"Ruby's Birds" Story Walk
Participate in a self-guided outdoor story walk based on Ruby’s Birds by Mya Thompson. Ruby is a plucky girl who uncovers the wild side of her city neighborhood with the help of a grown-up friend. When Ruby realizes there are amazing birds right in her neighborhood, her imagination takes flight. Read or listen to the story while strolling through the Charlestown Navy Yard! Best suited for ages 3-7. Story text and audio available in English and Spanish.
Location of the Story Walk:
Charlestown Navy Yard
Bird Fest at Patuxent Refuge
Join us for a morning filled with activities, art, and crafts about migratory birds!
Many family activities:
• Discover how wings work
• Bird Art and Crafts
• Learn to identify birds
• Bird Hurdles Obstacle Course
• Bonus 9am Early ‘bird’ walk (pre-register)
Dark Sky Event & Star Party
Come celebrate Latino Conservation Week at this International Dark Sky Park! View galaxies, planets, nebulae, and our Moon through high-powered telescopes provided by park staff and volunteers.
Latino Conservation Week is a national effort created in 2014 to promote conservation and stewardship of our natural resources, and to provide recreational opportunities for the Latino community. This is the first year that East Canyon will be participating, and we are joining over 100 events nationwide!
https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/east-canyon/events/
Latino Conservation Week: Gear Swap
To celebrate Latino Conservation week this year HEAL Utah and our amazing partners have teamed up to bring you a Gear Swap at the Kearns Library. This is a free event where individuals can bring used or new outdoor gear to swap with others. There will also be local food trucks at this event and information from Patagonia, Creative Energies, Spin Scooters, SUWA, Alliance Community Services, Bike Utah, Latinos Outdoors, and The Sierra Club. We will also have workshops available about different outdoor topics, like How to Fix your bike, How to pack a Hiking bag, and more.
Details:
What: Latino Conservation Week: Gear Swap
When: Saturday, July 17th, 1-6 PM
Were:
Kearns Library
4275 W 5345 S, Kearns, UT 84118
RSVP is optional.
MPCC Clean up Day
Come and Join us, as we come together to clean up the Community that the Lord has blessed us with. We will be clean up Campsites, and beaches. We will have a Workshop for the children with Art and Crafts. Cleaning Materials, drinks and lunch will be provided.
Birding Day/ Caminata de Aves
Friday, July 23 | 8:30 - 2:00 pm
Celebrate the importance of conservation with our Bilingual Birding Day! Join us in the morning for a guided bird walk into our educational riparian areas, and grab a Whitewater bird book in English or Spanish to complete with your family. The bird walk begins at 8:30 am in our parking lot. No sign up required. For Bird Book and activity supplies stop by our Trail Exploration table at the trailhead between 8:30 am and 2 pm.
¡Celebra la importancia de la conservación con nuestra Caminata de Aves Bilingües! Unase con nosotros en la mañana para una caminata de aves guiada en nuestro sendero educativo y toma un libro de aves en inglés o español para completar con tu familia. La caminata comenzará a las 8:30 am en nuestro estacionamiento. No es necesario registrarse. Para un Libro de Aves y suministros para actividades pase por nuestra mesa de exploración de senderos junto al comienzo del sendero de 8:30 am a 2 pm.
Sunset Party/ Fiesta de la Puesta Del Sol
Thursday, July 22 | 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Enjoy the beauty of the evening at Whitewater Preserve with our LCW Sunset Party! Enjoy the summer twilight, learn about the Cahuilla culture from the Malki Museum, and make a cool nocturnal craft with your family! Party is from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Bring your own blankets or chairs to relax in. Reservations are required. Nuestra fiesta LCW Sunset Party!
¡Disfrute de la belleza de la noche en Whitewater Preserve con nuestra LCW Fiesta de la Puesta Del Sol! Disfrute de una tranquila noche de verano, aprende sobre la cultura Cahuilla por el Museo Malki, y haga una artesanía nocturna con su familia. La fiesta es de 5:30 pm a 8:30 pm. Traiga sus propias cobijas o sillas para relajarse. Es necesario registrarse.
River Clean-up/ Limpieza del Río
Wednesday, July 21 | 8:30 - 11:30 am
Help to keep the Whitewater River safe and beautiful for all our residents and visitors! Join us for a LCW River Clean-up from 8:30 am - 11:30 am. All tools and supplies will be provided. Reservations are required.
¡Ayuda a mantener el río Whitewater seguro y hermoso para todos nuestros residentes y visitantes! Únase con nosotros para una limpieza del río LCW de 8:30 am a 11:30 am. Proporcionaremos todas las herramientas y suministros. Es necesario registrarse.
Guided Sunset Hike / Caminata Guiada a la Puesta del Sol
Tuesday, July 20 | 6:00 pm
Ever wonder what goes on after-hours at Whitewater Preserve? Now is your chance to find out! Join us for our LCW Guided Sunset Hike. Participants will be led on either an easy or moderate hike by our rangers and naturalists, and learn more about the nocturnal life of our canyon. Hike begins by our ranger station at 6 pm. Reservations required.
¿Alguna vez se ha preguntado qué ocurre después de horas en Whitewater Preserve? ¡Ahora es su oportunidad de descubrirlo! Únase con nosotros en nuestra Caminata Guiada a la Puesta del Sol. Los participantes serán conducidos en una caminata fácil o moderada por nuestros guardaparques y naturalistas, y aprenderán más sobre la vida nocturna de nuestro cañón. La caminata comienza en nuestra estación de guardabosques a las 6 pm. Es necesario registrarse.
https://getinvolved.wildlandsconservancy.org/event/whitewater-preserve-or-guided-sunset-hike-july-20-2021/e346204
Conservation and Culture Ride and Chat
Join us for a ride along the W&OD and Four Mile Run Trails – both are quiet, scenic trails that run through the suburbs of Virginia. We’ll do a short, flat 4.2 mile ride on Piscataway land starting from Bluemont Park (601 N Manchester St Arlington, VA 22203). The ride is a round trip. Expect a low key, conversational pace on mostly flat, car free trails. We’ll stop at a few places to talk about this article about conservation and Latinx culture. This ride is in partnership with the Hispanic Access Foundation’s Latino Conservation Week and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing Company. For more ride details and to register, please visit this webpage here.
