¡Explora tu Ambiente! Nature Education for Latino and Multilingual Learners Webinar
Want to engage the Latino community and multilingual learners in learning about nature indoors or outdoors? Join us in this free 1-hour educator webinar by Project Learning Tree and Corazón Latino to discover strategies and resources to support you in this journey!
Registration Link: https://forests.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v22C1OXcRT6pppD937f2gw#/
Release to the Wild: An Immersive Creative Campout
Come learn the fundamentals of camping, creative writing, and much more from the folks at Latinxhikers, Gorditas ATL, and Corazón a Corazón, at this 2-day, 1-night creative camping experience. You’ll have the opportunity to get outside, connect with like-minded folks, & learn new skills through our interactive workshops.
*Workshop list and full itinerary will be released closer to the event date.
*Carpooling isn't offered but a group chat will be organized prior to the event in order to discuss transportation needs.
This event is designated for BIPOC and QTBIPOC Individuals who are first-time campers. Ages 18+
We ask that all attendees treat each other with respect and adhere to our core values.
Note: If anyone fails to do so or engages in disrespectful behavior, we reserve the right to aks them to leave the event.
For full details and registration visit: https://lu.ma/ckcz9hj6
September Cafecito & Chisme
Kick off Latino Conservation Week with the Tucson Creative Comadres at the September Cafecito & Chisme as we dive into sustainable fashion!
Join us for an inspiring morning where we'll hear from Miriamn Loaiza, owner of Waavy Vibes Shop talk about eco-friendly fashion tips, learn how our clothing choices impact the environment, and discover ways to make a positive change.
Bring your gently used clothes for a fun clothing swap at the end —because one person's preloved piece can become another's new favorite!
Thank you to our space host CIC (Community Investment Corporation).
RSVP:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/september-cafecito-chisme-tickets-1010269391947?aff=oddtdtcreator
California Biodiversity Week
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
Bugs & Bites
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.
Monarch Tagging
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.
¡Encuéntranos en Padilla Bay!
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.
Latino Outdoors Presents Yo Cuento: Entre Ríos y Desiertos film screening
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.
Exploration Station
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.
Fiesta in the Park with Latino Outdoors and CDTC
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!
