We are pleased to invite you to the first event of a special celebration of Latino Conservation Week! Join us on Sunday, September 15th for an interpretive 3.2-mile hike on the beautiful Harvey Moore to East Side Loop Trail followed by exploration of the Cuyamaca Visitor Center.

8:00 am – Meet at the ABF Administrative Office and drive to trailhead.
9:30 am – Begin hike at Harvey Moore trailhead. Harvey Moore is generally considered an easy route and takes an average of 1 h 24 min to complete. This scenic trail offers stunning views, diverse flora, and the opportunity to spot local wildlife. You can find more information at this link.
11:00 am – Finish Hike and have brown bag lunch at trailhead. Please bring your own lunch and snacks.
11:30 am – Drive to the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Visitor Center.
12:00 pm – Regroup at the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Visitor Center. After the hike, we will explore the Cuyamaca Visitor Center, where we will learn about the local ecosystem, the rich history of the area, and the various recreational opportunities available.
1:00 pm – Drive back to the ABF Administrative Office.
We look forward to enjoying this day of nature, exercise, and community with you. Please RSVP to ensure we have enough space for everyone.

What to Bring:
• Comfortable walking shoes
• 2 liters of water
• Sunscreen and a hat
• Snacks for a short hike
• Lunch for after the hike
• A camera or binoculars (optional)

Registration Link: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=4950427c-9b45-4dae-bbde-bb75ad57a7e8&envId=p-Of6JnJ-NDU-Ys4lsF7CG9w&zone=usa 

About the Field Trip Leaders:
Lizbeth Bárcena has been camping, hiking, and exploring the Anza-Borrego Desert for over 17 years. Originally from Guadalajara, she grew up in a quiet San Joaquin Valley town in Alta California, halfway between Yosemite and San Francisco. She studied architecture at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and has 20 years of experience working on local and international architectural projects. She splits her time between Los Angeles and Borrego Springs, where she volunteers for organizations in the Colorado and Mojave Deserts. An urbanite by profession but a desert lover at heart, she is dedicated to conserving and preserving our natural environment and bringing awareness of the wonders and fragility of nature through the arts. She is a certified California Naturalist and certified in Regenerative Building. She is a multidisciplinary artist experimenting with clay forms and writing. She is enrolled in a Creative Writing Certificate program at UCLA Extension and is pursuing an MFA in Nature Writing. She is working on her first literary fiction novel set in this desert.
Born and raised between Thermal and the San Fernando Valley in California, Stacy Valdez’s journey is characterized by a blend of academic achievements, professional roles, and a profound dedication to social causes. Stacy has built a diverse and impactful career with a strong foundation in education and a commitment to community engagement and service. They have been involved in humanitarian efforts through Border Kindness since 2018, reflecting their passion for the outdoors, advocacy, language, and cultural studies. Their love for the environment began at an early age, growing once she moved to the San Fernando Valley, where she identified her love for the mountains and hiking and camping. Stacy is dedicated to promoting the outdoors to underserved youth and their communities.

En Español: 

Nos complace invitarte a nuestro primer evento celebrando la Semana de la Conservación Latina. Únete a nosotros el domingo 15 de septiembre para una caminata interpretativa de 3.2 millas en el hermoso sendero Harvey Moore to East Side Loop, seguida de una visita al Centro de Visitantes de Cuyamaca.

8:00 am – Reunión en la Oficina Administrativa de ABF y de ahí saldremos hacia el inicio del sendero.
9:30 am – Comienzo de la caminata en el inicio del sendero Harvey Moore. Generalmente, se considera una ruta fácil y toma un promedio de 1 hora y 24 minutos en completarse. Este sendero escénico ofrece vistas impresionantes, flora diversa y la oportunidad de observar la fauna local. Puedes encontrar más información en este enlace.
11:00 am – Finalización de la caminata y almuerzo al inicio del sendero. Por favor trae tu propio almuerzo y botanas.
11:30 am – Salida hacia el Centro de Visitantes de del Parque Estatal Rancho Cuyamaca.
12:00 pm – Reunión en el Centro de Visitantes del Parque Estatal Rancho Cuyamaca. Después de la caminata, exploraremos el Centro de Visitantes de Cuyamaca, donde aprenderemos sobre el ecosistema del desierto, la rica historia del área y las diversas oportunidades recreativas disponibles.
1:00 pm – Regreso a la Oficina Administrativa de ABF.
Esperamos disfrutar de este día de naturaleza, ejercicio y comunidad contigo. Por favor confirma tu asistencia para asegurarnos de tener espacio para todos.

Qué Traer:
• Zapatos cómodos para caminar
• 2 litros de agua
• Protector solar y un sombrero
• Botanas para una caminata corta
• Una cámara o binoculares (opcional)

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Sobre las Lideres:
Lizbeth Bárcena ha estado acampando, haciendo senderismo y explorando el Desierto de Anza-Borrego por más de 17 años. Originaria de Guadalajara, creció en un tranquilo pueblo del Valle de San Joaquín en Alta California, a medio camino entre Yosemite y San Francisco. Estudió arquitectura en la Universidad Estatal Politécnica de California en San Luis Obispo y tiene 20 años de experiencia trabajando en proyectos arquitectónicos locales e internacionales. Divide su tiempo entre Los Ángeles y Borrego Springs, donde es voluntaria en organizaciones de los Desiertos de Colorado y Mojave. Urbanita de profesión, pero amante del desierto de corazón, está dedicada a la conservación y preservación de nuestro entorno natural y a crear conciencia sobre las maravillas y la fragilidad de la naturaleza a través de las artes. Es Naturalista Certificada de California y tiene certificación en Construcción Regenerativa. Es una artista multidisciplinaria que experimenta con formas de arcilla y escritura. Está inscrita en un programa de Certificado de Escritura Creativa en UCLA Extensión y está cursando una Maestría en Escritura sobre la Naturaleza. Está trabajando en su primera novela de ficción literaria ambientada en este desierto.
Nacida y criada entre Thermal y el Valle de San Fernando en California, la trayectoria de Stacy Valdez se caracteriza por una combinación de logros académicos, roles profesionales y una profunda dedicación a las causas sociales. Stacy ha construido una carrera diversa e impactante con una sólida base en la educación y un compromiso con la participación y el servicio comunitario. Ha estado involucrada en esfuerzos humanitarios a través de Border Kindness desde 2018, reflejando su pasión por el aire libre, la defensa, los estudios de idiomas y culturales. Su amor por el medio ambiente comenzó a una edad temprana, creciendo una vez que se mudó al Valle de San Fernando, donde descubrió su amor por las montañas y el senderismo y el campamento. Stacy está dedicada a promover el aire libre para los jóvenes desatendidos y sus comunidades.

Muir Woods National Monument, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), and National Park Service (NPS) welcomes Latino Conservation week with a suite of tabling and programs led by Latino park employees. The day's event offerings include tabling conducted by natural resources and its Latino employees from wildlife biology, vegetation restoration, and aquatics. Additional divisions and employees include interpretation and community outreach. There is a planned easy to moderate guided hike through by Muir Woods park rangers (hike details to be announced soon). Visitors can pick up junior ranger books and earn a junior ranger badge and more Muir Woods specific items.

In addition to connecting Latino visitors to Latinos in conservation, goals for the day include helping bridge visitors to their national monument and providing an understanding of how they can connect to their park and the lessons they can take with them back to their communities.

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week at Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary with free admission on Saturday, September 21. Mexican frozen treats and other food and drink items will be available for purchase in the Blair Visitor Center. With exhibits, artwork, and bird-friendly gardens, the Blair Visitor Center is the gateway to an enchanting wilderness with giant cypress trees that have lived here for nearly 600 years. From there, you can begin your journey on the 2.25-mile boardwalk, meandering through pine flatwood, wet prairie, around a marsh, and finally into the largest old-growth bald cypress forest in North America.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m., with the last admission at 1 p.m. Reserve your free ticket here: corkscrew.audubon.org/visit

Celebre Latino Conservation Week en Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary con entrada gratuita el sábado 21 de septiembre. Se podrán comprar paletas mexicanas y otra comida y bebidas en el Blair Visitor Center. Con exhibiciones, obras de arte y jardines aptos para las aves, Blair Visitor Center es la puerta de entrada a una naturaleza encantadora con cipreses gigantes que han vivido aquí durante casi 600 años. Desde allí, puede comenzar su viaje por el paseo de 2,25 millas, serpenteando a través de bosques de pinos, praderas húmedas, alrededor de un pantano y, finalmente, hacia el bosque antiguo de cipreses calvos más grande de América del Norte.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary abre a las 8 a.m. y cierra a las 3 p.m., y la última entrada es a la 1 p.m. Reserva tu boleto gratis en: corkscrew.audubon.org/visit

Únete a VVMTA, EVOM y My Future Pathways para un día de trabajo en los senderos dirigido completamente en español. ¡Ayuda a cuidar los senderos, disfruta del aire fresco y conoce nuevos amigos! Se proporcionará comida y bebida. Todas las edades son bienvenidas. Transporte al sendero disponible

Por favor, usa pantalones largos y zapatos cerrados, y trae un sombrero/cachucha, gafas de sol, protector solar, agua y guantes de trabajo (si los tienes).

¡Nos vemos en el sendero!

Join the Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance (VVMTA)’s Soul Dirt, Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement (EVOM) & My Future Pathways for a day of trail work led entirely in Spanish! Help take care of the trails, enjoy some fresh air and meet some new friends! Food and drink provided. All ages welcome. Transportation to the trailhead available.

Please wear long pants & closed toed shoes, and bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water & work gloves (if you have them).

See you on the trail

Join us as Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (SCMTS) kicks off our Dig Day season with a day of impactful trail work at the stunning Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument! This event, held in honor of Latino Conservation Week 2024, is a perfect opportunity to celebrate and honor the contributions of the Latino community in preserving and enjoying our natural spaces.

At SCMTS, we believe that trails are a gateway to the adventure, healing, exercise, and meditation the great outdoors offers. Our work expands and enhances sustainable trail networks so everyone has a place to enjoy and protect the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Under the guidance of our professional trail crew, volunteers will engage in new trail construction and finishing at CCD, ensuring that our trails will be safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone. Whether you're an experienced trail worker or new to trail stewardship, this event offers a hands-on opportunity to learn new skills, meet like-minded outdoor enthusiasts, and give back to the beautiful landscapes we all cherish.

We are especially excited to be a part of Latino Conservation Week, a time dedicated to encouraging the Latino community to connect with and protect our natural heritage. By participating in this event, you are helping to foster a more inclusive and diverse outdoor community, and ensuring that the Santa Cruz Mountains continue to be a place of adventure, healing, and connection for generations to come.

Event Details:

• Date: September 14th, 2024
• Time: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
• Location: Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument
• What to Bring: Sturdy shoes, water, snacks, sun protection, and a positive attitude!
• Provided: Tools, gloves, coffee, lunch, and guidance from our professional trail crew

We look forward to working alongside you to make a difference in our trails and celebrate the spirit of conservation. Let's dig in and make this season unforgettable!

For more information and to register, please visit https://santacruztrails.org/events/.

The event will begin as a tour and a night of tent camping: from Hagerman Idaho at the beautiful 451 acres of Tuttle at our State Park The Malad Gorge Unit and then visit the Sawtooth National Forest and spend the night at Hemingway-Boulders Wilderness at 11,000 ft of altitude. Then follow after breakfast to Craters of the moon to explore our National Monument and preserve of our 750,000 acres, finalizing the tour in Hagerman Idaho. 

The goal is to take Jr & High school kids to explore our natural resources and inspiring them to love nature and its outdoors. 

Thank you 

more info please contact Pastor Isaac Tellez (28)280-0352 

Providence (meeting point / punto de encuentro) -> Newport (event site / sitio del evento)

Con el propósito de diversificar el acceso a la costa y celebrar la semana de conservación latina, el Coastal Program del Servicio de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de los EE. UU. está organizando el evento “La Nueva Ola de Surfistas” para el lunes, 14 de agosto incluye una clase de surf en grupo y yoga GRATIS. Aunque la inscripción para la clase de surf ha cerrado, todavía pueden unirse a nosotros para una sesión de yoga al lado del mar (5-6 PM) y buena compañía – se requiere inscribirse con antelación para asegurar que tenemos suficiente comida, y el transporte en autobús (opcional) está incluido. Esperamos crear un espacio agradable y reducir las barreras para personas de diferentes orígenes al disfrutar del mar.

¡Nos encantaría que las personas que se identifican con la comunidad latina se inscribieran para este evento gratuito! Por favor comparta y promocione este evento en sus redes. El enlace para la reserva es https://forms.gle/BDirmRPfqYNnpHtK6 .

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In efforts to diversify access to the ocean and in celebration of Latino Conservation Week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Coastal Program the "New Wave of Surfistas" event will provide a FREE group surf lesson and yoga on Monday, August 14th. Although registration for the surf lesson has closed, we encourage you to join for oceanside yoga (5-6 PM) and good company – RSVP is required to ensure we have enough food for everyone, and bus transportation (optional) is included. We hope to create a welcoming space and reduce the obstacles for people of different backgrounds to enjoy the ocean.

We would love for folks who identify with the Latine community to sign up for this free event! Please feel free to share and promote the event in your networks. The sign-up link is https://forms.gle/BDirmRPfqYNnpHtK6 .

Invitamos a la comunidad a ser parte de este evento donde estaremos conociendo uno de los parques mas grandes de California, estaremos todo un dia, tendremos refrigerio YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK.

In this event, youth from the UConn Natural Resources Conservation Academy learn how drones can me used for natural resource management!

En este evento, jovenes del la Academia de Conservacion de Recursos Naturales aprenden sobre como los drones pueden usarse para el manejo de recursos naturales!

Join us for a day at the Angeles National Forest to learn about the importance of native plants and their effects on the longevity of the ecosystems. Participants will be able to create seed bombs that can be planted in their homes to have a native garden and will learn the importance of composting and its effects on wildlife. This free event will allow locals to learn of ways to become involved in maintaining ecosystems in and out of the forest.