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Latino Conservation Week Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo performs at Latino Conservation Week Kickoff in Boise, ID. © Melisa Rodriguez/USFWS

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Idaho Latino Conservation Week Returns to the Treasure Valley September 13–21, 2025

September 03, 2025 | Boise, Idaho

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Idaho Conservation Week Celebrate Community and Conservation © Idaho LCW

The Idaho Latino Conservation Week Planning Committee is excited to announce the return of Latino Conservation Week (LCW), taking place September 13–21, 2025 throughout the Treasure Valley. This week-long celebration invites people of all ages to connect with nature in new ways and discover how they can help protect our land, water and air.

A diverse lineup of events hosted by local organizations will celebrate the Latinx community while welcoming everyone to participate in outdoor activities and conservation efforts. From bird watching and paddleboarding to a movie watch party, the lineup offers something for everyone, from seasoned outdoor enthusiasts to people just beginning to explore the natural world.

LCW kicks off on September 13 at 10:00 am with a family-friendly event hosted by the City of Boise Parks & Recreation and Public Works Departments at the Boise WaterShed Climate + Water Center. Join us at 10:30 am for a proclamation by Council Member Jordan Morales, followed by a dance performance by Ballet Folklórico México Lindo  and a guided bilingual tour of the new WaterShed exhibit hall at 11:00 am. Enjoy snacks, community partner booths—including Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, Idaho Chapter of the Sierra Club and The Nature Conservancy in Idaho—and engaging activities for all ages.

Other LCW events include:

  • September 13, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Idaho Latino Conservation Week Kickoff at Boise WaterShed
  • September 14, 2:00–4:00 p.m. – Kids, Popsicles and Ball Games at Mariposa Park
  • September 15, 5:00–7:00 p.m. – From Río to Nampa: Movie Watch Party in Nampa
  • September 17, 6:00–8:00 p.m. – Paddleboarding at Quinn’s Pond
  • September 18, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Bilingual Bird Walk at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
  • September 20, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Bilingual Bird Banding at Diane Moore Nature Center near Boise
  • September 26, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. – Hike and Clean-Up at Jump Creek Falls

For the full schedule, updates and if registration is required, visit the Idaho Latino Conservation Week page. More events may be added, so check back often! You can also stay connected by following Idaho Latino Conservation Week on Instagram @idaho_lcw. 

Can’t attend in person?  Try this fun, family-friendly activity from Cumbre Kids that you can do anytime in your local park.

 

People hike on trail that winds through a grassy landscape.
Table Rock Hike in Boise, ID Evening hike guided by Latinos Explorandos as part of Latino Conservation Week. © Melisa Rodriguez/USFWS

LCW in the Treasure Valley is brought to you by local community members and organizations like:

 

…and more!

 

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The Hispanic Access Foundation created Latino Conservation Week to provide Latino families and youth with unique outdoor recreation activities and programs. From hiking and camping to community roundtables, organizations and agencies across the country host events to bring everyone together and diversify the outdoors. 

The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more resilient. The Nature Conservancy is working to make a lasting difference around the world in 81 countries and territories (40 by direct conservation impact and 41 through partners) through a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit nature.org or follow @nature_press on X.

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