Evening Bat Conservation Hike
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED **Registration Closes on Thursday, July 22nd,12pm MST**
During this limited in-person hike, Aaron Sidder will lead a discussion on the ecology of bats, where they live, what they do, and why they're important. Aaron will also bring in some tips for making your home/yard/park more bat-friendly as well as identify species bats in real time with an Echo Meter Touch Bat Detector.
Aaron Sidder is an ecologist for Bat Conservation International and a board member of Rocky Mountain Wild. He is an experienced field ecologist whose research has taken him to the Everglades, Southwestern deserts, and the top of the Rocky Mountains.
Bats face numerous threats in Colorado, such as habitat loss, wind energy development, and climate change. In addition, hibernating bats in Colorado may be impacted by white-nose syndrome (WNS), a pathogen that has killed millions of bats in the eastern and midwestern U.S. since 2006. WNS has not been detected in Colorado yet, but is now present in adjacent states. Join Latino Outdoors and Rocky Mountain Wild for a night of bat conservation and how you can help preserve these awesome pollinators.
You will need to bring a small backpack or bag to hold water, a face mask, anti mosquito protection of your choice, layers if necessary, a head lamp, and anything else you might need. We might be venturing off the designated trail, so boots would be advised (no sandals).
This event is free! Bat enthusiasts of all abilities and age 8+ are welcome with an adult.
About the Trail
Distance:~ 2 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Max Elevation: 5,330 ft
Skill Level: Easy
Trail Use: Foot, bike
Facilities/Restrooms: The Garland Trailhead parking lot will have restrooms
Terrain Description: Flat, paved wide trail
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lo-colorado-evening-bat-conservation-hike-with-rocky-mountain-wild-tickets-163289279631
Family Hike at the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks
The Continental Divide Trail Coalition and Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks are joining together to put on a family-friendly hike on July 23rd. If you are looking for a welcoming beginner hiking environment for you or your family then this is the hike for you! Please wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing and bring a full water bottle. Thunderstorms are common in the evenings in this area so be sure to bring a rain jacket if necessary.
We look forward to adventuring together!
Photo by Ryan Choi
Continental Divide Trail Coalition Hike From Grants, NM
This hike is open to all and will last for an hour to an hour and a half.
35°15'48.2"N 107°37'44.1"W
35.263381, -107.628920
Community Trail Walk
Come celebrate the contributions of the cultures of New Mexico to conservation. Join the CDTC and Step Into Cuba for a beginner community trail walk in Cuba, NM. Families and adventurers of all experience levels are welcome! We will meet at 6pm at Asisi park and go from there. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing and bring water. Thunderstorms are common in the evening this time of year so be sure to bring a rain jacket if needed. We are excited to share some outdoor time together!
(Cover photo by Whitney LaRuffa)
History of Sheepherding Along the Continental Divide Trail
Small Candles; Great Lights (¡Velas Chica; Lumbre Estupenda!)
Get into the BUZZ! Bees provide more than just sweet honey!
Beeswax has been collected since Ancient Egypt & used for numerous application to support people & their well-being.
In this workshop attended will learn how to make two types of candles!
RSVP on EventBrite: https://bit.ly/3r9Vwc9
Latino Conservation Week Kickoff Reception
Conservando Nuestras Raíces - Celebrando our zero waste roots! [A social media campaign + celebratory panel event!]
Join our group of Latinx conservationists for a kick off event to Plastic Free July and Latino Conservation Week- a virtual celebration.
About Conservando Nuestras Raíces Social Media Campaign:
Latinx leaders and partners are teaming up with ally organizations and influencers to launch the “Conservando Nuestras Raices” Social Media Campaign and panel discussion during Latino Conservation Week. This campaign is designed to engage the latinx community in reclaiming zero waste and highlighting Latinx solutions and conservation efforts that are ingrained and embedded in our culture along with policy solutions.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE PANEL DISCUSSION
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Únase a nuestro grupo de conservacionistas Latine para un evento de inicio de Plastic Free July y Latino Conservation Week, una celebración virtual.
Sobre la campaña de redes sociales de Conservando Nuestras Raíces:
Los líderes y socios latine se unen con organizaciones aliadas y personas influyentes para lanzar la campaña de medios sociales “Conservando Nuestras Raices” y un panel de discusión durante la Semana de la Conservación Latina. Esta campaña está diseñada para involucrar a la comunidad Latine en la recuperación de cero desperdicios y resaltar las soluciones Latine y los esfuerzos de conservación que están arraigados e integrados en nuestra cultura junto con las soluciones políticas.
REGÍSTRATE AQUÍ PARA LA PLÁTICA
Caminata Familiar con Mujeres Latinas Unidas NM
Únete a nuestra Caminata Familiar con Mujeres Latinas Unidas MN. Un evento para toda la familia.
Registro es necesario:
https://forms.gle/Jp5Few43Xw1mt27B9
Bug Survey Activity with Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha
Refuge staff will be going to visit Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha's campus in Philadelphia and doing some bug programming. We will be bringing out sweep nets, bug boxes, and bug identifying pamphlets so the kids can have an amazing experience looking at bugs up close!
