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 2025 kicks off Saturday, September 13!

Latino Conservation Week: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra is an initiative of . 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. 

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 , which shares their priorities and principles, and offers resources for creating and marketing inclusive LCW events.

Follow @LatinoConservationWeek on ,, and  for more info and to amplify their efforts on social media!

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Centers 2025 Latino Conservation Week Events

Saturday, September 13

Join ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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!

¡Únase a ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 conservación este año en Sunken Meadow State Park!

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

Sunken Meadow State Park
North end of Sunken Meadow Parkway, at the Main Pavillion / Extremo norte de Sunken Meadow Parkway, en el pabellón principal
2:00pm – 6:00pm ET
Hosted by ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 Martínez. Enjoy the book and a hike! 

Celebra la Semana de la Conservación Latina con un camino de cuentos que presenta el ciclo de vida de una polilla mientras sigues, página por página, No Es Un Frijol de Claudia Guadalupe Martínez. ¡Disfruta del libro y de una caminata al aire libre!

10750 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX 78221
Tuesday - Sunday / Martes - Domingo
7:00am – 1:00pm CT
Hosted by Mitchell Lake ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center

Pájaros 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’ll celebrate local birds, explore the park’s natural beauty, and inspire a shared commitment to caring for our public lands.

Pájaros y Comunidad es una celebración de aves que se llevara a cabo en el Parque Estatal Río de Los Angeles durante la Semana de la Conservación Latina. Este evento familiar invita a los miembros de la comunidad de todas las edades a conectarse con la naturaleza a través de una caminata guiada sobre aves y un círculo de narración. 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 públicas.

Rio de Los Angeles State Park, 1900 N San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90065
5:30pm – 7:30pm PT
Hosted by ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Debs Park

Saturday, September 20

Explore the beautiful Rio Salado on a bilingual bird walk, where we’ll 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!

¡Únete a nosotros en Observación de Aves en ·¡²õ±è²¹Ã±´Ç±ô! Explora el hermoso Río Salado en una caminata bilingüe de observación de aves, donde usaremos binoculares y guías de aves paraavistar e identificar aves locales. Después de la caminata, disfruta de un divertido taller familiar interactivo en español e inglés con aprendizaje práctico y manualidades con temáticade aves para todas las edades.

Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center 3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040
9:00am – 11:00am MT
Hosted by Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 – 1:00pm CT
Hosted by Mitchell Lake ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'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 – 1:15pm ET
Hosted by ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary 

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 – 2:00pm CT
Hosted by Trinity River ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center

Never played loteria? That's okay! Dogwood Canyon ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 – 12:00pm CT
Hosted by Dogwood Canyon ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center

Sunday, September 21

Everyone is invited to enjoy food, drinks, and dancing to music by DJ Valentin as we celebrate birds’ 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, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡, PA 19403
3:00pm - 7:00pm ET
Hosted by John James ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Mill Grove