Join us at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for a week-long celebration of Latino Conservation Week, featuring activities for all ages both at the Houston Arboretum and beyond.

Our in house events include: 

Manos a la Tierra: Volunteer Conservation Day
September 13th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages 18+ | Free
Get hands-on with our Conservation Team as we restore over 5 miles of walking trails. All tools and guidance will be provided.

Discovery Night 
September 18th, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
All ages (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult) | Free
Explore our interactive Discovery Room after hours, filled with educational fun for the whole family.

Guided Hike en español
September 20th, 10:00–10:45 AM & 11:00–11:45 AM
All ages | Free
Take a guided walk through the Arboretum’s diverse habitats and learn about local ecology and our site’s rich history.

Tyke Hike en español
September 21st, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Ages 18 months – 4 years | Free with membership / $7 per child without membership
Enjoy a bilingual story time, nature activity, and a stroller-friendly hike designed for young children and their caregivers.

Additional events throughout the week will be listed on our website: https://houstonarboretum.org/events/. 

Acompáñanos en el Houston Arboretum & Nature Center para una semana llena de actividades en celebración de la Semana de la Conservación Latina, con opciones para todas las edades tanto en el Arboretum como en otros espacios de la comunidad.

Nuestros eventos en el Arboreto incluyen:

Manos a la Tierra: Día de Voluntariado para la Conservación
13 de septiembre, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Edades 18+ | Gratis
¡Pon manos a la obra con nuestro equipo de Conservación mientras restauramos más de 5 millas de senderos! Te proporcionaremos todas las herramientas y la orientación necesaria.

Noche de Descubrir 
18 de septiembre, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Todas las edades (niños menores de 12 años deben estar acompañados por un adulto) | Gratis
Explora nuestra Sala de Descubrimiento un espacio dedicado a la diversión educativa para toda la familia. Este evento se llevará a cabo durante uno de nuestros jueves de estacionamiento gratuito y ocurrirá fuera de nuestro horario habitual para acomodar a toda la familia.

Caminata Guiada en español
20 de septiembre, 10:00–10:45 AM y 11:00–11:45 AM
Todas las edades | Gratis
Acompáñanos a recorrer los senderos del Arboreto junto a un guía y descubre la vida silvestre que prospera en nuestra diversa reserva natural — desde aves cantoras y mariposas hasta plantas nativas llenas de historia.

Tyke Hike en español
21 de septiembre, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Edades de 18 meses a 4 años | Gratis con membresía / $7 por niño sin membresía
Este evento está diseñado para niños pequeños y sus cuidadores. Empezaremos con cuentos bilingües y luego saldremos a disfrutar del aire libre con una caminata por senderos accesibles para carriolas.

Consulta eventos adicionales durante la semana en nuestro sitio web:
https://houstonarboretum.org/events/

Peace and blessings to you.

On behalf of the Hispanic community in the Grand Rapids area, I am writing to respectfully request a grant of $1,500 to support an upcoming initiative of the Theatine Father: the Family Pilgrimage to the Cross in the Woods, a day-long spiritual experience for Latino families and youth from the greater Grand Rapids area on September 15, 2025, 7am-7pm.

Rooted in the rich tradition of Hispanic popular religiosity and devotion, this pilgrimage is designed to foster faith formation, cultural identity, and family unity in a deeply spiritual and natural setting. Taking place in northern Michigan, the experience will include guided hikes, communal prayer, celebration of the Eucharist, and reflection at the sacred grounds of the Shrine of the Cross in the Woods.

This event will provide families with the opportunity to:

• Join other Spanish-speaking in a joyful celebration of faith
• Build friendships across parishes
• Deepen their relationship with Christ through liturgy and nature
• Live a shared experience of culture, discipleship, and encounter
• Return spiritually renewed and empowered for daily life in the Church

The grant would help cover transportation assistance, stipends for volunteers, meals for all participants and essential materials to make this pilgrimage accessible for families who might otherwise be unable to participate due to financial constraints. We are organizing carpools and keeping costs minimal, but external support is vital to make this event possible for all.

We believe this pilgrimage will bear much fruit in the lives of our families and our local Church. Your generosity would help strengthen faith, build community, and accompany our Spanish speaking families on their journey of discipleship.

Thank you for your time, your prayerful consideration, and for all the ways you support the mission of the Church. I would be happy to provide additional information or speak with you further at your convenience.

THE THEATINE FATHERS is a Colorado non-profit Catholic Religious Organization, Tax Exempt Number 98-03984, Federal Tax ID 84-6047380, (1050 S. Birch St., Denver, Colorado), whose official and mailing address in Michigan is: THE THEATINE FATHERS 59 Thurston St SW - Wyoming, MI 49548-3163

In Christ and with gratitude,

Rev. Fr. Cesar M. Arras, CR
Local Superior

Description: Enjoy a family-friendly morning exploring nature. Drop in any time between 8:30-10:30 am for kid’s activities and guided nature walks.  Learn about this special ecosystem in our community. All ages and abilities encouraged. Se habla español.

Descripción: Disfrute de una mañana familiar explorando la naturaleza.  Visítenos en cualquier momento entre las 8:30 y las 10:30 a. m. para actividades para niños y caminatas guiadas. Aprenda sobre este ecosistema especial en nuestra comunidad. Todas las edades y habilidades son bienvenidas.

Date: Saturday, September 13

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Where: Feliz Paseos Trails Park, 1600 N Camino de Oeste, Tucson 85745

Cost: Free. Registration NOT required

For more information: www.pima.gov/CLR, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375

Join the DRAGON Squad (Dedicated Researchers Adventuring for Greener Outdoors Now) to celebrate Latino Conservation Week. Students in grades 3-8 at Immokalee Community Academy will learn about conservation career paths from local Latino community leaders, engage in hands-on conservation activities, play games, make personal connections, enjoy snacks, and have a chance to win raffle prizes!  

Te esperamos en la clase GRATIS "Bases para crear un Huerto y un Jardín Eficiente", donde expertos en jardinería te enseñarán cómo iniciar un huerto en casa y tener un jardín más eficiente. Viernes, septiembre 19 de 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. en Springs Preserve. Regístrate ya: https://www.snwa.com/espanol/jardines/disenos-y-planos-de-jardineria.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqER3-ipByY&list=PLDE558360FFD6DA35&index=16

Sunday September 14th 9:00am  to 2:00pm

Join us for a community field trip to Mirror Lake State Park! We will have options for all ages and abilities to explore the park and enjoy nature together. We will learn about pollinators during our visit. Transportation by school bus is available from the CMC; the event time includes travel time to and from the park. A free picnic lunch will be provided. Limit: 50 participants

For more details or to register, contact Laura at the CMC: https://cmcmadison.org/es/about-es/contacto-formulario/?your-recipient=Laura+Green,+Coordinadora+de+Subsidios+y+Comunicaciones

Domingo 14 de Septiembre de 9:00am  a 2:00pm

Acompáñenos para una excursión comunitaria al parque del estado Mirror Lake! Vamos a tener opciones para todas las edades y capacidades para explorar el parque y disfrutar de la naturaleza juntos. Aprenderemos acerca de los polinizadores durante nuestra visita. Se proveerá transporte por bus escolar del CMC; el horario del evento incluye el tiempo para llegar y regresar. El evento también incluye un picnic gratuito. Limite de 50 participantes.

Para más detalles o para registrarse, favor de contactar a Laura en el CMC: https://cmcmadison.org/es/about-es/contacto-formulario/?your-recipient=Laura+Green,+Coordinadora+de+Subsidios+y+Comunicaciones

Join us at the Del Valle Regional Park for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Adults are invited to learn about influential Hispanic artists and how their work is inspired by the beauty of nature. After a short presentation, participants will create their own nature-inspired artwork to take home. Bring your friends, favorite snacks, and drinks for a relaxed and joyful gathering to honor culture, creativity, and community in the great outdoors. All materials will be provided; no prior art experience is necessary!  

Beneath every rock, within every tree, and under our very own feet, there is life. There it waits for young scientists to see it, observe it, and remember it. Challenge yourself in this competition to find the most types of plants, animals, and other life that you can find. There have been more than 1,200 species found at Del Valle, but there are probably still hundreds more yet to be found! Can we work together to find them? Let’s find out in this wild program for young scientists 12 and under and their families. Presented in English with Spanish translation available, so everyone can join the fun! 

Una expedición para encontrar vida silvestre 

Debajo de cada roca, dentro de cada árbol y debajo de nuestros pies podemos encontrar vida. Deseamos que los jóvenes científicos puedan verla, observarla y recordarla. El objetivo de la competencia es encontrar la mayor variedad de tipos de plantas, animales y otras forma de vida. Se han encontrado más de 1,200 especies en Del Valle, ¡pero quizás haya cientos más por descubrir!  ¿Podremos tratar de encontrarlas juntos? Vamos a averiguarlo con este programa de vida silvestre para jóvenes científicos de hasta 12 años de edad y sus familias. ¡Presentación en inglés, con traducción al español disponible para que todos puedan unirse a la diversión!  

Este evento será solamente en español. ¡Todos son bienvenidos, ya sea que hablen español como primer idioma o no!

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week by getting out onto the landscape with the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance and our partners at the Bureau of Land Management!

Camp, share meals and work to protect wild places, plants and animals through hands-on restoration and protection work in some of Utah's most beautiful landscapes. 

Consider this your outdoor classroom in land management, biology, ecology, outdoor experience and more!

We hope you will join us!