Outstanding Orangutans – Thursday, July 6 & Saturday, July 8

Swinging from the tree tops or walking along the ground, watch as our orangutans move in very different ways. See if you can spot what is the same and what is different between us and our orangutan friends.

This program is designed specifically for 18 to 23 month olds and their favorite adult to spend time connecting with the natural world and each other.

Summer is here and its a great time to enjoy the LA River. Learning about conservation and restoration to revitalize the LA River Ecosystem. The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority is providing the LA river guides so that youth from LA can experience nature right in their city. After Kayaking students will enjoy some food and team building games. Lastly they will hear about the value of Rim of The Valley in bringing the National Parks closer to Urban Los Angeles.

We will camp out Friday night, July the 14th, in Lovell Canyon and wake up early to participate in a clean up that will go from 8am to 10am the morning of the 15th. On the evening of the 14th we will be meeting at 6 pm in the wash in Lovell Canyon on Lovell Canyon Road. The camp out will be primitive car camping as there are no established campsites. No campfire this time as there is a fire restriction in place. Both the camp out and the clean up are open to the public. Please bring sunscreen, closed toe shoes, and a reusable water bottle for the clean up. For the camp out please bring your own tent, your own sleeping bag, your own sleeping pad or inflatable air mattress, your own dinner and breakfast. I will have a camping stove you can borrow, but not cookware you can use. I will have hot water available. Please rsvp for the camp out with outings leader Christian.Gerlach@SierraClub.org or 7022716485. And please just show up for the clean up.

Map of the meeting spot:
https://goo.gl/maps/LRhN7HfC6N42
Map of the last gas station on the way out of town:
https://goo.gl/maps/buUVW1s22k32

Join us on a guided all-electric tram tour around the National Wildlife Visitor Center. Enjoy the views of the forest, meadows, wetlands, and the wildlife seen throughout the Patuxent Research Refuge. Tickets are free and all ages are welcome. Registration is required. Please call 301-497-5887 to reserve seats for this fun wildlife adventure.

Tram schedule times:
10:30 am - 11:10 am
12:15 pm - 12:55 pm

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week 2017 by joining LO on a night hike to the Wisdom Tree and Burbank Peak at Griffith Park!

More info on is on the flyer. Simply click on the photo.

Date: July 15, 2017
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Wonder View Drive & Lake Hollywood Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068*

*Park along Lake Hollywood Drive (check the signs) walk about half a mile until it intersects with Wonder View Drive.
We will be meeting at the intersection of Wonder View Drive and
Lake Hollywood Drive to begin the hike!

What you should know before you go:
-Total miles: 1.6 miles round trip
-Majority of the hike is uphill and there is a 740ft elevation gain
-There is not much shade so please bring a hat and plenty of sunscreen.
-Other things to bring are: closed toes shoes, snacks, at least 2 liters of water, trekking poles if you have them, first aid kit (but I will have one just in case), a jacket, camera, flashlight or headlamp. Pen and notepad in case you want to leave a note at the Wisdom Tree. This peak has great views of Los Angeles.

Don't forget to use these hashtags: #LatinoConservationWeek, #VamosOutdoors, #LatinoOutdoors


More on the hike: https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/burbank-peak-wisdom-tree-griffith-park/

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wonder+View+Trail+Head/@34.1370622,-118.3356171,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x752de0b905d31242!8m2!3d34.1343448!4d-118.3346193?hl=en-US

Want to know more about Latino Conservation Week: LatinoConservationWeek.com


Please contact Maricela to RSVP-- maricela@latinooutdoors.org

Este evento es GRATIS y será en inglés y español
Por favor inscríbase hoy:
https://goo.gl/forms/9jZlvzth3GrKCfQH3

- Hay dos oportunidades para visitar la casa con un guía bilingüe: el 15 de Julio y el 22 de Julio.El tour comienza a las 2:30 pm y se acaba a las 3:00pm.
- Tours fuera de estas fechas y hora no serán en español, sin embargo el parque pronto tendrá un audio del tour en español.

This is a FREE event.
The tour will be in both English and Spanish.
Please RSVP using the following link:
https://goo.gl/forms/9jZlvzth3GrKCfQH3

- There are two opportunities to visit the house with a bilingual guide: July 15 and July 22. The guide will start at 2:30pm and end at 3:00pm
- Tours outside these dates and time will not be in Spanish, however the park will soon have an audio of tour in Spanish.

Un Camino Autogiado y Bilingüe: Plantas y Animales
Caminen en el bosque y aprendan algo nuevo de las plantas y los animales del Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Visítanos en el Centro Interactivo Natural para
obtener un mapa de los caminos bilingües de nuestro bonito y sombreado bosque.

Self-Guided Bilingual Walk: Plants and Animals
Take a walk in the woods and learn something new about the plants and animals of Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Visit the Nature Center for a map of designated bilingual trails in our beautiful shady forest.

Interested in learning more about Latino Outdoors in Los Angeles!? LO will be having an info session at Arc'teryx La Brea Grand Opening during Latino Conservation week!
LO will be there July 15, 2017 from 12pm-4pm
facebook.com/arcteryxLaBrea


Event Info on Flyer
See you there!!!
With Kind Regards,
Maricela Rosales- Los Angeles Coordinator

Trail trimming, raking and sand removal with hand tools. Wear covered shoes, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hat, and sunglasses. Bring light gardening tools. Heavier tools, water, snacks and lunch will be provided by MORCA. Poison oak could be along the trails.

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.

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/

See a spectacular display of lotus and water lilies in full bloom! Enjoy gardening workshops & traditional Latin, Asian & African dancing performances! Hands-on activities including face painting, lotus tea tasting, and painting demonstrations! Visit educational and cultural exhibitors and much more!

Manzanar will host four days of bilingual tours and film screenings during Latino Conservation Week. The special events titled "Echoes of Resilience/Voces de Valentía" will highlight inspiring stories about some of the people at Manzanar whose courage and resilience helped them navigate through a difficult time in our nation’s history. One of the featured stories will be of Ralph Lazo, a 16-year-old Mexican-American who chose to live within Manzanar’s barbed wire to be with his friends. His story is told in Stand Up for Justice: The Ralph Lazo Story, produced by Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress (NCRR) and Visual Communications in 2004.

Rocio Gomez, a Latino Heritage intern, will lead the "Echoes of Resilience/Voces de Valentía" site tour starting at 9:30 a.m. of Block 14 and introduce the film Stand Up for Justice: The Ralph Lazo Story at 12:30 p.m.

These special events are free and open to the public. Visitors interested in the walking tours should meet in the Visitor Center lobby shortly before 9:30 a.m. to sign up. The first ten visitors to sign up for each bilingual tour will receive a Manzanar souvenir water bottle.

Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. There are no food services at Manzanar; bring snacks and water. There will be places to refill water bottles on the tour.

Join Hispanic Access Foundation and the U.S Fish and Wildlife for a free Yoga event at the Columbia Pike Public Library on 816 S Walter Reed Dr. From 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm the community will learn about the inspiring lives of salmon through an hour yoga class followed by art activities. This is a family friendly event (ages 7 and up). Space is limited to 50 people.
Please RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/up-against-the-stream-salmon-yoga-you-tickets-35760641040

Latino Conservation Week is an opportunity for Latinos to come together and represent their passion for the outdoors. It represents the commitment and the experiences that Latino communities foster for wildlife conservation and public land. The campaign begun by Hispanic Access Foundation is part of their national initiatives and programs whose mission is driven by an effort to augment access and improve the lives of Hispanics in United States. For more information about the national initiatives and other Latino Conservation Week events please visit: http://latinoconservationweek.com/.

Ven y únete a nosotros a celebrar # LCW2017 con diversión y actividades al aire libre GRATIS!

• Caminata de senderos con preciosas vistas al mar
• Aprender a ver e identificar aves
• Explorar nuestras hábitats
• Prueba tu mano pescando en agua salada

On July 18th, Sierra Club will collaborate with the Boys and Girls Club and Chispa in cleaning up debris along a six-mile stretch of the Lower Salt River on kayaks as part of Latino Conservation Week. The group will also learn about conservation efforts on these public lands through community speakers. Furthermore, the group will learn the history of the Salt River, how to navigate a kayak, and how to get involved in the Tonto Forest Plan revision. EVENT FULL

Kids from 6 to 12 years old are invited to investigate nature, recreation, history and other things that park rangers protect. The 3-day camp will run from 9 am to noon each day on July 18, 19 and 20. Space is limited, so come by the Cultural Center between 10 am and 5 pm any day to fill out a registration form or submit it online at nps.gov/cham/learn/kidsyouth/camp-arrowhead.htm.

Los niños de 6 a 12 años pueden investigar el medioambiente, la recreación, la historia y otros temas que promueven los guardaparques. Este campamento de día corre de las 9 de la mañana a mediodía cada día del 18 al 20 de julio. El cupo es limitado así que visit el Centro Cultural entre las 10 de la mañana y las 5 de la tarde para ingresarse o descargue un formulario de autorización y entréguelo por correo electrónico en la página web: https://www.nps.gov/es-es/cham/learn/kidsyouth/camp-arrowhead.htm

Los Angeles Audubon is proud to be hosting a nature walk on July 18, 2017 at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area in celebration of Latino Conservation Week. Come explore this beautiful park and learn about the native plants and wildlife found within urban LA.
Los Angeles Audubon’s nature walk is made possible through our partnership with Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, where we’ve established a Native Plant and Wildlife Habitat interpretive area that is utilized by thousands of under-served students each year as part of LA Audubon’s Outdoor Education Program.

Join us for an hour long guided bus tour around Black Point Wildlife Drive. Enjoy the views of the wetlands and the wildlife seen throughout Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Tickets are free and all ages are welcome. Registration is required. Please call 321-861-0668 to reserve seats for this fun wildlife adventure.

Manzanar will host four days of bilingual tours and film screenings during Latino Conservation Week. The special events titled "Echoes of Resilience/Voces de Valentía" will highlight inspiring stories about some of the people at Manzanar whose courage and resilience helped them navigate through a difficult time in our nation’s history. One of the featured stories will be of Ralph Lazo, a 16-year-old Mexican-American who chose to live within Manzanar’s barbed wire to be with his friends. His story is told in Stand Up for Justice: The Ralph Lazo Story, produced by Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress (NCRR) and Visual Communications in 2004.

Rocio Gomez, a Latino Heritage intern, will lead the "Echoes of Resilience/Voces de Valentía" site tour of Block 14 starting at 9:30 a.m. and introduce the film Stand Up for Justice: The Ralph Lazo Story at 12:30 p.m.

These special events are free and open to the public. Visitors interested in the walking tours should meet in the Visitor Center lobby shortly before 9:30 a.m. to sign up. The first ten visitors to sign up for each bilingual tour will receive a Manzanar souvenir water bottle.

Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. There are no food services at Manzanar; bring snacks and water. There will be places to refill water bottles on the tour.

Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge invites members of our New Haven partner organization, LEAP, to join us for a day of fun activities on our Outer Island Unit. This is the culminating trip for youth and families who have participated in our USFWS programming throughout the year at the community center. Join us as we celebrate Latino Conservation Week by exploring Long Island Sound, its wildlife, and ecosystems! If you are a member of LEAP, you can contact their office for information on how to register. Please note this event is not open to the public.

El refugio nacional de la vida silvestre, Stewart B. McKinney NWR, invita a los miembros de la organización, LEAP, a un día de diversión en Outer Island. Este es un evento para los jóvenes y sus familias que han participado en los programas del Servicio de la Pesca y Vida Silvestre a través del año. Acompáñenos para aprender más sobre la vida silvestre y los ecosistemas de Long Island Sound. Si usted es miembro/a de LEAP, puede llamar la oficina para más información. Este evento no está abierto al público. 

To learn more about Stewart B. McKinney NWR visit:

Para aprender más sobre Stewart B. McKinney NWR visite:

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/stewart_b_mckinney/

https://www.facebook.com/SBMcKinneyNWR

Beautiful Bald Eagles – Wednesday, July 19 & Saturday, July 22

Can you think of an animal that soars high above the tree tops, and makes a nest big enough to fit a human? Meet our bald eagle, Liberty, and learn more about the day to day of this amazing bird.

In this program, 4 to 5-year-old children along with their favorite adults will learn the insides and out of some our Zoo animals. Come interact with the natural world, play together and experience our animals!

Ven y únete a nosotros a celebrar # LCW2017 con diversión y actividades al aire libre GRATIS!

• Caminata por el bosque
• Aprender a ver e identificar aves con binoculares
• Explorar nuestras hábitats como viva y real
• Arribar en un estanque costero

Columbia Heights was one of the first Latino neighborhoods in the District of Columbia. The National Park Service, Latin American Youth Center, and Hispanic Access Foundation have come together to celebrate Latino Conservation Week. We'll have a table at the Farmer's Market where we will have an activity for Junior Rangers to earn badges, we'll be sharing the Park Rx, NPS program in which NPS partners with health care providers and others to reduce chronic disease, increase health, and foster stewardship of our public lands by enabling doctors to educate their patients about healthy recreation and prescribe nature interactions as part of overall healthcare.

¡Comparte Tu Historia! invites people to share their stories as it relates to Everglades National Park and the Cold War period. Much of the Cold War’s history is viewed through a military perspective. Our aim is to record personal recollections and impressions from those who have connections to events in history such as the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and Operation Pedro Pan. Participants are encouraged to share photographs and any other memorabilia significant to their experience.

Those interested in participating in ¡Comparte Tu Historia! can contact Daniel Miguel, LHIP Cultural History Education Intern at (305) 242-7862 or Mariana Bruno, LHIP Archives Outreach Intern at (305) 242-7808 to schedule an appointment.

The National Park Service is committed to engaging and celebrating the diversity and culture of their surrounding communities. Latino Conservation Week: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra is a Hispanic Access Foundation initiative. Every year interns from the Latino Heritage Internship Program host a variety of naturally and culturally inclusive activities for Latinos, a historically underrepresented visitor demographic to the National Park Service.

Visit Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and learn about what the different activites you can do. We'll take a drive to see wildlife at the refuge. A biologist will teach about the different wildlife habitats at Forsythe and we'll have a Q&A panel session with refuge staff to introduce the community to environmental careers.

Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge invites members of our New Haven partner organization, JUNTA for Progressive Action, to join us for a day of fun activities on our Outer Island Unit. This is the culminating trip for youth and families who have participated in our USFWS programming throughout the year at the community center. Join us as we celebrate Latino Conservation Week by exploring Long Island Sound, its wildlife, and ecosystems! If you are a member of JUNTA, you can contact their office for information on how to register. Please note this event is not open to the public.

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El refugio nacional de la vida silvestre, Stewart B. McKinney NWR, invita a los miembros de la organización, JUNTA for Progressive Action, a un día de diversión en Outer Island. Este es un evento para los jóvenes y sus familias que han participado en los programas del Servicio de la Pesca y Vida Silvestre a través del año. Acompáñenos para aprender más sobre la vida silvestre y los ecosistemas de Long Island Sound. Si usted es miembro/a de JUNTA, puede llamar la oficina para más información. Este evento no está abierto al público. 

To learn more about Stewart B. McKinney NWR visit:

Para aprender más sobre Stewart B. McKinney NWR visite:

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/stewart_b_mckinney/

https://www.facebook.com/SBMcKinneyNWR

Preparing girls to be strong and bold, Girls Inc has partnered with the USFWS NWRS to help secure a future of environmental stewards. This program is dedicated to teaching young girls about the importance of forests, the composition of trees and how to identify common tree species.

Manzanar will host four days of bilingual tours and film screenings during Latino Conservation Week. The special events titled "Echoes of Resilience/Voces de Valentía" will highlight inspiring stories about some of the people at Manzanar whose courage and resilience helped them navigate through a difficult time in our nation’s history. One of the featured stories will be of Ralph Lazo, a 16-year-old Mexican-American who chose to live within Manzanar’s barbed wire to be with his friends. His story is told in Stand Up for Justice: The Ralph Lazo Story, produced by Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress (NCRR) and Visual Communications in 2004.

Rocio Gomez, a Latino Heritage intern, will lead the "Echoes of Resilience/Voces de Valentía" site tour of the Japanese gardens starting at 9:30 a.m. and introduce the film Stand Up for Justice: The Ralph Lazo Story at 12:30 p.m.

These special events are free and open to the public. Visitors interested in the walking tours should meet in the Visitor Center lobby shortly before 9:30 a.m. to sign up. The first ten visitors to sign up for each bilingual tour will receive a Manzanar souvenir water bottle.

Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. There are no food services at Manzanar; bring snacks and water. There will be places to refill water bottles on the tour.

Join Outdoors Rx for free summer family fun open to all families with children ages 0-13. Bring your family and friends to 525 Beach Street in Revere where we will learn to letterbox. Letterboxing is an old English tradition that takes you on a scavenger hunt to find hand-carved stamps. Outdoors Rx offers free bilingual programs year-round in local urban green spaces to get families spending more time together OUTSIDE. When we spend more time outside, we are healthier, happier, and can connect more with our neighborhood and natural surroundings.

Come learn about the $14.9 billion dollar Nevada Outdoor Industry! As one of our cornerstone activities, our Business & Networking Luncheons are as informative as they are enjoyable and provide the Las Vegas’ best networking opportunities. Our Guest Speakers are Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Steve Sisolak, Chairman Clark County Commission and Candidate for Nevada Governor.

Join us for a one hour program about life in Tucson in the late 1800s. It starts with a film of early homesteaders and concludes with a presentation by ALEX LA PIERRE, National Park Service Latino Heritage Intern and MAGDA MANKEL, Saguaro National Park Next Generation Ranger.

Pre Statehood: Life in the late 1800s in Tucson (Arizona became a state in 1912)

The valleys of Rincon and Tanque Verde Creeks are part of what is now Saguaro National Park’s Rincon Mountain District. Saguaro’s visitor center film highlights early Mexican American settlers who built sprawling ranches on these wide open spaces during the 1890s. Most famously, La Cebedilla, the home of Emilio Carrillo, later owned by his son Rafael and still going strong today as the Tanque Verde Guest Ranch, which lies just outside park boundaries today.

The homes of downtown Tucson’s Barrio Viejo tell the story of a broad pattern of American history: the growth and development of Spanish presidios into Mexican frontier settlements and, eventually, American cities. The Barrio has one of the largest concentrations of Sonoran Adobe architecture in the US, and its streetscapes express the Hispanic architectural traditions of Northern Mexico that migrated into the Southwest during the Spanish and Mexican periods.

Did any of these early ranchers also have homes in Barrio Viejo? Closer to schools? There is some indication they did, but more research is needed. In honor of the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service (NPS) in 2016, new initiatives began to tell a more complete story of America’s diverse people and places. Among these is the NPS American Latino Heritage Initiative, which recognized Tucson’s downtown Barrio Viejo neighborhood as a site worthy of being designated as a National Historic Landmark.

Volunteers are needed to help research and document the people and the homes of Barrio Viejo. Come join us to learn more about this initiative and how to help Tucson’s Barrio Viejo become a National Historic Landmark.

What is a National Historic Landmark?
National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) are cultural properties confirmed by the Secretary of the Interior as being nationally significant. Today, more than 2,500 historic places bear this national distinction. Acknowledged as our country’s most important historic places, National Park Service staff help guide the nomination process for new Landmarks and provide assistance to existing Landmarks, which include buildings, sites, districts, structures, and objects that possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States in history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. Today there are approximately 2500 NHLs in the country. Among these in southeastern Arizona are the San Xavier Del Bac Mission, Tumamoc Hill, Tombstone, and the Titan Missile Site.
Authorized by the Historic Sites Act of 1935 (Public Law 74-292) and administered by the National Park Service, the NHL program focuses public attention on places of exceptional value to the nation as a whole. While some NHLs are included within the National Park System, the NHL program also contributes to the preservation of many outstanding historic places under private ownership. Designation as an NHL increases public awareness of the importance of a historic resource. It opens opportunities for historic preservation grants and provides advice and technical support from NPS experts. It is important to note that listing as a National Historic Landmark creates no new property regulation.

Visit Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and learn about what the different activites you can do. We'll take a drive to see wildlife at the refuge. A biologist will teach about the different wildlife habitats at Forsythe and we'll have a Q&A panel session with refuge staff to introduce the community to environmental careers.

Join Grand Canyon National Park on July 21st to celebrate Latino Conservation Week! We will have activities set up at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center Plaza from 12pm to 4pm. We will also have bilingual ranger programs throughout the day, please see below for locations and times on the programs. For more information please contact Aileen Palma at aileen_palma@partner.nps.gov.

History Walk at 10am at Verkamp's Visitor Center
Critter Chat at 12:30pm at El Tovar Porch
Geology Glimpse at 2pm at Yavapai Geology Museum
Condor Talk at Village Amphitheater
Evening Program at McKee Amphitheater

Family Nature Club is an opportunity for families to get outside together and explore nature! Each program takes place at various parks and nature centers around Houston, and is a great chance to find a new hangout for your herd. Meet like minded families, and know that you’re providing your little ones meaningful opportunities for exploration and play.

This month's adventure will take place at Mercer Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Bring your binoculars! Evening is the perfect time to look for wildlife activity in the trees of Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens. One of their wonderful staff will accompany us on this adventure.

Lake Gregory is stocked with brown and rainbow trout, making it one of the best places to fish in the San Bernardino Mountains. The Lake Gregory staff will teach a mini- fishing clinic to the youth from four Los Angeles churches. The youth can then enjoying fishing and lunch at the park.

The California Department of Fish and Game requires a valid fishing license for all anglers 16 and over. They also limit the catching of fish at Lake Gregory to five (5) per day per person.

Join us in Celebrating Latino Conservation Week. Santa Barbara County Trails Council will host a moderate hike followed by tacos in the park. Vengan a celebrar la Semana Latina de Conservación. Para celebrar Santa Barbara County Trails Council organizará una caminata de fácil a moderada seguida con un almuerzo de tacos en el parque.

Este evento es GRATIS y será en inglés y español
Por favor inscríbase hoy:
https://goo.gl/forms/9jZlvzth3GrKCfQH3

- Hay dos oportunidades para visitar la casa con un guía bilingüe: el 15 de Julio y el 22 de Julio.El tour comienza a las 2:30 pm y se acaba a las 3:00pm.
- Tours fuera de estas fechas y hora no serán en español, sin embargo el parque pronto tendrá un audio del tour en español.

This is a FREE event.
The tour will be in both English and Spanish.
Please RSVP using the following link:
https://goo.gl/forms/9jZlvzth3GrKCfQH3

- There are two opportunities to visit the house with a bilingual guide: July 22 at 1:30pm and 2:30pm
- Tours outside these dates and time will not be in Spanish, however the park will soon have an audio of tour in Spanish.

This program will introduce fishing to youth and families and provide hands-on fishing skills development. All fishing equipment will be provided.

The Embarcadero Park Pier is a t-shaped public fishing pier located in the Embarcadero Marina Park South on San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego, right next to the Convention Center. The pier attracts small baitfish to school at the pilings, and draws in predators. Typically, spotted bay bass are the primary target here, but all of the usual San Diego Bay “suspects” are present.

Join us for an hour long guided bus tour around Black Point Wildlife Drive. Enjoy the views of the wetlands and the wildlife seen throughout Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Tickets are free and all ages are welcome. Registration is required. Please call 321-861-0668 to reserve seats for this fun wildlife adventure.

An early morning float and raft down the Rio Bravo in southern New Mexico. The Native and Mestizo history of the Rio Grande Valley flows down this historic river, which has been the lifeblood of many cultures for thousands of years. Participants will float and raft for 2 hours in front of the historic Robledo Mountains, part of the Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks National Monument.

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.

Join us in celebrating Latino Conservation Week here at Hot Springs National Park. We will be hosting an educational fair on Arlington Lawn Saturday July 22nd at 10AM. Come explore and enjoy the park and learn how you can help us protect our resources. All ages welcome to attend and programs will be available in Spanish.

Manzanar will host four days of bilingual tours and film screenings during Latino Conservation Week. The special events titled "Echoes of Resilience/Voces de Valentía" will highlight inspiring stories about some of the people at Manzanar whose courage and resilience helped them navigate through a difficult time in our nation’s history. One of the featured stories will be of Ralph Lazo, a 16-year-old Mexican-American who chose to live within Manzanar’s barbed wire to be with his friends. His story is told in Stand Up for Justice: The Ralph Lazo Story, produced by Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress (NCRR) and Visual Communications in 2004.

Rocio Gomez, a Latino Heritage intern, will lead the "Echoes of Resilience/Voces de Valentía" site tour of the Japanese gardens starting at 9:30 a.m. and introduce the film Stand Up for Justice: The Ralph Lazo Story at 12:30 p.m.

These special events are free and open to the public. Visitors interested in the walking tours should meet in the Visitor Center lobby shortly before 9:30 a.m. to sign up. The first ten visitors to sign up for each bilingual tour will receive a Manzanar souvenir water bottle.

Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. There are no food services at Manzanar; bring snacks and water. There will be places to refill water bottles on the tour.

Field Trip: Constitution Lakes
Saturday 7/22 8:00 AM
Constitution Lakes, (DeKalb County)

Co-sponsored by Friends of Constitution Lakes

Leaders: Joy Carter and Sheila Stevens
Cell contact morning of walk: 404.822.0030 (Joy)

Birding Focus: We'll look for summer breeding birds. The site consists of open water, wetlands, and woodlands. Herons and egrets are often seen here. The site is also very good for woodpeckers. The trail is either paved or dirt and mostly gentle terrain. Waterproof shoes or boots are recommended if it has recently rained. Insect repellent is recommended. There are no restrooms so be sure to prepare ahead of time.

Directions and Parking: Google these coordinates for map or program your GPS: 33.68306, -84.34740. From I-20 take Exit 60 and go south on Moreland Ave. Drive 4.3 miles to intersection with S. River Industrial Blvd. SE and take a left turn. Take a slight right into the park, marked by a DeKalb County parks sign. The parking lot will be all the way at the end of this road. Meet in the gravel parking loop at the end of this driveway. Do not bring any valuables that you do not plan to carry with you.

The Peruvian Festival in Arlington, VA started back in 1987 with the goal of creating a place were people living in the DC Metro area could celebrate Peruvian's Independence (July 28) with original Peruvian cuisine, music and dances. This year is our 30-Year Anniversary and we plan to have a wonderful party with great music, dances, and Peruvian cuisine.

For Latino Conservation Week we will have rangers Ana Chuquin and Alex Parody from Rock Creek and George Washington Memorial Parkways Parks tabling and sharing the natural resources that can be found at their parks. Alex will share about how we can keep our parks and festival grounds clean.

SFVAS will conduct three walks, starting at 9, 10 and 11 AM, in the beautiful Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve. Our main focus is on birds, and the Reserve's lake is full of amazing, big ones! Come enjoy a gentle walk with binoculars provided by us. Check out our website page for details (also in Spanish) and a map: http://www.sfvaudubon.org/event/paseo-especial-latino-conservation-week-special-sbwa-walk-2017-07-16/

Please join us for an invigorating and beautiful morning hike after a night of camping at Porvenir campgrounds. Two different hike options will be provided. Option 1: A 3-hour moderate level hike. Option 2: A 7-hour advanced level hike. Participants should bring their own water, snacks and lunch.

10 Mile Bike Ride.
All levels welcomed.
Must bring bike and helmet. Capitol BikeShare is fine.
Bring water.
This is a POC and LGBTQ safe space.

Questions? Email: lopezestradaedith@gmail.com

Join Park Rangers this Sunday for an event promoting conservation. Learn about the nature within your park. We hope to see you there!