Bryce Canyon National Park and the National Park Service welcomes Latino Conservation week. We will have a table outside celebrating the event, with Latino employees. We will have fun activities like a scavenger hunt, Jr. ranger books, and an arts and craft project that lets you build your own small hoodoo. Also, you can come up to the table about ask questions about the hikes or things to do in the park. 

*Completing the Jr. ranger books will reward you with a Jr. ranger badge. Then completing the scavenger hunt will reward you a button, while supplies last. 

Wildlife BPT is an initiative developed by the Aspetuck Land Trust to create safe spaces for BIPOC individuals to learn about and embrace nature. Join us for a special session led by UConn Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service to celebrate Latino Conservation Week!

Wildlife BPT es una iniciativa desarrollada por Aspetuck Land Trust para crear espacios seguros donde individuos BIPOC puedan aprender y conectarse con la naturaleza. ¡Únase a nosotros para una sesión especial dirigida por UConn Extension y el Servicio de Conservación de Recursos Naturales para celebrar la Semana de la Conservación Latina!

Join UConn Extension at the Connecticut Science Center for a special collaboration between the UConn Extension Urban and Community Forestry Program and the Connecticut Science Center Women in STEM series, where we will celebrate Latina Women and Women of Color in Conservation! Learn about the amazing careers of our spotlight conservationists (form a number of local partner organizations), whom you can meet through interactive tabling activities.

Únase a la Extensión de UConn en el Centro de Ciencias de Connecticut para una colaboración especial entre el Programa de Extensión en Silvicultura Urbana y Comunitaria de UConn y la serie "Mujeres en STEM" del Centro de Ciencias de Connecticut, donde celebraremos a las Mujeres Latinas y a las Mujeres de Color en la Conservación. ¡Conozca las increíbles carreras de nuestras conservacionistas destacadas, a quienes podrá conocer a través de actividades interactivas en las mesas!

Hermanas: Mujeres Curanderas/(Sisterhood: Women Healers) will be hosting a wellness retreat, “Sacred Connections: Honoring Nature, Wellness and Ancestral Traditions” during the 2024 National Latino Conservation Week.  This event is a national event coordinated by Hispanic Access Foundation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Our event will be kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month on Sunday, September 15, 2024 and is being co-sponsored and hosted by the Suffolk County Cornell Cooperative Extension at the Suffolk County Yaphank Farm in Yaphank, NY. 

Mujeres Curanderas are four 4 Latina entrepreneur women healers that are supporting our community through transformational, certified trauma informed healing and nutritional holistic wellness modalities.  Through culture and purpose, we assist members in our community and their families live a healthier lifestyle both physically and mentally.  Our retreat “Sacred Connections: Honoring Nature, Wellness and Ancestral Traditions”  purpose is to reconnect the community with the earth, through food and ceremony with its bounty, hiking, meditation, yoga, and a cooking class for all to remember and be one with nature, it’s beauty, and use traditional ancestral ways of healing with the earth’s energy.

Proceeds will be donated to the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County to support their academic program for youth and families.  Educational programs such as: Agriculture, Marine, Community Education and 4-H Youth Development programs. They are educators, researchers, specialists, and volunteers dedicated to the mission of preserving Suffolk County's vast heritage, protecting their eco-systems, supporting families, and providing youth opportunities for community service and research-based education in science, technology, engineering and math. (STEM)

This is a MUST registered event.  Space is limited

Join the Sierra Nevada Alliance for a free, bilingual, family-friendly event in Lake Tahoe.

On Sunday, September 15, Luis Rubio-Aguilar will guide a neighborhood nature hike followed by lunch and a paddle session in Kings Beach. Luis will teach participants about the amazing local trees and wildlife here in Kings Beach and the Tahoe Basin. Then, we’ll head to the beach for a free lunch, followed by a paddle session on Lake Tahoe. Participants can choose from a double kayak or a paddle board, and a lifeguard will be present.

Attendance is not required at all portions of the day, but we hope you’ll join us for all three!

Register here.

About Luis:

When Luis Rubio-Aguilar was 10 years old, he migrated from his birthplace in Jalisco, Mexico, to the Lake Tahoe area. Growing up there was an awesome experience for a kid: He got to ski, camp, ride bikes, play ball, and enjoy the beach. At 12 years old, he started skiing at Homewood Mountain Resort, where he fell in love with it. He has now worked in the ski industry for more than 10 years, and with his PSIA Level 2 Alpine certification, he enjoys coaching and teaching kids in one of his favorite sports. He is also a camp guide (bilingual), mentor, and musician. He spends a lot of his free time in woods and meadows identifying plants, flowers, and mushrooms and learning about their uses and their roles in nature. Time in the woods gives him peace of mind, an opportunity to reflect, and a sense of how complex life is. The more he learns about that, the more in touch he feels with himself and with life’s challenges. Having faced his own share of challenges, both when growing up and as an adult, he hopes the experiences he can share with students and peers will offer both knowledge and understanding.

Join the Sierra Nevada Alliance for a free, bilingual, family-friendly event in Lake Tahoe.

 On Saturday, September 14, Luis Rubio-Aguilar will guide a neighborhood nature hike followed by lunch and a paddle session in South Lake Tahoe. Luis will teach participants about the amazing local trees and wildlife here in South Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Basin. Then, we’ll head to the beach for a free lunch, followed by a paddle session on Lake Tahoe. Participants can choose from a double kayak or a paddle board, and a lifeguard will be present.

 Attendance is not required at all portions of the day, but we hope you’ll join us for all three!

 Register here.

 About Luis:

 When Luis Rubio-Aguilar was 10 years old, he migrated from his birthplace in Jalisco, Mexico, to the Lake Tahoe area. Growing up there was an awesome experience for a kid: He got to ski, camp, ride bikes, play ball, and enjoy the beach. At 12 years old, he started skiing at Homewood Mountain Resort, where he fell in love with it. He has now worked in the ski industry for more than 10 years, and with his PSIA Level 2 Alpine certification, he enjoys coaching and teaching kids in one of his favorite sports. He is also a camp guide (bilingual), mentor, and musician. He spends a lot of his free time in woods and meadows identifying plants, flowers, and mushrooms and learning about their uses and their roles in nature. Time in the woods gives him peace of mind, an opportunity to reflect, and a sense of how complex life is. The more he learns about that, the more in touch he feels with himself and with life’s challenges. Having faced his own share of challenges, both when growing up and as an adult, he hopes the experiences he can share with students and peers will offer both knowledge and understanding.

Fifth-graders from throughout Eagle County who attend public and private schools or receive homeschool education gather at a common location for a day full of all things water.  When the event started back in 2019, it was part of the Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement – a coalition that breaks down the barriers of outdoor recreation – with the goal to teach our young students about local rivers and streams and inspire a curiosity for nature. Students learn all about water through hands-on exploratory activities. Activities include fly fishing, water safety, macro-invertebrate searching, and how water treatment works. Each student visits 5 stations throughout the day and local community experts lead each station. 

Event Highlights:

• Educational Opportunities: Learn about environmental issues affecting Latino communities.
• Access to the Anacostia River: Activities that support and increase access to the river (fishing, kayaking, and boat tours)
• Outdoor Learning and Recreation: Enjoy outdoor learning and recreational activities.
• Community Engagement: Connect with local environmental and community engagement efforts.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the outdoors and indulge in enriching activities and more at the Springs Preserve! Join us for an-array of captivating FREE activities:

¡Sumérgete en las maravillas al aire libre y disfruta de exhibiciones enriquecedoras y más en Springs Preserve! Únete a nosotros para una variedad de cautivadoras actividades GRATUITAS. Cupo limitado ¡Reserva tu lugar hoy!

Trails Clean Up – Roll-up your sleeves and help restore the natural beauty of the Springs Preserve’s trail system. A great way to volunteer and celebrate Latino Conservation Week! Saturday, September 14, 2024, 7:30 – 10:30 am (Contact the Springs Preserve Volunteer Office at springspreserve.volunteeroffice@lvvwd.com to reserve your spot. Must be 14 years old or older.) For more information: https://www.springspreserve.org/events/index.cfml?id=2400

Limpieza de Senderos: Hora de arremangarse y ayudar a restaurar la belleza natural del sistema de senderos de Springs Preserve. ¡Una excelente manera de ser voluntario y celebrar la Semana Latina de la Conservación! Sábado, 14 de septiembre de 7:30 – 10:30 am (Contacta la Oficina de Voluntarios de Springs Preserve en: springspreserve.volunteeroffice@lvvwd.com para reservar tu lugar. Debes tener 14 años o más.)

Nature Walk and WaterWorks Museum Tour – Connect with the outdoors and learn more about Southern Nevada water resources in this bilingual tour. Take a walk through the Springs Preserve’s trail system, native habitats, and archaeological sites before touring an active pump station where you can learn where our water comes from, how it’s delivered, and how our community conserves it! Plus, enjoy a refreshing treat (delicious paletas) as you complete the tour and trail walk. Sunday, September 15 & Sunday, September 22, 2024, 8am at the Trailhead. (Free, reservations are required.) For more information and to register: https://www.springspreserve.org/events/index.cfml?id=2401

Caminata por la naturaleza y visita al museo WaterWorks: conéctate con el exterior y aprende más sobre los recursos hídricos del sur de Nevada en este recorrido bilingüe. Da un paseo por los sitios arqueológicos de Springs Preserve y la estación de bombeo activa, donde aprenderás de dónde viene nuestra agua, cómo se entrega y cómo la conserva nuestra comunidad. Además, disfrutaras de un refrigerio (deliciosas paletas). Domingo 15 y 22 de septiembre a las 8 am en Trailhead. (Gratis, solo reserva tu lugar).

Springs Preserve Garden Party – Join us for a fun, family-friendly event at the Springs Preserve. Enjoy a 20-minute bilingual garden lessons on what to grow in your backyard this fall, along with drop-in activities for kids to learn all about desert gardening – including what kinds of critters live in the garden, how plants grow, and how to conserve water! Take advantage of these exciting outdoor activities, enjoy some treats and take home a children’s garden kit (limited quantities available). Saturday, September 14, 2024 8-11am in the Botanical Gardens. (Free, reservations are required.) For more information and to register: https://www.springspreserve.org/events/index.cfml?id=2402

Fiesta en el jardín de Springs Preserve: únete a nosotros en este evento familiar. Disfruta de demostraciones de jardinería bilingües de 20 minutos sobre qué cultivar en tu jardín este otoño, junto con actividades sin cita previa para que los niños aprendan todo sobre la jardinería en el desierto, incluye tipo de bichos que viven en el jardín, cómo crecen las plantas y cómo ¡conservar agua! Disfruta estas actividades al aire libre y llévate a casa un kit de jardinería para niños (cantidades limitadas). Sábado 14 de septiembre de 8 a 11 am en el Jardín Botánico (gratis, solo reserva tu lugar).

For more information on all events: https://www.springspreserve.org/events/?id=2386

Inicia la Semana de Conservación Latina con este programa en el río Poudre #LCW2024

Dónde: En el sendero Poudre Trail. Estaciónate en las canchas de tenis en el parque Lee Martinez y sigue el sendero pavimentado hacia el oeste hasta que llegues a una pequeña playa en el lado norte del sendero.

Cuándo: Sábado 14 de septiembre de 9:30 am a 12 pm.

Se recomienda inscripción, pero no es obligatoria. Solo los participantes inscritos serán notificados si el programa se cancela o pospone.

Descripción del programa: Utiliza redes y bandejas de recolección para descubrir qué vive debajo de la superficie del río Cache la Poudre. Tendremos biólogos disponibles para ayudar a identificar tus hallazgos. Se proporcionará todo el equipo.

Para personas de todas las edades.

Personal bilingüe disponible.

Accesibilidad: El programa se lleva a cabo casi en su totalidad en un sendero para bicicletas pavimentado, accesible fácilmente para cualquier dispositivo de movilidad. Máximo 1 milla, ida y vuelta. Baños disponibles cerca del área de juegos del Parque Lee Martinez.

Qué traer: Vístete adecuadamente según el pronóstico del tiempo. Trae protector solar, sombrero, zapatos cerrados y resistentes y una botella de agua para beber. Este programa se realiza en el río, por lo que se recomienda utilizar repelente de insectos o mangas largas. ¡Trae zapatos para el agua y toallas para la diversión en el río! Tendremos botas impermeables disponibles.