Weeding the Westside
We are offering a nature walk and habitat restoration activities where participants help support their community by creating more habitat for our native critters, learn about their local watershed, and remove invasive species with family and friends! We will be meeting at the top parking lot in Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook at 9am.
Black Bear Wilderness Area Hike
Kicking off Latino Conservation Week with a 7.1 mile hike in Black Bear Wilderness Area!!
What to expect:
?Before the hike, we will do introductions and set intentions with affirmation cards.
?Everyone will have a chance to choose a card that calls you. The card is yours to keep and reflect on as we hike.
?The hike will be a total distance of about 7.1 miles. The trail has over 10 boarded bridges but expect their to be lots of tree roots and small holes. Wear stable and comfortable shoes.
?Remember to dress comfortably, bring water, a snack, wear sunscreen, and mosquito repellent.
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¡Comenzando la Semana de la Conservación Latina con una caminata de 7.1 millas en el Black Bear Wilderness Area!
Que esperar:
?Antes de la caminata, haremos presentaciones y estableceremos intenciones con tarjetas de afirmación.
?Todos tendrán la oportunidad de elegir una tarjeta que los llame. La tarjeta es suya para guardarla y reflexionar sobre ella mientras caminamos.
?La caminata tendrá una distancia total de aproximadamente 7.1 millas. El sendero tiene más de 10 puentes, espera que haya muchas raíces de árboles y pequeños agujeros. Use zapatos estables y cómodos.
?Recuerda vestirte cómodo, llevar agua, snack, usar bloqueador solar y repelente de mosquitos.
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?Seminole & Timucua lands
Justice Park
Únase a nosotros para una tarde de diversión familiar. Este evento gratuito contará con socios que compartirán experiencias e información sobre actividades relacionadas con la naturaleza.
Latino Conservation Week Kickoff
Join us at the Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park for a fun, free evening with tacos, hiking and lots of fun to kick off Latino Conservation Week. Bring The Whole Family!
The event will begin at 4:30 and end at 7:30
Familias taking care of Wetlands
Join Watsonville Wetlands Watch and Regeneracion in an effort to take care of Struve Slough, do some maintenance on the trail, and learn how we can protect the Wetlands. There will also be educational activities. Family friendly. We meet at the lower Nob Hill shopping center parking lot at 9 am, and the event will go until noon.
Watershed Wiggles / Meneando por la cuenca
The Chesapeake Watershed is home to a diverse array of animals, plants, and other living creatures. It also provides a place for human community members to swim, fish, and enjoy the lively and beautiful nature environment. We want to celebrate all the watershed has to offer by going on a bike ride and learning about the importance of caring for the environment.
Join us for a free beginner friendly bike ride to discuss stormwater pollution and the impact of biking on the environment. This 5.6 mile bike ride will start at Bladensburg Waterfront Park, head upstream on the Northeast Branch Trail, arrive at Riverdale Park, and bike back. This event is in partnership with the Hispanic Access Foundation’s Latino Conservation Week; a week dedicated to supporting the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources.
Bikes and helmets will be provided. This event is open to kids 10 years old and up and families. Participants must be prepared to ride a bike continuously for 20 minutes. Registration is required. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes and bring water. Masks are highly encouraged while biking and required while in close proximity to one another.
La cuenca de Chesapeake es el hogar de una gran variedad de animales, plantas, y otras criaturas vivientes. También proporciona un lugar para que los miembros de la comunidad humana naden, pesquen y disfruten del entorno natural vivo y hermoso. Queremos celebrar todo lo que la cuenca tiene para ofrecer paseando en bicicleta y aprendiendo sobre la importancia de cuidar el medio ambiente.
Únase a nosotros para dar un paseo en bicicleta gratuito para principiantes, hablar sobre la contaminación de las aguas pluviales y el impacto del ciclismo en el medio ambiente. Este paseo en bicicleta de 5.6 millas (9.01 km) comenzará en Bladensburg Waterfront Park, se dirigirá río arriba en Northeast Branch Trail, llegará a Riverdale Park y regreso en bicicleta. Este evento se realiza en asociación con Latino Conservation Week de la Hispanic Access Foundation; una semana dedicada a apoyar a la comunidad latina a salir al aire libre y participar en actividades para proteger nuestros recursos naturales.
Se proporcionarán bicicletas y cascos. Este evento está abierto a niños de 10 años en
adelante y familias. Los participantes deben estar preparados para andar en bicicleta de forma continua durante 20 minutos. Es necesario registrarse. Por favor use ropa y zapatos cómodos y traiga agua. Se recomienda encarecidamente el uso de mascarillas mientras se anda en bicicleta y se requiere cuando se está muy cerca uno del otro.
Dia de Voluntarios - Restauracion Parque Hazel Valley
On Saturday, July 16, EarthCorps and the City of Burien will be celebrating Latino Conservation Week at Hazel Valley Park. During our event at Hazel Valley Park, we'll be removing non-native weeds, creating opportunities to talk about the role that we play in protecting our planet's natural resources, and building community with one another.
Folks who identify as Latino/a/e as well as friends, family, and allies are welcome. Lunch and tools will be provided. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, forest health, and the importance of the work you will be doing. No experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new! Spanish translation will be available. Registration is limited, please RSVP!
Hazel Valley Park is located at:
251 SW 126th Street
Burien, WA 98146
Wetlands Restoration Volunteer Event
Come volunteer with us to restore the Ballona Wetlands with the Friends of Ballona Wetlands community.
By restoring these important ecosystems, we help improve our air quality, water quality, the habitat for many species and so much more!
Saturday, July 23, 2022 8:30AM-12PM
303 Culver Blvd Playa del Rey, CA, 90293
Volunteers of all ages are welcome but recommended for ages 7+ Please bring closed toe shoes, a hat, sunscreen and full water bottle. All volunteers will be required to sign liability forms.
The first hour will be coffee, networking, and learning about the aiq quality and why it is so important to take action now.
PLEASE REGISTER HERE:http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej7q6ort2c9a4236&llr=7pbmwrdab
For more information: Please contact Silvia Segura at ssegura@breathesocal.org
Latino Conservation Week Pollinator Celebration!
Learn about the amazing pollinators that call the Kaibab National Forest home and how you can help them! We will have 3 stations for you to visit and each will have supplies to make either "seed balls", bird feeders out of recycled materials, and bee watering stations!
Bilingual Walk
The Frontera Land Alliance will be finishing off Latino Conservation Week with a relaxing morning stroll through Resler Canyon. Join us as we walk through an arroyo, and learn about the Chihuahuan Desert!
Make sure to bring plenty of water, snacks, sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and sun protection.
To RSVP contact, Education and Volunteer Program Manager, Wendy Diaz, at Outreach@FronteraLandAlliance.org
To RSVP by SMS, text “BILINGUAL” with the number of attendees to 915.455.6010. (For example, “BILINGUAL3”)
