Join us for a free Latino Conservation Week Kick-Off event! Featuring a resource fair, arts and crafts, performances, food, and so much more, you won’t want to miss this!

¡Acompáñenos en nuestro evento gratuito de inauguración de la Semana Latina de la Conservación! Con una feria de recursos, actividades artísticas y manualidades, entretenimiento, comida y mucho más, ¡no se lo puede perder!

This event will be our pilot event to gather the public out on a Land Trust Preserve to celebrate the 2025 Latino Conservation Week!

Participants will be treated to partner opening remarks, a nature mindfulness grounding welcome (bilingual), a guided hike (bilingual) of the 143 acres of preserved city land emphasizing monarchs and wildflowers, Mead Public Library nature weaving task, Spanish nature books (free) and partner exhibits. Weather permitting! 9:30 am- Noon. Please register by emailing jennifer@glaciallakes.org. Sheboygan Wisconsin Hosted on Willow Creek Preserve owned by Glacial Lakes Conservancy.

Informacion del evento:

Participe en una clinica de pesca gratis para principiantes organizado por el Departamento de Conservación del Estado de Nueva York (NYSDEC) en el Harlem Meer, en el condado de Nueva York, el 16 de septiembre de 2025, de 5:00pm a 7:00pm. 

 Los participantes recibirán instrucción práctica básica de pesca y aprenderán sobre identificación de peces, gestión pesquera, técnicas de pesca y mucho más.

 Todo el equipo de pesca y la caranda sera proveído. No se requiere registro ni licencia de pesca para participar.

El evento se asigna por orden de llegada y el espacio es limitado.

Las clases de pesca tomaran lugar en el Harlem Meer, al oeste del Dana Discovery Center.

Envíe un correo electrónico a fwfish2@dec.ny.gov para obtener más información sobre el evento y actualizaciones relacionadas con el clima.

Para obtener información sobre el Programa de Clínicas Gratuitas para Aprender a Pescar del DEC, visite: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/freshwater-fishing/learn-to-fish/free-clinics

About this event:

Participate in a free beginner's fishing clinic hosted by NYSDEC at the Harlem Meer, New York County on September 16^th, 2025 from 5PM-7PM.

 Participants will receive basic hands-on fishing instruction and will learn about fish identification, fisheries management, fishing techniques and more!

All fishing gear and bait will be provided. No registration or fishing license is required to participate.

The event is first comes, first served and space is limited. Fishing instruction will take place at the Harlem Meer, west of the Dana Discovery Center. Email fwfish2@dec.ny.gov for more event information and weather-related updates.

For information about DEC's Free Learn to Fish Clinics Program, visit: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/freshwater-fishing/learn-to-fish/free-clinics

Acompáñenos a la proyección gratuita del documental "Water for Life" para celebrar la Semana de Conservación Latina. La película destaca a tres defensores del agua en Chile, Honduras y El Salvador. Después de la película, tendremos una platica para tejer la conexion entre todas las aguas del mundo. La proyeccion se ofrece en español con subtitulos en inglés. $5 tarifa de estacionamiento para cada vehiculo. Estacionamiento gratuito para miembros del FRGNC.

Join us for a free film screening of the documentary “Water for Life” to celebrate Latino Conservation Week. The film highlights three water defenders in Chile, Honduras and El Salvador. We will have a talk after the film to bridge connections between bodies of water across the world. The screening is offered in Spanish with English subtitles. $5 parking fee per vehicle. FRGNC members park for free.

Kayak Adventure: We will kayak for approximately two hours from 9:00 -11:00 am. Sub Sea Tours will provide the kayaks, paddles, and life jackets for all participants. Kayaking experience is not required. Single and double kayak assignments will be determined by experience. We hope to view sea otters, sea lions, birds, and other wildlife. We may paddle to the sandspit and take a short walk to explore.

Pasen una tarde divertida en el parque natural y descubre lo que necesita para ser un superhéroe de la naturaleza! Tendremos actividades para toda la familia. 

? ¡Fiesta time! ?

Join us for a FREE celebration of Hispanic Heritage — where culture comes alive with color, rhythm, and joy!

? Live Latin music that'll get you dancing

? Fun games for everyone

?? Tons of activities for the kids

? Food, culture, and community vibes!

Bring your crew and come ready to party — it’s going to be épico! ?

Come celebrate River Day and Latino Conservation Week with San Diego Coastkeeper at Otay Valley Regional Park from 9-11 am on Saturday, September 20th!  This event is open to people of all ages, and park rangers will be on-site to educate and lead volunteers through activities.  To register and for additional locations, please check out https://cleansd.org/creek-to-bay/.

This event is in collaboration with and made possible by Clean California.

Registration form coming soon.

Meeting Location

Meet at the Rios Avenue Staging Area – 1769 Rios Ave.  Look for the blue San Diego Coastkeeper canopy.

Cleanup Information

Meet at the dirt lot and look for the blue Coastkeeper canopy.  We will walk you through some safety information and make sure you are adequately equipped to help.

Please wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, and sunscreen.

All volunteers (individuals as well as groups) are welcome to participate.  All minors will require a parent or guardian to be present.  

Weather Cancellation Policy

If it is lightly raining, we will hold the cleanup. If there is heavy rain, we will cancel the cleanup. To check the cleanup status, please see the San Diego Coastkeeper events calendar or visit us on social media.

For additional information, please contact cleanups@sdcoastkeeper.org

Mountain Mamas is a dynamic network of mothers committed to protecting our air, water, climate, and public lands for future generations. Guided by a deep commitment to organizing, inspiring, and activating moms across the Rocky Mountains and beyond, Mountain Mamas champions environmental advocacy through storytelling, policy engagement, and community connection. Together, we work to ensure that families, especially those most impacted have a seat at the table in environmental decision-making.

On Thursday, September 18, join Arizona Program Manager, Selina Barajas, as a guest speaker for Green Drinks Tucson, a monthly happy hour for conservationists and community members to hang out, network, and exchange ideas. These gatherings are open to anyone who shares an interest in conservation and the environment, so bring a friend or two! This event is free and open to all.