Camino latino map launching hike
Our hope with this map is to help people connect with the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valley’s incredible public lands. Public lands are owned by a government agency (like Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Bureau of Land Management, or the US Forest Service) and available for everyone to visit and enjoy. They are part of what makes where we live so special!
All of the places we’ve identified are ones you can visit with your whole family. The “Legend” on each map tells you other important information - what kind of activities you can do, if the site has a bathroom, etc. If you need camping or other outdoor gear, we encourage you to visit the XXX or XXX Gear Library, where you can borrow gear and test it out before you decided to purchase anything.
When you visit these special places, be sure to remember they’re home to all sorts of animals: bears, birds, fish, insects, and many more! Treat both the land you’re visiting and the animals with respect - plan ahead and prepare for your visit, always dispose of your waste properly, and take only photos. This ensures these special places will be around for many years to come.
Finally, a big thank you to all of our sponsors and partners (listed above) for making Camino Latino possible. I hope to see you outside!
!CELEBREMOS AL AIRE LIBRE!
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¡Celebremos al aire libre! is a bilingual family-centered, community event that will connect the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valley Latino community with public lands.
Pollinator Monitoring for Community Science
Great River Greening is Minnesota's leader in nature based climate solutions through land restoration. Our mission is to inspire, engage and lead local communities in conserving and caring for the lands and waters that enrich our lives.
During Latino Conservation Week, GRG will host an event at Crosby Farm park in St. Paul. Attendees will learn techniques to identify native bees and record their findings in Community Science databases such as iNaturalist or Bumblebee Watch.
In coordination with the University of Minnesota Bee Lab and the Xerces Society, Great River Greening (GRG) is piloting more accessible ways for community scientists to measure what pollinators can be seen at a site. Two methods we will teach attendees are the 3-Category (3CAT) monitoring protocol and to use the iNaturalist app. The 3CAT and iNaturalist app are accessible to anyone who can go out to a park or place where plants are in bloom. Both involve minimal training (no species level ID skills required), doesn’t require permits (any capture and release in the metro requires incidental take permits). The 3CAT does not require the use of technology whereas the iNaturalist app requires a smart phone or computer. The idea of the 3-Category Monitoring protocol is that a person can go out to an area, walk around for 30 minutes, and tally the numbers of organisms they see in three categories – honeybees, native bees, and “other pollinators”. This type of participatory science provides crucial information about the pollinator populations in an area, as well as introduces conservation topics and engaging information the participants can take with them after the event.
Some pollinators of interest, Monarch Butterflies in particular, migrate from Minnesota/northern North America to Central and South America. The valuable organisms we are studying do not have borders and the conservation of these organisms is of equal concern to all people around the world. Many of these species are now very rare, and depend on this type of local, community engagement for their survival.
Campfire - Conchas and Seashells
What is inside a shell? Explore the wonders and workings of life inside these protective layers as we munch on delicious conchas or pan dulce! 5+yrs. Parent participation is required. Parking fees apply. Wheelchair accessible.
Paletas in the Garden
Join us for a sweet celebration of Latino conservation efforts and the vibrant gifts of our Nectar Garden. Savor a delicious frozen treat while learning about the important role of pollinators in our ecosystem and the power of community. All ages. Parent participation required. Parking fees apply where charged. Wheelchair accessible.
Cafecito with the Pajaritos
Start your morning with birds and cafecito(coffee)! Come together to celebrate birds and the conservation efforts of the Latino community on a leisurely walk along the marsh. Birders of all levels are welcome. We will have cafecito, hot cocoa, and binoculars to share. All ages. Parent participation is required. Parking fees apply where charged. Wheelchair accessible.
“Disfrutando - Aprendiendo - Conservando nuestra naturaleza.”
Es un día para ir a Los Padres National Park. “Chumash Wilderness”, para aprender, disfrutar y conservar nuestra naturaleza.
Deseamos que las familias, juntas, puedan no solo salir a disfrutar de nuestra naturaleza, sino que también aprendan de ella y a su vez puedan conservarla.
Un día con las Ballenas
Visitar las Ballenas
Sabado Julio/22
Es un evento que tiene como fin:
- Apoyar el 2023 Latino Conservation Week.
- Educar a los miembros de nuestra comunidad sobre nuestra responsabilidad de cuidar la creacion.
- Disfrutar un dia al aire libre.
La actividad sera la siguiente:
8:00 a.m. Encuentro y desayuno. En Morro Bay State Park Campground.
9:00 a.m. Embarcamos en: 699 Embarcadero. Morro Bay.
9:00 a.m. a 12:30 Tour
1:00 p.m. Almorzamos
Finalizamos con una charla sobre la creacion y nuestra responsabilidad de cuidarla
Fun day at the Houston Botanic Garden.
Special field trip to the Houston Botanic Garden. Participants will have a fun day immersed in nature. There will be a guided tour where everyone will learn all about the garden and how it works. Participants will learn about the importance of biodiversity and stewardship. There will be a nature hike where everyone will have the opportunity to take photos and draw pictures on a journal.
Dia especial al Jardin Botanico de Houston. Los participantes tendran un divertido dia enfocandose en la naturaleza. Habra un guia que informara sobre el jardin y como funciona. Los participantes aprenderan sobre la importancia de la biodiversidad y cuidar y administrar de la naturaleza. Habra una caminata donde todos tendran la oportunidad de tomar fotos y hacer dibujos en caudernos.
New Rochelle Latino Day of Action
Join us for the first observance of Latino Conservation Week in the City of New Rochelle. We will be joined by City Councilwomen Martha Lopez and Yadira Ramos-Herbert for our community cleanup. Please register using our form found at www.tinyurl.com/LatinoConservationWeek914. We are also identifying your T-shirt size for volunteers that join us for a Latino-led day of action.
