July 7, 2023
Join the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club and other local organizations in celebrating its Second Annual Latino Conservation Week Event and LCW 10th year anniversary! We are excited to host another unique event that invites our communidad to connect in our passion for the environment, art, conservation and cultura.
This year, we are looking forward to hosting participants who will have the opportunity to connect with nature through photographs and painting activities that reflect what we see, feel and hear in the outdoors.
What to Expect!
- Cultura Outdoors
- Connecting with other latine fellow outdoor enthusiasts
- Group Hike
- Facilitated painting activity *supplies will be provided; we also encourage folks to bring their own to minimize consumption and waste. More details on what supplies include for folks who RSVP.
- Explore and photograph the beautiful nature around you
- Learn more about how you can get involved in conservation issues in your community
- Food y refrescos
- Play y diversion!
*** More details about the event and program coming soon. ***
Who: This event is family-friendly, for our community who identifies as latine, afro-latino, or hispanic.
What is Latino Conservation Week?
Latino Conservation Week: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra is an initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation. Latino Conservation Week 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.
There has been tremendous growth in activities since Latino Conservation Week launched in 2014:
First year (2014): 9 events
Ninth year (2022): 220+ events. The Angeles Chapter is proud to have hosted one of these event in 2022 with our ‘Birding Pan y Cafecito’ at Stoneview Nature and our Partner Nature Nexus.
“Latino Conservation Week helps break down barriers for Latino communities to access public lands and waters, encourages new opportunities for engagement, and inspires the next generation of environmental stewards,” said Maite Arce, President and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation.
LCW 2022- Birding Pan y Cafecito