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Arizona 15 July 2017

Latino Conservation Week Tabling Event at Arizona Get Outdoors Expo in Scottsdale, AZ

The Arizona Get Outdoors Expo in association with Arizona Game & Fish promises fun and adventure for the whole family.

The Arizona Get Outdoors Expo aims to get people outdoors, appreciate their environment, and be respectful during outdoor adventures and offers exhibitors and vendors from across the outdoor industry. There will be hands on activities such as learning about wildlife, Leave No Trace and taking care of the environment, archery, rock climbing, paddle board yoga, educational seminars and demos and camp/hike/running classes. Some exhibitors that will be present included but are not limited to the National Park Service, REI Co-Op, Bass Pro Shops, Arizona State Parks, Arizona Trail, and Sportsman's Warehouse.
Here's some of what you'll experience:
- The latest Hunting, Fishing and Camping gear and technologies
- Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack show
- Outdoor Education and Safety Clinics
- Demos of the Newest Outdoor Equipment & Tips from the Pros
- 3D Archery Range
- 2 catch-and-release Fishing Ponds
- Interactive Activities for Kids
- RV and Boat Exhibits
- Mutton-Busting for Kids
- 300,000 square feet of Air Conditioned Space
And much more...

Latino Heritage Internship Program and Environment for the Americas will have a current intern from Casa Grande National Monument, AZ tabling at a 10 x 20 ft booth in partnership with the National Park Service set up with activities for the public including cultural activities such as pitch pots, finger weaving, pump drills, and split twig pipe cleaners as well as nature based activities such as examination of scats, tracks, and skulls. These activities will be set up and supported by the National Park Service with cultural recourse items from Casa Grande National Monument, Tonto National Monument, Montezuma Castle National Monument, Tuzigoot National Monument.

For more information: http://www.azgetoutdoors.com/

Massachusetts 22 July 2017

Whale Watch & Marine Education Series

In partnership with Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Hispanic Access is organizing an educational series that will culminate in a whale watch for over 100 students from Lawrence public schools. Participants will learn about humpback whales and marine life, environmental career opportunities, and the protection of marine resources. As students learn about whale migration and marine sanctuaries, they will discuss the environmental, cultural and social connections between the Eastern US and the Caribbean.

News Coverage 01 August 2016

HI- DESERT STAR: New desert monuments offer chances to explore family roots

This Saturday marked the start of Latino Conservation Week, a week dedicated to building awareness among Latino communities of the beautiful public lands and outdoor experiences available to them, and the importance of conservation. It is also about reaffirming their connection to nature and the land.

California 15 July 2017

Exploring Sequoia National Park

20 young adults from Los Angeles will visit park in coordination with Hispanic Access Foundation's Latino Heritage Internship Program student, possible camping and volunteer experience, in addition to educational visit.

2023 Sponsors & Partners

2024 Sponsors & Partners

                                                                             

  • Appalachian Mountain Club
  • Arizona Game and Fish
  • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
  • Arlington Peruvian Festival
  • Arlington Public Library: Columbia Pike Branch
  • Atlanta Audubon Society
  • California Department of Fish & Wildlife
  • Centro de los Trabajadores Agricolas Fronterizos
  • Chamizal National Memorial
  • Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
  • Chipsa Nevada
  • City of Providence
  • Conservation Lands Foundation
  • Cornell University
  • Dudley Public Library
  • EcoMadres
  • Familias Unidas del Chamizal
  • Freedom University
  • Friends of Basin and Range
  • Friends of Constitution Lakes
  • Friends of Nevada Wilderness
  • Friends of Outer Island
  • George H.W. Bush Vamos a Pescar Education Fund
  • Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
  • GreenFaith
  • Hispanic Access Foundation
  • Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting & the Outdoors (HECHO)
  • Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
  • Houston Zoo
  • Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
  • Lake Gregory
  • Lake Mead National Recreational Area
  • Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science
  • Latin American Youth Center
  • Latin Chamber of Commerce Nevada, Inc.
  • Latino Heritage Internship Program
  • Latino Outdoors
  • League of Conservation Voters
  • Los Angeles Audubon Society
  • Los Descendientes Del Presidio De Tucson
  • Lowell National Historical Park
  • Manzanar History Association
  • Moms Clean Air Force
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Mississippi River State Park
  • National Park Service
  • NPS Urban Agenda
  • Outdoors Rx
  • Outside Las Vegas Foundation
  • Paso del Sur
  • Patuxent Research Refuge
  • Por la Creacion: Faith-based Alliance
  • Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada
  • Providence Parks Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership
  • Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation
  • REI
  • REI Adventure Station
  • Rhode Island: Department of Environmental Management
  • Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex
  • Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation
  • Saguaro National Park
  • San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge
  • San Fernando Valley Audubon Society
  • San Juan National Historic Site
  • Santa Barbara County Trails Council
  • Save Lovell Canyon
  • Save Red Rock
  • Save the Redwoods League
  • Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
  • Sierra Club
  • Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
  • Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
  • Tucson Audubon Society
  • Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation
  • Tucson Water
  • TXU Energy
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  • U.S. Forest Service
  • VeloPaso
  • Viva Arkansas!
  • Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Western National Parks Association
  • Westworld of Scottsdale, AZ
  • Whole Foods Market
     
Blog 19 April 2017

Latino Conservation Week 2017 Set for July 15 - 23

The fourth annual Latino Conservation Week (#LatinoConservationWeek, #LCW2017) will take place July 15 - 23, 2017.

News Releases 14 July 2016

Latino Conservation Week Highlights Community’s Passion for Outdoors and Protecting Public Lands, Kicks Off This Weekend (July 16 – 24)

WASHINGTON – This weekend, the third annual Latino Conservation Week (#LatinoConservationWeek, #LCW2016) kicks off, continues through July 24 and will be celebrated with more than 100 events nationwide. The week is an opportunity for Latinos to demonstrate their passion for enjoying and protecting public lands through various outings, volunteer cleanups, educational events, roundtable discussions, film screenings and numerous other community activities in 17 states stretching from Massachusetts to California. 

News Coverage 17 July 2016

PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE: LCW Highlights Importance of South Dakota's Protected Lands

PIERRE, S.D. -- This week marks the third annual Latino Conservation Week, and organizers are shining a spotlight on the Latino community's concern for preserving South Dakota's natural resources. 

LCW is an Initiative of:



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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