Sabor del Rancho is an elegant evening at Mound House celebrating the vibrant flavors, rhythms, and stories of the rancho era. Enjoy a Latin American dinner, a 30-minute dance lesson, and a guided historical tour exploring the intertwined Indigenous and Latinx heritage of our coastal site. Perfect for couples, history lovers, and anyone looking to celebrate culture through food and movement. Includes museum admission. Reservations required. $40 online before September 5th, $45 at the door. Mound House Members receive 20% off.

We’ll glide across the pond, learn paddleboarding basics (no experience needed!), and connect with naturaleza and comunidad. Afterwards, stay for Idaho River Sports’ Music on the Water from 6–8 PM—live music, food trucks, and 50% off rentals. Let’s celebrate culture, conservation, and connection—all in one afternoon. 

Navegaremos por el estanque, aprenderemos los fundamentos del paddle surf (¡no se necesita experiencia!) y conectaremos con la naturaleza y la comunidad. Después, quédese para disfrutar del evento «Música en el agua» de Idaho River Sports, de 6 a 8 de la tarde, con música en directo, food trucks y un 50 % de descuento en los alquileres. Celebremos la cultura, la conservación y la conexión, todo en una sola tarde. 

Join us for a special Latino Conservation Week event where fun meets nature! We'll watch the movie Río (in Spanish) and discover the amazing birds and habitats right here in Nampa at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy a bird scavenger hunt, hands-on activities, and make your own pledge to protect nature. Perfect for kids & families! This is a collaborative effort with Huellas del Tiempo event hosted by the Idaho Hispanic Foundation.

¡Acompáñenos en un evento especial de la Semana Latina de la Conservación, donde la diversión se une a la naturaleza! Veremos la película Río (en español) y descubriremos las increíbles aves y hábitats que hay aquí mismo, en Nampa, en el Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Deer Flat. Disfruta de una búsqueda del tesoro de aves, actividades prácticas y haz tu propio compromiso para proteger la naturaleza. ¡Perfecto para niños y familias! Este es un esfuerzo colaborativo con el evento de Huellas del Tiempo organizado por la Fundación Hispana de Idaho. 

Join Peques Nature Club for an outdoor family-friendly adventure. What can you expect? Peques, paletas, and pelotas! We need peques (kids) of all ages to come out and play games with all sorts of pelotas (balls) on an open field. Bring your own pelotas-we’ll have a couple to share as well. We’ll enjoy paletas (Mexican popsicles) to cool down. Dairy-free options available. We’ll end the event with a soccer scrimmage with Pace for Peace college students, and a ball giveaway! 

Acompañe a Peques Nature Club en una aventura al aire libre para toda la familia. ¿De qué se trata? ¡Peques, pelotas y paletas! Esperamos a "peques" (niños y niñas) de todas las edades para salir y jugar con todo tipo de pelotas en un campo abierto. Traiga sus propias pelotas, aunque también tendremos varias para compartir. Disfrutaremos de "paletas" (helados mexicanos) para refrescarnos. Opciones sin lácteos disponibles.¡Terminaremos el evento con un partido de fútbol con estudiantes universitarios de Pace for Peace  y un sorteo de balones!

¡Únete a este evento comunitario GRATUITO para toda la familia con deliciosa comida, actividades artísticas e información importante! Escucharemos ideas sobre qué edificios comunitarios en el condado de Canyon podrían tener un proyecto de energía solar comunitaria y comenzaremos a hablar sobre cómo podemos trabajar juntos para lograrlo. Necesitamos el apoyo de todos, así que ¡ven a aprender más y ayuda a generar un cambio positivo en tu comunidad!

Join us at this FREE family-friendly community event with delicious food, art activities, and important information! We'll hear ideas about which community buildings in Canyon County could have a community solar project and start talking about how we can work together to make it happen. We need everyone's support, so come learn more and help create positive change in your community!

En honor a la Semana de la Conservación Latina, los Departamentos de Parques y Recreación y Obras Públicas de la ciudad de Boise se complacen en organizar una visita guiada bilingüe para toda la familia por la nueva sala de exposiciones del Centro Climático y del Agua The WaterShed a las 11 de la mañana. Habrá aperitivos, stands de socios locales y una proclamación leída por el concejal Jordan Morales a las 10:30 a. m. ¡Únase a nosotros para dar inicio a una semana llena de emocionantes oportunidades y celebraciones!

Patricia is a Senior Executive committed to advancing social justice and driving transformational change to improve the health, social well-being, and economic prosperity of vulnerable communities. With a career spanning over 18 years in executive leadership, Patricia has focused on creating trauma-informed, healing-centered, and accessible programs that are affirming and inclusive of intersectional and diverse populations. Her work is deeply rooted in racial equity and a strong understanding of the systemic barriers that prevent individuals and families from achieving well-being.

Throughout her career, Patricia has worked across sectors, including healthcare, behavioral health, community-based organizations, and human services. Prior to joining Hispanic Access, she served as Executive Director at Family HealthCare in Fargo, ND, and Outside In in Portland, OR. She has also held leadership roles such as VP of Programs at Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) in St. Paul, MN; Deputy Director at Familias en Acción in Portland, OR; and COO at Native Health in Phoenix, AZ.
Patricia has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the YWCA’s “2010 Woman of the Year in Advocating for Equality,” the “Latino Leadership Award for Woman of the Year” from Mujeres Unidas/Women United for outstanding community leadership, and the “Star Award” from the Dakota Medical Foundation for positively impacting the health of people in North Dakota.

Originally from Colombia, Patricia now lives in Chaska, Minnesota. She is a proud mother of two young adults, a pet parent to three senior dogs, and enjoys long morning walks, biking, yoga, and experimenting with new recipes alongside her husband.

Prior to joining Hispanic Access, Priscila worked as an Engagement Manager for a local non-profit that aimed to empower low-income communities. Her role involved leading graphic design projects and promoting the importance of financial capability, particularly within the BIPOC community.

Her passion for art and design, combined with her background in communication, has equipped me with a range of skills including website management, social media, press releases, graphic design, marketing, and more. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to further develop her skills and contribute to this incredible team!

As the Program Communications Manager, Arturo provides Spanish-bilingual communications media and media outreach to increase the visibility and impact of Hispanic Access’ conservation program.

Prior to joining Hispanic Access, Arturo was a communications lead at an international environmental conservation organization and a consultant at a U.S.-Mexico binational environmental conservation organization. He is the person who led the movement and multi-year campaign to educate the public and legislate the prohibition of plastic bags south of the border, in Tijuana, Mexico.

Arturo has a B.A. in Biology from San Diego State University and an M.S. in Resilient and Sustainable Communities from Prescott College.