Mercado TONALLI - Artisan Night Market
Mercado TONALLI @thesagrado is excited to announce our partnership with the ARIZONA CENTER to bring Mercado TONALLI to downtown Phoenix.
Join us as we welcome the autumn season with art, artisans, food, music, and medicine along with the amazing vibes of our community.
We hope you can join us for this free family-friendly event.
Arizona Sustainability Alliance Adopt-A-Park at the Rio Salado
AZSA Adopt-A-Park
- Volunteers will be working to beautify the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area in a variety of ways depending on the needs of the city of Phoenix and the Audubon. Activities may include: planting shrubs/pollinators, pulling invasive species, and removing trash.
- This park is visited by thousands of people and provides much-needed habitat for wildlife.
- Beautifying this area will benefit not only those who work at the Audubon center, but those who visit the park, both two-legged and four-legged.
Full details and registration link: https://www.volunteereasy.com/Site/azsustain/ViewOpportunity/98797#/
AZSA provides water, snacks, tools, gloves, and training. Bring your smile and energy!
C&O Canal Trees, A Guide
Join us on Sundays for a one-half mile guided nature walk from the Cushwa Basin to Lock 44 of the C&O Canal and explore the diverse plant life that thrives in this unique ecosystem. Learn basic terms on identifying common trees and plants, from the towering sycamore to the delicate Virginia creeper. Talk about plant characteristics, reproduction, and pollination as we explore the differences between monoecious and dioecious species.
This program is available in English and Spanish. Cushwa Basin includes several unique canal features and Cushwa Basin Visitor Center in Williamsport, Maryland.
Please visit our website for updated information: Calendar - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Únase con nosotros los domingos para una caminata natural guiada de media milla desde la cuenca de Cushwa hasta la esclusa 44 del canal C&O y explore la diversa vida vegetal que prospera en este ecosistema único. Aprenda términos básicos para identificar árboles y plantas comunes, desde el imponente sicómoro hasta la delicada enredadera de Virginia. Hable sobre las características, la reproducción y la polinización de las plantas mientras exploramos las diferencias entre especies monoicas y dioicas.
Este programa está disponible en inglés y español. Cushwa Basin incluye varias características únicas del canal y el Centro de visitantes de Cushwa Basin en Williamsport, Maryland.
Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener información actualizada: Calendar - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Dates:
October 6, 2024
October 13, 2024
Times: 10:30AM and 1PM
Fechas:
6 de octubre de 2024
13 de octubre de 2024
Horarios: 10:30 y 13:00 horas.
Sky's the Limit
Join our Sky Viewing program at the North Tract of Patuxent Research Refuge. We'll be gathering from 7PM - 9PM to catch a glimpse of the beautiful Harvest moon and other amazing celestial bodies.
Before the workshop, make sure to download the Skyview app so you can fully immerse yourself in the experience. We'll have a spotting scope available, but feel free to bring your own supplies if you have them. Don't miss out on this magical evening under the stars!
Register Here: https://www.fws.gov/event/skys-limit-0
Tapa + Caza
- Actividades familiares y útiles escolares gratuitos (hasta agotar existencias)
- Una galería de arte con la fotografía de vida silvestre de Ralph Johnson
- Una búsqueda del tesoro de la Semana Latina de la Conservación
- Family activities and free school supplies (while supplies last)
- An Art Gallery featuring Ralph Johnson's wildlife photography.
- A Latino Conservation Week Scavenger Hunt
Hispanic Access: Latinos Leading the Way
As part of this month's cafecito, we are celebrating the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month with a webinar titled "Latinos Leading the Way" on Thursday, September 19. Joining us for the conversation will be Hispanic Access founder Maite Arce, Dr. Ana Alvarez, East Bay Regional Park District, and Armando Falcon, Manager of Community Engagement & Partnerships at the American Red Cross.
Latinos are increasingly assuming leadership roles across the public sector, bringing with us a wealth of experience, cultural insight, and a profound commitment to equity and social impact. As leaders, we are at the forefront of driving change, empowering marginalized communities, and shaping policies that cater to the diverse needs of the populations they serve. Our leadership is not just about breaking barriers, but also about inspiring a new generation of diverse leaders who are dedicated to building a more inclusive and just society.
Please note that the Zoom link for this month's meeting has been updated, and registration is required. I look forward to seeing you next week!
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/
Conservation Connect: Hiking and Community with SLT and LSP
Sonoma Land Trust and Latino Service Providers are thrilled to partner on a special day dedicated to exploring nature and fostering community among local youth. For nearly 50 years, Sonoma Land Trust has been committed to protecting and preserving land in Sonoma County. Latino Service Providers, through its youth internship program, works to actively engage the Latinx community on health-related issues impacting Sonoma County and to inspire the next generation of community health professionals. This collaboration aims to bridge our efforts, creating experiences that connect young people with the environment and empower them to make a positive impact on their communities.
Celebración de la Cultura Latina
Join us for Baltimore's Latino Conservation Week celebration of Latinx culture!
This event will feature:
- Folklorico performances
- Live music
- Food trucks
- Booths from our Latinx partners
- An interactive science activity
Enjoy a beautiful day on the water while gathering in community to celebrate Baltimore's vibrant Latinx culture.
Free and open to the public.
Middle Branch Science Day & Reel Rewards Celebration
Join us for our 2nd annual Latino Conservation Week Middle Branch Science Day! Soak in the sun and the breeze off the water as you get hands-on with science activities. Meet local science organizations, take water samples for on-site water quality testing, try out some kayaking, learn about local conservation efforts, and check out aquatic life through microscopes.
In partnership with the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology, Reimagine Middle Branch, the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, and the Integration and Application Network of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.
Details:
Date: September 28, 2024
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Middle Branch Park (3301 Waterview Ave, Baltimore)
Collaboration Across Borders: Recovery of the Vegetation of Guadalupe Island and its Shared History with the Channel Islands
Join the Garden for a lecture in celebration of Latino Conservation Week. Hosted by Luciana Luna-Mendoza, Ph.D., the Director of Ecology at the Grupo de Ecología y Conservación de Islas (GECI) in Ensenada, Mexico.
In front of the Baja California Peninsula, Guadalupe Island and its islets share many plant species with the Channel Islands, including the Catalina Nightshade (Solanum wallacei) and the Island Oak (Quercus tomentella). Historically, they also shared similar threats such as the presence of non-native herbivores. This talk will focus on Guadalupe Island’s vegetation recovery, highlighting the ongoing collaboration with the many institutions doing the same conservation work in the Channel Islands. Our joint efforts’ main goal is to increase knowledge and restore the unique biodiversity of all the California islands.
Several original vegetation communities have been described for Guadalupe Island, including forests, woodlands, and native grassland. However, communities were severely degraded due to the introduction of feral goats in 1850. At least 26 plant taxa became extinct or were extirpated. Many species were surviving only on cliffs or remote islets. The removal of the goats was a first step in the island’s recovery, but one that would take time for the vegetation to recover. Efforts to restore the vegetation communities during the last decades have led to a remarkable recovery of the forest coverage. Species considered lost have been rediscovered and some rare plants are now abundant. There have also been new species records, like the Island Ceanothus (Ceanothus arboreus), present also in the Channel Islands. Further research needs to be done on some species to develop active restoration actions, particularly rare species from the islets where feral goats never reached. An example is the rare San Nicolas Island Lomatium (Lomatium insulare), only present on San Nicolas and Guadalupe islands. In summary, these joint efforts’ goal is to preserve the genetic diversity of the flora and to restore ecosystem services, thus protecting a unique habitat for the endemic fauna.
This event is free but registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants prior to the lecture date.
Luciana Luna-Mendoza, Ph.D. is the Director of Ecology at the Grupo de Ecología y Conservación de Islas (GECI) in Ensenada, Mexico. Over the past 25 years, GECI has removed 60 populations of invasive mammals of 11 species in 39 Mexican islands. This has been followed with reforestation, erosion control, and fire prevention actions that includes planting hundreds of thousands of trees. Their hard work and ingenuity seem boundless.
