Latinx Conservation Week

For the second year in a row, ForestWatch will be participating in the national initiative, Latino Conservation Week

Latino Conservation Week: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra is an initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF). It was created to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources.

During this week, community, non-profit, faith-based, and government organizations and agencies 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.

EVENTS

“Trails and Tacos”

Sunday, 7/14, 9am-1p

Rattlesnake Canyon/Skofield Park, Santa Barbara

Join us for a bilingual community hike followed by tacos in the park.

RSVP here or email Graciela@lpfw.org

Questions: 805-826-1375

Partners and Sponsors: Del Pueblo Cafe, La Casa De La Raza, Food and Water Watch, Wilderness Youth Project, Chicanx Culture de Santa Barbara

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“Charla en La Playa”

Saturday, 7/20, 11a- 2p

Oxnard Beach Park

A community forum and discussion on public lands, conservation, environmental justice, and the Green New Deal. Join local Latinx community leaders as we discuss the region’s most pressing issues, filled with delicious food, a day at the beach, bilingual yoga (bring a mat!), and activities for the kids.

Hosted by: Los Padres ForestWatch, Food and Water Watch, UFC 770, UFW Foundation, CAUSE, Californians for Pesticide Reform, La Casa De La Raza, and Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Community Garden