July 23, 2022

River Snorkel and Clean-up in Seneca Rocks, WV

Event Description:

Join us as we celebrate Latino Conservation Week 2022! Latino Conservation Week was created to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources.

For our Seneca Rocks Clean-Up, we will be picking up trash along the North Fork South Branch Potomac River. We will meet in the Seneca Rocks Day Use/ Picnic parking area. We will discuss the importance of watersheds, the work that has been completed in the area to support healthy streams, and how that impacts the species we will see when we are snorkeling. Trash bags and gloves will be provided by Keep Nature Wild.

For our snorkeling session, please bring a swimsuit or clothing that you do not mind getting wet. Please also bring water shoes or footwear appropriate for river walking. Chacos, Tevas, or other shoes with straps are acceptable. Other items to bring include snacks, water, a towel, and a change of clothing.

Tentative Itinerary:

1:00 -1:45 PM River Bank clean-up

1:45 - 2:00 PM Change into swim gear and grab snorkeling equipment

2:00 - 3:30 PM Snorkel session

Registration required.

Registration link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latino-conservation-week-river-snorkel-and-clean-up-seneca-rocks-wv-tickets-374300933167 

Please contact Esmeralda Aguilar at esmeralda.aguilar@usda.gov for any questions or form troubleshooting.

This event is bilingual and open to all.

¡Acompáñanos a celebrar la Semana Nacional de la Conservación Latina 2022! La Semana de la Conservación Latina se creó para ayudar a la comunidad latina a recrear afuera y participar en actividades que protegen nuestros recursos naturales.

Para nuestra limpieza de Seneca Rocks, estaremos recogiendo basura a lo largo del río Potomac. Nos reuniremos en el lote principal, anotado por "Day Use, Picnic Area". Vamos a discutir la importancia de las cuencas hidrográficas, el trabajo que se ha completado en el área para mantener arroyos saludables y cómo eso afecta a las especies que veremos mas tarde. Bolsas de basura y guantes serán proporcionados por Keep Nature Wild.

Para nuestra sesión de esnórquel, por favor traiga un traje de baño o ropa que no le importe mojar. Se recomende traer zapatos para el agua o calzado apropiado para caminar por el río. Chacos, Tevas u otros zapatos con correas son aceptables. Otros artículos para traer incluyen agua y botanes, una toalla y cambio de ropa.

Es necesario registrarse: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latino-conservation-week-river-snorkel-and-clean-up-seneca-rocks-wv-tickets-374300933167 

Para mas información o cualquier pregunta, comuníquese con Esmeralda Aguilar, esmeralda.aguilar@usda.gov

 



Event Hosts:

U.S. Forest Service, Keep Nature Wild


Date & time:
July 23, 2022
01:00 PM  -  03:30 PM

Location:
Seneca Rocks Picnic Area
FS-745A
Seneca Rocks, WV, 26884

Open to the Public:
Yes

Cost:
FREE

Questions: For Questions about this event, please contact Esmeralda Aguilar with U.S. Forest Service at 304-456-3335 ext.120 or esmeralda.aguilar@usda.gov.



LCW is an Initiative of:



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.