Learn the history and artistry behind alebrijes, and then let your creativity shine as you paint and decorate your own.

Llevar a los adolescentes y jovenes a los parques y playas donde podemos ensenarles a proteger las playas y bosques, como reducir la contaminacion y promover el reciclaje y conservar los habitat naturales,

ademas de fomentar el uso responsable del agua y finalmente hacer una limpieza en las playas de mayor contaminacion del area.

Join Friends of the Desert Mountains and Whitewater Preserve on an easy, ranger led evening hike. Transportation and food provided

Acompane a Friends of the Desert Mountains y Whitewater Preserve en una caminata nocturna facil guiada por guardaparques. Transporte y comida proporcionados. 

 RSVP and more info on Eventbrite: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latino-conservation-week-caminata-nocturna-en-whitewater-preserve-tickets-1998907060828?aff=affiliate1

This transformative airboat experience seeks to reconnect Hispanic organizations and communities in Central Florida with our precious Everglades ecosystem. It is vital that the Hispanic community understands that the health of local wetlands directly impacts the water supply for more than 8 million people in Florida. The expedition is not just recreational; it includes a guided talk on the impact of urban development on river headwaters and the importance of protecting wetlands from pollution and habitat fragmentation.

Protecting Pupfish
Join us for a one-hour presentation and discussion with Revealing Payahuunadü Water Empowerment Organizers, Charlene Buff, Emily Ontiveros and guest speaker Brianda Hernandez Rosales, Water Quality Program Coordinator for the Bishop Paiute Tribe. Spanish interpretation will be provided!
A Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Visit https://web.charityengine.net/COSAtour to RSVP.

Protección del Cachorrito

Acompáñenos en una presentación y charla de una hora con las Organizadoras de Empoderamiento Hídrico de la iniciativa Revelando Payahuunadü, Charlene Buff y Emily Ontiveros, y la oradora invitada Brianda Hernandez Rosales, coordinadora del Programa de Calidad del Agua de la Tribu Paiute de Bishop. ¡Se ofrecerá interpretación al español!

Se facilitará un enlace de Zoom al inscribirse. Visite https://web.charityengine.net/COSAtour para confirmar su asistencia.

COSA tour

The Conservation Open Space Area (COSA) is a 24.8 acre wetland and alkali meadow upland located on the Bishop Paiute Reservation. Join Brianda Hernandez Rosales, Water
Quality Program Coordinator for the Bishop Paiute Tribe for a tour of the COSA. Learn about the conservation, research, education and outdoor recreation that the land was intended for.
Take a walk on the 1.2 mile walking path and enjoy the plethora of unique plants and wildlife present on the refuge. Pre-register at ourwaterstory.org/events

Excursión a COSA

El Área de Conservación y Espacios Abiertos (COSA, por sus siglas en inglés) es un humedal y pradera alcalina de 24,8 acres situado en la Reserva Bishop Paiute. Acompañe a Brianda Hernandez Rosales, coordinadora del Programa de Calidad del Agua de la Tribu Bishop Paiute, en un recorrido por el COSA. Conozca las actividades de conservación, investigación, educación y recreación al aire libre para las que fue destinado este terreno.

Recorra el sendero de 1,2 millas y disfrute de la gran variedad de plantas y fauna únicas que este refugio alberga. Inscríbase previamente en ourwaterstory.org/events.

Join us at the Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library on September 19th from 9:30 am to 3 pm for the 21st Annual Lawson Roberts Butterfly Festival! This event is free and open to the public. 

Learn how we tag Monarch butterflies as we send them off on their journey to Mexico, or challenge yourself to our Monarch Migration game! We will have a butterfly storytime, face painting, a butterfly walk and scavenger hunt, crafts, pollinator friendly seeds, an edible insect station and lots of resources for native gardens and gardening for pollinators! 

For this years Latino Conservation Week, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library is partnering with the Hispanic Access Foundation to offer a fun and artistic way to learn more about monarch butterflies. Come and design a paper butterfly that will be sent over to a classroom in Mexico near the oyamel fir forests. After you submit your colored in butterfly to us, you can take a look at our real live monarch caterpillars/butterflies that we rear in the library!

At Wilderness Workshop and Defiende Nuestra Tierra, we’re thrilled to invite you to celebrate Latino Conservation Week together this coming September.

This week is a national initiative that offers outdoor events for Latino families and youth, engages communities in conservation efforts, and elevates Latino voices and perspectives.

WE HAVE A FULL SCHEDULE OF OUTDOOR CELEBRATIONS!

Join us for events designed to enjoy the outdoors in a safe, family-friendly environment filled with good energy.

Can’t join us for the in-person events? No worries! Scroll to the end of this email to see how you can explore at your own pace.

Colorado River Rafting Trip, September 13, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

As part of Latino Conservation Week, we’ll be offering two rafting adventure options through Glenwood Canyon on September 13: a calm float, perfect for those who want to enjoy the river and scenery at a relaxed pace, or a more adventurous experience with rapids and a little more excitement. Pick your adventure!

Spanish interpretation will be available, and we’ll have a meal together in Glenwood Springs after the trip. Spots are limited — register soon!

Note: The minimum age for this activity is 6 years old.

Fishing on Public Lands, September 17–18, 5:00–6:30 PM

In partnership with Garfield County Libraries, join us for a two-part fishing experience designed especially for those who want to learn about the sport and enjoy it in community. On the first day, we’ll learn where, when, and how to fish—from the basics to tips that will help you feel more prepared on the water. On the second day, we’ll put what we’ve learned into practice during a community fishing day at Lions Pond in Rifle, with guidance from instructors and all the equipment you’ll need. No prior experience or personal equipment is necessary. Bring the family if you’d like!

Spanish interpretation will be available, and after our fishing day in Rifle, we’ll share a meal together as a community.

Stewardship Day at Linwood Cemetery /Doc Holiday's Trail 

For the fourth year in a row, RFOV, Defiende Nuestra Tierra, and the City of Glenwood Springs are coming together to celebrate Latino Conservation Week with a fully bilingual conservation day at Linwood Cemetery (Doc Holliday’s Trail).

Join us as we care for this historic site while working together to improve trails, restore the landscape with native seeds and pine straw, remove invasive species, and improve the sustainability of the area. It’s an opportunity to learn, give back, and enjoy our public lands together as a community!

Spanish interpretation will be available, and we’ll share a meal together in Glenwood Springs afterward.

For more details, please visit: https://wildernessworkshop.org/lcw/

Join us for a fun, family-friendly celebration of Latino Conservation Week! Together with Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Latino Outdoors, Wilderness Youth Project, and Los Padres Forest Watch, we'll explore the amazing plants, animals, and insects that call our local environment home. This free bilingual and bicultural event is open to all ages and is a great opportunity to connect with nature, learn something new, and spend time with your community. Registration is required as there is a 50-person limit for this event. 

The event takes place at Elings Park in Santa Barbara, where you'll receive a brief lesson on local biodiversity efforts, a nature zine created by the Botanic Garden, and meet 4 local organizations doing conservation work in the region. We'll also take a short, easy walk (about 15 minutes) to a nearby native plant restoration site, where you'll see how restoring local habitats helps birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife thrive. You'll participate in a native seed collection effort and also see how native plants differ from their non-native counterparts. Along the way, you'll discover simple ways we can all help protect the natural places around us. You'll leave the event with your very own native plant to take home and care for!!

Please bring a hat, a reusable water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, and a sense of curiosity. Whether you're new to exploring the outdoors or already love spending time in nature, we look forward to sharing this experience with you and your family.

Coffee and pan-dulce will be served in the morning and burritos from Del Pueblo Cafe will be provided for lunch.