Join the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority and US Fish and Wildlife Service at North Coyote Valley to explore this special protected area in celebration of Latino Conservation Week. Stroll along the mostly flat and wide trail, next to oak trees and open fields. Stop by our activity booths to learn about plants and animals, do arts and crafts, play games, and win prizes! Visitors of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. Registration is limited and is by the parking spot. Please register for the number of CARS you will be driving to the event.

Registration link: https://bit.ly/familyfestival2021

Join Ranger Veronica in this fun workshop and learn how to create your own postcard!

Watch as Ranger Veronica demonstrates how to turn recycled paper into an artisanal postcard. After the demonstration, try making your own! Workshop materials will be provided to all participants.

This activity is free and open to all ages. 

*In the case of severe weather, this event may be canceled. Please check our Facebook page for any updates: https://www.facebook.com/BostonNHP.

Join Ranger Veronica in this fun workshop and learn how to create your own postcard!

Watch as Ranger Veronica demonstrates how to turn recycled paper into an artisanal postcard. After the demonstration, try making your own! Workshop materials will be provided to all participants.

This activity is free and open to all ages. 

*In the case of severe weather, this event may be canceled. Please check our Facebook page for any updates: https://www.facebook.com/BostonNHP.

Join Ranger Crystal for Nature Meditation + Yoga! 

Connect with nature by practicing yoga and meditating in the park. Join us on the Commandant's lawn in the Charlestown Navy Yard for a relaxing class while listening to the sounds of birds, insects and leaves blowing in the wind. Discover how meditative time outdoors leads to beautiful states of relaxation while cultivating a passion for caring nature and conserving our public lands and spaces. 

Please bring water and dress comfortably in loose or stretchy clothing. We have a limited number of yoga mats to loan out to participants who need one. Therefore, to ensure that you have a mat, please bring one with you to the event.  

To register for this event, please sign up at https://forms.office.com/g/C5yA3Hfvz4. 

*In the case of severe weather, this event may be canceled. Please check our Facebook page for any updates: https://www.facebook.com/BostonNHP

Participate in a self-guided outdoor story walk based on Ruby’s Birds by Mya Thompson. Ruby is a plucky girl who uncovers the wild side of her city neighborhood with the help of a grown-up friend. When Ruby realizes there are amazing birds right in her neighborhood, her imagination takes flight. Read or listen to the story while strolling through the Charlestown Navy Yard! Best suited for ages 3-7. Story text and audio available in English and Spanish.

Location of the Story Walk:

Charlestown Navy Yard 

Join us for a morning filled with activities, art, and crafts about migratory birds! 

Many family activities:

• Discover how wings work
• Bird Art and Crafts
• Learn to identify birds
• Bird Hurdles Obstacle Course
• Bonus 9am Early ‘bird’ walk (pre-register)

Come celebrate Latino Conservation Week at this International Dark Sky Park! View galaxies, planets, nebulae, and our Moon through high-powered telescopes provided by park staff and volunteers.

Latino Conservation Week is a national effort created in 2014 to promote conservation and stewardship of our natural resources, and to provide recreational opportunities for the Latino community. This is the first year that East Canyon will be participating, and we are joining over 100 events nationwide!

https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/east-canyon/events/

To celebrate Latino Conservation week this year HEAL Utah and our amazing partners have teamed up to bring you a Gear Swap at the Kearns Library. This is a free event where individuals can bring used or new outdoor gear to swap with others. There will also be local food trucks at this event and information from Patagonia, Creative Energies, Spin Scooters, SUWA, Alliance Community Services, Bike Utah, Latinos Outdoors, and The Sierra Club. We will also have workshops available about different outdoor topics, like How to Fix your bike, How to pack a Hiking bag, and more.

Details:

What: Latino Conservation Week: Gear Swap

When: Saturday, July 17th, 1-6 PM

Were:

Kearns Library

4275 W 5345 S, Kearns, UT 84118

RSVP is optional. 

Come and Join us, as we come together to clean up the Community that the Lord has blessed us with. We will be clean up Campsites, and beaches. We will have a Workshop for the children with Art and Crafts. Cleaning Materials, drinks and lunch will be provided.