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Washington 07 July 2022

Tweets and Treats Guided Bird Walk

Join us for a fun family friendly scavenger hunt with the Audubon Society as we celebrate Latino Conservation Week with new friends! Lead Naturalist Ed Dominguez from the Seward Park Audubon Society will take us on a guided bird walk with binoculars. Enjoy activities, lunch from a local Latinx business, music, and learn about other local community environmental organizations to spark your interests. Folks who identify as Latine/a/o or Afro Latino/a/e as well as friends, family, and allies are welcome. FREE lunch and materials will be provided. Spanish translation will be available. 
 
For your safety, please bring: 
-Comfortable walking shoes 
-Warm layers or sun protection 
 
Please RSVP here so that we can pre-order food accordingly. Link bit.ly/LCWSea2022  

Location: 
We will meet at Seward Park Audubon Center 
5902 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, 98118, WA 
 
Learn more about the week and find an in-person and virtual event near you on Instagram @WA_Vamonos #LatinoConservationWeek #LCW2022 
 
For questions please contact Marisol Morales, mmorales@wafarmlandtrust.org o para obtener información en español, póngase en contacto con Miguel Raimilla, miguel@earthcorps.org 

COVID Safety 
We suggest the use of masks when in close proximity to others. Participants as required to cancel if they have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle aches, or new loss of taste or smell. Hand sanitizer will be available before, during, and after the event. 

 

 

 

 

Florida 07 July 2022

Pollinators & Popsicles

Join us on July 21 at 3:30 p.m. for a walking tour of our Coral Gables Experimental Pollinator Patch located at the Toledo and Alava Open Space. Learn about the countless species that help pollinate our beautiful native trees and plants!

 

Our speakers will be our guides and teach us about the importance of native pollinators. Using the iNaturalist app participants will identify and track different species of plants and animals found in and around the pollinator patch.

 

This event is brought to you by Keep Coral Gables Beautiful, the Community Recreations Department, the Hispanic Access Foundation, and the North American Butterfly Association's Miami Blue Chapter in celebration of Latino Conservation Week. Popsicles courtesy of Popsy Pop of Palm Beach.

 

Virginia 07 July 2022

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week at Frying Pan Farm Park

Join us at Frying Pan Farm Park as we celebrate Latino Conservation Week on July 16th! We will have Spanish language tours of the farm and free wagon rides in the afternoon! For more details, see below!

Meet us at the Gazebo in the Farmyard for free Spanish language tours of the farm at 12PM and at 2PM. We will learn about the history of the farm as well as how we tend to the animals in our care.

Get a free Wagon Ride in the afternoon. Spanish-Language rides are at 12:30. 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30. English language rides are at 12:45, 1:15, 1:45, 2:15, 2:45. You can join by going to the country store and reserving a ride. We go all around the park including our trails, the woods, the crop fields and through the farmyard.

Frying Pan is located at 2709 West Ox Road close to Centreville Road and Route 28. There are two entrances to the park, one at the Visitor Center and one at the farm where the animals are, you will want to come through the Farm entrance. You can park anywhere in the large gravel parking lot next to the farm!

For questions you can call us at 703-324-9760 or email Sean.redmiles@Fairfaxcounty.gov 

 

Maryland 07 July 2022

Latino Outdoors DMV | Fotos y Recuerdos - Photo Hike

IMPORTANT: Please click this link for accurate Google maps location: https://g.page/patapsco-avalon?share

This outing is a part of the "Es Mi Parque" event, hosted in Patapsco Valley State Park on the Ridge Trail in the Avalon Area. Wildlife photographer & Latino Outdoors leader, Michael Ocasio, will be guiding this hike with tips and trips for capturing outdoor scenes and moments.

All cameras welcome, including phone cameras!

Trail info: "Explore this 7.1-km out-and-back trail near Elkridge, Maryland. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 57 min to complete"

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maryland/patapsco-valley-ridge-trail?u=m&u=m&u=m

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IMPORTANTE: Favor de hacerle click en este enlace para ubicación correcta: https://g.page/patapsco-avalon?share

Este paseo es parte del evento "Es Mi Parque", patrocinado en Patapsco Valley State Park en el sendero "Ridge Trail" en el área "Avalon". Fotógrafo de vida silvestre y líder de Latino Outdoors, Michael Ocasio guiará esta caminata con sugerencias para capturar escenas y momentos afuera en el aire libre.

Todos tipos de cámaras estan bienvenidas, incluyendo a las cámaras del teléfono.

Info del sendero: "Explora este sendero de 7.1km ida-y-vuelta cerca de Elkridge, Maryland. Generalmente considerada una ruta moderadamente desafiante, lleva aproximadamente 1h 57min para completar"

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maryland/patapsco-valley-ridge-trail?u=m&u=m&u=m

IMPORTANTE: Favor de hacerle click en este enlace para ubicación correcta https://g.page/patapsco-avalon?share

Minnesota 07 July 2022

Flora & Fauna del Bosque

Celebremos juntos "Latino Conservation Week 2022"
Únete a Huellas Latinas & Dodge Nature Center para disfrutar de un Hike que incluira la compañia de una Naturista para conocer sobre la Flora y Fauna del Bosque.
 
#HikeAndLearn
?Día: Jueves 21 de Julio
⏰Hora: 6:00pm
?Dónde: Dodge Nature Center - 365 Marie Ave W, West St Paul, MN 55118.
?️Parking: Free
⌛️Tiempo estimado: ~ 2 horas
?Niños: Si.
?Mascotas: Si, con leash.
⭐️ Supported by Dodge Nature Center
? Usar ropa adecuada al clima, bloqueador solar y traer hidratación.
REGISTRO: https://forms.gle/rpmVBgYaeqBjXBto6
Minnesota 07 July 2022

Family Canoe Program

Celebremos juntos "Latino Conservation Week 2022"
Únete a Huellas Latinas & Dakota County Forever Wild Parks para disfrutar de una divertida actividad en Canoa.
 
#FamilyCanoeProgram
?Día: Miércoles 20 de Julio
⏰Hora: 6:00pm
?Dónde: Lebanon Hills Visitor Center - 860 Cliff Road Eagan, MN 55123
?️Parking: Free
⌛️Tiempo estimado: ~ 2 horas
?Niños: Si. Para mayores de 5 años. Todos los jóvenes deben venir acompañados de un adulto.
?Mascotas: No
⭐️ Supported by Dakota County Forever Wild Parks
? Usar ropa adecuada al clima y que se pueda mojar, bloqueador solar y traer hidratación.
ℹ️ Cupos Limitados para 15 Familias.
REGISTRO: https://forms.gle/iG9AWJmCQgemCwTE6
Minnesota 07 July 2022

Nature Walks with Latino Families #7

Únete a Huellas Latinas y Dakota County Forever Wild Parks para disfrutar de 10 caminatas en los diferentes parques y Greenways de Dakota County, como parte del programa "Nature Walks with Latino Families" Primavera/Verano.
 
Cada caminata tendrá un registro por separado.
Este Registro es para la Caminata #7
 
#NatureWalk7
?Día: Sábado 23 de Julio
⏰Hora: 1:00pm
?Dónde: Shulze Lake and McDonough Lake Loop - 860 Cliff Rd, Eagan, MN 55123
?️Parking: Free
?Millas: ~ 3 millas
⌛️Tiempo estimado: ~ 2 horas
?Nivel de dificultad: fácil
?Niños: Si.
?Mascotas: Si, con leash.
⭐️ Supported by Dakota County Forever Wild Parks.
? Usar ropa adecuada al clima, bloqueador solar y traer hidratación.
REGISTRO: https://forms.gle/fXowyKyDoFjHFEAn6
Minnesota 06 July 2022

Praderas & Polinizadores

Celebremos juntos "Latino Conservation Week 2022"
Únete a Huellas Latinas & Dodge Nature Center para disfrutar de un Hike que incluira la compañia de una Naturista para conocer sobre las Padreras y Polinizadores.
 
#HikeAndLearn
?Día: Martes 19 de Julio
⏰Hora: 6:00pm
?Dónde: Dodge Nature Center - 365 Marie Ave W, West St Paul, MN 55118.
?️Parking: Free
⌛️Tiempo estimado: ~ 2 horas
?Niños: Si.
?Mascotas: Si, con leash.
⭐️ Supported by Dodge Nature Center
? Usar ropa adecuada al clima, bloqueador solar y traer hidratación.
REGISTRO: https://forms.gle/jSZcQQjzexHgWp6v9
Minnesota 06 July 2022

Hike & Yoga

Celebremos juntos "Latino Conservation Week 2022"
Únete a "Huellas Latinas" & "Yoga para La Gente" para disfrutar de un evento que nos ayudará a fortalecer nuestra salud física y mental.
 
#HikeAndYoga
?Día: Lunes 18 de Julio
⏰Hora: 6:00pm
?Dónde: Cherokee Regional Park - 700 Cherokee Heights Blvd, St Paul, MN 55107 - junto al Kids Playground.
?️Parking: Free
⌛️Tiempo estimado: ~ 2 horas
?Niños: Si.
?Mascotas: Si, con leash.
⭐️ Supported by Yoga para La Gente
? Usar ropa adecuada al clima, bloqueador solar y traer hidratación.
California 06 July 2022

Caminata Guiada: Plantas Nativas de Baja California

Comencemos la Semana de la Conservación Latinx con un paseo por las plantas de Baja California el sábado, 16 de julio a las 8:30am con la gerente de GNN de California Botanic Garden, Mariana Ramirez Rodriguez. Camina con Mariana en la sección Baja del Jardín para aprender sobre plantas maravillosas. Prepárate para admirar estas plantas, desde la rosa de castilla en peligro de extinción hasta el extrano cirio. Nota: este tour se dará en español.

Kick off Latinx Conservation Week with a Baja California Plant walking tour on Saturday, July 16th at 8:30am with California Botanic Garden Nursery Manager, Mariana Ramirez Rodriguez. Join Mariana out in the Baja section of the Garden to learn about amazing plants. Get ready to fall in love with the endangered Desert Rose and the funky Boojum Tree. Please note: this tour will be given in Spanish.

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Latino Conservation Week is a collection of events from variety of organizations. Hispanic Access Foundation is only directly responsible for events in which it is listed as a sponsor. 

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