A number of organizations and phenomenal people are coming together to make sure we can assist in the healing and growth of the few green spaces that Southern Nevada residents have.

We see taking care of the planet being a practice of grounding ourselves, and pursuing stability to our health, households and wallets through the well-being of the environment.

RSVP here: Latinx Conservation Week · Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (mobilize.us)

Un número de organizaciones y gente fenomenal se unirán para asegurarnos de que podamos asistir en sanar y el crecimiento de una de los pocos espacios de naturaleza que tienen los residentes del Sur de Nevada.

Nosotros vemos el cuidar del planeta como una práctica de enseñanza entre comunidad y para alcanzar la estabilidad de nuestra salud, hogar, y carteras a través del bienestar del medio ambiente.

RSVP aquí: Latinx Conservation Week · Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (mobilize.us)

Drop by Harvest House Tuesday, July 20th from 8-10pm for a free outdoor showing of the documentary DamNation alongside a sustainable DIY for Latino Conservation Week, an initiative of the Hispanic Access Foundation! Harvest House is located off the historic downtown Denton’s Square at 331 E Hickory Street. At the event you will have the choice of making a dog toy or reusable bag out of an old tee shirt, so make sure to bring one you no longer use. Also, the first 20 attendees will receive a $5 voucher to spend on a ZP beverage at Harvest House!

Once seen as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, DamNation highlights the destructive nature damming has on ecosystems and cultures. The film was featured at the SXSW Film Festival and the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital in 2014. We hope this event sparks your curiosity to learn more about the importance of the nation’s rivers!

This event is sponsored by a Latino Conservation Week Grant and Harvest House. The Hispanic Access Foundation works to connect Latino leaders and elevates their voices in underrepresented areas. All donations from the event will benefit Team Brownsville, a non-profit which directly assists asylum seekers who find themselves in Brownsville, Texas and at the Brownsville/Matamoros international bridges.

The event is organized by US Fish and Wildlife DFP Intern Beatrice Arce, who gained her position through the Hispanic Access Foundation's MANO Project, which places college students into trustworthy agencies and organizations to advance professional development.

Every Wednesday (July 7, 14, 21, 28) Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 3pm – 4:30pm. Embark on a quest to spot and welcome all the blooms that Jamaica Bay has to offer on this weekly program. Watch the landscape change every week or come and go as you like. This is an all-weather walk, so please dress for the conditions.

Space will be limited, so register by calling (718) 318-4340.

Visit our Calendar to find more information and a full list of programs and events.

With only the full moon, stars, and a ranger to guide us, we’ll set off on a hike around Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. We’ll hear about a traditional name for this moon and look for signs of the animal it represents. All ages are welcome. This is an all-weather walk, so please dress for the conditions.

Space will be limited, so register by calling (718) 318-4340

Explore what it takes to design and care for a pollinator garden. Learn from local outdoor gardeners and wildlife enthusiasts while getting a little dirty! Programs will take place outdoors and require physical activity, so dress accordingly.

RSVP by calling (718) 318-4340.

La Poesía del Agua: El movimiento de la naturaleza a través de la poesía / Water poetry: the movement of nature through poetry. Hosted by Gladira Velazquez Simms and Discover Cayuga Lake

Join Discover Cayuga Lake for a free Community Sunset Cruise to celebrate the Latino Conservation Week aboard the MV Teal while listening to, writing, and reading (if you feel moved to do so) poetry about water, nature, reflections, and love - in English, Spanish or Spanglish! This is a FREE event though donations are requested if possible.

Reservations are required and can be made at: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/discovercayugalake/items/214372/availability/557157053/book/?full-items=yes

Cucamonga Peak is one of the tallest peaks in Southern California, standing at about 8856 ft. It offers some of the most breathtaking views from the high desert to Catalina Island if the weather is clear enough.

Hike is roughly 13.2 miles round-trip with 4307ft of elevation gain. So make sure to pack some snacks and plenty of water!

You will be sent an email with the specifics of the event and to complete a waiver, so check your email for updates.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lo-inland-empire-hike-to-cucamonga-peak-tickets-162112114699 

Join LO and Quiet Waters Paddling Adventure on a float down the Rio Grande on Sunday, July 25th. A light lunch will be provided. We will have 8 hard kayaks and 12 stand up paddle boards with kayak backing.

Where: Corrales Siphon Access Rd, Rio Rancho. Coordinates: 35° 17.160'N 106° 36.043'W we will meet here and take a shuttle to the Algodones drop off. Mask will be required when riding in the shuttle.

Time: 10:30am for check-in. Shuttles will leave at 10:45 please make sure to be on time. We will arrive back at Siphon Access Rd at roughly 3:00pm.

Footwear – The most common injuries during river activities are foot injuries, so protect your feet with secure footwear. Sharp rocks and occasional broken glass are potential hazards both along the riverbanks and the riverbed itself. As there's plenty of mud along the Rio Grande's riverbanks, choose footwear that can be thoroughly cleaned or hosed off following your trip. Water shoes, strap-on river sandals or old sneakers are all good choices. Bare feet and flip-flops are not acceptable.

Clothing - Avoid cotton, especially early and late in the season! Layer clothing, using quick-drying synthetics such as polyester, lycra, nylon, neoprene or wool. All of these materials dry fairly quickly and most importantly, continue to provide insulation when wet.

Sun Protection – sunglasses are encouraged and sunscreen is very important. We will provide sunscreen if needed.

For more information and registration visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lo-abq-rio-grande-river-float-tickets-162112989315 

Vamos Camping! Join LO Portland chapter for our first camping trip of 2021. Sponsored by Oregon Metro and Hispanic Access Foundation.

Oxbow Regional Park

Saturday, July 17 @ 4:00PM - Sunday, July 18 @10:00amActivity: Camping and kayaking.

Metro staff: Diego Gioseffi

If you haven't been camping since childhood or have never camped out before, we can help. We are keeping things simple. Gear, dinner and breakfast will be provided.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lo-portland-camping-en-familia-at-oxbow-regional-park-tickets-156145843421?aff=ebdsoporgprofile 

Help our community clean up our local park! Free to participate!