Latino Conservation Week

Redwood Hike: Hiouchi Trail, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

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Celebrate Latino Conservation Week! Latino Conservation Week (external link) is national week of activities from July 14 through July 22 that shine a spotlight on the Latino community’s strong conservation values and provide access for Latinos (and others) to get …

Entre Gigantes – A Walk Among Giants

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Celebrate Latino Conservation Week! An initiative of Hispanic Access (external link), a national nonprofit that works to connect Latinos with partners and opportunities to create a more equitable society. Latino Conservation Week (external link) is national week of activities from …

Latino Conservation Week 2017. Photo courtesy of Hispanic Access Foundation

A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity in the Sequoia

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On July 15-16, 2017, Latino Conservation Week was in full swing and we had the privilege to participate in visiting this beautiful national park with a group of city youth, young adults and youth leaders ranging from different backgrounds and ages from Los Angeles.

Youth participants in event at Sequoia National Park for Latino Conservation Week 2017. Photo by Martin Martinez

On the Trails and in the Redwoods, Celebrating Latino Conservation Week

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As we celebrate Latino Conservation Week, we’re inspired by the more than 100 events held across the country at national and state parks, wildlife refuges, and monuments to encourage everyone to explore the outdoors and learn how to protect our shared public lands.

Photo courtesy of Latino Outdoors

Pokémon GO does Latino Conservation Week

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Initiatives like Latino Conservation Week aim to engage Latino communities in public lands, create opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, break down barriers, and become allies in defending our natural places. So cue Pokémon GO: this app is integrating technology with nature. Within its first week the much anticipated Pokémon GO App has become a must have for die-hard fans and new Pokémon enthusiasts alike.