Latino Outdoors, Quiet Waters Paddling Adventure

July 15, 2022 | New Mexico

¡Vamos Outdoors!

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is delighted to host Latino Conservation Week 2022. To kick off the week on July 15th, we will be hosting an outdoor movie night showing Encanto! Gates for the...

Sponsor(s): Hispanic Access Foundation and other community partners

July 16, 2022 | New Mexico

Latino Conservation Week Kickoff

Join us at the Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park for a fun, free evening with tacos, hiking and lots of fun to kick off Latino Conservation Week. Bring The Whole Family! The event will begin…

Sponsor(s): Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, Nuestra Tierra, EP Frontera Land Alliance

July 17, 2022 | New Mexico

Kayaking at Cochiti Lake

Latino Conservation week is July 16-24 this year! Join us on the first weekend to celebrate with friends, food, games, and kayaking lessons. This is an all ages event! Kayak participants must be 100lb...

Sponsor(s): Latino Outdoors, Continental Divide Trail Coalition, New Mexico Economic Development Department, & New Mexico Wild

July 21, 2022 | New Mexico

Latino Conservation Week Gravelerx Bike Ride

Join us for a community bike ride. 10-12 miles, flat terrain, slow pace

Sponsor(s): Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, Monumental Loop, MTB NM

July 22, 2022 | New Mexico

Family Rock Climbing/ Escalada de roca evento familiar

Join us for a Family Rock Climbing Event!

Sponsor(s): Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, Success Partnership

July 23, 2022 | New Mexico

Rise from the Ashes: Las Vegas and Mora Celebrate the Resilience of our People, Culture, Land and Water

Join New Mexico Wild and our awesome partners in celebrating Latino Conservation Week in Las Vegas, New Mexico on Saturday July 23rd! Find us at Plaza Park from 2-8 enjoying live music, food, activiti...

Sponsor(s):

New Mexico Wild

Hermit’s Peak Watershed Alliance

Conservation Lands Foundation

HECHO

Las Vegas New Mexico Community Foundation

July 15, 2023 | New Mexico

Latino Conservation Week Kick-Off

Join us to kick-off Latino Conservation Week by celebrating with food, music, and outdoor activities! This event is free fun for the whole family!

Sponsor(s): U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Friends of Valle de Oro, Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program, Latino Outdoors, and Mom's Clean Air Force

July 20, 2023 | New Mexico

Wildfire History Webinar with Manuel Lopez

Join Manuel (Mannie) Lopez of the National Forest Foundation for a talk about fire history research in the Jemez Mountains of Northern New Mexico. In his research, Mannie looks at the growth rings ins...

Sponsor(s):

National Forest Foundation

July 22, 2023 | New Mexico

Hike & Discada

Optional morning hike to La Cueva and then a Discada cookout afterwards with other activities! Free Event! Friends of the Organ Mountains will be covering parking! La Cueva hike- 3 miles, Easy-moderat...

Sponsor(s): Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks

Latino Conservation Week is a collection of events from variety of organizations. Hispanic Access Foundation is only directly responsible for events in which it is listed as a sponsor.

Email: lcw@hispanicaccess.org

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