Join Latino Outdoors and Defenders of Wildlife for a look past Proposition 114: Wolf Restoration in Colorado, and the progress that has been made since. John Murtaugh, Rocky Mountains and Great Plains Representative with Defenders of Wildlife, will take this time to go over the new wolf pack in Colorado, what Colorado Parks and Wildlife has been up to, and any questions you may have regarding what is the plan for the outdoor recreation industry, ranchers, conservation and Colorado’s public lands!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/colorado-wolf-update-tickets-162608677933

Certified yoga instructor and Latino Outdoors NYC member Caroline Vargas will be leading a 60 minute, beginner-friendly Vinyasa yoga class in Central Park North . To help us cool down, we’ll enjoy ice cold paletas (popsicles) afterwards! Please register as space is limited! Specific event location will be provided the day before the event.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latino-outdoors-nyc-outdoor-yoga-paletas-tickets-161776609193 

When: July 17, 2021 10 AM - 1 PM

Where: Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area 60 Bridle Rd in Ludlow, MA 

Join Latino Outdoors Western Mass and Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust in celebrating Latino Conservation Week 2021 with a kick off event at Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area in Ludlow, MA! 

We will be offering guided hikes along 2 different areas of the park - one moderate loop through the woods (about 1.5 miles) and one more advanced hike to a scenic summit view (about 4 miles). Guided hikes of the woods loop will be offered at 10 am and 11 am. The guided hike to the scenic summit will start at 11 am. We welcome you to join us!

If you aren’t able to join us for a hike, Latino Outdoors and Mount Grace will also be set up at the entrance of the conservation area to offer information on the park, local conservation, and some fun activities to get to know our local natural space. Snacks, extra water and fun activities (including an optional treasure hunt!) will be provided to everyone!

If you plan to join us for a hike, we ask you to bring some water with you and be sure to wear some good and comfortable shoes to hike in - the trail is a bit rocky in some places. Please be sure to also dress for the weather - we expect it to be hot! Loose fitting clothes like shorts and t-shirts can make a big difference. 

A note about COVID safety: We take safety at our community outings very seriously. 

• If you have not been vaccinated, please plan to wear a mask during your time with us at the event. 
• If you are not feeling well or someone living with you has tested positive for COVID, please stay home. 
• Anyone exhibiting symptoms of COVID will be asked to go home and rest. 
• All participants will be required to complete a waiver to participate in one of our guided hikes - this information will allow us the ability to contact you in the event we learn that you might have been exposed to COVID during this outing. 
• We trust everyone to self-certify that they do not have symptoms of COVID, have not been diagnosed with or had direct contact with a known or suspected COVID-19 case in the past 14 days, and that they will participate fully with these safety policies and procedures. 

Together, we can ensure safe, positive, and meaningful experiences in nature.

For more information on local conservation during Latino Conservation Week this year, be sure to follow Latino Outdoors Western MA on social media!

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¡Únase a Latino Outdoors Western Mass y Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust para celebrar Latino Conservation Week 2021 con un evento de inicio en el Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area en Ludlow, MA!

Ofreceremos caminatas guiadas a lo largo de 2 áreas diferentes del parque: un circuito moderado a través del bosque (aproximadamente 1.5 millas) y una caminata más avanzada a una vista panorámica de la cumbre (aproximadamente 4 millas). Se ofrecerán caminatas guiadas por el bosque a las 10 a.m. y a las 11 a.m. La caminata guiada a la cumbre escénica comenzará a las 11 am. ¡Le damos la bienvenida a unirse a nosotros!

Si no puede unirse a nosotros para una caminata, Latino Outdoors y Mount Grace también se instalarán para ofrecer información sobre el área de conservación, la conservación local y algunas actividades divertidas para conocer a nuestro espacio natural. ¡Se proporcionarán a todos tentempié, agua adicional y actividades divertidas (incluida una búsqueda del tesoro opcional!).

Si planea unirse a nosotros para una caminata, le pedimos que traiga agua y asegúrese de usar zapatos cómodos para caminar; el sendero es un poco rocoso en algunos lugares. Por favor, asegúrese de vestirse también para el clima, ¡esperamos que estará caluroso! La ropa holgada, como pantalones cortos y camisetas, puede marcar una gran diferencia.

Sobre COVID y seguridad: Tomamos la seguridad en nuestras excursiones muy en serio. 

• Si no ha sido vacunado por favor planee usar una máscara durante su tiempo en el evento con nosotros.
• Si te sientes enfermo o alguien en tu casa es positivo para COVID, por favor quédate en su casa.
• Toda persona que se sienta enferma o haya sido expuesta al COVID-19 debe quedarse en casa. En caso que alguien empiece a presentar síntomas durante una excursión, esa persona será acompañada a su vehículo para ir a casa y descansar, o se mantendrá separada de los demás hasta que pueda irse a casa.
• Todos los participantes deberán completar una forma para participar en una de nuestras caminatas guiadas. Esta información nos permitirá contactar con usted si sabemos que podría haber sido expuesto a COVID en este evento. 

• Pedimos a los participantes que certifiquen que no tienen síntomas, que no han sido diagnosticados con COVID-19 y que no han tenido contacto directo con personas que tengan un caso confirmado o sospechado de COVID-19 en los pasados 14 días y que cumplan con las políticas y procedimientos de seguridad. 

Juntos, podemos asegurar que tengamos una experiencia segura, positiva y valiosa en nuestras excursiones. 

Para obtener más información sobre la conservación local durante Latino Conservation Week 2021, ¡asegúrese de seguir a Latino Outdoors Western MA en las redes sociales!

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Come celebrate Latino Conservation Week on Saturday July 24^th from 9am-1pm! Help to restore an important meadow within the Giant Forest by removing orchard grass, an invasive plant. All ages are welcome.  

Join Ranger Crystal for Nature Meditation + Yoga! 

Connect with nature by practicing yoga and meditating in the park. Join us on the Commandant's lawn in the Charlestown Navy Yard for a relaxing class while listening to the sounds of birds, insects and leaves blowing in the wind. Discover how meditative time outdoors leads to beautiful states of relaxation while cultivating a passion for caring nature and conserving our public lands and spaces. 

Please bring water and dress comfortably in loose or stretchy clothing. We have a limited number of yoga mats to loan out to participants who need one. Therefore, to ensure that you have a mat, please bring one with you to the event.  

To register for this event, please sign up at https://forms.office.com/g/bVU1QAb96S. 

*In the case of severe weather, this event may be canceled. Please check our Facebook page for any updates: https://www.facebook.com/BostonNHP

Join HAF's Ocean Advisory Council for a watch party and film premiere of HAF's newest film Hecho de Agua, followed by a virtual dinner and discussion with the director and production team. Hecho de Agua is a preview of HAF's upcoming film, El Canto del Mar, premiering during Hispanic Heritage Month 2021. 

Spanish interpretaion and closed captioning will be provided. 

Register here: https://www.airmeet.com/e/d904cf10-db5b-11eb-a645-b58f7ebb6670 

Acompañe al Ocean Advisory Council de HAF para el estreno de la película más reciente de HAF Hecho de Agua, seguida de una cena virtual y una discusión con la director y el equipo de producción. Hecho de Agua es un avance de la próxima película de HAF, El Canto del Mar, que se estrenará durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2021.

Se proporcionará interpretación en español y habrá subtítulos.

Registrarse aqui: https://www.airmeet.com/e/d904cf10-db5b-11eb-a645-b58f7ebb6670 

We will conduct a birdwatching walk with members of the Latino community and partners at the Audubon Río Salado Center. We will have breakfast prepared by local celebrity chef Chilo Chacón.

Event Registration: https://bit.ly/36dFB2U  

FB link: https://www.facebook.com/events/514372116655144 

Celebremos juntos la reapertura del Rock Creek Nature Center. Disfrutemos de un momento familiar al aire libre bajo la sombra de hermosos árboles con actividades divertidas para aprender sobre nuestros queridos bosques y algunas de las criaturas vivientes en nuestro parque, ¡incluidos los animales!

• Tendremos deliciosos antojitos y música en vivo para disfrutar juntos. 
• Por favor trae tu propia botella de agua para rellenarla y mantenerte hidratado mientras somos amigables con el medio ambiente.
• Recomendamos usar ropa cómoda.
• Habrá disponibles en esta ubicación.
• Se requiere el uso de mascarillas para todas las personas que aún no se hayan vacunado contra COVID-19 que visiten la sección techada al interior del centro de la naturaleza.
• Se recomienda el uso de mascarillas para todas las personas que aún no se hayan vacunado contra COVID-19 que visiten las áreas externas, es decir al aire libre del parque.  

¡Los esperamos! 

Celebrate with us the reopening of the Rock Creek Nature Center. Let’s enjoy some family-friendly time outdoors under lovely shade trees with fun activities to learn about our beloved forest and some of the living creatures in our park, including animals!

• We will have delicious treats and live music to enjoy together. 
• Please bring your own water bottle to refill it and stay hydrated while being eco-mindful.
• Bathrooms are available in this location
• Wear comfortable clothes.
• Wearing face masks is recommended for everyone not yet vaccinated against COVID- 19 visiting the outdoor area of the park and nature center. (NOTE: NPS does not require this, but social distancing is suggested indoors and outdoors.)
• Wearing face masks is recommended for everyone not yet vaccinated against COVID- 19 visiting the outdoor area of the park and nature center. 

  REGISTER HERE: https://www.corazonlatino.us/events2021/2021/6/29/de-corazn-a-corazn-msica-naturaleza-y-cultura-

Get inspired by Audubon Naturalist Society's (ANS) journey to reach a more diverse community with Maryland Advocate Denisse Guitarra. Denisse will share current advocacy outreach efforts, highlighting our most recent local advocacy campaigns and community engagement efforts with the Latinx communities in Montgomery County. Join us to learn how you can fight the good fight. Register today using this link: https://anshome.org/naturalist-hour/