“We Are Rivers” takes its listeners on a journey to tell the stories of rivers and the important relationship they have with us. It explores the culture and history of the west and our nation by talking with adventurers, writers, water experts, and artists about their connection to rivers, and how they impact their lives. The podcast series covers a wide array of topics across the Colorado Basin and other rivers across the country.

On July 22, 2020, we'll be releasing our next podcast episode, focusing on Latino Conservation Week and Oceans Conservation work by Hispanic Access Foundation. We'll learn about Latino Conservation Week and hear some great stories shared by Hispanic Access' Oceans Advisory Council. This will be a two-part episode, with the first episode launching on July 22.

Podcast will go live at 12:00 am on Wednesday, July 22 here. 

La Semana de Conservación Latina está muy cerca de nuestros corazones aquí en el Mojave Desert Land Trust.

Los temas nacionales de este año están enfatizando el papel latino en la conservación, aprovechando la pasión latina por el aire libre, y mejorando las vidas de esta generación y futuras generaciones. A partir del 18 de julio, estamos encantados de traerte una semana de actividades donde todos podemos aprender sobre la cultura latina y la pasión por nuestro entorno natural.

El 18 de julio, lanzaremos nuestra versión de Loteria Chalupa con una mezcla de acertijos culturales y de conservación. Descarga la tarjeta del juego busca las pistas diarias en Facebook, Instagram y Twitter. Obtiene tres cuadrados en una fila y te puedes presentar en nuestros canales sociales! Cual papel creciente juegan los latinos en la conservación y protección de nuestras tierras públicas? A través de la narración personal, aprende cómo personas de diferentes orígenes desarrollaron una pasión por el aire libre y están trabajando hacia una mayor conciencia de conservación para sí mismos y para los demás.

El 20 de Julio, Cindy Holland hablará de venir orgullosamente de tres generaciones de mujeres latinas, su conexión con el medio ambiente y la búsqueda del sueño americano.

El 21 de Julio, Qué es la conservación? Acompaña a Cindy Holland, para una introducción al Mojave Desert Land Trust y como protegemos los valores naturales, culturales y escénicos del desierto de California.

El 23 de Julio, escuche a Ernesto Frías y a su hijo hablar sobre el mundo natural y sus esperanzas y sueños.

El 25 de Julio, nuestros amigos del COFEM compartirán sobre su trabajo en justicia ambiental y mejorar el acceso de los latinos a las tierras públicas.

El 22 de Julio ¡Desafía tu conocimiento del desierto! Elige tu propia aventura mientras juegas a través de tres rondas de actividades de aprendizaje del desierto. El juego se enfoca en tres ideas principales: Flora, Fauna, Sistema de la Naturaleza y Conservación. Los estudiantes podrán elegir actividades que ayudan a aprender, moverse, escribir y sonar como las plantas y los animales del desierto.

El 24 de Julio, puedes unirte a MDLT “Land Steward” Luke Basulto para un Show & Tell de Herpetología. Dará un recorrido virtual de el trabajo de rescate de tortugas del desierto de su familia en Barstow y hablará sobre su experiencia en herpetología. Esta presentación estará disponible para ver en nuestro canal de YouTube

¡Familia, La Semana de la Conservación Latina ha llegado nuevamente!

LCW es una iniciativa que comenzó en 2014 por el Hispanic Access Foundation y nos unimos para continuar esta importante tradición junto a otras organizaciones a lo largo de en todo el país. Este año, la semana se celebra del 18 al 26 de julio. El objetivo de la semana: "Disfrutando y conservando nuestra tierra".LCW fue creado para apoyar y compartir las historias de la comunidad latina al salir al aire libre y participar en actividades para proteger nuestros recursos naturales y el medio ambiente. Durante esta semana, la comunidad latina, las organizaciones sin fines de lucro, organizaciones religiosas y agencias gubernamentales en todo Estados Unidos realizarán excursiones de senderismo, pesca, rafting, caza o campamento en tierras de conservación nacional, monumentos nacionales, bosques nacionales, parques estatales y locales y otros tierras públicas, para aprender sobre los esfuerzos de conservación en su comunidad y mostrar su apoyo para proteger permanentemente nuestra tierra, agua y aire.

Te invitamos seguirnos esta semana para aprender más a través de videos, escuchando historias en el podcast "Go West, Young Podcast" y saliendo al exterior con tu familia de forma responsable. Ayúdanos a correr la voz compartiendo nuestros videos y usando el #LCW2020 #latinoconservationweek #colorado

Familia, Latino Conservation Week (LCW) is here!

LCW is an initiative that began in 2014 by the Hispanic Access Foundation and has carried on this tradition with partners throughout the country. This year, the week is celebrated from July 18-26. The goal of the week: “Disfrutando y conservando nuestra tierra,” which translates to “enjoying and conserving our lands.”LCW was created to support and share the stories of the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources. During this week, Latino community, nonprofits, faith-based organizations and government agencies across the United States will go on hiking, fishing, rafting, hunting or camping outings in national conservation lands, national monuments, national forest, state and local parks and other public lands, to learn about conservation efforts in their community, and show their support for permanently protecting our land, water and air.

We invite you to follow us this week and enjoy videos, storytelling and "Go West, Young Podcast" to learn more about how latinos conserving our land. Also take this time to go outdoors and share your love for our land through pictures and stories on social media using these hashtags so we can all join the celebration virtually. #LCW2020 #latinoconservationweek #colorado

Bees, Butterflies, Bats, Oh My!

Can modern cities, their communities, and people save pollinators? Without these animals and insects, ecosystems across the world would collapse, food and medicinal plant production which largely benefits human wellbeing would halt, and life as we know it today would ignominiously end on our blue-green marble.

Join us throughout this week for a pollinator social media takeover! Each day you will receive a pollinator coloring sheet through email, which should then be shared through social media to continue the pollinator conversation. The best coloring sheet of each day will receive a prize - whoop whoop!

Sign up here!

You can find us on social media at:@sflbeekeeping@breesbees1#withoutbeeswehavenoseeds#savethepollinators#lcw2020

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/snorkel-the-shenandoah-tickets-113130889536

In partnership with the US Forest Service NatureWatch Program, we would like to invite all members of the community to a total-immersion day on the river. Bilingual (Spanish/English) guides will help us ‘dive’ into the beauty of the river in two languages.Snorkeling and kayaking/equipment will be provided for your $40/person contribution. There are also a limited number of canoes that can be rented out for $50 for two people (or two plus a small child).

These days, it can be a challenge to come together and feel safe. This is a great opportunity for you and your organization’s members to have a fun day outdoors, relax, celebrate diversity of all kinds, and learn about what is on -- and in -- the river. The river is safe, and social distancing/Covid-19 prevention protocols will be practiced diligently.

We will meet at Front Royal Outdoors at 10 a.m.( 8567 Stonewall Jackson Hwy, Front Royal, VA 22630), and be shuttled up to the Karo Boat Landing, where we will float (paddling/snorkeling) our way down a gentle three-mile stretch of water, taking out at the Front Royal Outdoors landing. The water is clear and there are lots of places to stop and view fish and other underwater features. The Shenandoah Riverkeeper and USFS certified freshwater snorkelers will guide the trip.

Please bring closed-toe water shoes (no flip-flops), sunscreen, and any food/drink you may need. All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver before the trip, and should have at least basic swimming/paddling skills.Additionally, the health and safety of our guests and staff are of the utmost importance to us. The outfitter sanitizes every vehicle every time that vehicle is used to transport guests. They also sanitize all equipment before it is issued to guests. Also, please be advised that all guests will be required to wear a face-covering while on Front Royal Outdoors property and in the shuttle vehicles. Paddlers will not be required to wear face-covering while on the river. Please keep your face covering dry while on the river as you will be required to wear it on once you return to the grounds of Front Royal Outdoors.

Las mariposas monarca nos conectan con nosotros mismos, nuestros antepasados y la tierra. Únase con nosotros el jueves 23 de julio para "La migración es Natural." Exploraremos lo que tenemos en común con las mariposas monarca, incluyendo la forma en que viajamos, como cuidamos nuestros jóvenes, y como transmitimos el conocimiento de generación en generación. Discutiremos su importancia y conexión con las culturas indígenas, nuestras vidas entrelazadas en toda América del Norte y el trabajo que se está haciendo para monitorear y conservarlas. Monarch butterflies connect us to ourselves, our ancestors, and the land.

Join us on Thursday, July 23rd for “Migration is Natural.” We’ll explore what we have in common with monarch butterflies, including how we travel, care for our young, and pass knowledge through the generations. We’ll discuss their importance and connection to Indigenous cultures, our intertwined lives throughout North America, and the work being done to monitor and conserve them.Registration is required.

Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/migration-is-natural-tickets-113890304968

El miércoles 22 de julio, únete a Naturaleza y Cultura en un viaje virtual a través de los bosques secos tropicales de Sonora, México. Experimenta la belleza, la cultura y la biodiversidad única de la región, ¡desde tu casa! Desde el monitoreo de jaguares hasta el empoderamiento de las mujeres, la conservacionista de Naturaleza y Cultura, Lydia Lozano, compartirá las aventuras y los desafíos detrás de la protección de uno de los ecosistemas más amenazados de México.

SOBRE NUESTRO DESTINO - La Reserva Monte Mojino, de 18.211 acres (47.752 hectares), de Naturaleza y Cultura protege los remanentes de bosques secos tropicales del sur de Sonora, y las especies en peligro de extinción que habitan en estos bosques. Lydia compartirá las experiencias sobre las alianzas creadas entre terratenientes, comunidades locales y áreas naturales protegidas que conservan esta hermosa, biodiversa y amenazada región.

SOBRE DE NUESTRA GUÍA - Como Directora de País para Naturaleza y Cultura Internacional - México, Lydia es pionera en conservación. Ella ha ayudado a conservar más de 118,000 acres de bosque seco tropical amenazado, protegiendo el hábitat de aves y jaguares. Ella trabaja con las autoridades regionales y locales, empodera a las comunidades locales e indígenas e inspira a las jóvenes. Lydia es licenciada en biología con especialidad en zoología por la Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa. Ella ha trabajado en proyectos de conservación en el noroeste de México durante los últimos 10 años. 

Si tiene preguntas por favor póngase en contacto con Naturaleza y Cultura a través de dogood@natureandculture.org. ¡Estamos ansiosos por "verte" ahí!

Dallas College’s Latino student population is growing quickly, and many of these students are passionate about efforts that protect our air, water and land. Through Dallas College student clubs and sustainability offices, many Latinos have collaborated in community conservation projects.

The forum “Are We Green Enough” will be a conversation with students, alumni, and community and business leaders about sustainability projects that can conserve the environment and improve the community’s quality of life. The panel will explore how much Dallas College has achieved through its sustainability efforts, and what more can be done.

Forum moderator: Diana Flores, Chair, Dallas College Board of Trustees

Panelists:

• Dr. Maria V. Boccalandro: Director of Sustainability & Programs for Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus

• Miriam Gallegos: President of Cedar Valley Campus Green Club. Miriam is the winner of the 2020 Cedar Valley Campus Sustainability Leadership Award. She graduated in June 2020 with an associate of science degree from Cedar Valley.

• Oriana Silva: Sustainability Intern for Brookhaven Campus. She is pursuing an associate of arts degree focusing on French, Spanish and chemistry. She is the Sustainable Development Goals Action Manager for Dallas College and produces educational videos for the Dallas Arboretum.

• Ramon Cruz: Sierra Club’s new president, becoming the first Latino to hold that position in the organization’s 128-year history. The Sierra Club’s National Board of Directors is democratically elected by the organization’s membership and serves its 3.8 million members and supporters. Cruz holds degrees from American University in Washington, D.C., and Princeton University in New Jersey. He has over 20 years of experience in advocacy at the intersection of sustainability, environmental and energy policy, urban planning, and climate change.

• John Martinez: President and CEO of the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association located in the heart of the southern sector in Oak Cliff. Elected Chairman of the Board of the National Hispanic Construction Association. He leads the Contractor Business Center that focuses on procurement, construction safety, and “green and LEED” building.

WebEx Link here.

Celebrate the plants and animals of the Jordan River! We will have models and natural items to view, and stories to share. We would love to hear about the wildlife you’ve seen along the Jordan River, so stop by our table and chat with us! You can find our pop-up tent right outside the gate on the Jordan River Parkway Trail.

Interpretation will be provided in both Spanish and English.

The Next 100 Colorado Mentorship Program is a six-month program for a cohort of 10 mentors and 10 mentees designed to help connect Colorado's emerging and seasoned leaders of color through a series of partnerships, network formation, and leadership building. The program will consist of three full cohort gatherings (including an orientation), three one-on-one meetings, and a closing celebration, in addition to an online environment through which the group will be able to connect and share resources. With uncertainty about restrictions on travel and in-person gatherings likely to persist throughout the year, the program will be designed to accommodate virtual gatherings in the short-term with the potential to shift to in-person gatherings as state and national circumstances change.

Participants will:​

Tailor their experience to their individual goals and needs

Establish mentor/mentee relationships, along with relationships with a larger cohort, that ideally last long beyond the structured program

Access people, organizations, events, or other opportunities that they may not otherwise have had access to

Build leadership capacity Learn from experts in DEI, conservation, outdoor recreation, and public lands management

Find more information at: https://www.next100colorado.org/pilot-mentorship-program