Latino Conservation Week :: A Hispanic Access Foundation Initiative

July 15, 2017 | Maryland

Tranvía en el Bosque

Join us on a guided all-electric tram tour around the National Wildlife Visitor Center. Enjoy the views of the forest, meadows, wetlands, and the wildlife seen throughout the Patuxent Research Refuge....

Sponsor(s): Hispanic Access Foundation, National Wildlife Visitor Center at Patuxent Research Refuge

July 16, 2017 | Maryland

Day 2 - Tranvía en el Bosque

Sponsor(s): Hispanic Access Foundation, National Wildlife Visitor Center at Patuxent Research Refuge

July 20, 2017 | Maryland

Niños—Welcome to Your Park!

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park at Great Falls in Potomac, Maryland will host a day full of events that will encourage children to connect to the nature of the C&O Canal. From&#...

Sponsor(s): Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

June 24, 2018 | Maryland

Masonville Cove Latino Conservation Day

This event looks to engage Latino congregation, Templo De Alabanza Y Restauracion (TAYR), in interactive outdoor activities including: fishing, nature walk, creature feature, and archery. TAYR is curr...

Sponsor(s):

Masonville Cove Urban Wildlife Refuge Partners, Environmental Protection Agency, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Hispanic Access Foundation

July 11, 2018 | Maryland

Paddle the Potomac - Alternative Happy Hour

Kick off Latino Conservation Week early at this alternative happy hour celebrating the beautiful Potomac River! All skill levels welcome as there will be a paddle and introduction safety demonstration...

Sponsor(s):

Potomac Conservancy, Latino Outdoors, Wild & Scenic Rivers 50th Coalition

July 14, 2018 | Maryland

Tour Bilingüe en el Tranvía (sabado y domingo)/Bilingual Tram Tour (Saturday and Sunday)

Ven y descubre el bosque en Patuxent. Aprende sobre la vida salvaje que llama Patuxent casa, en tranvía eléctrico a través del bosque. No olvides traer agua, y repelente para mosquitos. Este evento...

Sponsor(s):

HAF and USFWS

July 14, 2018 | Maryland

Día de Pesca Gratis/Free Fishing Day

Ven y acompáñanos a pescar en el refugio en este programa dedicado especialmente para principiantes. El refugio proveerá cañas para pescar, anzuelos, y cebo para pescar. No olvides traer agua, blo...

Sponsor(s):

USFWS and HAF

July 14, 2018 | Maryland

Wild & Scenic Anacostia River Pontoon Trip

To celebrate LCW 2018, the Anacostia Watershed Society in partnership with the Chispa program of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters and the US Forest Service will hold two pontoon boat trips o...

Sponsor(s):

Anacostia Watershed Society, CHISPA, Latino Outdoors, Empoderate

July 15, 2018 | Maryland

Healthy Parks, Healthy People - 5k Fun Run/Walk

Montgomery Parks and Latino Outdoors kick off Latino Conservation Week at Brookside Gardens with an enjoyable 5k Fun Run/Walk around the Garden’s HeartSmart Trail. Before or after the run/walk be su...

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks, Latino Outdoors

July 16, 2018 | Maryland

C&O Canal Day

A fun day of outdoor recreation (and a few indoor) activities designed for our latinx Canal For All partner youth groups ages ~10-18+ to celebrate Latino Conservation Week.

Sponsor(s):

C&O Canal Trust,L.L.Bean

July 16, 2018 | Maryland

Caminata con las Aves/ Bird walk

Visita Patuxent y aprende sobre las aves que viven en Maryland. Aprende como buscar las aves en el bosque sus canciones y sonidos en esta divertida caminata por el refugio. Binoculares serán proveíd...

Sponsor(s):

HAF and USFWS

July 17, 2018 | Maryland

Caminata por la Tarde/Afternoon Hike

Explora el refugio por la tarde. Aprende sobre los animales que viven en el refugio desde lo más grandes hasta los más pequeños frente a frente. No olvides traer agua, bloqueador solar, y repelente...

Sponsor(s):

HAF and USFWS

July 18, 2018 | Maryland

Maravillas en el Pantano/Wonderful Wetlands

Descubre la maravillosa vida silvestre que vive en los pantanos de Patuxent. Aprende sobre ranas, salamandras y muchas más creaturas que viven en el las zonas pantanales. No olvides traer agua, bloqu...

Sponsor(s):

USFWS and HAF

July 18, 2018 | Maryland

Pequeños Polinizadores/Little Pollinators

Ven a Patuxent y aprende sobre flores y polinizadores. Desde las mariposas hasta los murciélagos aprende porque los polinizadores son tan importantes para todos. No olvides traer agua, bloqueador sol...

Sponsor(s):

USFWS, HAF

July 18, 2018 | Maryland

Bilingual Storytime

Join Montgomery Parks and Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro for a special nature-themed bilingual story time.

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks

July 19, 2018 | Maryland

Tweetchat with NOAA Ocean Ambassadors!

Join current and former Dr. Nancy Foster Scholars for a tweetchat about opportunities for Latinx people in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields and in ocean conservation. Follow th...

Sponsor(s):

NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Hispanic Access Foundation

July 19, 2018 | Maryland

Volunteer Park Cleanup

Get outdoors and give back to your local environment! Join Montgomery Parks and the Latin American Youth Center for a morning of volunteer service sprucing up a local park.

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks, The Latin American Youth Center

July 21, 2018 | Maryland

Youth on Earth Nature Program | Juventud en la Tierra Programa de Naturaleza

Do you love watching Animal Planet? Do you inspire friends to “go green” or want to learn more about it? Do you enjoy being active outdoors? Join other teens in Meadowside’s summer Youth on Eart...

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks

July 21, 2018 | Maryland

Family Movie Night Presenting “Coco” | Noche de Cine Familiar, presentando “Coco”

Bring your chair, blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy a movie under the stars with family, friends and neighbors.

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks

July 21, 2018 | Maryland

Tour Bilingüe en el Tranvía (sabado y domingo)/Bilingual Tram Tour (Saturday and Sunday)

Sponsor(s):

HAF and USFWS

July 21, 2018 | Maryland

Wild & Scenic Anacostia River PontoonTrip

Sponsor(s):

Anacostia Watershed Society, CHISPA, Latino Outdoors, Empoderate

July 22, 2018 | Maryland

Día de Pesca Gratis/Free Fishing Day

Sponsor(s):

USFWS and HAF

July 12, 2019 | Maryland

Canal Day 2019

The C&O Canal National Historical Park is hosting the second annual Canal Day for the middle school aged youth of Identity, Inc. The Park hopes to inspire conservation and public lands stewardship...

Sponsor(s):

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

July 13, 2019 | Maryland

Youth on Earth Nature Program | Juventud en la Tierra Programa de Naturaleza

Ya llego el verano! ¿Necesitas horas de servicio estudiantil (SSL)? ¿Te agrada ser activo afuera al aire libre? ¡Júntate con otros adolecentes en nuestro programa La Juventud en la Tierra! Ve por ...

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks

July 16, 2019 | Maryland

Volunteer Park Cleanup | Limpieza Voluntaria del Parque

¡Sal al aire libre y retribuye a tu entorno local! Únate a Montgomery Parks y al Centro Latinoamericano de la Juventud para una mañana de servicio voluntario, limpiando y embelleciendo un parque lo...

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks, The Latin American Youth Center

July 17, 2019 | Maryland

Cuentos con Otus | Storytime with Otus the Owl

Únase a Montgomery Parks y al concejal del condado de Montgomery, Gabe Albornoz, para una sesión especial de cuentos bilingües basados en la naturaleza. Join Montgomery Parks and Montgomery County ...

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks

July 18, 2019 | Maryland

Animalitos del Arroyo | Little Animals of the Stream Nature Program

El ambiente del arroyo es alegre y está lleno de animalitos. ¡Acompáñenos a explorarlo! Nosotros proporcionamos las herramientas científicas y usted trae su curiosidad. Use botas de agua o sandal...

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks

July 19, 2019 | Maryland

Fiesta de Verano | Summer Party

¡Traiga a toda la familia a pasar una noche en el parque! ¡Disfruta de la música en vivo, aprende los últimos movimientos de salsa y vea la película “Coco” bajo las estrellas! Traiga su silla...

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks

July 20, 2019 | Maryland

Caminos y Cuentos | Trails & Tales

Cada uno tiene su historia. Usted, yo y hasta la criatura más chiquita y el árbol más enorme. Venga a Meadowside, para una caminata con nuevos amigos, en sol o lluvia. Nos detendremos en el…

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks

July 20, 2019 | Maryland

POSTPONED*** 2nd Annual Healthy Parks, Healthy People Fun Run + Walk

Due to the Excessive Heat Watch in effect in Maryland this weekend, we regret that the Carrera Divertida 5K/5K Fun Walk/Run on Saturday, July 20 has been cancelled. We plan to reschedule this event la...

Sponsor(s):

Brookside Gardens, Latino Outdoors, Latino Health Initiative, and Councilmember Gabe Albornoz

July 21, 2019 | Maryland

Es Mi Parque at Lake Needwood

7/19/19 Update) Due to the Excessive Heat Watch in effect in Maryland this weekend, we regret that this event been cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but don’t want to put...

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks, Chesapeake Conservancy, Maryland Department of Natural Resources

July 21, 2019 | Maryland

Latino Conservation Day at Masonville Cove

Toda la familia está invitada a este evento GRATUITO. Disfrute del aire libre pescando en el río Patapsco, caminando por nuestros senderos naturales, conociendo la vida silvestre local y participand...

Sponsor(s):

Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Justice Minigrant, Masonville Cove Urban Wildlife Refuge

July 18, 2020 | Maryland

LCW 2020 Virtual 5k Fun Run/Walk

The coronavirus pandemic has derailed many planned athletic events worldwide. Those who have trained for their 5K race will have the option and opportunity to put their disciplined training to use, wi...

Sponsor(s):

Brookside Gardens, Latino Outdoors and Montgomery County HHS Latino Health Initiative a

July 22, 2020 | Maryland

"We Need to Talk" Just the Beginning: Experiences of Young Latinx in Conservation

Join the National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office for a virtual panel discussion. Young, early career Latinx conservationists will explore their personal experiences of diversity in the conservatio...

Sponsor(s):

National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office

July 22, 2020 | Maryland

Virtual Nature-Themed Storytime

Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando’s Virtual Storytime welcomes Montgomery Parks' park naturalist Bridget Wood to share a special nature-themed, bilingual story in celebration of Latino Co...

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery County Council, Montgomery Parks

July 24, 2020 | Maryland

Escúchanos, We Need to Talk: A Conversation on Conservation, Inclusivity, and Chesapeake Latinx Communities

The Chesapeake Bay watershed is home to diverse Latinx communities and cultures that are consistent park users and active stewards in conservation. Join the National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office...

Sponsor(s):

National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office

July 24, 2020 | Maryland

Building a Career in Parks: A Latino Conservation Week Virtual Panel Discussion

Join staff from Montgomery Parks for a live virtual conversation. Staff will share their personal career journeys , provide an inside look at the varied jobs available in the field, and offer tips for...

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks

July 17, 2021 | Maryland

Día de Conservación Latina en Masonville Cove

Actividades• Pescar el Rio Patapsco de 9-11am o de 1-3pm• Disfrute nuestros senderos Todo el dia!• Animales silvestres de 9-11am o de 1-3pm• Kayaking de 8:30am-12:15pm• Excurcion de Instalac...

Sponsor(s): Defensores de la Cuenca, Greater Baybrook Alliance, Audubon Naturalist Society, National Aquarium

July 17, 2021 | Maryland

Bird Fest at Patuxent Refuge

Join us for a morning filled with activities, art, and crafts about migratory birds! Many family activities: • Discover how wings work• Bird Art and Crafts• Learn to identify birds• Bird Hurdl...

Sponsor(s): Latino Outdoors, National Wildlife Refuge System, USGS

July 17, 2021 | Maryland

¡Si se Puede!- Caminata familiar por la Naturaleza / Nature Walk

Únase a ANS ,CHEER , Friends of Sligo Creek, One Montgomery Green, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, y Montgomery Parks en una emocionante caminata familiar por la natur...

Sponsor(s): Audubon Naturalist Society

July 17, 2021 | Maryland

Día de la Comunidad y la Conservación

Get outdoors and make an impact on your local environment! Join Montgomery Parks and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection for a guided community cleanup of Broadacres...

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks; Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

July 17, 2021 | Maryland

STORYWALK®: ¡Olinguito, de la Aa la Zz!

Families are invited to read ¡Olinguito, de la Aa la Zz! on posted signs while strolling through Wheaton Local Park. With lyrical text in both Spanish and English, the book, written by Lulu Del...

Sponsor(s): Montgomery Parks; Noyes Library Foundation

July 20, 2021 | Maryland

Turtle Talk

Come meet some of our resident turtles at Brookside Nature Center’s outdoor box turtle enclosure. Learn fun facts about these interesting reptiles and some of the conservation challenges they...

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks

July 21, 2021 | Maryland

Family Fishing Fun

Enjoy a morning fishing at Little Seneca Lake. We’ll show you how to set up a simple bobber rig, bait your hook, and give you some tips on casting. All experience levels are welcome. The…

Sponsor(s): Montgomery Parks

July 22, 2021 | Maryland

Kayak on the Lake

Join Montgomery Parks and Latino Outdoors for an hour exploring the beautiful 75-acre Lake Needwood in a rental kayak. Look for wildlife, meet other outdoor enthusiasts, or just enjoy a p...

Sponsor(s): Montgomery Parks, Latino Outdoors

July 22, 2021 | Maryland

Fighting the Good Fight with Our Latin Communities

Get inspired by Audubon Naturalist Society's (ANS) journey to reach a more diverse community with Maryland Advocate Denisse Guitarra. Denisse will share current advocacy outreach efforts, highlighting...

Sponsor(s):

Audubon Naturalist Society

July 23, 2021 | Maryland

Kids Tree Climbing

Stop by Long Branch-Arliss Neighborhood Park to experience the fun and thrill of climbing a tree! Montgomery Parks’ arborists will provide safety gear, assistance and encouragement as they p...

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks

July 24, 2021 | Maryland

LCW MANO Sponsored Camping Event: Marsden Tract Group Campsite

Hispanic Access Foundation's MANO Project is sponsoring an overnight camping trip at Marsden Tract Group Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park in Potomac, MD, in an effort to c...

Sponsor(s):

MANO

July 24, 2021 | Maryland

Latino Conservation Week Park Cleanup

Rock Creek Conservancy and Montgomery Parks invite you to celebrate Latino Conservation Week with us! Join us for a socially-distant trash cleanup, where we will focus our efforts at the Matthew Henso...

Sponsor(s): Rock Creek Conservancy

July 15, 2022 | Maryland

Comedy as a Second Language

Improbable Comedy presents “Comedy as a Second Language”, an interactive comedy show featuring the stand-up comedy of immigrant and first-generation performers. You’ll have lots of fun with th...

Sponsor(s): Montgomery Parks

July 16, 2022 | Maryland

Latino Conservation Week Kick-Off Fiesta!

Come celebrate the start of Latino Conservation Week! We will have local food trucks, Zumba from 6 pm to 7 pm, local organizations sharing resources, activities for all ages, and once the sun starts t...

Sponsor(s): Montgomery Parks, Montgomery County Department of Transportation, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

July 16, 2022 | Maryland

Explorando el Patterson Park

¡Acompáñanos a celebrar en el Patterson Park durante la Semana Nacional de la Conservación Latina 2022!Evento Bilingüe y gratis (todos son bienvenidos)-Explorando el Patterson Park- Sábado 16 de...

Sponsor(s): Patterson Park Audubon Center, Defensores de la Cuenca, Friends of Patterson Park, Latino Outdoors

July 16, 2022 | Maryland

Latino Conservation Week Event at Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge

Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge Center will celebrate Latino Conservation Week with free activities on Saturday July 16th, 2022 at the National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, L...

Sponsor(s): Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF), Chesapeake Conservation Corps (CCC), United States Fish & Wildlife Services, Eastern Ecological Science Center (United States Geological Survey (USGS) & Leetown Science Center), Friends of Patuxent

July 16, 2022 | Maryland

Watershed Wiggles / Meneando por la cuenca

The Chesapeake Watershed is home to a diverse array of animals, plants, and other living creatures. It also provides a place for human community members to swim, fish, and enjoy the lively and beauti...

Sponsor(s): Prince George’s County Department of the Environment and The Chesapeake Bay Trust

July 18, 2022 | Maryland

Kids Tree Climbing

Bring your child to Long Branch-Arliss Neighborhood Park to participate in rope-assisted tree climbing. Montgomery Parks’ arborists provide safety gear, assistance and encouragement as your child ...

Sponsor(s): Montgomery Parks

July 19, 2022 | Maryland

Kayak on the Lake

Join Montgomery Parks and Latino Outdoors DMV and spend an hour exploring the beautiful 75-acre Lake Needwood in a rental kayak. Look for wildlife, meet other outdoor enthusiasts, or just ...

Sponsor(s): Montgomery Parks, Latino Outdoors

July 20, 2022 | Maryland

Nature on Wheels at Crossroads Farmer's Market

Nature on Wheels is a natural science field station that brings nature programs and activities to anywhere in the county. We’re bringing Nature on Wheels in Spanish and English to the Crossroads F...

Sponsor(s): Montgomery Parks

July 20, 2022 | Maryland

Turtle Talk

Come meet some of our resident turtles at Brookside Nature Center’s outdoor box turtle enclosure. Learn fun facts about these interesting reptiles and some of the conservation challenges they...

Sponsor(s): Montgomery Parks

July 21, 2022 | Maryland

Salsa in the Park

Salsa in the Park event will feature free dance lessons from Salsa with Silvia (from 5 pm to 6 pm) and live music by local band La Colombopercutiva (from 6 pm to 8 pm). The…

Sponsor(s): Montgomery Parks

July 23, 2022 | Maryland

Ardillas Voladoras

Maryland Flying Squirrels are abundant and active year-round, but rarely seen in the wild because they are nocturnal. Join a naturalist for a viewing program on the Nature Center deck at our squirrel ...

Sponsor(s): Montgomery Parks

July 23, 2022 | Maryland

Latino Outdoors DMV | Fotos y Recuerdos - Photo Hike

IMPORTANT: Please click this link for accurate Google maps location: https://g.page/patapsco-avalon?share This outing is a part of the "Es Mi Parque" event, hosted in Patapsco Valley State Park on the...

Sponsor(s): Latino Outdoors; Patapsco Valley State Park; Maryland Department of Natural Resources

July 23, 2022 | Maryland

Festival del Río Patapsco

Inscripciones: tinyurl.com/CELEBREMOSELAGUA Si necesita ayuda en inscribirse, contacta a Valerie (información a continuación) Exploremos la importancia del agua a través de actividades divertidas ...

Sponsor(s): Defensores de la Cuenca; Patapsco Heritage Greenway; Maryland Heritage Areas Authority; Maryland Department of Natural Resources; NOAA Chesapeake Bay; Kentfields Foundation

July 23, 2022 | Maryland

Ranger Program in Spanish

While doing a guided walk, visitors will learn part of the history of the C&O canal and Great Falls. The talk will focus on the evolution of tourism in the area and how this was…

Sponsor(s): National Park Service

July 24, 2022 | Maryland

Pontoon Boat Ride

Join Black Hill Nature Programs on a tour of Little Seneca Creek on a pontoon boat, as we look for beavers, herons, maybe even a bald eagle. All ages are welcome, children 6 years old…

Sponsor(s): Montgomery Parks

July 15, 2023 | Maryland

Nature Forward - LCW Bilingual Forest Bathing Walk / Caminata bilingüe de baño de bosque

Join Nature Forward for this event! ¡Unete a Nature Forward para este evento!Take a free bilingual guided meditation walk among the trees!¡Ven a una caminata de meditación bilingüe gratuita entre...

Sponsor(s): Nature Forward

July 18, 2023 | Maryland

Weed Warrior Workday at Cabin John Regional Park!

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week! This event will be held in Spanish and English. Volunteer with the Montgomery Parks Weed Warrior Volunteer Program to help control non-native, invasive plants ...

Sponsor(s):

Montgomery Parks

July 22, 2023 | Maryland

TIERRA ARMØN x Latino Conservation Week: a day with outlier.mp3

Join TIERRA ARMØN for a day of outdoor play with outlier.mp3 around the Washington DC area! This series of events is organized + presented in collaboration with the National Park Service and the Hisp...

Sponsor(s): TIERRA ARMØN

July 22, 2023 | Maryland

Nature Forward - LCW - Long Branch Litter pick up and survey - limpieza de basura y encuesta

As part of Latino Conservation Week we are doing a litter pick up around Long Branch Parks this Saturday July 22 from 10-12pm. Please join us and help our “Don’t Pollute” youth high school stude...

Sponsor(s): Nature Forward

July 23, 2023 | Maryland

Dia de la Conservación Latina en Middle Branch

The Environmental Justice Journalism Initiative (EJJI) is excited to invite you to our first ever event for the national Latino Conservation Week initiative at: Middle Branch Park on July 23 from 1:00...

Sponsor(s): Environmental Justice Journalism Initiative

July 23, 2023 | Maryland

Guía del Canal C & O en barco

Únase con nosotros para un paseo guiado en bote por el Canal C & O en la cuenca Cushwa en Williamsport, MD para la semana de Latinos que conservan los parques. Los tours están limitados…

Sponsor(s): National Park Service, C&O Canal National Historical Park

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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