California Biodiversity Day is September 7th, and we are celebrating with a full week of events from September 7th – 15th! Explore nature in your local neighborhoods and parks or join one of the 200 in-person
and virtual CA Biodiversity events.

¡El Día de la Biodiversidad de California es el 7 de septiembre y lo celebraremos con una semana completa de eventos del 7 al 15 de septiembre! Explore la naturaleza en sus vecindarios y parques locales 
o únase a uno de los 200 eventos virtuales y presenciales de CA Biodiversity

As part of this year’s Santa Cruz River Dragonfly Festival, we are pleased to host our third annual Bugs & Bites at the Playground Bar & Lounge. Join Sonoran Institute’s Santa Cruz River experts, Michael T. Bogan and Rocio Guzman from University of Arizona’s School of Natural Resources and the Environment, and Jorge Jimenez from the University of Sonora, Hermosillo, as they unveil the mesmerizing world of dragonflies and venomous creatures of the Sonoran Desert. Discover the intricacies of bug anatomy, how venom is being used to treat diseases like cancer and uncover the astounding adaptations that have allowed them to evolve and survive in the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a fun, bilingual, and family-friendly evening while relaxing in a fun downtown Tucson venue! 

Where: Playground Bar and Lounge (278 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701) 

When: Wednesday, September 18th, from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Presentations will start at 6:30 P.M.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, in partnership with the Learning Community, will be hosting a monarch tagging event - a program offered in both Spanish and English - in honor of Latino Conservation Week. This event is for Learning Community members and Little Lions Preschool students.

A bilingual visit to Padilla Bay Interpretive Center for all families, followed by an exploration of the mudflat with nature interpreters.

Una visita bilingüe al centro de interpretación en Padilla Bay seguido por una visita guiada al humedal con actividades para toda la familia.

Yo Cuento: Entre Ríos y Desiertos film screening and panel

Join Latino Outdoors for an evening of storytelling and community building at REI. Explore outdoor relationships and nature connections through the lens of Latine voices and experiences. Our film screening will feature stories from our volunteers, organization, and community showcasing the power of representation in the outdoors. We will also host a discussion with guest panelists from LO San Diego.

Help us celebrate Latino Conservation Week and Latine Heritage Month and engage in meaningful conversations about the importance of conservation y cultura. This event is FREE but you must register to attend.

Proyección de película y discusión

Únete a Latino Outdoors para una noche de narración de historias y comunidad en REI. Explora las relaciones al aire libre y las conexiones con la naturaleza a través de las voces y experiencias latinas. Nuestra proyección de películas presentará historias de nuestros voluntarios, organización y comunidad, mostrando el poder de la representación en el medio ambiente.

Ayúdanos a celebrar la Semana de Conservación Latina y el Mes del Patrimonio Latino, y participa en conversaciones significativas sobre la importancia de la conservación y la cultura. Este evento es GRATUITO, pero debes registrarte para asistir.

Started in 2014, Latino Conservation Week is an initiative of the Hispanic Access Foundation to support the Latino community getting outdoors and participating in activities that protect our natural resources. Join us near the GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center from 2pm-4pm to explore Bonnet Springs Park with an emphasis on bilingual learning opportunities. Guests will have the opportunity to use BSP's birding scopes and translated birding guide at the Blanton Family Lagoon, wander the Monarch Trail with our translated Monarch Trail Guide, and discovery the world of wildlife inside the Classroom! This event is open to guests of all ages with adult supervision.

Iniciada en el 2014, La Semana Conservación Latina es una iniciativa de la Fundación de Acceso Hispano para apoyar a la comunidad latina a salir al aire libre y participar en actividades que protegen nuestros recursos naturales. Únase a nosotros cerca del Centro de la Naturaleza de la Fundación Comunitaria GiveWell desde las 2 p.m a 4 p.m. para explorar Bonnet Springs Park con énfasis en las oportunidades con aprendizaje bilingüe. Los visitantes tendrán la oportunidad de utilizar los visores de observación de aves de BSP y la guía de observación de aves traducida al Español de la Laguna de la Familia Blanton, pasear por el Sendero Monarca con nuestra Guía traducida al Español el Sendero Monarca y descubrir el mundo de la vida silvestre dentro del salón. Este evento está abierto a visitantes de todas las edades con la supervisión de un adulto.

Join Latino Outdoors NM & Continental Divide Trail Coalition for Latino Conservation Week Fiesta in the Park! We will celebrate Saturday September, 21 from10am-2PM at Barelas Community Center Park. This will be a fun day bringing the community together to learn about FREE resources in the community and the importance of preserving our natural resources while enjoying some outdoor fun. There will be music, games, free paletas and activities for all ages. See you there!

PEACE NJ will host its 4th annual Latino Conservation Week in Hackettstown, NJ  on Sunday afternoon on September 15th 3-7pm, outdoors in  Alumni Park along the beautiful Wild and Scenic Musconetcong River. Organizations that work on issues related to environmental stewardship will provide fun and educational activities that will engage the whole family. We will have speakers to talk about wildlife, native plants, the importance of keeping our water clean and more.  Special guests will include staff from the National Park Service will present "Dream Play Build"--and activity where you can build a plan for the park of your dreams. Light refreshment and beverages will be provided free of charge. 

Meditative Photo Walk: A Guided, Bilingual Experience

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary with artist-in-residence, Lisette Morales.

Join Lisette for a bilingual (Spanish/English) walking meditation, designed to explore the spiritual connection between nature and photography. During this 90-minute stroll along the short loop trail, Lisette will share some of her favorite spots for capturing the sanctuary’s natural beauty. Participants are encouraged to bring their own cameras, as the focus will be on the art of seeing through the lens, rather than technical instruction.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to enjoy a bilingual, guided photo walk with Lisette Morales, starting at 8:30 a.m.