Event Description:
Join us for an observation of Hispanic Heritage Month as we host a first-of-its-kind New York State Workshop in support of observances of Latino Conservation Week. This program sponsored by the New York State Association of Conservation Commissions and the Hispanic Coalition of NY will serve as an educational forum on the history of Latino Conservation Week and support thought leadership for future observances.
This event will be held online remotely via Zoom, with individuals interested in attending being able to. register via https://tinyurl.com/NYSLCW2024.
The program will be led by Paul Presendieu of New Rochelle, who serves on the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of Conservation Commissions and is the first Afro-Latino Environmental Advisory Chairman for a municipal government in the State of New York. Paul Presendieu currently serves as the City of New Rochelle's Ecology & Natural Resources Advisory Committee Chairman and is an award-winning climate leader who was recently named this year to the Grist 50 Climate Leaders to Watch. Last year he led Westchester County's inaugural observances of Latino Conservation Week through an online panel featuring Latino Government Officials and a neighborhood clean up in New Rochelle.
New York State Association of Conservation Commissions & Hispanic Coalition of NY, Inc.
Date & time:
September 20, 2024
Location:
City of New Rochelle
Yes
Free