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California 09 July 2018

Summer Family Night Scorpion Hunt

Join a nocturnal adventure in search of these mysterious creatures! Learn about scorpions and use an ultraviolet light to find them.

Michigan 09 July 2018

SVRC Youth Conservation Corp work day

Invasive species education and removal around Headquarters, 6975 Mower rd, Saginaw, MI (Autumn Olive and Buckthorn).
SVRC Youth Conservation Corp will be learning about invasive plant species that have taken over large areas of public lands. Youth will also learn techniques on how to remove invasive species, while also learning about multiple career choices.

Arkansas 09 July 2018

Kayak Tour en el Bear Creek Lake y Kayak y Barbacoa

Como parte de la semana de la Conservación Latina el Mississippi River State Park estará presentando este programa en español. Kayakear es una excelente manera de explorar el lago Bear Creek. Podrán disfrutar de una gran variedad de flora y fauna. También de la belleza y paz que nos provee Crowley’s Ridge. Se cubrirán técnicas básicas de remar, así que no importa si son principiante o expertos, todos son invitados. Nos aseguraremos que todos se sientan cómodos en su kayak antes de empezar. Para concluir esta aventura nos reuniremos en el área de uso diario para preparar “hot dogs” y concluir nuestro pasadía en el parque.

El espacio es limitado y pre-registración es requerida. Regístrese llamando al centro de visitante: 870-295-4040.

Arizona 09 July 2018

Adobe Brick-Making at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

In honor of Latino Conservation Week, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will be hosting a bilingual workshop on adobe brick-making on Friday, July 20, 2018. This hands on activity will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will run through 2:00 p.m. outside of the Visitor Center. Stop by, get your hands dirty and learn about some of the natural materials used for centuries to build pre-historic and historic homes and buildings!

New York 08 July 2018

Latino Conservation Celebration Day at Fire Island

Join the Friends of Fire Island National Seashore for a day of family fun as we celebrate Latino Conservation Week at Watch Hill!

Meet at Patchogue Watch Hill Ferry Terminal (150 West Ave) to embark on the ferry to Watch Hill. There will be a lifeguarded beach & Sandy Salty Soccer throughout the day. A Lifeguard Surf Rescue Demonstration will be held on the beach at 11 AM. A ranger led Canoe Tour will take place at 11 AM. **Space is limited and reservations are taken on a first come first serve basis starting at 10 AM** From 10:30 AM – 1 PM Seaside Story Time & Crafts will be taking place at the Dune Station – we will have a bilingual reading of Joel Harper’s “All the Way to the Ocean”. At 2 PM Catch of the Day/Marine Seining will occur **water shoes recommended** \

Return Ferries are available at:
10:45AM, 12:45PM, 2:30PM, 4:15PM, 6:30PM


NOTE: The price reflects that of a round-trip ferry ticket - all activities are free

Michigan 07 July 2018

Connected Careers

Join us to learn about fun careers in conservation. We will be looking at opportunities with: The Hispanic Access Foundation, The Student Conservation Association, The United States Fish and Wild Service

District of Columbia 06 July 2018

Bilingual Historic Tour of Columbia Heights

Join Park Rangers for an informative, bilingual tour on the history of communities living in the Columbia Heights neighborhood! It will begin at the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza at 7:00 p.m. and end at the Central American Resource Center at 8:00 p.m.

Maryland 18 July 2018

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, bloqueador solar, y repelente para mosquitos. Para más información y para registrarse llame (301) 497-5768.

Discover the wonders of the wildlife that lives in the swamps at Ptauxent. Learn about frogs, salamanders, and many more creatures that call wetlands their home. Don’t forget to bring your bottle of water, sunblock, and bug repellent. This event is free but requires registration of participants, to register please call (301) 497-5887.

Maryland 16 July 2018

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 proveídos por el refugio. No olvides traer agua, bloqueador solar, y repelente para mosquitos. Para más información y para registrarse llame (301) 497-5768.

Visit Patuxent and learn about the birds that live in the state of Maryland. Learn how to look for birds in the forest their songs and sounds in this fun walk in the refuge. Binoculars will be provided by the refuge. Don’t forget to bring your bottle of water, sunblock, and bug repellent. This event is free but requires registration of participants, to register please call (301) 497-5887.

New Mexico 17 July 2015

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.

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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.