Latino Outdoors and Hispanic Access Foundation invite Philadelphia’s Latino community to a free afternoon hike and garden party at the beautiful John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. 

As Latino Conservation Week celebrates its 10th anniversary, we are eager to celebrate 10 years of community-gathering and empowerment in the outdoor spaces that shape us. In the true spirit of LCW, the event will include snacks, live music, and group guided hikes through the Wildlife Refuge, right in the heart of the city. We will have learning opportunities to emphasize the importance of conservation and prizes for fun and games. There are several routes available which will be divided into groups, depending on your preferred distance.

Register in advance here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5073208

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Latino Outdoors y Hispanic Access Foundation invitan a la comunidad latina de Filadelfia a una caminata gratis por la tarde y una fiesta en el jardín en el hermoso Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre John Heinz.


Mientras la Semana Latina de la Conservación celebra su décimo aniversario, estamos ansiosos por celebrar 10 años de reunión comunitaria y empoderamiento en los espacios al aire libre que nos dan forma. En el verdadero espíritu de LCW, el evento incluirá bocadillos, música en vivo y caminatas guiadas en grupo por el Refugio de Vida Silvestre, justo en el corazón de la ciudad. Tendremos oportunidades de aprendizaje para enfatizar la importancia de la conservación y premios para la diversión y los juegos. Hay varias rutas disponibles que se dividirán en grupos, dependiendo de su distancia preferida.

Registracion aqui: https://www.tfaforms.com/5073208

Join us the weekend of July 22nd- 23rd for a day of fun events and educational talks. We have loteria, bilingual hikes, and educational activities about our park. Lassen is a special and beautiful place. It is one of the only places on earth that has all 4 types of volcanoes, and every step you take, is a step on a volcano or the remnants of one. On saturday we will host this event at the Kohm Yah mah nee visitor center. On Sunday we will have it at the Loomis Plaza in Manzanita Lake. Out loteria will include images about the park and our bilingual hikes will include bird watching and viewing our amazing volcanic peaks. Feel free to come and explore our park, walk our trails and view our pristine lakes ( over 200!).

Únese con nosotros el fin de semana, del 22 al 23 de Julio, para un día de eventos divertidos y conversaciones educativas. Tenemos lotería, caminatas bilingües y actividades educativas sobre nuestro parque. Lassen es un lugar especial y hermoso. Es uno de los únicos lugares en la tierra que tiene los 4 tipos de volcanes, y cada paso que tomas es un paso sobre un volcán o los restos de uno. El sábado celebraremos este evento en el centro de visitantes de Kohm Yah Mah nee. El domingo lo tendremos en en Loomis Plaza en Manzanita Lake. La lotería incluirá imágenes sobre el parque y nuestras caminatas bilingües incluirán la observación de aves y la vista de nuestros increíbles picos volcánicos.  Ven a explorar nuestro parque, caminar por nuestros senderos y ver nuestros lagos hermosos (¡más de 200!).

Stafford Lake is a beautiful setting with open space surrounding a gorgeous lake. There is a hiking trail in the hills that we will explore. We will end the day with lunch at the group area and some lawn activities.

There is limited space for this excursion.

Join Intermountain Bird Observatory scientists for a morning of songbird banding at our beautiful Boise River site! Our trained biologists will be catching, banding, and releasing wild songbirds all morning as part of our standardized breeding season monitoring protocol.

Registration Required: https://forms.office.com/r/ZKWs5Vxr1c 

Bird Banding is unpredictable. We cannot promise that we will catch birds, but hope that everyone has the opportunity to see a bird be banded. Depending on how many birds we catch, visitors will be able to help release the birds by holding out their hand as a release platform.

We may close our nets early or not open the station is the weather is bad (too windy, rainy, hot, or cold). We may reschedule due to weather. Please check your email for updates before attending. 

All ages are welcome. This site is somewhat wheelchair/walker accessible (but please contact us ahead of time for details so that we can accommodate you).

**Parking and other important details at this link: https://www.boisestate.edu/ibo/science/river/ ** 

FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Read about how to access the site here. You may drive or bike to this location. https://www.boisestate.edu/science/river/ 

What can/can't I bring to the event?
All visitors should bring water, snacks, necessary meals, and appropriate outdoor clothing. Don't forget your sunscreen, hats, binoculars, cameras, and field guides. Bring a camp chair if you would like to sit down during your visit. Plan for chilly mornings before the sun reaches the site: bring a jacket and long pants. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are best for walking on trails. There is POISON IVY at this location! Please don't wander off trail. 

Please do not bring dogs to the banding area. 

Questions? Contact Traci: traci.swift@tnc.org or text/call (520) 343-3791

This project is funded by donations from visitors like you. Please bring a donation to support our work. Thank you!

Join Ventana Wildlife Society for FREE nature activities at our Youth Activity Tent! Open to anyone visiting the farmer's market. No registration necessary - activites will be led by bi-lingual staff. 

Youth Nature Outing to the Beach - Mon. July 17, 1pm-4pm

Soledad Medical Clinic, 600 Main Street, Soledad 

Join Ventana Wildlife Society for FREE nature outing to Del Monte Beach, Monterey! This program is for Soledad youth ages 8-12. Transportation is included and the program will be led by bi-lingual staff. Space is limited and reservations are required. 

In celebration of Latino Conservation Week, PLT invites everyone and especially the Latino community, to enjoy the outdoors together during this special Open Preserve Day! Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with the family. Take a walk on the trails with friends. Share the wonders of nature with the next generation. Try your hand at some outdoor games like cornhole that will be on site to play. 

Juntos Afuera – Let’s Get Outdoors Together! 

This Open Preserve Day is for you to come out and enjoy our Big Hill Preserves on your own! These preserves protect critical unfragmented blue oak woodlands in the Raccoon Creek and Bear River watersheds and are part of one of the last relatively “wild” areas in western Placer County. The trails on these preserves meander past spectacular rock formations, the flowing Raccoon Creek, and panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada foothills and Sacramento Valley.  

We will provide you with a trail map when you arrive, and from there, you are free to explore the beautiful preserves at your own pace or just find a good spot for a picnic! 

Some of the activities you might choose include: 

• Enjoy a leisurely nature walk – there are 6.5 miles of trails for you to pick from 
• Go on a trail run 
• Photograph nature 
• Have a picnic – down by the creek or up on a viewpoint 
• Do yoga or meditate by the creek, under a tree, or at a viewpoint 
• Get creative! 

*Registration is required to attend

Please visit our website for more information and to register: https://placerlandtrust.org/saturday-july-22-juntos-afuera-an-open-preserve-day/

Sana sana, Yanaguana. Join us as we kick off Latino Conservation Week in San Antonio, TX with "Agua es Vida; Water is Life," highlighting the importance of protecting our oceans, rivers, and creeks. Celebra con nosotros on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 6:30 PM at Confluence Park, 310 West Mitchell Street. 

Rosie Torres, indigenous dancer and choreographer will perform a bilingual reading of the book We Are Water Protectors, written by award-winning Ojibwe author Carole Lindstrom. Ms. Torres will begin the program by leading children and their families through a dynamic Land Acknowledgement filled with movement, song, and a call to the four directions. The reading will be followed by a water ritual at the banks of the river and a nature walk led by the Urban Bird Project (UBP). UBP members will guide children and their families on the proper way to use binoculars and draw attention to the birds and the incredible biodiversity the River supports. Throughout the nature walk, the guides will share water and bird stories rooted in Indigenous wisdom. The goal of this program is to highlight the idea that by protecting our waters, we are protecting life. Registered families will receive a FREE copy of the book We Are Water Protectors and will be invited to share aguas frescas and turtle-shaped conchas.  

Water is our most sacred natural resource, and we hope this program will help connect children to nature and encourage them to become defenders of plants, wildlife, and our rivers and creeks these species depend on. Nos vemos pronto! 

Agua es Vida; Water is Life is free and open to the public but spots are limited and registration is required. Register HERE: http://bit.ly/3JIoAlU  

Free parking provided at Confluence Park (310 W Mitchell). Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable, close-toed shoes and bring a reusable water bottle. Limited binoculars will be provided for use during the nature walk. 

English:

We’d like to invite you to our first Day of the Community! We’ll be going on a nature walk, having lunch together, and doing some water activities in celebration of Latino Conservation Week! Latino Conservation Week helps break down barriers for Latino communities to access public lands and waters, encourages new opportunities for engagement, and inspires the next generation of environmental stewards. Stay as long as you like, although we ask that you please arrive on time for directions. No experience is necessary, and families are welcome (see the flyer attached for details). We hope to see you there!

Español:

¡Nos gustaría invitarles a nuestro primer Día de la Comunidad! Daremos un paseo por la naturaleza, almorzaremos juntos y haremos algunas actividades acuáticas para celebrar la Semana de Conservación Latina! La Semana de la Conservación Latina ayuda a romperlas barreras para que las comunidades latinas/hispanas tengan acceso a las tierras y aguas públicas, inspira nuevas oportunidades de participación y crea la próxima generación de administradores ambientales. Quédesen el tiempo que quieran, aunque les pedimos que lleguen a tiempo para recibir direcciones (or instruciones). No es necesario tener experiencia, y toda la familia es bienvenida. (ver el folleto adjunto para más detalles). ¡Esperamos verte ahí!

Join Manuel (Mannie) Lopez of the National Forest Foundation for a talk about fire history research in the Jemez Mountains of Northern New Mexico. In his research, Mannie looks at the growth rings inside trees, which give insight to prehistoric wildfire occurrence, frequency, and area. This can tell us about present day wildfire size and severity compared to the past, and changes in wildfire behavior. Listen in to learn about Mannie’s research and the work NFF is doing to address wildfire challenges.

Mannie was fortunate to be born in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, to multi-generational New Mexicans with a deep respect for open spaces and natural resources. He ventured to northern California where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Physical Geography from Chico State University. He returned to New Mexico where high severity wildfires sparked his inner fire ecologist. He obtained a master’s degree from New Mexico State University, focused on endangered watersheds with potential for post-fire debris flows. Mannie continued his research in Santa Fe, NM with the USGS NM Landscapes Field Station. He is now happy to be applying his knowledge and experience to forested landscapes and communities in his role at the National Forest Foundation.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_97sVbEaYSd-Eli_-nF2NWw