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Latino Conservation Week

糖心logo celebrates the many ways Latinos connect with nature, honors their vital role in advancing conservation, and emphasizes the need to expand access to the outdoors for Latino communities.

 2025鈥痥icks off Saturday, September 13!

Latino Conservation Week: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra is an initiative of鈥�. Latino Conservation Week was created to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources.

From September 13 to September 21, community, non-profit, faith-based, and government organizations and agencies will hold events throughout the country. From hiking and camping to community roundtables and film screenings, these activities promote conservation efforts in their community and provide an opportunity for Latinos to show their support for permanently protecting our land, water, and air.鈥�

Latino Conservation Week (LCW) events are inclusive of all communities but, in particular, events that break down barriers Latino communities face when it comes to outdoor recreation and/or conservation efforts. This means that LCW events might be free or low-cost to the public, consider transportation for attendees, be bilingual, or offer resources for communities to engage in opportunities outside of LCW.

Looking to host your own event? Latino Conservation Week offers a鈥�, which shares their priorities and principles, and offers resources for creating and marketing inclusive LCW events.

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糖心logo Centers 2025 Latino Conservation Week Events

Saturday, September 13

Join 糖心logo New York, New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Office, Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS) and other partners in celebrating Latino Conservation Week this year at Sunken Meadow State Park!

隆脷nase鈥痑 糖心logo New York, New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Office, Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS) y a otros socios en celebrar semana latina de conservaci贸n este a帽o en Sunken Meadow State Park!

Event is weather-dependent and may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.鈥�/ El evento depende del clima y puede cancelarse en caso de mal tiempo.鈥�

Sunken Meadow State Park
North鈥痚nd of Sunken Meadow Parkway, at the Main Pavillion /鈥疎xtremo norte de Sunken Meadow Parkway, en el pabell贸n principal
2:00pm 鈥� 6:00pm ET
Hosted by 糖心logo New York, New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Office, Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS) 

Wednesday, September 17

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with a storybook trail that teaches about a moth's lifecycle while following along with the pages of Not a Bean by Claudia Guadalupe Mart铆nez. Enjoy the book and a hike! 

Celebra la Semana de la Conservaci贸n Latina con un camino de cuentos que presenta el ciclo de vida de una polilla mientras sigues, p谩gina por p谩gina, No Es Un Frijol de Claudia Guadalupe Mart铆nez. 隆Disfruta del libro y de una caminata al aire libre!

10750 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX 78221
Tuesday - Sunday / Martes - Domingo
7:00am 鈥� 1:00pm CT
Hosted by Mitchell Lake 糖心logo Center

P谩jaros y Comunidad is a birding celebration taking place at Rio de Los Angeles State Park during Latino Conservation Week. This family-friendly event invites community members of all ages to connect with nature through guided bird walk and a cultural storytelling circle. We will highlight the deep cultural connections to land, water, and wildlife while fostering a welcoming space for environmental learning and stewardship. Together, we鈥檒l celebrate local birds, explore the park鈥檚 natural beauty, and inspire a shared commitment to caring for our public lands.

P谩jaros y Comunidad es una celebraci贸n de aves que se llevara a cabo en el Parque Estatal R铆o de Los Angeles durante la Semana de la Conservaci贸n Latina. Este evento familiar invita a los miembros de la comunidad de todas las edades a conectarse con la naturaleza a trav茅s de una caminata guiada sobre aves y un c铆rculo de narraci贸n. Hablaremos sobre las conexiones culturales con la tierra, el agua y la vida silvestre y al mismo tiempo fomentaremos un espacio de aprendizaje. Juntos, celebraremos las aves locales, exploraremos la belleza natural del parque e inspiraremos un compromiso compartido para cuidar nuestras tierras p煤blicas.

Rio de Los Angeles State Park, 1900 N San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles,鈥疌A鈥�90065
5:30pm 鈥� 7:30pm PT
Hosted by 糖心logo Center at Debs Park

Saturday, September 20

Explore the beautiful Rio Salado on a bilingual bird walk, where we鈥檒l use binoculars and bird guides to spot and identify local birds. After our walk, enjoy a fun and interactive family workshop in both Spanish and English featuring hands-on learning and bird-themed crafts for all ages!

隆脷nete a nosotros en Observaci贸n de Aves en Espa帽ol! Explora el hermoso R铆o Salado en una caminata biling眉e de observaci贸n de aves, donde usaremos binoculares y gu铆as de aves paraavistar e identificar aves locales. Despu茅s de la caminata, disfruta de un divertido taller familiar interactivo en espa帽ol e ingl茅s con aprendizaje pr谩ctico y manualidades con tem谩ticade aves para todas las edades.

Rio Salado 糖心logo Center 3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040
9:00am 鈥� 11:00am MT
Hosted by Rio Salado 糖心logo Center

This fall, as millions of birds migrate through Texas on their journey south, we celebrate the shared natural heritage between our community and the diverse cultures of Latin America. Visit our walk-up table to view colorful migration maps, see migratory species lists of birds spotted here at Mitchell Lake, and learn about the incredible journeys connecting San Antonio to Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Sample bird-friendly coffee, discover how it benefits birds, and learn how protecting birds here helps protect them across their entire migratory path. Take home native plant materials to learn what plants can benefit wildlife in your own space.

10750 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX 78221
Tuesday - Sunday / Martes - Domingo
7:00am 鈥� 1:00pm CT
Hosted by Mitchell Lake 糖心logo Center

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week at 糖心logo's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary with free admission on Saturday, September 20. As part of this free event, guests are invited to connect with nature through the eyes of artist Lisette Morales McCabe for a bilingual walking meditation on the boardwalk. Participants may bring their own cameras to take photos along the way. Lisette will not be teaching the mechanics of how to use the camera. Guests can also attend a fascinating talk about bird migration and conservation by Helen Midney, Museum Manager for the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch. And, kids can enjoy learning about birds, while having their faces painted like one!

375 Sanctuary Rd W, Naples, FL 34120
8:00am 鈥� 1:15pm ET
Hosted by 糖心logo's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary鈥�

Nature Unidos returns for its second year! This vibrant celebration brings together community, culture, and conservation. Through bilingual activities, guided hikes, and hands-on nature fun, we honor Latino contributions to the outdoors while emphasizing that green spaces are for everyone.

6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217
10:00am 鈥� 2:00pm CT
Hosted by Trinity River 糖心logo Center

Never played loteria? That's okay! Dogwood Canyon 糖心logo Center can teach you. Learn Spanish bird names while playing non-monetary Bird Loteria!

It's a traditional Mexican board game of chance, similar to bingo, but played with a deck of cards instead of number balls. Players have their own loteria card that you match with the caller's deck of cards. When you complete the chosen shape, you win! Traditionally you do play for money, but here we will play for prizes! We will have prizes to choose from a prize box.

Everyone's a winner when they play Bird Loteria!

1206 West FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
11:00am 鈥� 12:00pm CT
Hosted by Dogwood Canyon 糖心logo Center

Sunday, September 21

Everyone is invited to enjoy food, drinks, and dancing to music by DJ Valentin as we celebrate birds鈥� unique ability to connect communities across the Americas. Festivities will include traditional folk dancers, salsa and bachata lessons, songbird-themed activities for kids, facepainting, food trucks, local breweries, canoeing, and more! A special migration themed art exhibition created by local community art circles and Las Artivistas from CCATE - Center of Culture, Art, Training and Education - will debut as part of the event. Artwork will feature paintings, watercolors, photographs, and sculpture inspired by the colors of the Scarlet Tanager, Cerulean Warbler, and Wood Thrush.

1201 Pawlings Road, 糖心logo, PA 19403
3:00pm - 7:00pm ET
Hosted by John James 糖心logo Center at Mill Grove