Celebrate community, culture, and conservation at our special volunteer day at the Ascot Hills Native Plant Nursery in East Los Angeles! In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Latino Conservation Week, we’re coming together to care for our local ecosystem, honor our connections to the land, and celebrate our vibrant community. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or brand new to plant care, everyone is welcome to get their hands in the soil.

?️ What You'll Do

• Native Plant Care: Pot, propagate, and care for native plant species.
• Nursery Maintenance: Organize, weed, and water native saplings and flora.
• Black Walnut Processing: Process black walnuts from husk to seed (which we will later use for natural clothing dyes!).
• Learning: Discover how native plant propagation, habitat restoration, and equitable green access build a climate-resilient California.

☕ Refresments & Treats

Volunteers will be welcomed with authentic café de olla and pan dulce at check-in, and we'll wrap up the workday with freshly cut fruit with Tajín and native plant-inspired aguas frescas! (Available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.)

? What to Bring & Wear

• Attire: Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty, plus sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
• Sun Protection: Hat and sunscreen are highly recommended.
• Hydration: Reusable water bottle.

? We provide all necessary tools, gloves, and training!

? Event Details

• Location: Ascot Hills Native Plant Nursery — 4371 Multnomah St, Los Angeles, CA 90032
• Where to Find Us: West end of the gravel parking lot. Look for the North East Trees banner and check-in table!
• Who Can Join: Open to all ages and experience levels!

?️ Space is limited—please register ahead of time to secure your spot! (Don't forget to complete the volunteer waiver sent to your confirmation email before attending!)

¡Celebra la Semana de la Conservación Latina y el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en Ascot Hills!

¡Celebra la comunidad, la cultura y la conservación en nuestro día especial de voluntariado en el Vivero de Plantas Nativas de Ascot Hills en el este de Los Ángeles! En honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana y la Semana de la Conservación Latina, nos reunimos para cuidar nuestro ecosistema local, honrar nuestra conexión con la tierra y celebrar nuestra vibrante comunidad. Ya sea que tengas experiencia en jardinería o sea tu primera vez, ¡todos son bienvenidos a poner manos en la tierra!

?️ Lo Que Harás

• Cuidado de Plantas Nativas: Trasplantar, propagar y cuidar especies de plantas nativas.
• Mantenimiento del Vivero: Ayudar a organizar, desmalezar y regar árboles jóvenes y flora nativa.
• Procesamiento de Nogal Negro: Procesar nogales negros quitando la semilla de la cáscara (¡que luego usaremos para hacer tinte para ropa!).
• Aprendizaje: Descubre cómo la propagación de plantas nativas, la restauración del hábitat y el acceso equitativo a la naturaleza construyen una California más resiliente.

☕ Bocadillos y Bebidas

Daremos la bienvenida a los voluntarios con un auténtico café de olla y pan dulce al registrarse, ¡y terminaremos la jornada laboral con fruta fresca con Tajín y aguas frescas inspiradas en plantas nativas! (Disponible por orden de llegada, hasta agotar existencias.)

? Qué Llevar y Cómo Vestir

• Ropa: Vestimenta cómoda que no te importe ensuciar un poco y zapatos cerrados y resistentes.
• Protección Solar: Se recomienda sombreros y protector solar.
• Hidratación: Trae tu botella de agua reutilizable.

? ¡Nosotros proporcionamos todas las herramientas de jardinería, guantes y capacitación necesarios!

? Detalles del Evento

• Ubicación: Vivero de Plantas Nativas de Ascot Hills — 4371 Multnomah St, Los Angeles, CA 90032
• Dónde Encontrarnos: El vivero está ubicado en el extremo oeste del estacionamiento de grava. ¡Busca la pancarta de North East Trees y la mesa de registro!
• Quién Puede Acompañarnos: ¡Abierto a todas las edades y niveles de experiencia!

?️ El espacio es limitado, ¡así que regístrate con anticipación para asegurar tu lugar! (¡No olvides completar la exención de responsabilidad enviada a tu correo electrónico de confirmación antes de asistir!)

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¡Únase a Audubon New York, New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Office y a otros socios en celebrar semana latina de conservación este año en Sunken Meadow State Park!

 El evento depende del clima y puede cancelarse en caso de mal tiempo. 

Para más información, envíe un correo electrónico a nycoast@audubon.org!

Join Audubon New York, New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Office, and other partners in celebrating Latino Conservation Week this year at Sunken Meadow State Park!

Event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. 

For more information, email nycoast@audubon.org!

Para registrar visite/ To register please visit: https://act.audubon.org/a/ny-lcw-2026

Accessibility Information /  Información de accesibilidad

• This will be a fully bilingual event /  Este evento será totalmente bilingüe

• The boardwalk and main event area are paved and wheelchair accessible / El paseo marítimo y área del evento principal son pavimentados y son accesibles en silla de ruedas 

• Accessible parking is available on-site / Hay estacionamiento accesible disponible en el sitio

River Restoration Days are a volunteer stewardship event jointly organized by the San Joaquin River Conservancy and the Sierra Resource Conservation District, held at the Conservancy's Headquarters, to support ongoing river‑corridor restoration. Volunteers typically help with activities such as invasive vegetation removal, trail and access maintenance, habitat restoration, fuel‑load reduction, and general site cleanup—work that aligns with SRCD’s larger restoration and land‑management services on Conservancy properties.

The event is part of the Conservancy’s broader nature‑based solutions and community‑engagement efforts and is listed on the Conservancy’s upcoming events calendar as “River Restoration Volunteer Day”.

This month's river restoration day will also include a free native plant giveaway.

Participants will also have to opportunity to canoe with RiverTree Volunteers on a guided paddle that connects people to the river. For a lot of our paddlers it is the first time they have been on the San Joaquin at all — and it is hard to stay indifferent to a river once you have been out on it.

Pease wear appropriate clothing and shoes for outdoor activities. 

At our Compost Hubs, food scraps collected from the community are transformed into nutrient-rich compost, and we need your help to make it happen! As a Compost Hub Support Volunteer, you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside our knowledgeable Compost Managers. Get ready to leave feeling accomplished, a little sweaty, and brimming with new compost knowledge.

ABOUT ACTIVITY:
Roll up your sleeves and dive into a variety of engaging activities, whether it’s managing a three-bin system, tending to a compost pile, sifting finished compost, or exploring a mix of everything. There’s something for everyone, from beginners to seasoned pros! Plus, our Compost Hubs are situated in LA County’s most cherished green spaces: community gardens, urban farms, and beautiful parks. Join passionate community composters, learn to turn food scraps into rich compost, and connect with the local food system.

Please register through the LA Compost event link: https://www.mobilize.us/lacompost/event/744546/ 

Take a closer look at what owls eat during this hands-on bilingual Discovery Table at the Mission Trails Visitor Center. Presented in English and Spanish as part of Latino Conservation Week, the activity invites visitors to examine owl pellets and discover the tiny bones and other clues hidden inside. MTRP volunteer Trail Guides will help participants identify what they find and learn more about owls, their prey and the role these nocturnal predators play in the park’s ecosystem.

Explore Mission Trails Regional Park en español during a special Spanish-language Guided Nature Walk offered as part of Latino Conservation Week. Spanish-speaking MTRP volunteer Trail Guides will lead this walk from the Visitor Center, sharing their knowledge of the park’s plants, wildlife, geology, history and culture along the way. The walk will take place at the same time as the regular Saturday Guided Nature Walk but will be a separate experience for visitors who prefer narration in Spanish.

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with a special bilingual edition of Reading with a Ranger at Mission Trails Regional Park. City of San Diego Park Ranger Elizabeth Delgado will lead a family-friendly storytime presented in both English and Spanish, giving young visitors a fun way to connect with nature, wildlife and the park. Families are invited to settle in, listen together and learn more about the natural world through stories and conversation.

Do you remember a tree, a courtyard, a river, or a patch of earth that held your childhood long before you learned the names of new landscapes?

The Nature We Remember is an intimate, bilingual storytelling and poetry walk created for Latino Conservation Week 2026, in collaboration with the Hispanic Access Foundation and Hosted by Lorena Saavedra Smith, Ecopsychologist and Author of Awaken Your Roots

We will move slowly through the green of Fairfax County, tuning our senses to the quiet cues of memory, migration, family, and home. This is not about conquering a trail or performing for the outdoors. It is a shared return to the places that shaped us, holding space for our stories in both English and Spanish.

You do not need to be a writer, a poet, or an experienced hiker to walk with us. Bring comfortable shoes, something to capture your thoughts, and your whole self.

We will close in reciprocity, talking about how we tend to the local lands that hold us now.

Come walk, remember, write, and listen.

***Location details will be shared with registered participants after registration.

ESPAÑOL

¿Recuerdas un árbol, un jardín, un río, una montaña, un animal o ese espacio al aire libre que dio forma a parte de tu infancia o a tu sentido de hogar?

The Nature We Remember (La Naturaleza que Recordamos) es una caminata bilingüe de poesía y narración creada para la Semana de Conservación Latina 2026, en colaboración con Hispanic Access Foundation.

Juntos caminaremos despacio por un espacio natural local, prestando atención a lo que vemos, oímos, olemos y sentimos. A través de la reflexión guiada, la conversación, la narración y la poesía, revisitaremos memorias de la naturaleza conectadas con la familia, la cultura, la migración, la infancia y los lugares que nos han moldeado.

Esta experiencia está especialmente creada para fomentar una mayor participación latina en los espacios al aire libre, dando una cálida bienvenida a la comunidad en general.

No necesitas ser poeta, escritor ni un caminante experimentado. Ven tal como eres. Trae zapatos cómodos para caminar, algo para escribir y tu curiosidad.

Terminaremos reflexionando sobre la reciprocidad y sobre una manera significativa en la que podemos continuar cuidando y profundizando nuestra relación con los espacios naturales que nos rodean.

Ven a caminar, recordar, escribir, escuchar y conectar.

***Los detalles de la ubicación se enviarán a las personas registradas después de completar la inscripción.

**Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-nature-we-remember-tickets-1999377385582

Let's take a walk and practice birding in English and Spanish! Binoculars are available to borrow. Walk is approximately 1.5 miles on flat, rocky trails. For adults and children ages 7 and up. Free.

¡Vamos de paseo y practicaremos la observación de aves en inglés y castellano! Hay binoculares disponibles para prestar. La caminata es de aproximadamente 1,5 millas (2,4 km) por senderos pedregosos y planos. Para adultos y niños de 7 años y mayores.