From inland to the coast, the role of water brings gente across the nation together. Coastal and clean drinking water policy issues are integral to the work Latinx-led NGOs are championing. These issues intersect with environmental and social justice, outdoor access, and equity which impacts nuestras comunidades. Join us for a discussion panel featuring California and federal partners who are tackling issues around ocean plastic pollution, clean water, and more. Register for the webinar at https://montereybayaquarium.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_No3yCOlFT9C7aGkqrGsXlA 

El Lunes 5 de Julio compartimos un desayuno y la importancia de la Semana de Conservación Latina 2021 con Pastores y Líderes del área de Mcallen, Texas, invitándoles a conocer y ser parte del disfrutar y conservar nuestra tierra.

Se les animó a que durante la semana del 17 al 25 de Julio puedan escuchar nuestras entrevistas de radio en el 100.7 FM de nuestra área y por www.radiopoderdedios.org, así como a compartir en los mensajes dominicales de sus iglesias sobre la creación y la importancia de cuidar nuestro planeta. Se les invito al Día Familiar el Sábado 24 de Julio en el Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge.

J. Checo Colón-Gaud, Ph.D., Professor of Biology with Georgia Southern University, will be joining us to host this one-of-a-kind water workshop for Latino Conservation Week! Research in his lab focuses on the ecology of freshwater ecosystems, with most of his recent and ongoing work focused on tropical headwater streams in Puerto Rico and Panama. Additionally, his lab is involved in research efforts to explore the ecology of coastal plain streams, rivers, and wetlands in southeastern Georgia.

Through this workshop, participants will: learn about various water quality issues in Georgia and why it is important to monitor water quality; get hands-on experience testing water and monitoring for macroinvertebrates; and learn how individuals can participate as volunteer citizen scientists through the Georgia Adopt-A-Stream program. In addition, Dr. Checo Colón-Gaud will share his experience and the importance of promoting diversity in environmental science and research.

RSVP by visiting: https://www.glynnenvironmental.org/events-1/getting-to-know-h2o

Join Ocean Advisory Council member Shley Suarez and Red Flower Fungi founder Nicholas Prieto for an Instagram Live session on the basics of Mycology. One lucky viewer will be selected to win their very own Mushroom Growing Kit. Winner must live within the United States to qualify.

Nicholas Prieto is a Cuban-American citizen scientist, chef, & mycologist. He is the founder of Red Flower Forager & Red Flower Fungi. Red Flower Fungi is a gourmet micro myco-lab with a Cubensis foundation.
Red Flower Forager uses ancestral practices for sustainable abundance.    

Join via @LatinoConservationWeek Instagram Live ( https://www.instagram.com/latinoconservationweek/ ) July 25th Sunday from 12 - 1 pm. 

For more information or questions please contact Shley Suarez, asuarezburgos@gmail.com  

Te gusta caminar por la naturaleza?

¿Quieres aprender a identificar pájaros, animales, y plantas?

Ven al National Wildlife Refuge de Assabet para aprender cómo identificar animales y plantas.¡Cada persona recibe unos binoculares! ¡Vamos a explorar!

*Do you like to walk in nature? Want to learn how to identify birds, animals, and plants? Come to Assabet's National Wildlife Refuge to learn how to identify animals and plants. Each person receives binoculars! Let's explore!

RSVP at: https://forms.gle/NbKNy79nsHKUmtSA8

July 17th @ 9AM-12PM (EST)

Trae toda la familia para un día de pescar y practicar el tiro con arco. ¡No necesitas tener experiencia solo el deseo de aprender! 

*Bring the whole family for a day of fishing & archery. No experience needed, only the desire to learn!

RSVP at: lowelllandtrust.org

Saturday July 24, 2021 is a fishing day at Turquoise Lake with picnic at Maid of Erin picnic area. Educational piece on Leave No Trace Principles.

Join Wilderness Workshop, Defiende Nuestra Tierra, and the Aspen Art Museum to celebrate Latino Conservation Week through a photography workshop. During this workshop we will be exploring the interconnectedness between place based conservation and Latino identity, through the lens of our phone cameras. We will be practicing storytelling, talking identity and how it all fits into local landscapes and conservation efforts, all with the expert guidance from Defiende Nuestra Tierra and Aspen Art Museum representatives.

This is a free, guided and bilingual event. We encourage all participants to come as their full self and celebrate their culture as we dive deep into exploring the translational landscape of Lake Christine, where wildfires affected our day to day life in the Roaring Fork Valley a couple years ago.

To help us plan, please register in advance. Additional information will be sent in your confirmation email.

Únase a Wilderness Workshop, Defiende Nuestra Tierra y el Aspen Art Museum para celebrar la Semana de la Conservación Latina a través de un taller de fotografía. Durante este taller exploraremos la interconexión entre la conservación basada en nuestro valle y la identidad latina, a través de la lente de las cámaras de nuestro teléfono. Practicaremos la narración de historias, hablaremos de identidad y cómo todo encaja en los paisajes locales y los esfuerzos de conservación, todo con la guía experta de los representantes de Defiende Nuestra Tierra y Aspen Art Museum.

Este es un evento gratuito, guiado y bilingüe. Alentamos a todos los participantes a que vengan plenamente y celebren su cultura mientras nos sumergimos en la exploración del paisaje traslacional del lago Christine, donde los incendios forestales afectaron nuestra vida cotidiana en el valle de Roaring Fork hace un par de años.

Para ayudarnos a planificar, regístrese con anticipación. Se enviará información adicional en su correo electrónico de confirmación.

Come celebrate Latino Conservation Week with Defiende Nuestra Tierra, The Wilderness Workshop and Colorado Parks and Wildlife at Lion Park in Rifle for a half day of fishing! This free, family friendly and bilingual event, a wonderful opportunity to get out with your family and friends to enjoy fishing. We will have the opportunity to learn about how and where to fish in Colorado as well as the different ways to be successful while out on the water, all from local experts.

All necessary equipment will be provided, attendees are also welcome to bring personal gear if they would like to familiarize themselves with it with guidance. 

To help us plan, please register in advance. Additional information will be sent in your confirmation email.

¡Venga a celebrar la Semana de la Conservación Latina con Defiende Nuestra Tierra, The Wilderness Workshop y Colorado Parks and Wildlife en Lion Park ubicado en Rifle para medio día de pesca! Este es un evento gratuito, familiar y bilingüe, es una maravillosa oportunidad para salir con su familia y amigos a disfrutar de la pesca. Juntos tendremos la oportunidad de aprender sobre cómo y dónde pescar en Colorado, así como las diferentes formas de tener éxito en el agua, todo de la mano de expertos locales.

Se proporcionará todo el equipo necesario, los asistentes también pueden traer su equipo personal si desean familiarizarse con él con orientación.

Para ayudarnos a planificar, regístrese con anticipación. Se enviará información adicional en su correo electrónico de confirmación.

Join artists and conservation activists Virginia Ansaldi and Shley Suarez-Burgos for an outdoor gathering at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Enjoy a guided interpretive walk, landscape painting viewing the historic Stiltsville Houses, and "sundowners" at The Cleat (drink ticket provided). All painting materials will be supplied. Bring your own chair or blanket for sitting. 

Park entry fee waived. Once you receive confirmation of your reservation, details for entry and meeting will be provided. 

Register here: https://forms.gle/gBS2nFbPFTGNEv9N7