Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is delighted to host Latino Conservation Week 2022. To kick off the week on July 15th, we will be hosting an outdoor movie night showing Encanto! Gates for the movie will open at 7:30 pm and the movie starts at 8 pm. On July 16th we will host an Outdoors 101 event from 10 am - 2 pm with a variety of activities and information hosted by Latino Outdoors, New Mexico Game and Fish, Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program (BEMP), and many other community partners. Registration is required for both events. 

Please register at: friendsofvalledeoro.org 

Join Black Hill Nature Programs on a tour of Little Seneca Creek on a pontoon boat, as we look for beavers, herons, maybe even a bald eagle. All ages are welcome, children 6 years old and under must wear a provided PFD (life vest).  Registration Required

Montgomery Parks is hosting a series of free special events and programs as part of the 9th Annual Latino Conservation Week, July 16 – 24, 2022. For more information on this event and others, visit MoCoParks.org/LCW2022

Maryland Flying Squirrels are abundant and active year-round, but rarely seen in the wild because they are nocturnal. Join a naturalist for a viewing program on the Nature Center deck at our squirrel feeding station 30 minutes after sunset. Rain cancels the program. Program presented in Spanish.

Montgomery Parks is hosting a series of free special events and programs as part of the 9th Annual Latino Conservation Week, July 16 – 24, 2022. For more information on this event and others, visit MoCoParks.org/LCW2022

Salsa in the Park event will feature free dance lessons from  Salsa with Silvia  (from 5 pm to 6 pm) and live music by local band La Colombopercutiva (from 6 pm to 8 pm). The event will have food and beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) for purchase from local vendors and will also spotlight community organizations that will be providing fun activities, giveaways, and resources. Whether you’re a Salsa pro or just a lover of live music, come experience and appreciate the rich culture of Latin American music and dance at Salsa in the Park. No registration is required.

Montgomery Parks is hosting a series of free special events and programs as part of the 9th Annual Latino Conservation Week, July 16 – 24, 2022. For more information on this event and others, visit MoCoParks.org/LCW2022

Nature on Wheels is a natural science field station that brings nature programs and activities to anywhere in the county. We’re bringing Nature on Wheels in Spanish and English to the Crossroads Farmers Market in Takoma Park! Meet a naturalist, learn about wildlife, and explore nature with us!

Montgomery Parks is hosting a series of free special events and programs as part of the 9th Annual Latino Conservation Week, July 16 – 24, 2022. For more information on this event and others, visit MoCoParks.org/LCW2022

Come meet some of our resident turtles at Brookside Nature Center’s outdoor box turtle enclosure. Learn fun facts about these interesting reptiles and some of the conservation challenges they face. Free, but advanced registration is required. Program presented in English and Spanish.  Registration Required

Montgomery Parks is hosting a series of free special events and programs as part of the 9th Annual Latino Conservation Week, July 16 – 24, 2022. For more information on this event and others, visit MoCoParks.org/LCW2022

Join Montgomery Parks and Latino Outdoors DMV and spend an hour exploring the beautiful 75-acre Lake Needwood in a rental kayak. Look for wildlife, meet other outdoor enthusiasts, or just enjoy a peaceful paddle. Kayakers of all levels are welcome!  REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Kayak, paddle, and life jacket provided. Water-friendly clothing and hat, strap-on water sandals or shoes (no flip-flops, please) recommended.  Arrive 30 minutes before your timeslot.  Participants must be at least 12 years old. Those aged 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult in a tandem or nearby kayak. Ages 16 and up can kayak independently. 

Montgomery Parks is hosting a series of free special events and programs as part of the 9th Annual Latino Conservation Week, July 16 – 24, 2022. For more information on this event and others, visit MoCoParks.org/LCW2022

Bring your child to Long Branch-Arliss Neighborhood Park to participate in rope-assisted tree climbing. Montgomery Parks’ arborists provide safety gear, assistance and encouragement as your child enjoys an adventure experiencing trees from a whole new perspective.

Montgomery Parks is hosting a series of free special events and programs as part of the 9th Annual Latino Conservation Week, July 16 – 24, 2022. For more information on this event and others, visit MoCoParks.org/LCW2022

Improbable Comedy presents “Comedy as a Second Language”, an interactive comedy show featuring the stand-up comedy of immigrant and first-generation performers.  You’ll have lots of fun with the comics as they share heartfelt stories about their lives, families, and their relationship with their American home. Event begins at 6:00 pm with food and beverage for purchase from local vendors. The show will begin at 7:00 pm and guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and picnic blankets for viewing. This event is intended for mature audiences and is not recommended for viewers under seventeen. Viewer discretion is advised.

For more information on this event, and the complete lineup of Latino Conservation Week events at Montgomery Parks visit MoCoParks.org/LCW2022

Join the Nature For All Coalition along with Latino Outdoors and other partners as we celebrate Latino Conservation Week 2022  - FIESTA Y COMUNIDAD at LA State Historic Park! We will be having a full day of events, activities such as nature walks, music and food. Come learn how you can safely enjoy nature and all of the different organizations working to protect nature.  

 Acompañe a la Coalicion Nature For all con Latino Outdoors y otras organizaciones en celebrar la Semana De Conservacion Latina 2022 - FIESTA Y COMUNIDAD en el Parque Estatal de LA Historico! Tendremos un dia lleno de actividades como caminatas de naturaleza, musica y comida. Venga a aprender como recrearse responsablemente en la naturaleza y las organizaciones que trabajan para tener un mejor medio ambeinte. 

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