Rising Educators, a program for local Latinx high school students interested in outdoor education, was hosted for the first time this summer 2021. Students are trained in CPR and first aid, hands-on outdoor education activities, and other professional skills to help them thrive in their paid summer internship. Students are then paired up with one of four organizations in Jackson, WY for the summer where they provide support for summer camp programs hosted by the organizations. Throughout the summer, Grand Teton National Park and Teton Science Schools staff meet with participants for biweekly professional development nights to build their skill set and create a sense of community among participants. These nights include activities such as panel discussions with local Latinx community leaders, group management techniques, and resume and cover letter workshops. 

This week, Wednesday, July 14th, 2021, Rising Educators will be meeting with Latinx community leaders for a panel discussion to learn more about different career paths and opportunities for the future. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from inspiring Latinx leaders who work for local organizations that support the Latinx community in Jackson Hole, WY, which makes up roughly 25% of the population. 

The program hopes to increase representation of Latinx youth in the outdoor environmental field by providing skills and tool, a supportive community, and career opportunities for local Jackson Hole, WY Latinx youth. The program is a partnership with Grand Teton National Park, Teton Science Schools, the Jackson Hole Children's Museum, Teton County Parks and Recreation, Coombs Outdoors, and the Grand Teton National Park Foundation. 

Sunday July 25, 2021 is a cycling day with Get Outdoors Leadville! and snacks. Educational piece on bicycle safety.

Friday July 23, 2021 is a nature trail hike at the Leadville Fish Hatchery with BBQ. Educational pieces of outdoor safety.

Join the next #CharlasyConexiones on July 21st 6 PM PST hosted by the #LatinxAmbientalistas peer network. Our speakers will be Juan Pablo (JP) Theberge from Grow the San Diego Way and Jesus "Chuy" Flores from Estolano Advisors to talk about environmental land use issues. #LatinxAmbientalistas is a growing community on Slack exchanging resources and engaging in the environmental complexities and bilingualism of our Latinx culture. Join the event and Slack group by signing up here: bit.ly/latinxambientalistas

Únase a la próxima #CharlasyConexiones el 21 de julio a las 6 p.m. PST organizada por la red de pares #LatinxAmbientalistas. Nuestros oradores serán Juan Pablo (JP) Theberge de Grow the San Diego Way y Jesús "Chuy" Flores de Estolano Advisors para hablar sobre los problemas ambientales del uso de la tierra.
Somos una comunidad en crecimiento en Slack que intercambia recursos y participa en las complejidades ambientales y el bilingüismo de nuestra cultura Latinx. Únase al evento y al grupo de Slack registrándose aquí: bit.ly/latinxambientalistas

A number of organizations and phenomenal people are coming together to make sure we can assist in the healing and growth of the few green spaces that Southern Nevada residents have.

We see taking care of the planet being a practice of grounding ourselves, and pursuing stability to our health, households and wallets through the well-being of the environment.

RSVP here: Latinx Conservation Week · Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (mobilize.us)

Un número de organizaciones y gente fenomenal se unirán para asegurarnos de que podamos asistir en sanar y el crecimiento de una de los pocos espacios de naturaleza que tienen los residentes del Sur de Nevada.

Nosotros vemos el cuidar del planeta como una práctica de enseñanza entre comunidad y para alcanzar la estabilidad de nuestra salud, hogar, y carteras a través del bienestar del medio ambiente.

RSVP aquí: Latinx Conservation Week · Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (mobilize.us)

Drop by Harvest House Tuesday, July 20th from 8-10pm for a free outdoor showing of the documentary DamNation alongside a sustainable DIY for Latino Conservation Week, an initiative of the Hispanic Access Foundation! Harvest House is located off the historic downtown Denton’s Square at 331 E Hickory Street. At the event you will have the choice of making a dog toy or reusable bag out of an old tee shirt, so make sure to bring one you no longer use. Also, the first 20 attendees will receive a $5 voucher to spend on a ZP beverage at Harvest House!

Once seen as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, DamNation highlights the destructive nature damming has on ecosystems and cultures. The film was featured at the SXSW Film Festival and the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital in 2014. We hope this event sparks your curiosity to learn more about the importance of the nation’s rivers!

This event is sponsored by a Latino Conservation Week Grant and Harvest House. The Hispanic Access Foundation works to connect Latino leaders and elevates their voices in underrepresented areas. All donations from the event will benefit Team Brownsville, a non-profit which directly assists asylum seekers who find themselves in Brownsville, Texas and at the Brownsville/Matamoros international bridges.

The event is organized by US Fish and Wildlife DFP Intern Beatrice Arce, who gained her position through the Hispanic Access Foundation's MANO Project, which places college students into trustworthy agencies and organizations to advance professional development.

Every Wednesday (July 7, 14, 21, 28) Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 3pm – 4:30pm. Embark on a quest to spot and welcome all the blooms that Jamaica Bay has to offer on this weekly program. Watch the landscape change every week or come and go as you like. This is an all-weather walk, so please dress for the conditions.

Space will be limited, so register by calling (718) 318-4340.

Visit our Calendar to find more information and a full list of programs and events.

With only the full moon, stars, and a ranger to guide us, we’ll set off on a hike around Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. We’ll hear about a traditional name for this moon and look for signs of the animal it represents. All ages are welcome. This is an all-weather walk, so please dress for the conditions.

Space will be limited, so register by calling (718) 318-4340

Explore what it takes to design and care for a pollinator garden. Learn from local outdoor gardeners and wildlife enthusiasts while getting a little dirty! Programs will take place outdoors and require physical activity, so dress accordingly.

RSVP by calling (718) 318-4340.