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Maryland 26 June 2019

Animalitos del Arroyo | Little Animals of the Stream Nature Program

El ambiente del arroyo es alegre y está lleno de animalitos. ¡Acompáñenos a explorarlo! Nosotros proporcionamos las herramientas científicas y usted trae su curiosidad. Use botas de agua o sandalias y ropa que pueda mojarse. El programa no es para nadar. Un padre o tutor debe acompañar a cada niño.

The stream is full of animals. Join us to explore it! We provide the scientific tools while you bring curiosity. Wear water boots or sandals and clothes that can get wet. The program is not for swimming. Parent or guardian must accompany each child.

Maryland 26 June 2019

Cuentos con Otus | Storytime with Otus the Owl

Únase a Montgomery Parks y al concejal del condado de Montgomery, Gabe Albornoz, para una sesión especial de cuentos bilingües basados en la naturaleza.

Join Montgomery Parks and Montgomery County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz for a special nature-themed bilingual story time.

Register: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/events/historias-con-otus-31/

Maryland 26 June 2019

Volunteer Park Cleanup | Limpieza Voluntaria del Parque

¡Sal al aire libre y retribuye a tu entorno local! Únate a Montgomery Parks y al Centro Latinoamericano de la Juventud para una mañana de servicio voluntario, limpiando y embelleciendo un parque local – Latin American Youth Center: 710 Beacon Road Silver Spring, MD 20903.

Los voluntarios deben usar zapatos cerrados resistentes (sandalias no) y ropa que pueda mojarse y ensuciarse. Se proporcionarán materiales y horas SSL. Los voluntarios menores de 14 años deben estar acompañados por un adulto. Habrá estacionamiento en el lote de la escuela primaria.

Get outdoors and give back to your local environment! Join Montgomery Parks and the Latin American Youth Center for a morning of volunteer service sprucing up a local park.

Volunteers should wear sturdy closed toe shoes (no sandals) and clothes that can get wet and dirty. Supplies will be provided and SSL hours will be available. Volunteers under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Parking is available in the elementary school parking lot – 710 Beacon Road Silver Spring, MD 20903.

Register https://www.montgomeryparks.org/events/broadacres-local-park-cleanup/

Maryland 26 June 2019

Youth on Earth Nature Program | Juventud en la Tierra Programa de Naturaleza

Ya llego el verano! ¿Necesitas horas de servicio estudiantil (SSL)? ¿Te agrada ser activo afuera al aire libre? ¡Júntate con otros adolecentes en nuestro programa La Juventud en la Tierra! Ve por una caminata con nuevos amigos, aprenda sobra la fauna silvestre de esta región, y acércate a los animales de Meadowside, como los anfibios, reptiles y aves rapaces. Trae tu energía y creatividad a los proyectos medio ambientales que impactan a tu comunidad. Habrá coordinador de programa bilingüe (inglés/español).

Summer is here! Do you need SSL hours? Do you enjoy being active outdoors? Come join other teens in our Youth on Earth program! Go hiking with new friends, learn about local wildlife, and get up-close encounters with Meadowside’s resident animals, including amphibians, reptiles, and raptors. Bring your energy and creativity to environmental projects that impact your community. Bilingual (English/Spanish) program coordinator. Intended for ages 14-18yrs

REGISTER: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/events/youth-on-earth-23/

New Jersey 25 June 2019

Latino Conservation Day - Ocean Safety

Learn about water safety with our Student Conservation Association interns and a park ranger. What are the warning signs to look out for when swimming in the ocean versus swimming in a lake? Beach safety tips to make sure you and your family are safe in the water. Activities are available for children to participate and win a give-away.

New Jersey 25 June 2019

Latino Conservation Day

Meet the Student Conservation Association Water Safety Interns and the park rangers at Sandy Hook for an event promoting conservation. The interns will share water safety strategies and tips when swimming in the ocean and bay waters & the park rangers will lead activities about marine pollution prevention. We hope to see you there!

Nevada 25 June 2019

Hike & Picnic at Mt. Charleston

Join us to escape the summer heat on Saturday, July 20 for a picnic at the Spring Mountain Visitor's Gateway at Mount Charleston.

In the morning, we will drive up via carpool from the Sierra Club office at 3828 Meadows Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89107. We will depart the office at 9:00 am and meet at the Pinyon Picnic Site at approximately 10:00 am. Participants will have an opportunity to take an easy family friendly hike and explore the Spring Mountains, one or two miles along the Acastus Trail. Then around noon, we will provide a free picnic lunch and information about the Sierra Club's current activities and committees. Bring the whole family. Children and pets welcome. Bring snacks, good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen.

Please register for the event using this form: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=7010Z0000027YghQAE&

Nebraska 24 June 2019

Birding On The Prairie

The program consists of a birding activity in the prairie, a short talk about the importance of the conservation of natural resources and the protection of our birds, and a bilingual tour through our site.

Georgia 21 June 2019

Bird Walk at Blue Heron Nature Preserve

Birding Focus: Discover the urban bird habitat at Blue Heron Nature Preserve, the home base for Atlanta Audubon Society. The focus will be migratory species and year-round residents including songbirds, woodpeckers, and waterfowl.

This is an excellent field trip for beginning birders. Families are welcomed. Binoculars will be available on site to borrow.

Georgia 21 June 2019

Bird Walk at Morningside Nature Preserve

Birding Focus: We will look for seasonal migrants and resident species. Morningside Nature Preserve is a 33-acre preserve easily accessible from I-85 near Cheshire Bridge Road. The preserve straddles South Fork Peachtree Creek and provides good habitat for both shrubland birds in its power corridor as well as woodland species along the trails.

The duration of the walk will be three hours with about two to three miles of walking, including a steep hill and a few flights of stairs. Note: There are no bathrooms on our route so go easy on the coffee.

For more information and directions, please visit https://www.atlantaaudubon.org/field-trips.html.

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Latino Conservation Week is a collection of events from variety of organizations. Hispanic Access Foundation is only directly responsible for events in which it is listed as a sponsor. 

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