Join us for an interactive panel discussion featuring MANO alumni from across the country coming together to discuss their experience working in federal land management agencies. The panelists will share their experiences, as well as some of their thoughts on the importance of diversifying the workforce, in particular when it comes to the outdoor industry and public land management agencies.

Spanish interpretation and closed captioning will be provided.

Register for the conversation here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RJSyd9nBTUS3K1fZReKbOw 
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Acompáñenos para un panel de discusión interactivo con ex-alumnos de MANO de todo el país que se reúnen para discutir su experiencia trabajando en agencias federales de administración de tierras. Los panelistas compartirán sus experiencias, así como algunos de sus pensamientos sobre la importancia de diversificar la fuerza laboral, en particular cuando se trata de la industria del aire libre y las agencias de gestión de tierras públicas.

Se proporcionará interpretación al español y subtítulos.

Registrese aqui: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RJSyd9nBTUS3K1fZReKbOw 

What is inside a shell? Explore the wonders and workings of life inside these protective layers as we munch on delicious conchas or pan dulce! 5+yrs. Parent participation is required. Parking fees apply. Wheelchair accessible.

The Latino Climate Council Network one of the Hispanic Access Foundation Networks is a group of advisors that help us navigate the complex, intersectional nature of climate change and just transition policy and Latino communities. Join them on Thursday, July 20th from 5-6 EST, as they dive deep into the impacts, solutions and policy recommendations of some environmental concerns in different regions. 

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 to 4:00 PM.

Come join us in exploring our local waterfront while cultivating community and learning about local conservation efforts! 

What to expect: 

• Bird Watching
• Group shoreline walks 
• Exploring the Middle Branch trails 

Celebre la Semana de la Conservación Latina con su comunidad en Middle Branch Park el día Julio 23 de 1:00 a 4:00 PM organizado por Environmental Justice Journalism Initiative! 

Únete con nosotros para explorar nuestra bahía local en comunidad y aprender sobre iniciativos locales de conservación.

Actividades:

• Observación de aves
• Caminatas en la costa
• Explorar los senderos de Middle Branch

Bring your family and friends for a fun afternoon of food, nature hikes, and fishing (poles provided or bring your own)

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 Hernandez, a Mexican immigrant and life-long migrant farmworker, and the butterfly, a creature fighting for survival in a landscape where more than 95 percent of its habitat is long gone and much of what remains lies directly in the path of the wall.

Since 2013, Audubon New York staff, volunteers, and partners have been working to increase the awareness of and reduce threats to beach-nesting birds by encouraging beach-goers to pledge to “share the shore” with Piping Plovers and other beach-nesting bird species.

During our on-the-beach outreach days, we set up a tent and table at the entrance to heavily-visited Long Island beaches and engage with as many beach-goers as we can to teach about beach-nesting birds. We'll also set up activities and games to further engage our audience. We provide visitors with pamphlets and brochures about beach-nesting bird biology, our conservation work, and information on how to reduce disturbances to birds. Then, we ask visitors to sign our “Be a Good Egg” pledge and therefore agree to keep out of fenced off nesting areas, keep trash off the beach, and keep dogs off of nesting beaches.

Prior to these outreach events, we’ll ask new volunteers to complete a brief online training webinar. Please contact NYcoast@audubon.org for more information and registration to volunteer for this exciting outreach program.

Available Dates and Locations:
July 13th 2019 - Sunken Meadow State Park Kings Park, NY
July 14th 2019 - West Meadow Beach Setauket, NY
July 20th 2019 - Lido Beach Town Park Lido Beach, NY
July 21st 2019 - Jones Beach State Park (Field 2) Wantagh, NY

Since 2013, Audubon New York staff, volunteers, and partners have been working to increase the awareness of and reduce threats to beach-nesting birds by encouraging beach-goers to pledge to “share the shore” with Piping Plovers and other beach-nesting bird species.

During our on-the-beach outreach days, we set up a tent and table at the entrance to heavily-visited Long Island beaches and engage with as many beach-goers as we can to teach about beach-nesting birds. We'll also set up activities and games to further engage our audience. We provide visitors with pamphlets and brochures about beach-nesting bird biology, our conservation work, and information on how to reduce disturbances to birds. Then, we ask visitors to sign our “Be a Good Egg” pledge and therefore agree to keep out of fenced off nesting areas, keep trash off the beach, and keep dogs off of nesting beaches.

Prior to these outreach events, we’ll ask new volunteers to complete a brief online training webinar. Please contact NYcoast@audubon.org for more information and registration to volunteer for this exciting outreach program.

Available Dates and Locations:
July 13th 2019 - Sunken Meadow State Park Kings Park, NY
July 14th 2019 - West Meadow Beach Setauket, NY
July 20th 2019 - Lido Beach Town Park Lido Beach, NY
July 21st 2019 - Jones Beach State Park (Field 2) Wantagh, NY

Since 2013, Audubon New York staff, volunteers, and partners have been working to increase the awareness of and reduce threats to beach-nesting birds by encouraging beach-goers to pledge to “share the shore” with Piping Plovers and other beach-nesting bird species.

During our on-the-beach outreach days, we set up a tent and table at the entrance to heavily-visited Long Island beaches and engage with as many beach-goers as we can to teach about beach-nesting birds. We'll also set up activities and games to further engage our audience. We provide visitors with pamphlets and brochures about beach-nesting bird biology, our conservation work, and information on how to reduce disturbances to birds. Then, we ask visitors to sign our “Be a Good Egg” pledge and therefore agree to keep out of fenced off nesting areas, keep trash off the beach, and keep dogs off of nesting beaches.

Prior to these outreach events, we’ll ask new volunteers to complete a brief online training webinar. Please contact NYcoast@audubon.org for more information and registration to volunteer for this exciting outreach program.

Available Dates and Locations:
July 13th 2019 - Sunken Meadow State Park Kings Park, NY
July 14th 2019 - West Meadow Beach Setauket, NY
July 20th 2019 - Lido Beach Town Park Lido Beach, NY
July 21st 2019 - Jones Beach State Park (Field 2) Wantagh, NY

Since 2013, Audubon New York staff, volunteers, and partners have been working to increase the awareness of and reduce threats to beach-nesting birds by encouraging beach-goers to pledge to “share the shore” with Piping Plovers and other beach-nesting bird species.

During our on-the-beach outreach days, we set up a tent and table at the entrance to heavily-visited Long Island beaches and engage with as many beach-goers as we can to teach about beach-nesting birds. We'll also set up activities and games to further engage our audience. We provide visitors with pamphlets and brochures about beach-nesting bird biology, our conservation work, and information on how to reduce disturbances to birds. Then, we ask visitors to sign our “Be a Good Egg” pledge and therefore agree to keep out of fenced off nesting areas, keep trash off the beach, and keep dogs off of nesting beaches.

Prior to these outreach events, we’ll ask new volunteers to complete a brief online training webinar. Please contact NYcoast@audubon.org for more information and registration to volunteer for this exciting outreach program.

Available Dates and Locations:
July 13th 2019 - Sunken Meadow State Park Kings Park, NY
July 14th 2019 - West Meadow Beach Setauket, NY
July 20th 2019 - Lido Beach Town Park Lido Beach, NY
July 21st 2019 - Jones Beach State Park (Field 2) Wantagh, NY

Join us for some FREE Yoga in the Park at San Pedro Springs. This will be a great time to meet our newest Leader Bianca Guevara because she will be teaching this class. This will be our first Yoga en el parque ... vamos : ).

We will have a sweet treat to cool you down afterwards. #PALETAS

You can park alongside the park or in the parking lot to the left of the San Pedro Public Library. We will be behind the swimming pool between the pool and the library, It is next to the community garden. Hope to see you there.

This will be catered for beginners so no worries.

This Sunday is also the last day of Latino Conservation Week. Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra is an initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF). Latino Conservation Week was created to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources.

We will have some trash bags for those wanting to stay and do a small clean up with us around the park.

Reminder to please bring your own Yoga mat or a towel and a water. We will have water refills if needed.

Fun fact:Did you know that San Pedro Springs Park is the second oldest park in the United States?? Estamos Aqui.

The Churchill County Museum, and the Carson City District Bureau of Land Management welcome you to a tour of Hidden Cave. “Hidden Cave” was named because of the difficulty in finding its small opening.Hidden Cave Tours are offered to the public on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month (excluding federal holiday weekends). The Churchill County Museum opens at 9am on these Saturdays, and the tour starts here where you can enjoy the Hidden Cave display at the museum. Meet the BLM guide at the museum at 9:30am, and watch a short video on the history of Hidden Cave. At 10am, caravan out to the cave site for your tour. http://ccmuseum.org/hidden-cave-tours/

Participate in a self-guided outdoor story walk based on Ruby’s Birds by Mya Thompson. Ruby is a plucky girl who uncovers the wild side of her city neighborhood with the help of a grown-up friend. When Ruby realizes there are amazing birds right in her neighborhood, her imagination takes flight. Read or listen to the story while strolling through the Charlestown Navy Yard! Best suited for ages 3-7. Story text and audio available in English and Spanish.

Location of the Story Walk:

Charlestown Navy Yard 

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 conservation field and the Chesapeake Bay community.

With the start of the California 30x30 process this year the subject of equity and conservation has come up in several conversations. Like conservation, equity does not have on definition. Equity across the board can have many different meanings and look different in each region and community in the state of California. For this year's Latino Conservation Week, Hispanic Access Foundation will host a panel discussion with representatives from low-income, underserved, underrepresented, BIPOC communities throughout California. Having a conversation around equity and conservation and what that looks like for each region is important to highlight. We cannot have a one-size-fits-all solution. This event will be an open conversation between community members from throughout CA, local elected officials, and agency staff. 

Please register at: https://www.airmeet.com/e/f05b4250-caeb-11eb-8cf1-9fef55037d91

Con el inicio del proceso 30x30 de California este año, el tema de la equidad y la conservación ha surgido en varias conversaciones. Al igual que la conservación, la equidad no tiene una única definición. La equidad en general puede tener mucho significados diferentes y parecer diferente en cada región y comunidad del estado de California. Para la Semana Latina de la Conservación de este año, Hispanic Access Foundation quiere organizar una mesa redonda con representates de la comunidades de bajor ingresos, subatendidad, subrepresentadas y BIPOC de toda California. Es importante destacar la conversación en torno a le equidad y la conservación y lo que significa para cada región. No podemos tener una solución única para todos. Este evento será una conversación abierta entre los miembro de la comunidad de toda California, los funcionarios electos locales y el personal de la agencia. 

Por favor, regístrese en: https://www.airmeet.com/e/f05b4250-caeb-11eb-8cf1-9fef55037d91

Join us for a nature walk, of approximately 3 miles, on a relatively flat trail in the Marin Headlands - the Tennessee Valley Trail - to enjoy and celebrate Latino Conservation Week on TUESDAY, July 18th from 10am to 1pm! RSVP required! We'll provide yummy treats and snacks!

Please be sure to dress in layers, bring comfortable shoes, and plenty of water.

Latino Conservation Week: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra is an initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation. Latino Conservation Week was created to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources.

¡Únase a nosotros para una caminata por la naturaleza, de aproximadamente 3 millas, en un sendero relativamente plano en Marin Headlands, el Tennessee Valley Trail, para disfrutar y celebrar la Semana Latina de la Conservación el MARTES 18 de julio de 10 am a 1 pm! RSVP requerido! ¡Ofrecemos golosinas y bocadillos deliciosos!

Asegúrese de vestirse en capas, traer zapatos cómodos y mucha agua.

Semana de Conservación Latina: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra es una iniciativa de Hispanic Access Foundation. La Semana de la Conservación Latina se creó para ayudar a la comunidad latina a salir al aire libre y participar en actividades para proteger nuestros recursos naturales.

Join us live to celebrate #LatinoConservationWeek and our #ConservationCultura with this virtual cooking class run by a guest chef. Food in many cultures, including the Latino culture, is a way for us to preserve our heritage and culture by allowing us to share recipes through generations and keeping our rich traditions alive. Breaking bread together not only fuels our bodies, but fuels our souls by creating community around our favorite recipes.

Register for the event in advance to receive the recipes and ingredients list we’ll need to cook the traditional Mexican dishes our guest chef will be walking us through. The cooking class will be free and Spanish interpretation and/or captioning will be provided.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r4puDY4fQMevCgYkAq82pw 

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Únase a nosotros en vivo para celebrar la #LatinoConservationWeek y nuestra #ConservationCultura con esta clase de cocina virtual dirigida por un chef invitado. La comida en muchas culturas, incluida la cultura latina, es una forma de preservar nuestra herencia y cultura al permitirnos compartir recetas a través de generaciones y mantener vivas nuestras ricas tradiciones. Partir el pan juntos no solo alimenta nuestros cuerpos, sino que también alimenta nuestras almas al crear una comunidad en torno a nuestras recetas favoritas.

Regístrese para el evento con anticipación para recibir las recetas y la lista de ingredientes que necesitaremos para cocinar los platos tradicionales mexicanos que nuestro chef invitado nos acompañará. La clase de cocina será gratuita y se proporcionará interpretación y / o subtítulos en español.

Registrar aqui: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r4puDY4fQMevCgYkAq82pw 

Join the Young Latino Network in amplifying Latinx voices during #LatinoConservationWeek. Join YLN Secretary, Estefany Rodriguez, as she moderates a panel of some of Cleveland's finest Latinx community members. Have you heard of Latino Conservation Week? It's an annual initiative of the Hispanic Access Foundation showcasing outdoor engagement and conservation advocacy by Latinx communities. During one week in late July of each year since 2014, Latino Conservation Week is amplified on social media using #LCW and through outdoor and digital events and activities. This year, the hashtag is #LCW2020 and Latino Outdoors will be featuring a full lineup of special virtual events, panels, speakers, and screenings.

Gather with us to close out the week with a virtual celebration of #LCW2021 and past #LatinoConservationWeek years. We’ll be highlighting events and efforts from this year and past years in comunidad and hear from three great Latino leaders: Maite Arce, Luis Villa, and Jose Gonzalez. Bring your favorite drink and appetizer for a fun and casual event to celebrate our #LCW community’s efforts and partnerships throughout the year. We’ll also be presenting 3 #LCW Achievement Awards to prominent leaders in the conservation space that will be nominated by you! If you’d like to nominate someone in your community, visit the link here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4911265 

Register for the fiesta here:

https://www.airmeet.com/e/502c3530-cae8-11eb-930f-d1b89cc0076f

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Acompaña nos en terminar la semana con una celebración virtual de #LCW2021 y los últimos años de la #LatinoConservationWeek. Destacaremos los eventos y esfuerzos de este año y los años pasados en la comunidad y escucharemos a tres grandes líderes latinos: Maite Arce, Luis Villa y José González. Traiga su bebida y aperitivo favorito para un evento divertido e informal para celebrar los esfuerzos y asociaciones de nuestra comunidad #LCW durante todo el año. ¡También presentaremos 3 premios #LCWAchievementAwards a líderes prominentes en el espacio de conservación que serán nominados por usted! Si desea nominar a alguien de su comunidad, visite el enlace aquí: https://www.tfaforms.com/4911265 

Regístrese para la fiesta aquí:

https://www.airmeet.com/e/502c3530-cae8-11eb-930f-d1b89cc0076f

Visit: https://latinooutdoors.org/photo-contest/ for full guidelines, rules, and criteria for entries. 

WHEN: 

Photo Contest begins July 17, 2021, and ends July 25, 2021 at 11:59 PM Pacific. Voting will occur July 27-30, 2021 and winners will be announced on July 31, 2021. 

WHO MAY PARTICIPATE:

All people are welcome to participate, regardless of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, ability, language, and nationality.  

WHAT TO ENTER:

Photos may be submitted under each of the following categories, which are drawn from subjects of special interest to Latino Outdoors’ participation in Latino Conservation Week 2021:

1. RETHINK OUTSIDE: Photos that help redefine what it means to be “outdoorsy”. Share portraits and photos of people engaging with the natural environment and purposeful activities which provide stress relief, promote well-being, build confidence, and offer health benefits to individuals and communities alike. 
2. CONSERVATION CULTURA: Photos that illustrate how conservation is woven into the fabric of Latinx culture. Use photography to highlight cultural elements not found in the mainstream conservation narrative with a particular focus on the intersection of the Latinx identity and the natural environment.
3. THE LATINX EXPERIENCE: Photos that contribute to a better representation of all Latinx people, history, and heritage.

HOW TO ENTER:

Each participant may submit up to three photographs per category using this form. Please complete one form per photo and include a Photo Release Form. Photographs may also be submitted as Instagram posts by tagging @latinooutdoors and indicating the contest category in the caption of the IG post (Rethink Outside, Conservation Cultura, or The Latinx Experience). Photos must capture people outdoors locally, either participating in outdoor recreation or conservation efforts. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow @LatinoConservationWeek
• Use the following hashtags #LatinoConservationWeek / #LCW2021 / #LCWPhotoContest
• Practice social distancing and be safe (see #RecreateResponsibly guidelines mentioned above)
• Include a land acknowledgement. Put some effort into learning the history of the location you’re in. Google and the Native Lands app/website could be helpful for research.
• Answer the question “What does conservation cultura mean to you?” in the photo/post caption.

PRIZES:

Grand Prize

• $500 and a Latino Outdoors swag pack

Category Winners:

The following prizes will be awarded for each of the three categories:

• 1st place: $300 and a National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass
• 2nd place: $150 and a National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass
• 3rd place: National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass

On behalf of Hispanic Access Foundation, we invite you to join our Twitter Chat on Wednesday, July 21 at 1pm EST. Feel free to ask questions during the Twitter chat or help us amplify from 1-2pm EST using some of the drafted tweets and graphics. The actions we take today will impact our children and the generations to come. We are looking forward to your participation!

Por parte de Hispanic Access Foundation, los invitamos a juntarse a nuestro chat de Twitter el miércoles 21 de julio a la 1 pm EST. Siéntase libre de hacer preguntas durante el chat de Twitter o ayúdenos a ampliar de 1 a 2 pm EST usando algunos de los tweets y gráficos redactados. Las acciones que tomemos hoy tendrán un impacto en nuestros niños y las generaciones venideras. ¡Esperamos su participación!

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 and hanging out in the shade of cottonwood trees. People will have the opportunity to hike, float, and fish upstream and downstream along the wild Gila River. Discada will be cooked on site free of charge. Acompañanos a disfrutar de nuestra naturaleza!

Join us live on @LatinoConservationWeek Instagram page on Sunday, July 18 at 12:00 pm ET/9:00 am PT to discuss #RecreateResponsibly and how the messaging ties into the way we participate in outdoor recreation. MANO Alumni Tanya Helbig will be leading the discussion with Luis Villa, Executive Director of Latino Outdoors and Anahí Naranjo, LO NYC leader. #LCW2021

Únase a nosotros en vivo en la página de Instagram de @LatinoConservationWeek el domingo 18 de julio a las 12:00 pm ET / 9: 00 am PT para discutir #RecreateResponsibly y cómo los mensajes se relacionan con la forma en que participamos en la recreación al aire libre. La ex alumna de MANO, Tanya Helbig, liderará la discusión con Luis Villa, Director Ejecutivo de Latino Outdoors y Anahí Naranjo, líder de LO NYC. #LCW2021

In honor of #RethinkOutside as part of this year's Latino Conservation Week, Hispanic Access Foundation and Latino Outdoors are happy to present you with a downloadable copy of our #RethinkOutside Family Activity Kit. The file download will include a copy of last year's Loteria de Conservacion, a backyard scavenger hunt, a coloring book, and more! The kit will be available for download free of cost. 

Kit available for download here: https://latinooutdoors.org/RethinkOutside-family-activity-kit/ 

En honor a #RethinkOutside como parte de la Semana de la Conservación Latina de este año, Hispanic Access Foundation y Latino Outdoors se complacen en presentarle una copia descargable de nuestro kit de actividades familiares #RethinkOutside. ¡La descarga del archivo incluirá una copia de la Lotería de Conservación del año pasado, una búsqueda del tesoro en el patio trasero, un libro para colorear y más! El kit estará disponible para descargar de forma gratuita.

Descargue su kit aqui: https://latinooutdoors.org/RethinkOutside-family-activity-kit/ 

Hey there, Miami arts and climate community!

We're on a mission to merge art and environmental advocacy, and we need your support! ?

Introducing the #SaveMiami Art Walk! It's a monthly celebration of art, culture, and climate action, where we showcase local talent and raise funds for environmental initiatives. ?

Join us every second Saturday as we transform Miami into a canvas of creativity, reflecting the themes of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. ?

But we can't do it alone! We need artists, galleries, and public spaces to lend their support. Share your spaces, talents, and connect us with anyone who can help bring this vision to life. Let's make Miami a beacon of artistic and environmental innovation. ?

Together, we can shape a greener and grander Miami. Join us on this exciting journey!

See you soon!

Silvio

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¡Hola, comunidad de Miami!

¡Estamos en una misión para fusionar el arte y la defensa del medio ambiente, y necesitamos tu apoyo! ?

¡Presentamos el #SaveMiami Art Walk! Es una celebración mensual del arte, la cultura y la acción climática, donde exhibimos el talento local y recaudamos fondos para iniciativas ambientales. ?

Acompáñanos cada segundo sábado mientras transformamos Miami en un lienzo de creatividad, reflejando los temas de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de la ONU. ?

¡Pero no podemos hacerlo solos! Necesitamos artistas, galerías y espacios públicos que brinden su apoyo. Comparte tus espacios, talentos y conéctanos con cualquier persona que pueda ayudarnos a dar vida a esta visión. Hagamos de Miami un faro de innovación artística y ambiental. ?

Juntos, podemos dar forma a un Miami más verde y grandioso. ¡Únete a nosotros en este emocionante viaje!

¡Nos vemos pronto!

Silvio Pupo

Bonjou, kominote atistik Miami!

Nou nan yon misyon pou fonnse at ak defans lòtbòdwo, e nou bezwen sipò ou! ?

Nou prezante #SaveMiami Art Walk la! Se yon selebrasyon mensyèl at, kilti, ak aksyon sou klima, kote nou mete talan lokal nan premye plan ak n'ap kolekte lajan pou inisyativ entèn yo. ?

Rejwenn nou chak dezyèm samdi pandan nou transfòme Miami an yon kanvas kreyativite, ki reflete tem yo nan Objektif Devlopman Durable LONU. ?

Men, nou pa ka fè sa tèt nou! Nou bezwen atis, galri, ak espas piblik pou sipò yo. Pataje espas ou, talan ou, epi konekte nou avèk moun ki ka ede nou pote vizyon sa a nan reyalite. Ann fè Miami yon bato nan inovasyon atistik ak anviwònman. ?

Ansanm, nou ka fòme yon Miami plis vèt ak plis bèl. Rejwenn nou nan vwayaj entans sou sa a ki ap boule nan sansasyon!

W'ap wè nou byento!

Silvio Pupo

Cindy Rangel is the founder of Ella Pocketbook, a company focused on sustainable fashion and travel accessories for professional women of color. She is currently working on her first travel bag that has the planet and people in mind.

Join us live on IG @LatinoConservationWeek this Saturday at 1:00 pm EST/10:00 am PST to hear from Cindy about her and her new business. 

Join @HispanicAccess and @LatinoOutdoors for a virtual storytelling campfire chat where we’ll hear from a few prominent elder leaders in our community: Margarita Flores, Santiago Maestas, and Jorge Garcia.  They’ll share with us their own personal stories of conservation cultura and will give us an opportunity to learn from our elders as we the youth prepare to fight for climate justice. 

Spanish interpretation and live captioning will be provided. 

Join us by registering for the event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h6zC5Hi3TIG5UtSFuNtmzQ

Únase a @HispanicAccess y @LatinoOutdoors para una charla virtual en donde escucharemos a algunos líderes mayores prominentes en nuestra comunidad: Margarita Flores, Santiago Maestas y Jorge García. Ellos compartirán con nosotros sus propias historias personales de conservación cultural y nos darán la oportunidad de aprender de nuestros mayores mientras los jóvenes nos preparamos para luchar por la justicia climática.

Se proporcionará interpretación en español y subtítulos en vivo.

Únase a nosotros registrándose para el evento aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h6zC5Hi3TIG5UtSFuNtmzQ 

The CLEO Institute is hosting a virtual screening the film 'To The End' virtually and in-person across Florida on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET⁠. We aim to keep our youth members connected and engaged over the summer. The fight for historic solutions that match the scale of the climate crisis needs YOU -And getting involved in OUR future has never been more important! Latinos and people of color are disproportionally impacted by the climate crisis, and this film follows four exceptional young women of color—Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Varshini Prakash, Rhiana Gunn-Wright, and Alexandra Rojas—as they navigate leadership challenges and fight for our generation's future.

The West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) invites you to the 16th Annual Mayors’ Grand River Cleanup on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 8:30AM to 1:00PM at Sixth Street Park in Grand Rapids, MI. Join over 1,000 volunteers as they cleanup 30 miles of the Grand River in 5 West Michigan Communities – Grand Rapids, Grandville, Walker, Wyoming, and Plainfield Township. Participants will travel to sites courtesy of Dean Transportation to pull thousands of pounds of trash and recycling from along river banks and storm drains and return for a celebration that includes live music, lunch, and a beer garden featuring Founders Brewing and Cascade Blonde (21+ for beer garden and ID required). All ages are welcome for this family-friendly event! Sign-up as an individual or as a team of family and friends. Groups, organizations, and businesses can also register a team. More information and registration is available online at wmeac.org/mayorscleanup.

The Lotus and Water Lily Festival is an annual event that celebrates global culture in the wild wetlands of Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens. At this free family fun celebration, visitors enjoy cultural exhibitors, hands-on activities, lotus tea tasting, traditional Latin, Asian and African performances and the spectular lotus and water lilies in full bloom! This year’s theme is “Culture, Nature and Community” and we will celebrate the Year of the Anacostia while highlighting the various aspects of culture, nature and communities connected to the Anacostia River, which borders Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.

Join the Hispanic Access Foundation at its table to participate in a photo scavenger hunt around the aquatic gardens!!

Visit go.nps.gov/lotus for more event information.

facebook.com/kenilworthaquaticgardens

twittter.com/AnacostiaNPS

instagram.com/KenilworthNPS

#LotusLilyFest #YearoftheAnacostia 

Join your Shenandoah Riverkeeper and its partners—the U.S. Forest Service, Corazón Latino, Hispanic Access Foundation, North Bay Adventure, Park Rx America and a diverse community of friends and family on July 22 for a celebration of the Shenandoah River, Wild & Scenic Rivers, and Latino Conservation Week!

On behalf of Hispanic Access Foundation, we invite you to join our Twitter Chat on Wednesday, July 22 at 1pm EST.Feel free to ask questions during the Twitter chat or help us amplify from 1-2pm EST using some of the drafted tweets and graphics. The actions we take today will impact our children and the generations to come. We are looking forward to your participation!

Join Wasatch Community Gardens (WCG) and Artes de México en Utah for a workshop from our joint Sabores de Mi Patria program: ¡Somos lo que comemos: La Milpa / We are what we eat: La Milpa.

We will share valuable cultural knowledge about La Milpa and the Three Sisters through the analysis of the cosmological system of understanding the social relations with nature through the significance that corn and her “sisters” has for the indigenous people.

This workshop will increase participants' understanding and appreciation of the cultural legacy of Milpa and The Three Sisters (which are both traditional systems of growing corn, beans, and squash) as symbols of indigenous identity.

The event will be held at the Wasatch Community Gardens' Campus (629 E. 800 S., SLC). The presentation will be given in Spanish and English. Seating will be limited (though standing room will be available), and water will be provided. Expected program length is 1 hour.

Register: https://wasatchgardens.org/index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/event/register&id=926&reset=1 

*We recognize that our community includes people who are at various levels of COVID risk. This is an outdoor event. To ensure the safety of all guests, we kindly ask that our guests abide by the same policy we currently ask of our staff: please wear a mask or maintain a 6 foot distance from others if you have not been vaccinated. Those who are vaccinated are also certainly welcome to wear a mask if you feel more comfortable doing so. Note that, should COVID conditions change, this event may be cancelled. We will notify registrants as soon as possible if this is the case.

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Acompaña a Wasatch Community Gardens y Artes de México en Utah para un taller de nuestro programa conjunto: ¡Sabores de Mi Patria: La Milpa!

Compartiremos valiosos conocimientos culturales sobre La Milpa y las Tres Hermanas a través del análisis del sistema cosmológico de comprensión de las relaciones sociales con la naturaleza a través del significado que tiene el maíz y sus “hermanas” para los indígenas.

Este taller aumentará la comprensión y la apreciación de los participantes del legado cultural de Milpa y Las Tres Hermanas (que son sistemas tradicionales de cultivo de maíz, frijoles y calabaza) como símbolos de la identidad indígena.

El evento será alojado en el campus de Wasatch Community Gardens (629 E. 800 S., SLC). La presentación será en español e ingles. Los asientos serán limitados (aunque habrá espacio disponible para estar de pie) y agua estará disponible. La duración del programa es de 1 hora.

* Reconocemos que nuestra comunidad incluye personas que se encuentran en varios niveles de riesgo de COVID. Este es un evento al aire libre. Para garantizar la seguridad de todos los invitados, les pedimos amablemente que cumplan con la misma política que actualmente le pedimos a nuestro empleados: use una máscara o mantenga una distancia de 6 pies de los demás si no ha sido vacunado. Aquellos que están vacunados también son bienvenidos a usar una máscara si se sienten más cómodos haciéndolo. Tenga en cuenta que si cambian las condiciones de COVID, este evento puede cancelarse. Notificaremos a los inscritos lo antes posible si este es el caso.

WHEN:

The LCW Photo Contest begins July 1, 2023 at 12 PM Pacific, and ends July 23, 2023 at 12 PM Pacific. Voting will occur July 24-27, 2023 and winners will be announced on July 31, 2023.

WHO MAY PARTICIPATE:

Todos are welcome to participate, regardless of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, ability, language, and nationality.

WHAT TO ENTER:

We invite you to submit up to three photos under each of the following categories. Each category reflects a subject of special interest to Latino Outdoors and Hispanic Access Foundation:

Todos Outdoors: Photos that expand the collective narrative of outdoor engagement so that it is a more rich and complete story of the diverse community of people who love and care for the outdoors.
Conservation Cultura: Photos that illustrate how conservation is woven into the fabric of Latinx culture. Use photography to highlight cultural elements not found in the mainstream conservation narrative with a particular focus on the intersection of the Latine identity and the natural environment.
Then and Now: Latino Outdoors and Latino Conservation Week are celebrating 10 years of growth, learning, community, and movement building. Within the last decade, what changes in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the outdoors (recreation, conservation, environmental education, environmental justice, etc.) have you observed or have personally impacted you? What are your hopes for the next ten years around conservation, outdoor recreation, and environmental education? Share your response to these questions through your photography.
Semillitas Outdoors: For our youth photographers ages 6-17. Photos may depict the outdoors as you know it.

HOW TO ENTER:

Please enter by following the instructions and guidelines available here: https://latinooutdoors.org/photo-contest/. 

We will be taking youth from our community to explore our beautiful Washington state icon - Mount Rainier National Park!  Those going with us will join us on a bus tour of this event.  We'll spend all day coming and going to the National Park exploring nature at its finest.  We'll learn about the conservation efforts our state has placed so that future generations enjoy this amazing national park.  If you'd like to join us, please call us at (509) 989-9375 or email us at: srgarza@bethel.one. 

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 scenery. Snacks and drinks for the hike will be provided. Participants are asked to bring plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen and shoes you don't mind getting wet. We ask that all participants meet at The Silver City Visitors Center at 8 am. The drive is approx. 1.5 hours to the trailhead.

Please RSVP to: simon@nmwild.org OR grecia@nmwild.org

Max Participants: 15

Join us during Latino Conservation Week for our 4th Saturday Habitat Restoration project at Struve Slough on Saturday, July 22nd from 9am to 12pm. We will meet at Hope Park (76 Hope Dr., Watsonville) and restore wetland habitat by removing invasive plants. The event will include a presentation on native plants and their uses by native peoples. 

This project is part of an on-going project to restore Struve Slough and develop environmental infrastructure in the wetlands and surrounding neighborhood in partnership with the City of Watsonville and grant funders including the Ocean Protection Council.

Join us for a 5 mile hike in Redwood National and State Parks. This event will be a guided ranger hike through old growth redwood forest through the James Irvine trail leading up to Fern Canyon. Please bring plenty of snacks and water. Wearing water resistant shoes/ boots is recommended. *RSVP REQUIRED Event Programs can be cancelled due to bad weather*

Unete con nosotros a un caminata guiada en el Parque estatal de Prairie Creek. Caminaremos aproximadamente por 5 millas hacia Fern Canyon. Favor de traer agua, alimentos y zapatos impermeables (recomendado). *Reserveracion requerido. Evento se puede cancelar depende de clima*

JULY 23rd event only for fern canyon

Join the next #CharlasyConexiones on July 21st 6 PM PST hosted by the #LatinxAmbientalistas peer network. Our speakers will be Juan Pablo (JP) Theberge from Grow the San Diego Way and Jesus "Chuy" Flores from Estolano Advisors to talk about environmental land use issues. #LatinxAmbientalistas is a growing community on Slack exchanging resources and engaging in the environmental complexities and bilingualism of our Latinx culture. Join the event and Slack group by signing up here: bit.ly/latinxambientalistas

Únase a la próxima #CharlasyConexiones el 21 de julio a las 6 p.m. PST organizada por la red de pares #LatinxAmbientalistas. Nuestros oradores serán Juan Pablo (JP) Theberge de Grow the San Diego Way y Jesús "Chuy" Flores de Estolano Advisors para hablar sobre los problemas ambientales del uso de la tierra.
Somos una comunidad en crecimiento en Slack que intercambia recursos y participa en las complejidades ambientales y el bilingüismo de nuestra cultura Latinx. Únase al evento y al grupo de Slack registrándose aquí: bit.ly/latinxambientalistas

Join Wilderness Workshop, Defiende Nuestra Tierra, and the Aspen Art Museum to celebrate Latino Conservation Week through a photography workshop. During this workshop we will be exploring the interconnectedness between place based conservation and Latino identity, through the lens of our phone cameras. We will be practicing storytelling, talking identity and how it all fits into local landscapes and conservation efforts, all with the expert guidance from Defiende Nuestra Tierra and Aspen Art Museum representatives.

This is a free, guided and bilingual event. We encourage all participants to come as their full self and celebrate their culture as we dive deep into exploring the translational landscape of Lake Christine, where wildfires affected our day to day life in the Roaring Fork Valley a couple years ago.

To help us plan, please register in advance. Additional information will be sent in your confirmation email.

Únase a Wilderness Workshop, Defiende Nuestra Tierra y el Aspen Art Museum para celebrar la Semana de la Conservación Latina a través de un taller de fotografía. Durante este taller exploraremos la interconexión entre la conservación basada en nuestro valle y la identidad latina, a través de la lente de las cámaras de nuestro teléfono. Practicaremos la narración de historias, hablaremos de identidad y cómo todo encaja en los paisajes locales y los esfuerzos de conservación, todo con la guía experta de los representantes de Defiende Nuestra Tierra y Aspen Art Museum.

Este es un evento gratuito, guiado y bilingüe. Alentamos a todos los participantes a que vengan plenamente y celebren su cultura mientras nos sumergimos en la exploración del paisaje traslacional del lago Christine, donde los incendios forestales afectaron nuestra vida cotidiana en el valle de Roaring Fork hace un par de años.

Para ayudarnos a planificar, regístrese con anticipación. Se enviará información adicional en su correo electrónico de confirmación.

LatinasRepresent, an initiative of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), is proud to partner with GreenLatinos to host "A Conversation with Latina Environmental Justice Champions" during Latino Conservation Week 2021 to celebrate Latina leadership and inspire more Latinas to pursue careers at the intersection of public policy and environmental justice.

Latinas have historically been underrepresented in the conservation field. Yet, despite a myriad of challenges Latinas have done and continue to do incredible work to create healthier and safer communities for us all.

During this conversation, we will learn how Latina environmental justice advocates got their start in the field, why this work is important to them, and what you can do to make a difference in your communities.

Speakers include:
Irma Muñoz, Mujeres de la Tierra
Jessica Loya, Next 100 Coalition
Raquel Gomez, Atabey Outdoors
Mariana Del Valle Prieto Cervantes, GreenLatinos

?Calling all young explorers! ? Join us for a thrilling educational adventure to the mesmerizing Boston Harbor Islands, a National Park like no other, right on our doorstep! ?️

We're embarking on a fun-filled journey designed to inspire and educate Latino children about the vibrant world of conservation and the crucial role we play in caring for God's creation. This is your chance to explore the stunning natural beauty of these 34 remarkable islands and peninsulas. Discover the incredible diversity of plants and animals that call these islands home! ??

During our trip, you won't just learn about the environment - you'll interact with it through engaging games and exercises! Gain firsthand knowledge about the significance of taking care of our precious environment. Plus, you'll play an essential role in a beach clean-up activity, experiencing how vital our actions are in preserving the pristine beauty of our beaches and safeguarding the environment from litter. ?️➡️♻️

We believe there's no better classroom than nature itself, and there's no better lesson than learning to respect and care for the world we share. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure where fun, education, and nature merge into an extraordinary experience! ??

Join us, make new friends, and be part of something that truly matters. Are you ready to be a young conservationist? We can't wait to welcome you on this extraordinary journey! ??️

Save the date and come discover, learn, and protect with us! ??

MNDNR will be hosting Centro Guadalupano and their members at Fort Snelling State Park for a day of fishing and other outdoor activities! We will be geocaching, hiking, learning about the significant Bdote history in the park, learning about plants, going on a photo scavenger hunt, learning outdoor survival, etc. It will be a day to appreciate nature and the great resources we have right in the Twin Cities!

Participants will learn about a unique group of birds called insectivores, the many ways they help humans, and what we can do to provide them with a home where they can thrive.

Join Virginia Ansaldi, Shley Suarez-Burgos, and local herpetologist, Sean Liz, as they take you on a guided hunt for invasive pythons through the Everglades.

This event is for participants 18 years and older.

Space is limited. Participants will be chosen in by lottery system. Register to enter: https://forms.gle/DjA8TKjN1Rcgxscv7

Celebra con nosotros los 10 años de Latino Conservation Week con un día de diversión para toda la familia en Cal-Wood, situado en Jamestown (35 minutos al este de Boulder).

22 de julio | 9:30 Am-3pm en Cal-wood Education Center

Evento gratuito con actividades y almuerzo incluido (programación completamente en español): Pesca | Tiro con arco | Paseo por la naturaleza |Ciclismo de montaña | Actividad de restauración

Este evento tendrá un cupo limitado y requerirá registro, puede seguir el enlace de Eventbrite o enviar un mensaje directamente a Monserrat para reservar su lugar.

Enlace de Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latino-outdoors-colorado-a-la-montana-con-la-familia-tickets-671680663947?aff=oddtdtcreator

LCV and Chispa are hosting a Twitter Q&A with conservation champions from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to commemorate Latino Conservation Week and elevate the work of CHC members and community advocacy organizations about the importance of ensuring equitable access to the outdoors that is crucial for safe and healthy communities while combating the climate crisis. More info below:

Title: Latino Conservation Week and Latino Communities’ Leadership on Equitable Access to the Outdoors

Timeline: 2pm ET on Thursday, Jul 21, 2022

Member(s): CHC Chair Ruiz (CA), Reps. Carbajal (CA), Barragán (CA), Escobar (TX), M. Levin (CA), Espaillat (NY), Sen. Padilla (CA), others TBA

Tactic: Twitter Q&A

Hook: Latino Conservation Week (July 16-24)

Objective: To commemorate Latino Conservation Week and elevate the work of Congressional Hispanic Caucus members and community advocacy organizations about the importance of ensuring equitable access to the outdoors that is crucial for safe and healthy communities while combating the climate crisis.

Promo Tweet:
Graphic: Below & Attached
Resources: LCW Website|Social Media Toolkit|Protect More Parks GIFs
Handles: @LCVoters | @HispanicCaucus | @HispanicAccess | @Chispa
Hashtags: #LatinoConservationWeek |#LCW2022 |
Theme for July 21: #ComunidadYFamilia

Join artists and conservation activists Virginia Ansaldi and Shley Suarez-Burgos for an outdoor gathering at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Enjoy a guided interpretive walk, landscape painting viewing the historic Stiltsville Houses, and "sundowners" at The Cleat (drink ticket provided). All painting materials will be supplied. Bring your own chair or blanket for sitting. 

Park entry fee waived. Once you receive confirmation of your reservation, details for entry and meeting will be provided. 

Register here: https://forms.gle/gBS2nFbPFTGNEv9N7

Join Latino Conservation Week Lead Ambassadors, Shley Suarez-Burgos & Virginia Ansaldi alongside local artist, Angela Portillo, for a plein air event at Crandon Park. Learn about the history and coastal environment of Crandon Park while local artist, Angela Portillo, guides participants in landscape painting. All art materials will be provided. Bug spray, water bottles, and chairs are recommended to bring. Registration is required for this free event. Please register each adult interested. If you will be with children please send us an email. For any questions please contact virginiaansaldi@gmail.com.

Angela Portillo is a contemporary artist who works with mixed media. Through her assimilation of different textures, colors, even line objects, she captures a scenery through each of her artworks that redirects her to a specific moment in time.

Latino Conservation Week was created to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources. Crandon Park is one of seven heritage parks acquired by Miami-Dade County. With amenities such as Crandon Gardens, Biscayne Nature Center, a marina, golf course and tennis center, Crandon Park is visited by locals and tourists who enjoy the many recreational opportunities afforded.

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduDOXHQxsv2olJzvA_rn4zTu7Imre1tWq8GtaIxylKOj3NDg/viewform

Contact: For further questions or information, please contact Virginia at virginiaansaldi@gmail.com.

Hispanic Access Foundations Interns at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge plan to engage Groundwork Elizabeth youth with the environment by exposing them to wildlife and its’ surroundings. These interns will host around 15 to 20 urban youth by educating them with live birds from the Raptor Trust following up with a bird watch. After lunch, the interns will proceed with an educational presentation about Julia Carabias Lillo, a Mexican Ecologist and Environmentalist then will follow up with a special showing of the documentary Leche y Miel. The event with close off with an hour of archery.

Want to learn how to make a boat out of recycled materials? Join us at our Charlestown Navy Yard activity station! 

This activity is free and open to all ages. 

*In the case of severe weather, this event may be canceled. Please check our Facebook page for any updates: https://www.facebook.com/BostonNHP.

To register for this Zoom Webinar, click here.

As the nation faces the latest in what represents a foundational history of Black death and egregious violence by the police, sanctioned and perpetuated by the state, conversations are being held in our own communities. This work is specifically crucial for the Latinx community, one which, while grappling with its own painful and traumatic relationship with the effects of colonialism, witnessing and experiencing anti-Black racism is all too common. There is always room to grow, to learn, and there’s plenty of impactful work you can do, starting in your everyday life. Let’s dig in.

Speaker Bio: Thalía is an Afro-Indigena healer by lineage, educator, Earth worker, and defender of the People. Born and raised in Coloraztlan (Apache, Ute, Arapaho, Cheyenne territory), identity has been a journey of rediscovery, reclaiming, and decolonizing. As a person of mixed race, Thalía considers herself a bridge between her two communities (Black and Brown) and steps in to address, challenge, and heal lateral violence and conflict between these communities. A teacher and activist, Thalía is honored and humbled to share knowledge and hold space for others who are challenging colonial structures, perspectives, and systems. Thalía strongly believes that healing and education are equal parts to the liberation of our people and to the overall health/harmony of our planet, Pachamama. “It is an honor and privilege to be of service to mi gente and to bare witness to the journey of freeing ourselves of the chains of generational/ancestral oppression.”

We will be having a hike Sunday July 23rd starting at 9am. Followed by a lunch, games and a planting station where we will be planting some seeds so our guests can take them home. We are excited about this event as it allows us to plant the seed of the Gospel as well.

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!

Adopt the Block event hosted by Pastor Veronica Perez and Youth Pastor Vannesa Coreas

Date: July 24th at 5pm to 6pm PST

Adopt the block is all about cleaning up our streets and neighborhoods. It's about becoming good stewards of God's creation on earth. We will be going out this day just right around our streets with trash pickers sticks trash bags and our personal protective gear. And picking up and disposing properly of our garbage on the streets. This promotes good stewardship as well as exercising for all our young people and their parents. The task is to go and show love to their cities to their neighbors and doing what the bible talks about being the golden rule to do to others what you would have then done unto you.

Celebremos juntos Latino Conservation Week 2023 – Únete a Huellas Latinas y Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota para una clase de seguridad em bicicleta, un paseo en grupo y un obsequio gratuito de bicicletas. Después de una clase sobre cómo estar seguro y cómodo en su bicicleta, los participantes pueden elegir una bicicleta, un candado, un casco y luces gratis. Daremos juntos un paseo lento de 2 millas, para probar nuestras nuevas bicicletas y practicar juntos el ciclismo de manera segura en un ambiente divertido y de apoyo.

REGISTRO: https://huellaslatinas.com/events/adult-learn-to-ride/

Aventura con Mariposas

Domingo 16 de julio

12:30-2:30pm Olbrich Gardens

¨ Se servirá un almuerzo ligero 12:30-1:15pm

¨ Entrada gratis a la exhibición de mariposas

¨  Para todas las edades

Apuntarse con el Centro Catolico Multicultural: Laura@cmcmadison.org o 608-441-1180

Get outdoors close to home. Keystone Trails Association leads an approximately three-mile guided hike exploring trails in a state-protected forest spanning over 1,000 acres on Blue Mountain. While we walk, learn more about the plants and animals that are our neighbors while you enjoy the healthy benefits of hiking.

Transportation will be provided to and from Latino Hispanic American Community Center courtesy of Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation. Please pack water and insect repellent, if available. The outing is suitable for families, but participants must be able to walk the three-mile distance, including some moderate uphill sections. If heavy rains or storms are anticipated, the event will be rescheduled.

For transportation provided by PPFF, the LHACC is located at 1301 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104

Please register by Friday, July 15th with the LHACC at https://www.lhacc.org/events

Come to the Adventure Station at REI to learn about programs and hikes in the area!

Celebrate Latino Conservation at Bloomginton's REI store! Come learn about new potential experiences and locations to explore for those who enjoy being in the outdoors! There is a free raffle for great Columbia gear!  - And be sure to check out the screening of Leche y Miel, or Milk and Honey - a short documentary on Colorado River communities.  

Sana sana, Yanaguana. Join us as we kick off Latino Conservation Week in San Antonio, TX with "Agua es Vida; Water is Life," highlighting the importance of protecting our oceans, rivers, and creeks. Celebra con nosotros on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 6:30 PM at Confluence Park, 310 West Mitchell Street. 

Rosie Torres, indigenous dancer and choreographer will perform a bilingual reading of the book We Are Water Protectors, written by award-winning Ojibwe author Carole Lindstrom. Ms. Torres will begin the program by leading children and their families through a dynamic Land Acknowledgement filled with movement, song, and a call to the four directions. The reading will be followed by a water ritual at the banks of the river and a nature walk led by the Urban Bird Project (UBP). UBP members will guide children and their families on the proper way to use binoculars and draw attention to the birds and the incredible biodiversity the River supports. Throughout the nature walk, the guides will share water and bird stories rooted in Indigenous wisdom. The goal of this program is to highlight the idea that by protecting our waters, we are protecting life. Registered families will receive a FREE copy of the book We Are Water Protectors and will be invited to share aguas frescas and turtle-shaped conchas.  

Water is our most sacred natural resource, and we hope this program will help connect children to nature and encourage them to become defenders of plants, wildlife, and our rivers and creeks these species depend on. Nos vemos pronto! 

Agua es Vida; Water is Life is free and open to the public but spots are limited and registration is required. Register HERE: http://bit.ly/3JIoAlU  

Free parking provided at Confluence Park (310 W Mitchell). Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable, close-toed shoes and bring a reusable water bottle. Limited binoculars will be provided for use during the nature walk. 

Visit Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and learn about what the different activites you can do. We'll take a drive to see wildlife at the refuge. A biologist will teach about the different wildlife habitats at Forsythe and we'll have a Q&A panel session with refuge staff to introduce the community to environmental careers.

Visit Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and learn about what the different activites you can do. We'll take a drive to see wildlife at the refuge. A biologist will teach about the different wildlife habitats at Forsythe and we'll have a Q&A panel session with refuge staff to introduce the community to environmental careers.

Our friend Ale Croatto joins us from Las Croabas (Fajardo), Puerto Rico, for a concert with a clear call to action: Make yourself count -- participate in the 2020 Census.

This performance is brought to you by Poder Latinx and Corazón Latino. The event also celebrates Latino Conservation Week and National Forest Week. Our celebration of National Forest Week and Latino Conservation Week concludes with a bang! This special concert from the magnificent Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona will celebrate Latino culture, conservation, and our public lands. Join us for mariachis, dance, and lots of fun from the desert.

Join Ventana Wildlife Society for FREE nature activities at our Youth Activity Tent! Open to anyone visiting the farmer's market. No registration necessary - activites will be led by bi-lingual staff. 

The All Girls Trail Crew is open to Latina youth ages 14-18 who live in Washington state. The crew will be spending a week engaging in stewardship and care of Mt. Rainier National Park, while also hiking and camping in this iconic park. Youth participants will be paid a $150 stipend for their work, and are receiving gear donations for future adventures courtesy of MSR and REI.

In 2017 and 2018, the crew built trails, explored rivers and had important and meaningful conversations about diversity in the outdoors. The girls left the program feeling inspired and having contributed over 30 hours of volunteer trail work each. We're looking forward to another great trip in 2019!

Participants will spend the day(s) hiking on Big Sur Land Trust property(ies) and take part in a conversation about their individual and their communities' experiences with natural landscapes, working lands, and urban open spaces. As part of the hike and discussion, a guest speaker in the conservation/environmental field will provide insight into their work and career pathway. Exact dates and guest speakers are TBD.

This week we celebrate the Latino community in the outdoors and conservation. We are hosting an outdoor lunch at one of the parks in the City of Richmond. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and come have a good time as we enjoy the outdoors. A light lunch will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

En esta semana celebramos a la comunidad Latina al aire libre y la Conservación de Nuestra Tierra. Estamos organizando un almuerzo al aire libre en uno de los parques de la Ciudad de Richmond. Traiga una manta de picnic o sillas y venga a pasar un buen rato en comunidad mientras disfrutamos del aire libre. Se proporcionará un almuerzo ligero, pero siéntase libre de traer el suyo.

Latino Conservation Week: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra is an initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF). Latino Conservation Week was created to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources. For more information, please visit: www.latinoconservationweek.com

We will meet at the parking lot that is W 42nd St and New Kent Ave.

A few things to note.

• Dogs are welcome and must be on a leash.
• Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather.
• Bring sunscreen.

Favor de completar la exención apropiada.

https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/A4dbHLbsWbY96M54mc5oTk/

Questions/Preguntas: jessicagodinez@latinooutdoors.org, mgallegos@latinooutdoors.org

English (Espanol mas abajo)

For Latino Conservation Week this year, we are excited to join forces with the American River Parkway Foundation (ARPF) to host a river cleanup and picnic! We'll be clearing trash and debris off the Parkway from 9am to 12pm, followed by a picnic and some time to explore the parkway and enjoy each other's company. BEFORE ARRIVING, please sign this online liability waiver for you and your family: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/hUBi5GrFHVu2odPeiaRKgn/

Please arrive at 9:00am to sign in and receive a safety briefing. We will head out to clean by 9:15am.

Additional Details:What to wear: sturdy/comfortable closed-toe shoes, hat, long pants, long-sleeves, gloves, sunscreen, & bug spray.

What to bring: sturdy/comfortable closed-toed shoes, hat, long pants, long sleeves, gloves (if you want to use your own), sunscreen, bug spray, water, trash pickers (if you prefer to use one), and a change of clothes if you want to be more comfortable for the picnic.

**ARPF will provide gloves, trash bags, and water. LO will provide snacks and a picnic lunch at noon. **

For questions or concerns leading up to the event, please contact Liz Lopez at liz@latinooutdoors.org. For day-of issues and inquiries, please call Liz at 916-622-4880. See you there!

Espanol

¡Para la semana de Latino Conservation Week de este año, nos complace unir fuerzas con la American River Parkway Foundation (ARPF) para organizar una limpieza del río y un picnic! Estaremos limpiando la basura y los escombros de Parkway de 9 am a 12 pm, seguido de un picnic y algo de tiempo para explorar el parque y disfrutar de la compañía de los demás.

ANTES DE LLEGAR, firme esta exención de responsabilidad en línea para usted y su familia: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/hUBi5GrFHVu2odPeiaRKgn/

Llegue a las 9:00 am para registrarse y recibir un informe de seguridad. Saldremos a limpiar a las 9:15 am.

Qué traer: zapatos cerrados resistentes/cómodos, sombrero, pantalones largos, mangas largas, guantes (si desea usar los suyos), bloqueador solar, repelente de insectos, agua, recolectores de basura (si prefiere usar uno) y una cambia de ropa si quieres estar más cómoda para el picnic.

**ARPF proporcionará guantes, bolsas de basura y agua. LO proporcionará snacks y un almuerzo campestre al mediodía. **

Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes antes del evento, comuníquese con Liz Lopez en liz@latinooutdoors.org. Para consultas y problemas relacionados con el día, llame a Liz al 916-622-4880.

Nos vemos pronto!

Join us for our Amigas Hike to connect with nature, and community. Family-friendly and fur baby friendly. It's free and open to all ages and levels.

REGISTER HERE FOR FULL HIKE DETAILS -https://py.as.me/hike

What to bring:

• Wear hiking or athletic shoes
• Bring water, and snacks (example: fruit, trail mix)
• Hat or sunglasses (we will be outside!)
• Dress comfortably with layers to be ready for physical activity in mild LA weather
• If needed, walking/hiking stick

What to do the Day Before and the Morning of:

• Hydrate the day before! Drink lots of water the day before so that you are hydrated for the hike.
• Eat breakfast in the morning! Make sure to eat a nourishing breakfast the morning of- think fruit, oatmeal, nut butters, smoothies, etc

More Details and Information

• If you’re bringing folks with you who are not signed up please have them sign up on our scheduling platform
• If you’re bringing a little human, it’s doable with a jogging stroller or a baby carrier
• Dogs on leashes are welcome for the hike!
• If you are interested in learning more about plants, the Seek by iNaturalist app is a great one to download. You can take pictures of plants, animals, and insects and find out their names, species, country of origin, etc… There are so many blooming plants out there right now!

Please help us spread the word. Ask a friend or family member to join you and post some pics and videos of you celebrating our hike. Remember to tag @peoplesyoga.

We look forward to hiking with you all! Feel free to text me (Lauren) at 562-500-6963 on the morning of with any questions or to find the group.

Thank you for supporting our small and mighty WOC-owned business!!!

xoxo, PY familia

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with an evening of creekwalking investigation, birding, and hiking.

An Evening with Wildlife

Join the FWC as we celebrate Latino Conservation Week with a guided walk at dusk to see and learn about birds, moths, amphibians and reptiles that come out in the evening!

ALL are welcome

Saturday July 23 at 8 p.m.
L. Kirk Edwards Wildlife and Environmental Area
10645 Capitola Rd.
Tallahassee, FL

RSVP at camila.caceres@myfwc.com
Guided walk available in Spanish by request

Any person who requires special accommodation to participate should notify the agency at least 7 calendar days before the event by calling (850-879-6973). Those with hearing or speech impairments may contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (voice). If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or use of a facility, write to: FWC, Office of Human Resources 620 South Meridian St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600 850-488-6411 OR Civil Rights Accessibility Coordinator for Public Access U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 703-358-2349 or 703-358-2121

Un Atardecer con Flora y Fauna

Únase a FWC mientras celebramos Latino Conservation Week con una caminata guiada al atardecer. ¡Veremos y vamos aprender sobre aves, polillas, anfibios, reptiles y mucho más!

Todos estan bienvenidos.

Sábado 23 de julio a las 8 p.m.
L. Kirk Edwards Wildlife and Environmental Area
10645 Capitola Rd
Tallahassee, Florida

RSVP Camila.Caceres@myfwc.com
Paseo guiado disponible en español bajo petición

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!

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 sandalias y ropa que pueda mojarse. El programa no es para nadar. Un padre o tutor debe acompañar a cada niño.

The stream is full of animals. Join us to explore it! We provide the scientific tools while you bring curiosity. Wear water boots or sandals and clothes that can get wet. The program is not for swimming. Parent or guardian must accompany each child.

Sierra Club y Moms Clean Air Forcé Están presentando una película para conocer cómo el cambio climático afecta día a día a nuestras comunidades y familias en todo el país.

Sierra Club and Moms Clean Air Force present a move to learn how climate change affects the day-to-day within our communities and families around the country.

Cuándo: 19 de julio a las 5:00 p.m.
Dónde: Oficina del Sierra Club 3828 Meadows Ln Las Vegas NV 89107
Comida gratis!!! Bebidas! Mucha diversión!!!! Trae a tu familia disfruta y aprende...

Join ATC and Latinx Hikers July 11th through July 13th for a session building new Trail! This may include using hand tools to carve out and dig a flat surface for hikers to walk on. Volunteers will move lots of soil, dirt, and rocks.
Trail Crew projects are planned and completed in cooperation with A.T. maintaining clubs and agency partners such as the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service.
You must apply to get on a Trail Crew. It begins by expressing interest through the form below linked below, and completing an application you receive by email, along with additional material to prepare you for crew life.
Crew Life - All crew members must be able to live and work cooperatively and in close proximity with fellow volunteers of all genders, ages, and nationalities. All crew members are expected to participate in routine tasks, including cooking, cleaning, and tool care, both at base camp and the project site.
Crews are led by experienced, professional crew leaders eager to pass along Trail work and backcountry skills.
What We Provide - Appalachian Trail Conservancy provides training, equipment, and food, transportation to and from the project sites, and group camping gear.
After two days of working as a team, learning new skills, and living in the backcountry both the crew and the trail is transformed.
No experience is necessary, but you must be at least 18 years old to join this crew.
Still interested? Fill out the form to apply:
http://www.appalachiantrail.org/latinxcrew2019

Acompáñanos en esta clase interactiva donde hablaremos sobre cómo reciclar correctamente y contestaremos sus dudas sobre el tema. ¡Habrá rifas y premios para los participantes!

On July 19, Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge will be hosting Arcadia summer school field day. Here we will be having summer school students come out to the refuge and participate in environmental education programs, and we celebrating Latino Conservation Week. Kids will be learning about birds, waterfowl, and local animals and what a refuge does for local wildlife. After a fun day full of different games and learning activities, we hope to establish a lasting relationship with the school by giving the students explore bags. These bags will contain field guilds for local birds and wildlife so that they can explore and ID different wildlife on their own when they return home. We hope to see them come again next year and be ready to learn more about the outdoors and show us theirs skills they have gained on their own.