Florida 21 July 2022

Spanish Turtle Walk

Caminata Nocturna con una Tortuga Marina

Una experiencia única: Una caminata nocturna en la playa para observar el proceso de anidación de una tortuga marina.

22 de julio 2022

Una caminata guiada es un programa único que les permite a nuestros visitantes aprender y observar el proceso de anidación de las tortugas marinas. Con la aprobación de permisos estatales, los observadores de Loggerhead Marinelife Center patrullan la playa de Juno Beach para buscar a las tortugas mientras los visitantes disfrutan de una presentación informativa. El evento será de 9:00 p.m. a 12:00 a.m.

Este año estaremos participando en Latino Conservation Week 2022: Una iniciativa de Hispanic Access Foundation, creada para apoyar la participación de la  comunidad Latina en actividades al aire libre y actividades que ayuden a proteger nuestros recursos naturales. Nuestra participación será una presentación en español gratuita. Para esta actividad solamente podemos acomodar a 30 participantes, que tendrán que registrarse en línea. El link para registrarse es:

https://marinelife.doubleknot.com/event/guided-turtle-walk-latino-conservation-week/2913497

Usar el código Oceans22

Los niños deberán ser mayores de 10 años para poder asistir y todos los participantes deben poder caminar en la playa. (Contamos con silla de ruedas para playa).

No existe ninguna relación entre la actividad de anidación de una tortuga marina con la fase de la luna, el tiempo o la marea. Todas las noches tenemos la misma probabilidad de ver una tortuga aunque no podemos garantizar que veremos una esa noche.

 

Evening Turtle Walks: Latino Conservation Week

Take a once in a lifetime walk with sea turtles.

July 22nd 2022

A Turtle Walk is a unique program that allows our visitors to learn about and observe the nesting and egg-laying process of sea turtles. With the approval of State issued permits, experienced Loggerhead Marinelife Center scouts will patrol our designated section of Juno Beach searching for sea turtles while visitors enjoy an informative presentation on the plight of sea turtles. This event will be from 9:00 p.m. -12:00 a.m.

This year we will be participating in Latino Conservation Week 2022: A Hispanic Access Foundation initiative created to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources. We will offer a free Turtle Walk in Spanish. We can only accommodate 30 people. Children must be 10 years or older to attend walks and all participants must be able to walk up to half a mile. The link to register for this event is:

https://marinelife.doubleknot.com/event/guided-turtle-walk-latino-conservation-week/2913497

 

Use code Oceans22

Florida 21 July 2022

Arte y Naturaleza

Las representaciones del mundo natural y las aves a través del arte tienen el poder de evocar mensajes que la ciencia tiene dificultad para expresar por sí misma. Cuando el arte y la indagación científica se encuentran, reflejan nuestros roles como guardianes del medio ambiente, exponiendo nuestras parcialidades culturales hacia la naturaleza, otorgándonos nuevas oportunidades para apreciar y celebrar el mundo viviente y silvestre.

Washington 20 July 2022

Tweets and Treats Guided Bird Walk

Tweets and Treats Guided Bird Walk 
July 24, 2022 
10am – 1pm 
Seward Park  
FREE and open to children and families 
50 people capacity 
 
Join us for a fun family friendly scavenger hunt with the Audubon Society as we celebrate Latino Conservation Week with new friends! Lead Naturalist Ed Dominguez from the Seward Park Audubon Society will take us on a guided bird walk with binoculars. Enjoy activities, lunch from a local Latinx business, music, and learn about other local community environmental organizations to spark your interests. Folks who identify as Latine/a/o or Afro Latino/a/e as well as friends, family, and allies are welcome. FREE lunch and materials will be provided. Spanish translation will be available. 
 
For your safety, please bring: 
-Comfortable walking shoes 
-Warm layers or sun protection 

Location: 
We will meet at Seward Park Audubon Center 
5902 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, 98118, WA 
 
Learn more about the week and find an in-person and virtual event near you on Instagram @WA_Vamonos #LCW2022 
 
For questions please contact Marisol Morales, mmorales@wafarmlandtrust.org o para obtener información en español, póngase en contacto con Miguel Raimilla, miguel@earthcorps.org 

COVID Safety 
We suggest the use of masks when in close proximity to others. Participants as required to cancel if they have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle aches, or new loss of taste or smell. Hand sanitizer will be available before, during, and after the event. 

 

 

District of Columbia 20 July 2022

A Latino Conservation Week Twitter Q&A: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members on Conservation and Equitable Access to the Outdoors

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

California 20 July 2022

Juntos Walk at Almaden Quicksilver Park

In honor of Latino Conservation Week. Our Juntos families (see program information below) will be taking a hike at Almaden Quicksilver County Park to learn about the Park's rich mining history and the key role that Latino miners played in the success of California Gold Rush. Families will also learn about the importance of conservation.  Our event includes a hike, picnic, Plant-a-Seed activity and a short presentation from a local non-profit called "Our City Forest" who's mission is to cultivate a green and healthy Silicon Valley by engaging community members in the appreciation, protection, growth and maintenance of the urban ecosystem, especially the urban forest.

 

Overview of Santa Clara County Juntos Initiative

The partnership between healthcare providers and park and environmental organizations is focused on working together and making the outdoors more inclusive and accessible. Through this partnership, which includes the City of San Jose, Veggielution, Santa Clara County Parks, Santa Clara County Public Health teams; and the dedicated providers at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center this initiative seeks to promote the health benefits of the outdoors.

The Juntos Initiative is comprised of the following three components:

1) Quarterly Park Activities (quarterly activities range from nature hikes to gardening)

2) Capitanes del Bosque (youth volunteer program)

3) Promotores (parent leadership program)

Participating Providers and Participants

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center pediatricians prescribe parks to pediatric patients and their families. Santa Clara County Public Health provides program coordination. Some key data points:

  • Most participants are medi-cal recipients and greatly benefit from the physical activity and community connections made at park activities.
  • Many participants are bilingual Spanish and programming is provided in Spanish/or interpretation is provided
  • Over 1500 participants will be served by this program over a 3-year period.
  • Most participants attend multiple walks each quarter

Each quarter 6 to 8 activities are coordinated at parks and outdoor venues for children and their families. Pediatricians attend park activities with their patients which has had a huge impact on patient health. Currently, we work closely with a Champion Provider, Dr. Laurie Cammon at the Pediatric Healthy Lifestyle Center, and her team with plans to invite other pediatric providers to write park prescriptions soon.

Minnesota 20 July 2022

Prairie Planting to Celebrate National Public Lands Day

Join Great River Greening and Dakota County Parks as we come together to celebrate National Public Lands Day at Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Together, we will plant native prairie grasses and wildflowers furthering restoration efforts throughout this beautiful park. 

National Public Lands Day has been celebrated by the National Forest Service for 25 years and Great River Greening is proud to partner with Dakota County in promoting stewardship at Lebanon Hills Regional Park. It is a day where huge impacts are made by volunteers all across the country to improve and enjoy forests and grasslands. These volunteer contributions are incredibly valuable to public lands. 

This is a family-friendly event. Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to attend. No previous knowledge or experience is necessary, we will provide the tools and training required.

We will have light snacks and extra water available, however, please bring your own reusable water bottle and any additional snacks or lunch items you may need. Additional food and activities may be provided. Details to come!

Register here:   https://givepul.se/5zzp92

 

Minnesota 20 July 2022

Become Leader in Ecological Restoration as a Great River Greening Volunteer Supervisor

Great River Greening engages thousands of volunteers each year in hands-on restoration, environmental conservation, and community-science-based programming. Our volunteer events are held throughout Minnesota, primarily in the Twin Cities metro, the Anoka Sand Plain of central Minnesota, as well as throughout Southern Minnesota and the Brainerd Lakes Area.

Join the ranks of our dedicated Volunteer Supervisor team as we expand restoration work in Minnesota. Volunteer Supervisors will gain beneficial leadership and restoration skills and are expected to assist at one (or more!) restoration events during the spring and fall each year.

Lead and motivate event participants in habitat restoration with Great River Greening - Become a Volunteer Supervisor!
Volunteer Supervisors lead small groups of 5-20 volunteers at hands-on restoration events. Activities often include planting native grasses and forbs, tree and shrub planting, as well as invasive and exotic plant control and broadcast seeding. 

Sign up for this virtual 2-hour training session to learn more about the role, Great River Greening, and our expanding restoration work in Minnesota. 

This training is hosted on Zoom. Sign up here:   https://givepul.se/954ute

Please note: scientific or natural resources knowledge is beneficial, but not necessary! All training and resources are provided. Gain new skills and restore natural spaces in Minnesota. Volunteer Supervisors also receive first notice of upcoming events and training opportunities exclusive to the supervisor team.


Questions? Reach out to Amy at volunteer@greatrivergreening.org.

Washington 20 July 2022

Kayak Tour to Hope Island State Park - Kayak al parque estatal Hope Island

Join Mason Conservation District for Latino Conservation Week! We are hosting a Guided Kayak Tour to Hope Island State Park, Saturday, July 23rd! The event is open to all Latino teens and their families in Mason County, however SPACE IS LIMITED! It will be from 11am - 2pm and is FREE! For more information or to register, email Logan at mcdamericorps@masoncd.org or call 360-427-9436 ext 103.
Note:
-Participants must be 12 years or older
-Pre-registration is required
-All gear and lunch is provided
-A Spanish translator will be present

¡Únase al Distrito de Conservación de Mason para la Semana Latina de la Conservación! ¡Estamos organizando una visita guiada en kayak al parque estatal Hope Island, Sábado, 23 de julio! ¡El evento es abierto a todos los adolescentes latinos y sus familias en el condado de Mason, ¡sin embargo, EL ESPACIO ES LIMITADO! ¡Es de 11 a. m. a 2 p. m. y es GRATIS! Para obtener más información o registrarse, envíe un mensaje a Logan, por correo electrónico mcdamericorps@masoncd.org o llame al 360-427-9436 ext 103.
Nota:
-Los participantes deben tener 12 años o más
-Se requiere inscripción previa
-Se proporciona todo el equipo y el almuerzo
-Un traductor de español estará presente

Utah 19 July 2022

Public Dark Sky Event and Star Party

Come celebrate Latino Conservation Week at this International Dark Sky Park! View galaxies, nebulae, and other deep-sky objects through high-powered telescopes provided by park staff and volunteers.
Latino Conservation Week is a national effort created in 2014 to promote conservation and stewardship of our natural resources, and to provide recreational opportunities for the Latino community. There are nearly 200 events occurring nationwide throughout the week!
Nevada 19 July 2022

Latinx Conservation Week East Side Clean Up

Join us this Saturday, July 23rd, for a Latino Conservation Week Clean-up!

Lewis Family Park?
1970 Treeline Drive
6:30 PM

Latino Conservation Week was created with the goal of supporting and getting our community into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources. People of color are greatly unrepresented and excluded in the outdoors due to the lack of accessibility. Environmental conservation comes in so many forms. Help us promote this and other conservation efforts to show our support for permanently protecting our land, air and water.

What to bring
?Your loved ones - Tias y Tios
?Water flask
?Great playlist

*Cleaning supplies will be provided

?✏️We will be accepting dry goods and school supplies for TSF pantry/library!??

Thank you all for your support and hard work in caring for the land. RSVP here: Latinx conservation week | East Side cleanup (google.com)?

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.