San Ignacio Fiesta is a celebration that has been taking place for 121 years.  The celebration is located in Ignacio, CO which is located on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation.  However, our community is made up of Latino's, Native Americans and Anglos along with a mix of other ethnic backgrounds.  We love our diverse community and it's a time when we all get together and celebrate as a community.  

We have our annual Fiesta Parade on July 24th along with other outside events and outings.  Then on Sunday we celebrate our Annual Mass which is in honor of our patron saint, St. Ignatius.  Afterwards

we have lunch, music (latino music of course), entertainment (this year will be the Matachine Dancers from New Mexico) and then end with our annual Raffle.  See at the bottom of the flyer.

Join San Diego Audubon and our partners with Latino Outdoors for Bicicleta y Aves, or Bird and Bike, on Sunday, July 18th! This is in celebration of Latino Conservation Week, a week-long recognition of the contributions of Latino communities to the environmental field, and an opportunity to get more folks out into nature.

Participants will explore this regional park and bird as they bike, checking off birds on their specially-created lotería and winning fun prizes. If you don't have a bike or binoculars, no problem! We can provide bikes and binoculars; just let us know when you register.

When: July 24, 2021 10 AM - 3 PM

Where: Anniversary Hill Park and Community Fields, Holyoke MA

Join Latino Outdoors Western Mass in celebrating Latino Conservation Week 2021 with several local partners and community groups for a community event and guided hike at Anniversary Hill Park in Holyoke, MA!

Want to learn more about local conservation? We invite you to drop in and connect with the friends and local conservation heroes that will be on site to celebrate wat conservation looks like in our area and how we can all be a part of it:

• Kestrel Land Trust
• City of Holyoke’s Office of Sustainability
• Nueva Esperanza
• El Corazón de Holyoke
• Appalachian Mountain Club
• Valley Bikes
• OneHolyoke
• Latino Outdoors Western MA

Latino Outdoors Western MA will be offering guided hikes from Community Fields to Scott Tower at 10 am and 12:30 pm (about a 45 minute round trip). The trail has a slight incline, and is paved and shaded for most of the way. As we hike together, we will hear from Holyoke’s Office of Sustainability and Kestrel Land Trust about the ongoing projects at Anniversary Hill Park and Scott Tower to conserve and protect this local natural space. We welcome you to join us!

If you aren’t able to join us for a hike, tables will also be set up at the entrance of the conservation area to offer information on the park, local conservation, and some fun activities to get to know our local natural space. Snacks, extra water and fun activities (including an optional treasure hunt!) will be provided to everyone, while they last!

• Nueva Esperanza and El Corazón de Holyoke will be on site and leading a free art activity for kids! 
• OneHolyoke’s monthly food pantry distribution will be on site after 12:30pm with 300 boxes of non-perishable food items available for free with no restrictions, while they last!
• ValleyBikes will be on site with information on their local bike rental program, and you’ll have the the opportunity to borrow a bike at the event!

If you plan to join us for a hike, we ask you to bring some water with you and be sure to wear some good and comfortable shoes to hike in. Please be sure to also dress for the weather - we expect it to be hot! Loose fitting clothes like shorts and t-shirts can make a big difference. 

A note about COVID safety: We take safety at our community outings very seriously. 

• If you have not been vaccinated, please plan to wear a mask during your time with us at the event. 
• If you are not feeling well or someone living with you has tested positive for COVID, please stay home. 
• Anyone exhibiting symptoms of COVID will be asked to go home and rest. 
• All participants will be required to complete a waiver to participate in one of our guided hikes - this information will allow us the ability to contact you in the event we learn that you might have been exposed to COVID during this outing. 
• We trust everyone to self-certify that they do not have symptoms of COVID, have not been diagnosed with or had direct contact with a known or suspected COVID-19 case in the past 14 days, and that they will participate fully with these safety policies and procedures. 

Together, we can ensure safe, positive, and meaningful experiences in nature.

For more information on local conservation during Latino Conservation Week this year, be sure to follow Latino Outdoors Western MA on social media!

Facebook: LOMassachusetts

Instagram: lo_massachusetts

Join the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority and US Fish and Wildlife Service at North Coyote Valley to explore this special protected area in celebration of Latino Conservation Week. Stroll along the mostly flat and wide trail, next to oak trees and open fields. Stop by our activity booths to learn about plants and animals, do arts and crafts, play games, and win prizes! Visitors of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. Registration is limited and is by the parking spot. Please register for the number of CARS you will be driving to the event.

Registration link: https://bit.ly/familyfestival2021

Join Ranger Veronica in this fun workshop and learn how to create your own postcard!

Watch as Ranger Veronica demonstrates how to turn recycled paper into an artisanal postcard. After the demonstration, try making your own! Workshop materials will be provided to all participants.

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.

Join Ranger Veronica in this fun workshop and learn how to create your own postcard!

Watch as Ranger Veronica demonstrates how to turn recycled paper into an artisanal postcard. After the demonstration, try making your own! Workshop materials will be provided to all participants.

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.

Join Ranger Crystal for Nature Meditation + Yoga! 

Connect with nature by practicing yoga and meditating in the park. Join us on the Commandant's lawn in the Charlestown Navy Yard for a relaxing class while listening to the sounds of birds, insects and leaves blowing in the wind. Discover how meditative time outdoors leads to beautiful states of relaxation while cultivating a passion for caring nature and conserving our public lands and spaces. 

Please bring water and dress comfortably in loose or stretchy clothing. We have a limited number of yoga mats to loan out to participants who need one. Therefore, to ensure that you have a mat, please bring one with you to the event.  

To register for this event, please sign up at https://forms.office.com/g/C5yA3Hfvz4. 

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

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 us for a morning filled with activities, art, and crafts about migratory birds! 

Many family activities:

• Discover how wings work
• Bird Art and Crafts
• Learn to identify birds
• Bird Hurdles Obstacle Course
• Bonus 9am Early ‘bird’ walk (pre-register)