Connecting urban and rural communities between Nampa and Boise, this inclusive 5K invites participants of all ages and abilities to run or walk a scenic route through a Meridian park. Hosted alongside the Latino/Latine Run Club in celebration of Latino Conservation Week, the event combines outdoor movement with cultural vibrancy, featuring an energizer warm-up, live music, dance, local vendors, and food. The initiative aims to raise awareness of Idaho’s natural spaces, provide environmental resources, and foster long-term community stewardship of local parks.

Celebrate California’s unique biodiversity on September 13th with free admission to the Garden and discover why our incredible native plants make our state so special.

In addition to free admission, we're kicking off our celebration of Latino Conservation Week with bilingual Spanish/English activities.

8:00am - 4:00pm Grab coffee and baked treats from Marigold Coffee Collective

9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, & 12:00pm Bilingual behind-the-scenes tours of the CalBG Production Nursery (limited availability; first come, first served)

10:30am, 11:30am Bilingual behind-the-scenes tours of the CalBG Herbarium, the third largest herbarium in California (limited availability, first come, first served)

10am, 11:15am Native Plant Lotería game with our friends from the Chino Basin Water Conservation District

9am - 1pm Visit the cooling station east of the administration building to meet exhibitors from Chino Basin Water Conservation District, Lopez Urban Farm, Growing Roots, and Bloom Wild Bookshop as well as hands-on activities for all ages. Pick up a scavenger hunt about the different water features in the Garden on your way in for some fun for the whole family!

A limited number of free tickets are available for public general admission so reserve your tickets ahead of time!

Admission tickets for the public (non-members) are valid for the entire day during our opening hours (8 AM to 7 PM): there is no specific entry time or duration of your visit.  

Members may enter free at any time, without a reservation.

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El Jardín Botánico de California celebra la Semana de la Biodiversidad de California con entrada gratuita el domingo 13 de septiembre. También celebraremos la Semana Latina de la Conservación (Latino Conservation Week) con actividades bilingües en español e inglés:

8:00am - 4:00 pm Disfruta de café, agua fresca, y productos horneados de Marigold Coffee Collective

‍9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, & 12:00pm Recorridos bilingües de nuestro vivero de producción (capacidad limitada; por orden de llegada)

10:30am, 11:30am Recorridos bilingües detrás de escena por el Herbario de CalBG, el tercero más grande de California (capacidad limitada; por orden de llegada)

10am, 11:15am ¡Juega Lotería de Plantas Nativas con nuestros amigos del Chino Basin Water Conservation District!

9am - 1pm Visita la estación de enfriamiento al este del edificio administrativo para conocer a los expositores de Chino Basin Water Conservation District, Lopez Urban Farm, Growing Roots, y Bloom Wild Bookshop, y disfruta de actividades prácticas para todas las edades. Al entrar, recoge una actividad de búsqueda sobre las diferentes fuentes de agua del jardín y disfruta de un momento divertido para toda la familia!

Hay un número limitado de entradas gratuitas disponibles, ¡así que asegúrate de reservar tu entrada con antelación!

La entrada general es válida durante todo el día (8am - 7pm) y no hay una hora específica de entrada ni una duración determinada para la visita. Los miembros pueden entrar sin reserva previa.

Join Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to introducing new audiences to kayak fishing, ethical angling, safe boating, and conservation, for a special evening celebrating Latino Conservation Week and Hispanic Heritage Month.

The celebration will take place on Thursday, September 17, beginning at 6:30 PM, at GTE Financial Headquarters, located at 711 E. Henderson Ave., Tampa, FL 33602.

Guests will enjoy exclusive screenings of Casting Our Heritage: Hispanics in Tampa Bay Waters and From Sea to Soul, two inspiring short films that highlight the cultural connections, personal stories, and conservation efforts taking place throughout Tampa Bay's waters.

In addition to the film screenings, attendees will have the opportunity to network with community members, outdoor enthusiasts, conservation partners, and local organizations while learning more about Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers' mission and the impact our programs have on youth and families across the Tampa Bay region.

The evening will also feature light refreshments, snacks, door prizes, and opportunities to connect with others who share a passion for fishing, paddling, conservation, and outdoor recreation.

Admission is free; however, registration is required as seating is limited. To reserve your spot, please register at www.tampabaykayakanglers.org. We look forward to celebrating Latino Conservation Week and Hispanic Heritage Month with you through an evening of storytelling, community, and a shared commitment to protecting and enjoying our beautiful waters.

Bonita Family Resource Center (BFRC) will be hosting a charla de comprando rico y sano or workshop on how to buy tasy and healthy foods! A community promotora will share practical tips on how to shop for healthy, affordable foods and make the most of your grocery budget. We will also share information about available resources and programs, such as CalFresh, and how BFRC can help families apply and access these benefits.

¡Bonita Family Resource Center (BFRC) estará ofreciendo una charla de “Comprando Rico y Sano”! Una promotora comunitaria compartirá consejos prácticos sobre cómo comprar alimentos saludables y económicos, y cómo aprovechar mejor su presupuesto. También hablaremos sobre recursos y programas disponibles, como CalFresh, y cómo BFRC puede ayudar a las familias a solicitar y acceder a estos beneficios.

Acompáñenos el Sábado, el 10 de Octubre a las 10 de la mañana para celebrar Día de los Muertos y la fauna de Nueva Jersey. Vamos a hacer los alebrijes con nuestra educadora bilingüe, Jasleen. Este evento es perfect para las familias de las edades 3-8.

¡Este evento es perfecto para las familias que quieren honorar las tradiciones latinoamericanas, crear juntas, y pasar tiempo en naturaleza! 

Qué está incluído: 

• El minicuento de Yo Recuerdo Mi Abuelo - Empiezan con un cuento breve de 10 minutos sobre el Día de los Muertos, leído en español. 
• Hacer manualidades - Van a hacer Los alebrijes usando materiales provistas por Cedar Run. 
• Conocer una fauna - Conocen a uno de nuestros búhos residentes en una experiencia íntima, en la que pueden verlo muy cercano y personal. 
• El Tour de Las Viviendas - Caminan por las viviendas de nuestra fauna mientras cuentan las historias de nuestros animales. 

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Colorful Creatures: Alebrije Workshop

Join us on Saturday, October 10th, at 10 am to celebrate Day of the Dead and New Jersey wildlife by making "alebrijes" with our bilingual educator, Jasleen. This event is perfect for families with children aged 3-8! 

This event is perfect for families that want to celebrate Latin American traditions, craft together, and spend time in nature as a family! 

What's included: 

• Storybook Reading of "I remember my abuelo" - We will begin with a brief 10 minute reading about the Day of The Dead, read in Spanish. 
• Hands-on craft activity - Building wildlife "alebrijes" or colorful hybrid animals using materials provided by Cedar Run 
• Wildlife Meet and Greet - Meet one of our resident animals up close and personal.
• Wildlife Housing Area Tour - Walk as a family through our wildlife housing area as we explore the cultural significance of our animals in Latin America!

Importante: Las personas registradas recibirán actualizaciones sobre cualquier cambio y los detalles finales del evento conforme se acerque la fecha.

Este evento está abierto a toda la familia.

Por favor, llegue puntualmente y considere tiempo adicional para estacionarse en el Hotel Hilton. Desde allí, siga las señales de GRG para llegar al punto de inicio de la caminata en Long Meadow Lake Trail.

El almuerzo será proporcionado por Great River Greening. Por favor, traiga su propia botella de agua reutilizable.

Recomendamos vestirse de acuerdo con las condiciones del clima. 

Aviso importante: al registrarse en línea, completará la exención de responsabilidad y la autorización para el uso de fotografías. Si prefiere no aparecer en las fotografías del evento, por favor infórmenos el día de la actividad.

¿Tiene preguntas? volunteer@greatrivergreening.org
www.greatrivergreening.org

Este evento es posible gracias a nuestros funders and partners:

• Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF), as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR)
• COPAL
• Huellas Latinas
• Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge 
• Ciudad de Bloomington Creative Placemaking
• Indigenous Roots 
• Minnesota Zoo

Familias Empoderadas will host a bilingual outdoor wellness experience at a local public park, inviting Latino families to reconnect with nature through mindful movement, environmental education, and community reflection. Participants will take part in a guided nature walk, learn about the health and environmental benefits of California's public lands, and experience a DanzaCura healing movement session inspired by the elements of nature.

El Día del Arroyo es un evento comunitario de restauración de cuencas hidrográficas basado en el voluntariado que el Alpine Watershed Group ha estado coordinando desde 2001. Este importante evento nos ayuda a llevar a cabo proyectos de salud ambiental, tales como la instalación de estacas de sauce, la recolección de basura, la eliminación de malezas invasoras, el control de problemas de erosión, la protección de álamos y otros proyectos ecológicos.

El Día del Arroyo reúne a docenas de voluntarios que se dividen para trabajar en varios proyectos, cada uno con un líder capacitado en el sitio que cuenta con las herramientas y suministros necesarios.

Únete a nosotros a los Dias de Voluntario @ Possum Hollow. ¡Ayúdanos a cuidar a nuestras reservas! Te necesitamos para proteger nuestros robles y ríos. Ven y disfruta de la naturaleza y aprende como identificar plantas nativas e introducidas.  

This opportunity is for those individuals who identify as Latine/o descent and primarily speak Spanish/Spanglish.  This stewardship day is intended to provide a space for Latine/o, also BIPOC to build community while speaking/practicing speaking in Spanish. 

Esta oportunidad es para aquellas personas que se identifican como de ascendencia latina y hablan principalmente español/spanglish.  Estos días de voluntario tiene la intención de proporcionar un espacio para que los latinos y personas de color, construyen una comunidad mientras hablan/practican el español.

You're Invited to ECOMIAMI!

Join us for a fun, family-friendly volunteer day where people of all ages are welcome to help beautify Amelia Earhart Park.

After the volunteer project, you're invited to stay for a Public Reading of Scripture as we gather together in community and reflection.

This event is hosted in partnership with Hispanic Access' Latino Conservation Week and our local community partner, EcuMiami.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided for all volunteers.

Important: By registering via EventBrite, you will be receiving an invitation via email to register with the Miami-Dade Parks department as an event-day volunteer.

Together, let's leave this place a little better than we found it.

*Children under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian

For questions please do not hesitate to contact natalie@hispanicaccess.org

Join us at the Chehalis Western Trailhead at Woodard Bay Natural Area for a free bilingual educational program for families. The event will feature tables hosted by community partners about birds, plants, aquatics and more, and guided walks with local naturalists to learn about the environment and ongoing restoration. Refreshments will be provided!

¡Únete a nosotros en el Chehalis Western Trailhead para un programa educativo para familias-sin costo! Diferentes organizaciones estarán dando información de ecología y ofreciendo actividades para toda la familia, incluyendo caminatas guiados. Se ofrecerá comida!

Spend an afternoon with us at the nature park and discover what it takes to be a nature superhero! We will have activities for the whole family to enjoy!

The Tualatin Hills Nature Center is partnering with local Latine-owned businesses and organizations to host a FREE party in celebration of Latino Conservation Week and Welcoming Week. We will have a Live band, DJ, Food Vendor (first 100 people will get a voucher to spend), a raffle with great prizes, guided hikes, crafts and so much more.

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Pasen una tarde divertida en el parque natural y descubre lo que se necesita para ser un superhéroe de la naturaleza! Tendremos actividades para toda la familia. 

El Tualatin Hills Nature Center se está asociando con varias empresas latinas y diferentes organizaciones locales para organizar una fiesta GRATUITA en celebración de Latino Conservation Week y la Semana de Bienvenida. Tendremos Group en vivo, DJ, comida (las primeras 50 personas obtendrán un bono), rifa con buenos premios, caminatas guiadas, manualidades y mucho más!

Trail Work

The Great Sierra River Cleanup is back! GSRC is a Sierra-wide watershed cleanup event coordinated by Sierra Nevada Alliance in collaboration with California’s Coastal Cleanup Day. 46,201 volunteers removed 398,654 pounds (199 tons) of trash from the Sierra Nevada waterways and across the state’s entire coastline. Learn more about the impact and history of the event here.

We will spend the morning picking up litter at our Clementine Beach Preserve and at the connected Upper Lake Clementine Beach area. Lunch will be provided at the end of the day. You are welcome to spend time at the public beach along the river after the cleanup, but please note that the river is fast and cold.

Register here: https://placerlandtrust.org/september-19-great-sierra-river-cleanup-2/

Vengan a nosotros el sábado, el 10 de Octubre, a la una de la tarde para hablar sobre la leyenda de La Lechuza y conocer a algunos de nuestros búhos residentes con la educadora bilingüe, Jasleen. ¡Este programa es bueno para las edades 8+! 

Este evento es perfecto para las familias que quieren celebrar los mitos de Latinoamérica, aprender juntos, pasar tiempo en la naturaleza y ver el refugio de una manera nueva. 

Qué está incluido:

• El minicuento de La Leyenda de La Lechuza - Empiezan con un cuento breve de 10 minutos de Zulema y La Bruja Lechuza, leído en español. 
• Conocer una fauna - Conocen a uno de nuestros búhos residentes en una experiencia íntima, en la que pueden verlo muy cercano y personal. 
• Actividades prácticas - Tienen la oportunidad de mirar y tocar los artefactos de los búhos. 
• El Tour de Las Viviendas - Caminan por las viviendas de nuestra fauna mientras exploramos las diferencias entre los especies de los buhos que viven con nosotros. 

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Join us on Saturday, October 10 as we talk about the legend of La Lechuza and meet some of our resident owls with our Bilingual Educator, Jasleen. Families will investigate artifacts and learn about the adaptations of owls that make them so special! This program is good for ages 8+!

This engaging event is perfect for families looking to celebrate Hispanic myths, learn together, get outside, and see the Refuge in a whole new way.

What’s included:

• Legend of La Lechuza Storybook - Start off with a quick 10-minute storybook reading session of Zulema and the Witch Owl.
• Wildlife Meet and Greet - Meet one of our resident Eastern Screech-owls up close and personal.
• Hands-On Activities - Have the opportunity to look at and feel owl artifacts.
• Wildlife Housing Area Tour - Walk as a family through our wildlife housing area as we explore the differences between the different owl species we have living with us!

“Cafecito & Conservation,” will be a bilingual community gathering. Here participants will learn about Wisconsin’s city and state parks and trails, conservation efforts, farming and agricultural culture, and opportunities to enjoy and protect local natural spaces and foster a sense of belonging and leadership. The event will also highlight connections between Latino cultural traditions and Wisconsin culture, recognizing shared values around land, food, agriculture, family, and community.

“Cafecito y Conservación” será un encuentro comunitario bilingüe donde los participantes aprenderán sobre los parques y senderos municipales y estatales de Wisconsin, los esfuerzos de conservación, la agricultura y la cultura agrícola, así como las oportunidades para disfrutar y proteger los espacios naturales locales, fomentando un sentido de pertenencia y liderazgo. El evento también destacará las conexiones entre las tradiciones culturales latinas y la cultura de Wisconsin, reconociendo valores compartidos en torno a la tierra, la comida, la agricultura, la familia y la comunidad.

Acompañanos a un encuentro comunictario bilingue donde aprederemos sobre los parques, senderos de Wisconsin, cultura agricola y como disfrutrar y proteger nuestros espacios naturales. Celbremos nuestras tradiciones latinas y nuestra conexion con la cultura de Wisconsin, alrededor de la tierra, la comida, la agricultura, la familia y la comunidad.

Join us for a bilingual community gathering where we will learn about Wisconsin’s parks and trails, agricultural culture, and ways to enjoy and protect our natural spaces. Let’s celebrate our Latino traditions and our connections with Wisconsin culture through shared values around land, food, agriculture, family, and community.

Registrate/Register: https://forms.gle/pzmb1nZLtKLQj5xK8

Join  National Park Service George Washington Memorial Parkway, Green Latinos, and Urban Adventure Squad for a Latino Conservation Week Celebration.  The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be picking up trash from 9am-11am near Theodore Roosevelt Island. You can register for the Trash Cleanup at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trash-cleanup-near-theodore-roosevelt-island-registration-1994587907123 

There will also be community tabling (10am-2pm) in celebration of Latino Conservation Week. Activities include completing Junior Park Ranger activities and earning a Junior Ranger badge, learning from National Park Rangers and conservation groups about the park and the watershed, a hike on the island led by a park ranger, and free giveaways.

Join Sierra Nevada Alliance and Luis Rubio on this day of adventure in celebration of Latino Conservation Week! Participants in this bilingual event can expect a day full of adventure, learning, and community. Scheduled activities for the day include rafting, a picnic, and a guided hike around Donner Lake. Are you a first-time rafter!? No problem! Experienced staff will guide the experience. Expect to raft for 45-60 minutes while learning about the history of Donner Lake Memorial State Park and its importance to California and U.S. history. During the guided hike, you will travel on a relatively flat path around the lake, learning about historical uses of native plants, trees, and mushrooms, or you can remain at the picnic area for community-building games and activities.

This is a free, family-friendly event meant to combine community, adventure, and education! Lunch will be provided. Parking will be free. Tickets are very limited, so please only reserve if you are definitely joining us (one ticket per person). Waivers must be signed on the day of the event to participate. Register here.

Únase a Aurora Water y la división de Parques, Recreación y Espacios Abiertos de la Ciudad de Aurora en Star K Ranch mientras celebramos la Semana de la Conservación Latina manteniendo un ambiente natural saludable. En este evento familiar, los participantes ayudarán a preservar las cubierta arbórea aplicando pintura que previene la mascada de castor y mantendrán arroyos saludables limpiando la basura. Nuestros esfuerzos beneficiarán a la naturaleza, el agua, las plantas y la vida silvestre. Por favor, use pantalones largos y zapatos cerrados. Se ofrecerán aperitivos y agua. Una vez finalizada la labor de voluntariado a las 11:00 a. m., podrá explorar el parque, la nueva zona de exploración de la naturaleza, los senderos y el centro de naturaleza, además de participar en diversas actividades. El evento es gratuito.

¿Preguntas?

Por favor, contacte a Alan Navarro en anavarro@auroragov.org  si tiene preguntas o para inscribirse en el evento.

Join Aurora Water and City of Aurora’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space division at Star K Ranch as we celebrate Latino Conservation Week by sustaining a healthy natural environment. In this family-friendly event, participants will assist to preserve tree canopy by applying beaver chew paint and maintain good stream health by trash cleanup.  Our efforts will give back to nature, water, plants, and animals. Please bring pants and closed-toe shoes. Snacks and water will be provided. Once the volunteer work is done at 11 am, feel free to explore the park, NEW nature exploration area, trails, nature center, and partake in activities.

Join IERCD and Hispanic Access Foundation for a community celebration at Louis Robidoux Parkland and Pecan Grove! Participants will help collect native milkweed seeds for future monarch habitat restoration, learn about local plants and wildlife, and take part in hands-on activities that celebrate community stewardship and connection to the land.

Monarcas Mágicas 

Acompáñenos el Domingo, el 11 de Octubre a las 10 de la mañana, para celebrar el Día de los Muertos. Vamos a aprender sobre la migración de las monarcas con nuestra educadora bilingüe, Jasleen. Este evento es perfecto para familias con hijos que tienen 3-8 años. 

Este evento celebra las tradiciones latinoamericanas, incluye una manualidad, y amina toda la familia pasar tiempo en la naturaleza. 

Qué está incluído: 

• El Minicuento de Las Monarcas - Empiezan con un minicuento breve de las Monarcas. 
• Hacer Manualidades en La Naturaliza - Crean las Monarcas usando materiales de la naturaleza y aprendan sobre la importancia de este especie.
• El Tour de Las Viviendas - Caminan por las viviendas de nuestra fauna mientras cuentan las historias de nuestros animales. 

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Magic Monarchs 

Join us on Sunday, October 11th at 10 am, to celebrate the Day of the Dead by learning about monarch butterfly migration with our bilingual educator, Jasleen! This event is perfect for families with children aged 3-8. 

This event is perfect for families that want to celebrate Latin American traditions, craft together, and spend time in nature as a family!

What's Included:

• Monarch Butterfly Storybook - start off with a quick storybook reading about monarch butterflies in Spanish.
• Nature crafts - Make monarch butterflies out of materials from nature and learn about their importance. 
• Wildlife Housing Area Tour - Walk as a family through our wildlife housing area as we explore the cultural significance of our animals in Latin America!

Get ready for a day full of culture, nature, and community!
Nature Unidos is a free, family-friendly celebration that highlights the beauty of Latino culture and the importance of equitable access to the outdoors. This is our 2nd year bringing together families, community leaders, and nature lovers for an unforgettable event at the Trinity River Audubon Center.

The day will feature:

• Guided hikes that showcase the beauty of the Trinity River and its wildlife

• Hands-on bilingual activities for kids and families

• Community exhibitors sharing resources and stories

• Cultural celebrations that honor the Latino community’s role in conservation

By weaving together culture and conservation, Nature Unidos reminds us that green spaces are for everyone, and that Latino voices are vital in protecting and enjoying our natural world.

Register your FREE tickets at: https://www.audubon.org/trinity-river

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¡Prepárate para un día lleno de cultura, naturaleza y comunidad! 
Nature Unidos es una celebración familiar que resalta la belleza de la cultura latina y la importancia del acceso equitativo a los espacios naturales. Este es nuestro segundo año reuniendo a familias, líderes comunitarios y amantes de la naturaleza para un evento inolvidable en el Trinity River Audubon Center.

El día incluirá:

• Caminatas guiadas que muestran la belleza del río Trinity y su vida silvestre

• Actividades bilingües y prácticas para niños y familias

• Expositores comunitarios compartiendo recursos e historias

• Celebraciones culturales que honran el papel de la comunidad latina en la conservación

Al entrelazar la cultura con la conservación, Nature Unidos nos recuerda que los espacios verdes son para todos y que las voces latinas son vitales para proteger y disfrutar nuestro mundo natural.

Registre sus entradas GRATIS en: https://www.audubon.org/trinity-river 

Join the Latine Environmental Colectivo for a fun and leisurely nature walk at Forest Hill Park in celebration of Latino Conservation Week! Participants will connect with nature and community while learning about native plant species and the importance of protecting and restoring our local environment. Along the way, we’ll play nature-themed bingo and explore the plants, wildlife, and natural spaces that make our community special. This family-friendly event is an opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the relationship between Latino communities and the environment. Rooted in Nature, Thriving in Community!

¡Acompáñanos con Latine Environmental Colectivo para una caminata divertida y relajada por Forest Hill Park en celebración de la Semana de la Conservación Latina! Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de conectarse con la naturaleza y la comunidad mientras aprenden sobre las especies de plantas nativas y la importancia de proteger y restaurar nuestro medio ambiente local. Durante la caminata, jugaremos bingo de naturaleza y exploraremos las plantas, la vida silvestre y los espacios naturales que hacen especial a nuestra comunidad. Este evento familiar ofrece una oportunidad para aprender, conectarnos y celebrar la relación entre las comunidades latinas y el medio ambiente. ¡Con raíces en la naturaleza, prosperando en comunidad!

Experience the desert after dark on a guided 1-mile night hike along an easy, flat trail. As the sun sets, we'll discover how the landscape comes alive with nocturnal wildlife and sounds that many people never get to experience.

Nature Friends will provide headlamps to help light the trail and UV flashlights to search for fascinating glowing critters, including scorpions, that fluoresce under ultraviolet light. 

Before the sun sets, we will make glow-in-the-dark hats.

To keep everyone comfortable, we'll also provide light snacks and drinks to help everyone stay hydrated during the hike. 

Meet at Veteran's Memorial Park by the picnic tables.

Environmental Education of New Mexico is proud to announce the 2026 NM Outdoor Learning Summit on September 12, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This unique event will bring together teachers, nonprofit leaders, and government agency staff for a day of building collaborations, sharing stories, and celebrating the unique cultural and physical landscapes of New Mexico. Attendees will experience hands-on sessions with local experts on topics such as youth-led decision making, bilingual program design, and much more!

This year’s summit will be accompanied by a Summit field trip on Sunday, September 13th at the Los Ranchos Agri-Nature Center. Programming at the event will center around teaching through gardening and growing. The field trip will run from 9am-12:30pm and will include a tour of the center, a workshop with a local outdoor learning provider, and lunch. 

Registration is now open! Register here before August 15th for a $25 early bird discount!

Registration Pricing

EENM members receive a discount as well. To purchase a membership and save on summit registration, click here.

Nuestra Herencia, Nuestra Tierra- Pedaling for Our Land is a bilingual, family-friendly event hosted by the Idaho Hispanic Foundation as part of Latino Conservation Week and our annual El Grito celebration, which kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month. Families will gather at the Idaho Hispanic Community Center and we will start with a bicycle and helmet fittings and giveaways and allow them the time to decorate their bicycles with nature-inspired and recycled materials before participating in a guided bike ride. Along the route, children and families will face common obstacles which we will help them learn to navigate and they will engage in interactive conservation activities focused on protecting pollinators, wildlife, water resources, and public parks. The event will conclude with more bicycle safety education, healthy refreshments, and conservation resources to help families continue enjoying Idaho's parks and outdoor spaces long after the event.  This is a part of a larger Hispanic Heritage month celebration with El Grito, food and artisan vendors, cultural performances and more.  

Many Latino families face barriers to accessing outdoor recreation, including limited equipment, lack of familiarity with local parks, language barriers, and limited opportunities to participate in culturally welcoming outdoor activities. Our event removes these barriers by providing a free, bilingual, family-centered experience that introduces participants to bike riding and bicycle safety and encourages continued use of Idaho's public spaces. Through conservation education, bicycle safety instruction, helmet distribution, and bicycle giveaways, families will leave with the knowledge, confidence, and equipment needed to enjoy nature beyond the event. By integrating conservation into our Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff celebration, we also demonstrate that caring for our environment is an important part of celebrating our culture and investing in future generations.

This event is a one-night camping trip designed to provide BIPOC families with hands-on outdoor experiences, including camping skills workshops, interpretive programs, and community-building activities. It aims to remove barriers to outdoor access by offering free gear, meals, bilingual facilitation in English and Spanish and a dedicated affinity space outdoors. Some of the hands-on workshops include fire by friction, fire safety, tent and kitchen setup, guided walks, and games.

Este evento es un viaje de campamento de una noche diseñado para proporcionar a las familias BIPOC experiencias prácticas al aire libre, incluyendo talleres de habilidades para acampar, programas interpretativos y actividades de construcción de la comunidad. Su objetivo es eliminar las barreras al acceso al aire libre ofreciendo equipo gratuito, comidas, facilitación bilingüe en inglés y español y un espacio de afinidad dedicado al aire libre. Algunos de los talleres prácticos incluyen fuego por fricción, seguridad contra incendios, configuración de tiendas de campaña y cocina, caminatas guiadas y juegos.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED / SE REQUIERE REGISTRO

Location / Ubicación

Rancho del Oso, Davenport, CA

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Duration 

September 12th — 13th 

Arrival: Saturday - 11 am 

Departure: Sunday - 11:30 am

We are offering:

• Camping gear for borrow
• All meals included
• Hands-on skill-building workshops and kid-friendly activities
• Bilingual facilitation in English and Spanish (if desired)
• A dedicated BIPOC affinity space in nature

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Duración

12 —13 de Septiembre

Llegada: Sábado - 11 am 

Partida: Domingo - 11:30 am

Ofrecemos:

• Equipo de campamento para préstamo
• Todas las comidas incluidas
• Talleres prácticos para desarrollar habilidades y actividades para niñes
• Facilitación bilingüe en inglés y español (si se desea)
• Un espacio de afinidad BIPOC dedicado en la naturaleza

Acompáñenos en un recorrido a pie y en un ambiente relajado por el Barrio Viejo.

Descubra el arte, la historia y la arquitectura de uno de los barrios más antiguos de Tucson.

El Barrio Viejo alberga una de las mayores concentraciones de construcciones de adobe del siglo XIX en el suroeste de los Estados Unidos.

Se trata de un paseo de 0,9 millas (aprox. 1,4 km) que va desde el santuario de El Tiradito hasta la antigua tienda de comestibles de Lee Ho.

El recorrido destacará la historia local, desde la expedición española hasta la época del territorio y la llegada del ferrocarril.

También hablaremos sobre el impacto de la renovación urbana y la gentrificación.

Conozca a sus guías:

Mely Bohlman es especialista bilingüe (inglés/español) del Programa de Educación Ambiental para el Departamento de Recursos y Tierras de Conservación del Condado de Pima.

Franklin Lane es voluntario, exprofesor de secundaria y guía de senderismo. Es miembro del programa *Master Naturalists* del Condado de Pima y un apasionado historiador aficionado del suroeste. Actualmente, también colabora como guía educativo en el Presidio San Agustín del Tucson.

¡Hola, amigos!

Aquí tienen la información logística para nuestro recorrido de de 8:00 a. m. a 10:00 a. m.

Nos reuniremos frente a Exo Roast / Bar Crisol, ubicado en 196 W. Simpson St. Exo Roast ofrece la única opción de baño disponible, por lo que, si planea usarlo, se recomienda hacer una pequeña compra o dejar una propina.

Hay mucho estacionamiento sin parquímetro en la zona.

Accesibilidad y descripción del recorrido:

• Tipo de superficie: Principalmente aceras o banquetas urbanas pavimentadas con asfalto y concreto.
• Terreno y pendiente: Terreno urbano plano con cambios de elevación mínimos.
• Estado del camino: Las aceras o bbanquetas del barrio histórico pueden ser estrechas, irregulares o tener bordillos altos. El tráfico vehicular es bajo o mínimo a esa hora.
• Ritmo: Paseo tranquilo y pausado, con paradas frecuentes para observar la arquitectura.
• Sombra y descanso: Sombra natural limitada; las calles históricas están expuestas directamente al sol.

Gracias, Mely y Franklin

Join us for a casual walking tour of Barrio Viejo. 

Discover the art, history, and architecture of one of Tucson's oldest neighborhoods. 

Barrio Viejo is home to one of the largest 19th century adobe communities in the Southwest.  

This is a 0.9 mile stroll from the El Tiradito shrine to Lee Ho's former grocery store. 

It will highlight local history from the Spanish Entrada to territorial status and the arrival of the railroad.

We'll also discuss the impacts of urban renewal and gentrification.

Meet Your Guides: 

Mely Bohlman is a bilingual (ENG/SPAN) Environmental Education Program Specialist for Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources. 

Franklin Lane is a volunteer and former High School teacher and hiking guide. He is a member of the Pima County Master Naturalists and a passionate Southwest, amateur historian. He currently also serves as a docent at the Presidio San Augustin del Tucson.

Hi friends! Some logistics for our tour from 8-10 a.m.

We'll meet in front of the Exo Roast/ Bar Crisol located at 196 W. Simpson St.

Exo Roast offers our only real restroom option so if you plan to use it a small purchase or tip is recommended.

There is plenty of non-metered parking in the area.

Accessibility & Trail Description

• Surface Type: Mostly paved asphalt and concrete city sidewalks.
• Terrain & Slope: Flat urban terrain with minimal elevation changes.
• Path Conditions: Historic neighborhood sidewalks may be narrow, uneven, or feature high curbs. Vehicular traffic is low and minimal at this time.
• Pace: Casual, slow-paced walking stroll with frequent stops to view architecture.
• Shade & Rest: Limited natural shade; historic streets feature open sun exposure.

Thanks

Mely and Franklin

Join the San Joaquin River Conservancy and our partners in a week of events and activities to get the community engaged and active in the outdoors.

The week starts on Saturday September 13th with a Cochinil Making Workshop featuring Teaching artists from Arte Américas. 

Sembrando el Futuro – Parte 1

Una conversación virtual bilingüe sobre la jardinería que rinde homenaje a la naturaleza y la cultura. Ya sea que estés plantando tu primera semilla o buscando profundizar tu conexión con la tierra, este seminario web bilingüe es un espacio acogedor para comenzar.

Aprende los conceptos básicos para crear un huerto o un jardín de plantas nativas o para polinizadores en casa, mientras exploras cómo la jardinería puede nutrir a las personas, a la comunidad y al medio ambiente. Juntos, descubriremos por qué los polinizadores son esenciales para unos ecosistemas saludables y reflexionaremos sobre las tradiciones ancestrales de cuidado de la tierra presentes en las comunidades latinas e indígenas. Regístrate aquí.

Seeding the Future — Part 1

A bilingual virtual conversation on gardening basics that honors nature, culture, and our shared heritage.

Whether you’re planting your first seed or looking to deepen your connection with the land, this bilingual webinar is a welcoming place to begin. Learn the basics of creating a vegetable, native plant, or pollinator garden at home while exploring how gardening can nurture people, community, and the environment.

Together, we’ll discover why pollinators are essential to healthy ecosystems and reflect on the longstanding traditions of caring for the land found across Latino and Indigenous communities. Register here.

Sembrando el Futuro – Parte 2

¡Acompáñanos en la segunda sesión de nuestra serie bilingüe de jardinería! Además, todos están invitados a disfrutar de tacos gratis y a elaborar un “Ojo de Dios”, una artesanía tradicional de Jalisco, México.

Juntos trabajaremos la tierra mientras aprendemos a hacer composta y a cultivar hortalizas saludables, plantas nativas y jardines que favorecen a los polinizadores, todo ello mediante prácticas sostenibles. Descubre consejos sencillos de jardinería, conoce a otros miembros de la comunidad y aprende cómo interactúan los polinizadores, las plantas y la tierra. Regístrate aquí.

Seeding the Future – Part 2

Join us for the second class in our bilingual gardening series! Plus, everyone is invited to enjoy free tacos and create an Ojo de Dios, a traditional craft from Jalisco, Mexico.

Together we’ll get our hands in the soil as we learn how to compost, grow healthy vegetables, native plants, and pollinator-friendly gardens using sustainable practices. Discover simple gardening tips, meet other community members, and learn how pollinators, plants, and healthy soil work together. Register here.

• Presented by Bayou City Waterkeeper, FotoFest, & Latino Outdoors
• Date and Time: September 19, 2026 | 8:30 am gather, 9:00 am start
• Location: Robert C. Stuart Park
• Admission: Free with registration
• Recommended for: All ages and photography experience levels 

Join Bayou City Waterkeeper, FotoFest, and Latino Outdoors for a guided photo walk exploring the connections among water, birds, people, and place.

Participants will walk through Robert C. Stuart Park, an area that provides habitat for resident and migratory birds while also demonstrating how natural and nature-based infrastructure can help manage stormwater, reduce flooding, improve water quality, and support healthier ecosystems.

No photography experience or specialized equipment is required. Participants may use a phone, digital camera, film camera, or simply join the walk to observe. Along the route, guides will invite participants to look closely at the wetland landscape: the movement of water, the plants and wildlife that depend on it, evidence of human intervention, and the relationships connecting the park to the surrounding city.

The program is presented in connection with FotoFest’s fall exhibition, Across the Americas: FotoFest, Latin America and Latino Cultures in the United States. Drawing from the exhibition’s consideration of landscape, territory, identity, history, and extraction, the walk will explore photography as a way to document place, reflect on environmental change, and imagine more reciprocal relationships between people and the natural world.

This event also overlaps with Latino Conservation Week, a national initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation that celebrates Latino communities’ relationships with the outdoors and their leadership in protecting land, water, air, and wildlife. 

Together, participants will consider what becomes visible when we slow down and pay attention, and how images can help us better understand, value, and protect the shared habitats around us. After the walk, participants will be invited to stay for refreshments and a kid-friendly activity station. This event is free with registration. 

What to Bring

• A phone, digital camera, or film camera
• Binoculars, if available
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Drinking water
• Sunscreen
• A hat, sunglasses, or other sun protection 
• Weather-appropriate clothing

Photography equipment and binoculars are optional. Participants are welcome to attend simply to walk, observe, and learn. 

About Across the Americas: FotoFest, Latin America and Latino Cultures in the United States

FotoFest’s fall 2026 exhibition, Across the Americas: FotoFest, Latin America and Latino Cultures in the United States, explores FotoFest’s long-standing engagement with artists across Latin America and Latino cultures in the U.S. Featuring work by more than forty artists, the exhibition embraces diverse photographic approaches to history, place, imagination, and identity.

Organized into four thematic chapters, Image and the Constructed Self; Memory, Archive, and History; Place, Territory, and Transformation; and Experimental Worlds: Concept and Fiction, the project brings together documentary, conceptual, and experimental practices that illuminate shared histories and cultural dialogues across Latin America and Latino cultures in the U.S.

The galleries will not be organized strictly around medium or geography. Instead, the historical and contemporary works will present a multi-faceted conversation between different times and histories. Unexpected pairings will revisit many of the ways FotoFest has fostered diverse discourse between generations of artists, national histories, and photographic traditions over the past four decades in Latin America and Latino Cultures in the United States.

Register Here

Acompáñenos a la 2ª celebración anual de Latino Land Stewardship! La celebramos el 12 de septiembre a las 10:00 en el Museo de Historia Natural Trailside.

Convocaremos una conversación entre custodios latinos de la tierra para explorar las diversas formas en que el conocimiento y nuestra cultura Latina moldean nuestra relación con las tierras de nuestra región. Desde la restauración ecológica y las labores de conservación hasta la organización por la justicia ambiental y la defensa comunitaria, los panelistas compartirán cómo se practica, se aprende y se transmite esta labor del cuidado de nuestras tierras.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Latino Land Stewardship celebration! This year we're hosting it on September 12 at 10 am at Trailside Museum of Natural History.

The panel discussion will feature a conversation with Latino land stewards exploring the many ways knowledge and culture shape our relationships with the land. From ecological restoration and conservation work to environmental justice organizing and community advocacy, panelists will share how stewardship is practiced, learned, and passed down.

September 12 at 10 am

Trailside Museum of Natural History

738 Thatcher Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Takaape’ Waashut Northeast Los Angeles Black Walnut Day is an annual gathering held during harvest season to honor the Southern California Black Walnut as a resilient member of our Indigenous, Latine, Chicanx, migrant and BIPOC community. Black Walnut Day was born out of the struggle against a multimillion dollar development that would have destroyed 110 Black Walnut trees and habitat, as well as threaten 900 nearby tenants with economic displacement. Reclaiming this Land has led to regenerating relationships with the land and Peoples across Northeast Los Angeles.

• Practice sustainably harvesting

• Process seeds for the seed library

• Arts & crafts for youth

• Interactive theater

• Explore NELA open spaces through hiking

and bird watching

• How can you help prevent displacement

• Recognize the signs of green gentrification

• Talk about the science of NELA hillsides

• Prevent the destruction of habitat

• Cultivate your relationship with the Land

• And, be a caretaker of the Land

*Events and workshops are subject to change due to availability of

the partners and committee members

Takaape’ Waashut El Día de la Nogal Negro del noreste de Los Ángeles es una reunión anual que se celebra durante la temporada de cosecha para honrar al nogal

negro del sur de California como un miembro resiliente de nuestra comunidad Indígena, Latine, Chicanx, migrante y BIPOC. El Día del Nogal Negro nació de la lucha contra un desarrollo millonario que habría destruido 110 nogales negros y su hábitat, además de amenazar con el desplazamiento económico a 900 inquilinos cercanos. Recuperar esta tierra ha llevado a regenerar las relaciones con la tierra y con la gente en todo el noreste de Los Ángeles.

• Practica la cosecha sostenible

• Procesa semillas para la biblioteca de semillas

• Artes y manualidades para jóvenes

• Teatro interactivo

• Explora los espacios abiertos de NELA

mediante caminatas y observación de aves

• Apoyar y prevenir el desplazamiento

• Reconoce el aburguesamiento verde

• Habla sobre la ciencia de las colinas de NELA

• Prevén la destrucción del hábitat

• Cultiva su relación con la Tierra

• Y ser un cuidador de la Tierra

*Los eventos y talleres están sujetos a cambios según la disponibilidad

de los socios y comité

Open to all who advocate, defend and nurture the Black Walnut tree and hold relationships with our native plant relatives and open spaces of Northeast LA.

// Abierto a todos los que defienden, protegen y cuidan el nogal negro y mantienen relaciones con nuestras plantas nativas y los espacios verdes del noreste de Los Ángeles.

committee // comité

Ascot Hills Park Advisory Board

Audubon Center at Debs Park

Caracol NELA

Community Nature Connection

Coyotl+Macehualli

Friends of Walnut Canyon

North East Trees

No Se Vende!

Owens Valley Indian Water Commission

Save Elephant Hill

Tina Calderon, Tongva Culture Bearer

TreePeople

Los Angeles Walks

partners // socios

Avenue 50 Studio

LAPBA (LA Prescribed Burn Assoc.)

LA Tenant’s Union

Polos Pantry

Save the Least Bells Vireo

Save Poppy Peak

Theodore Payne Foundation

un_naturalist

Tierra y Arboles: El futuro es nuestro is an environmental education workshop developed by New Earth Regeneration Initiative (NERI) that explores the essential relationship between healthy soils, trees, and resilient communities. 

Participants will learn the fundamentals of soil health, the role of organic matter and soil organisms in creating living soils, and how healthy soils support stronger trees, conserve water, store carbon, and help address climate change. The workshop also highlights the importance of native trees, urban forests, and community participation in restoring ecosystems and creating healthier neighborhoods. 

Through engaging discussions and hands on activities participants will discover how small actions such as properly managing organic waste, improving soil quality, and planting trees can contribute to a more sustainable future. 

The Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains needs your help to care for the fire impacted oak trees of Trippet Ranch in Topanga State Park.

During this event volunteers will help the RCDSMM care for our local oak woodland by watering, weeding, and mulching oak trees as well as potentially planting new acorns to replace those trees that may have died. Volunteers will also collect meaningful data to aid in an ongoing reforestation project the RCDSMM has been conducting since 2018. Please wear clothes you are willing to get dirty as well as durable shoes. Be sure to bring a sun hat, layers and drinking water.

We will be meeting in the parking lot of Trippet Ranch located in Topanga State Park. Carpooling to this event is encouraged as parking is limited!

Be aware during this event we will be asking volunteers to hike roughly 0.5-2 miles to access planting sites and the terrain is uneven and may require off-trail trekking.

We look forward to your help in our efforts to reforest and heal the wildlands of the Santa Monica Mountains in the wake of destruction from the Palisades Fire.

Acompáñenos el Domingo, el 11 de Octubre a la una de la tarde para celebrar el Día de los Muertos. Vamos a pintar calaveras de piedra y hacer ofrendas usando la naturaleza con nuestra educadora bilingüe, Jasleen. Este evento es perfecto para las edades 8+. 

Este evento es perfecto para las families que quieren celebrar el Día de los Muertos, hacer manualidades, y pasar tiempo en la naturaleza! 

Qué está incluído: 

• El Minicuento "Yo Recuerdo Mi Abuelo" - Empiezan con un cuento breve de 10 minutos sobre el Día de los Muertos, leído en español. 
• Hacer manualidades - Pintar calaveras y hacer una ofrenda con materiales de la naturaleza para representar los elementos. 
• El Tour de las Viviendas - Caminan por las viviendas de nuestra fauna mientras cuentan las historias de nuestros animales. 

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Join us on Sunday, October 11th at 1 pm, to celebrate the Day of the Dead by making rock "calaveras" and nature "ofrendas" with our bilingual educator, Jasleen! This event is perfect for ages 8+. 

This event is perfect for families that want to celebrate Latin American traditions, craft together, and spend time in nature as a family!

What's Included:

• Storybook Reading of "I remember my abuelo" - We will begin with a brief 10 minute reading about the Day of The Dead, read in Spanish. 
• Nature crafts - Make calaveras and nature ofrendas and learn about their importance.
• Wildlife Housing Area Tour - Walk as a family through our wildlife housing area as we explore the cultural significance of our animals in Latin America!