Join us for a FREE community boating day at FDR Park! Explore three connected bodies of water -- Pattison Lagoon, Edgewood Lake, and Hollander Creek -- while observing an array of wildlife and beautiful views of the park and city skyline. Kayaks and rowboats will be available for 45 minute time slots between 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Sign ups are done on the spot on a first-come, first-serve basis (no pre-registration required). No gear or kayaking experience necessary- kayaking equipment and instruction provided by professional kayaking instructors from Discovery Pathways. Meet at the FDR Park Boathouse. 

¡Únase a nosotros para un día GRATUITO de navegación comunitaria en FDR Park! Explore tres cuerpos de agua conectados: Pattison Lagoon, Edgewood Lake y Hollander Creek, mientras observa una variedad de vida silvestre y hermosas vistas del parque y el horizonte de la ciudad. Los kayaks y botes de remos estarán disponibles en intervalos de tiempo de 45 minutos entre las 10:00 am y la 1:00 pm. Las inscripciones se realizan en el acto por orden de llegada (no se requiere preinscripción). No se necesita equipo ni experiencia en kayak: equipo de kayak e instrucción proporcionada por instructores profesionales de kayak de Discovery Pathways. Reúnete en el FDR Park Boathouse.

¡Únase a nuestro programa de administración ambiental en una limpieza del río Jordán para celebrar la Semana Latina de la Conservación 2022! ¡Además de la limpieza, únase a nosotros para la comida y la música de Grupo Mantra! Nos reuniremos en los campos de fútbol 17th South River el 23 de julio de 10 am a 2 pm.
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Come join our environmental stewardship program in a cleanup of the Jordan River to celebrate Latino Conservation Week 2022! In addition to the cleanup, please join us for food and music by Grupo Mantra! We will meet at the 17th South River soccer fields July 23rd from 10 AM- 2 PM.
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Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge Center will celebrate Latino Conservation Week with free activities on Saturday July 16th, 2022 at the National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708. Activities are intended to be conducive to an inclusive environment geared towards promoting initiatives to provide families with nearby outdoor recreation opportunities and to demonstrate the surrounding diverse communities' commitment to conservation.

Activities will take place from 9am – 2pm. Youth aged 5 – 15 are invited to fish with their families. Instructions and equipment will be provided and a license is not required. Advance registration is required for fishing. The Eventbrite link for registering for the fishing activity is:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-fishing-patuxent-latino-conservation-week-celebration-tickets-372871367297

There will also be a bird walk activity for which pre registration will also be required. The Eventbrite link for registering is below:

Birding Walk: Patuxent Latino Conservation Week Celebration Tickets, Sat, Jul 16, 2022 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite

Other activities on July 16 include live bird program(s), kids’ crafts, monarch butterfly presentation, a display of the 2022 Junior Duck Stamp Contest Entries, trails to explore, and more. Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF) intern, Clara Hernandez, will present on HAF’s My Access to Network Opportunities (MANO) Project and her experiences as an intern at Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge.

Stop by the Wildlife Images Bookstore and Nature Shop for the new book Bird Brother: A Falconer’s Journey and the Healing Power of Wildlife. Store sales support the missions of the Patuxent Research Refuge and the Eastern Ecological Science Center.

This event will take place at the refuge and it will begin with a scavenger hunt where visitors are able to walk the trail and see wildlife animals  while learning cool facts about them. There will also be face paint table and a section where families can do arts and craft activities. This event will also include free food and prizes for participants. 

In celebration of Latino Conservation Week, Wasatch Mountain Institute is hosting a star party!  In collaboration with Utah State Parks and volunteers, Wasatch Mountain Institute will provide an educational program on dark skies and stargazing.  Telescopes and binoculars will be provided, and participants should plan to bring their own flashlight or headlamps, blankets, chairs, snacks, and anything else to stay warm and comfortable outside.

While doing a guided walk, visitors will learn part of the history of the C&O canal and Great Falls. The talk will focus on the evolution of tourism in the area and how this was an incentive to protect and conserve this place that later became a National Park. After the walk, visitors will be welcome to enjoy the rest of the park including challenging hikes like Billy Goat Trail A or even a boat ride. 

When? July 23rd at 10:00 am

Where? Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center in the C&O Canal National Historical Park 

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Mientras realizan un paseo guiado, los visitantes conocerán parte de la historia del canal C&O y de las Grandes Cataratas. La charla se centrará en la evolución del turismo en la zona y en cómo éste fue un incentivo para proteger y conservar este lugar que posteriormente se convirtió en Parque Nacional. Después de la caminata, los visitantes podrán disfrutar del resto del parque, incluyendo caminatas desafiantes como Billy Goat Trail A o incluso un paseo en barco.

¿Cuándo? 23 de Julio a las 10:00 am

¿Dónde? Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center en el Parque Histórico Nacional C&O Canal

Friends of the Inyo’s Latino Conservation Week Event is a FREE English-Spanish educational bilingual event to be held at Bishop City Park from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. It is called "Shepherds of Today!" (Pastores ¡De Hoy! in Spanish) and will give an overview of the history of shepherding in the Eastern Sierra, which was traditionally done primarily by Basques for a long time, but now is being done mainly by Peruvians. We will have a panel that will include folks who worked as sheepherders until recently but have transitioned into other jobs such as ranch hands and landscapers. We also are looking to have a sheep or two, perhaps a ewe and her lamb in a pen, for children to pet. Panelists will talk about their adventures in nature; how they have seen the landscape change due to diminished water supplies because of water extraction and climate change; how they keep herds from overgrazing and contaminating rivers and streams; how fencing of herds affects the migration patterns of other (wild) animals; etc. There will also be a resource fair to assist attendees from the local Hispanic community with a variety of services. This is a family-friendly event. All are welcome. 

BUGS Cooking Class

We're not cooking bugs! :) This is a FREE outdoor cooking class for families. Special outdoor activities will be available for children at BUGS site and Comba Park. Cooking supplies and ingredients will be provided. Must RSVP to Adriana Melendez (adriana_melendez@fws.gov) to confirm attendance.

Peques Nature Club Meet-Up

Join Peques Nature Club for a fun outdoor exploration activity. This is a child-led, bilingual, culturally-relevant space where children enjoy nature, play, and cultivate an appreciation for the beautiful outdoor spaces in the Treasure Valley. This meet-up is for caregivers and children of all ages- if you enjoy playing outdoors, then you'll fit right in! 

Nature Trail Hike

Hiking is just walking with people you enjoy. Grab a friend or bring the whole family for an enjoyable nature trail hike. Meet at the trailhead. Boise Parks & Recreation will offer a guided hike. We will start together and finish the hike at our own pace. Folks are invited to hike part of the trail or all of it! Remember to pack water and snacks to sustain you on your hike.