Visit Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge
We will visit the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge to learn about conservation efforts done at the borderlands, we will explore the refuge and do some wildlife sightseeing.
Refuge staff will guide us around the trails and we will make some time to visit the Borderwall in the area to learn about the environmental impacts of border walls.
Lunch and transportation are provided.
Family Day at Kings Beach State Recreation Area/ Día de familia en el área de recreación estatal de Kings Beach
ENGLISH:
Family day at Kings Beach State Recreation Area is a bilingual after school event dedicated to spending time together learning about how to take care of nature, wildlife and our communities. We will have educational opportunities to learn, and practice leave no trace, bear awareness and campfire safety. There will also be a Jr. Ranger nature journaling activity! Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. This event is FREE and open to the public. There is a $10 a day or $3 an hour parking fee at Kings Beach State Recreation Area so carpooling is recommended.
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ESPAÑOL:
El día de familias en el Área Recreativa Estatal de Kings Beach es un evento bilingüe después de la escuela dedicado a pasar tiempo juntos aprendiendo sobre cómo cuidar la naturaleza, la vida silvestre y nuestras comunidades. Tendremos oportunidades educativas para aprender sobre los osos, recrear sin dejar huellas, y seguridad con las fogatas. ¡También habrá actividades para Jr. Rangers como creando un diario para la naturaleza! Se proporcionarán refrescos y aperitivos ligeros. Este evento es GRATUITO. Hay una tarifa de estacionamiento de $10 por día o $3 por hora en el Área Recreativa Estatal de Kings Beach, por lo que se recomienda compartir el automóvil.
Farm Tour to Meet the Animals at Frying Pan Farm Park
• Free farm tour with animal meet and greet in Spanish.
• Tours available at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
• Learn about the farm and how we take care of the animals.
• Enjoy a welcome tent with information about our park, facilities, rides, events and more!
Community Science & Co-Design at Skateport
Join UConn Extension and Aspetuck Land Trust for an exciting community science and co-design event at Skateport! Groove to the event's DJ and receive a free skate rental voucher (while supplies last) by helping us envision a greener, cooler Skateport and participating in air quality and temperature data collection!
Únete a UConn Extension y Aspetuck Land Trust en un emocionante evento de ciencia comunitaria y co-diseño en Skateport. Disfruta de la música del DJ del evento y recibe un cupón para el alquiler de patines gratis (hasta que se agoten) a camnio de que nos ayudes a imaginar un Skateport más verde y fresco, y a recolectar datos de calidad de aire y temperatura.
Bird Watching with Aspetuck Land Trust
¡Únete a una paseo mañanero donde disfrutas observando aves con un experto de Aspetuck Land Trust!
Join us in a morning walk with a bird expert from Aspetuck Land Trust!
Hartford Creates Community Conversations for Urban Greening
UConn Extension and the Hispanic Health Council is proud to create a safe space for Latine community members to discuss urban greening efforts. In this interactive session, UConn Extension will share recent urban greening co-design efforts and will work with participants to identify next key steps for implementation. We hope you join us in advancing urban greening for Latine communities in the state!
UConn Extension y el Hispanic Health Council se enorgullecen de crear un espacio seguro para que los miembros de la comunidad latina discutan los esfuerzos de reverdecimiento urbano. En esta sesión interactiva, UConn Extension compartirá los recientes esfuerzos de co-diseño en el reverdecimiento urbano y trabajará con los participantes para identificar los próximos pasos clave para su implementación. ¡Esperamos que se unan a nosotros para avanzar en el reverdecimiento urbano para las comunidades latinas en el estado!
Latinx Dias de Voluntario @ Possum Hollow - Stewardship Volunteer Days
¡Ayúdanos a cuidar a nuestras reservas! Te necesitamos para proteger nuestros robles y ríos. Ven y disfruta de la naturaleza y aprende como identificar plantas nativas e introducidas.
This opportunity is for those individuals who identify as Latine/o descent and primarily speak Spanish/Spanglish. This stewardship day is intended to provide a space for Latine/o, (also BIPOC) to build community while speaking in Spanish.
Esta oportunidad es para aquellas personas que se identifican como de ascendencia latina y hablan principalmente español/spanglish. Estos días de voluntario tiene la intención de proporcionar un espacio para que los latinos, (también Negro, Indígena y gente de color) construyen una comunidad mientras hablan en español.
Our stewardship day will be on the third Saturday of each month from 10 am to 12:30 pm. All Latinx invited. All Spanish skill levels. Dress to be outside. Nos vemos pronto!
Requirements
MUST COMPLETE REGISTRATION ONLINE: https://givepul.se/g83p90
Youth under age 18 must be accompanied by a legal parent/guardian or attend with a chaperoned organized youth group (school, scouts, church).
Must self-identify as Latine/o or BIPOC descent and understand and/or speak Spanish/Spanglish language.
All volunteers need to complete the volunteer agreement and waiver form in order to participate. For volunteers under age 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the waiver and attend the stewardship day. Be prepared for variable weather, uneven terrain, standing and/or walking for two or more hours, working near a fire, and hazardous insects and plants.
What to Expect
Stewardship volunteers help to restore natural habitat by performing seasonal restoration tasks. The work may include removing weeds and invasive vegetation, cutting and burning invasive woody plants, collecting and spreading native seed, and collecting trash. These tasks may incorporate the use of tools, including hand saws, loppers, pruning shears, trowels, shovels, rakes, and other hand tools (manual). All necessary tools, supplies, gloves, and training will be provided.
Safety
While we strive to create the safest environment possible, it is impossible to eliminate all potential hazards when working outside in nature. Volunteers are advised to wear long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes and other seasonally appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Bring a water bottle. Hazards may include stinging or biting insects, poison ivy, walking on uneven terrain, a fire to burn cut brush, and inclement weather.
La calle 31 y La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526. Antes de llegar de la Avenida Brainard.
Story Trail
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon completion.
Story Trail
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon story trail completion.
Un encuentro con Dios en la naturaleza
Un día para caminar con la familia. Se proveerá agua, y un snack.
