Latino Conservation Week in the Treasure Valley

The Idaho Latino Conservation Week Planning Committee is thrilled to announce the celebration of Latino Conservation Week (LCW) from September 14 to 22, 2024. This national week of activities and engagement shines a spotlight on the Latinx community’s strong conservation values and provides access for Latinx families and others to get outdoors to enjoy and learn about how to protect our natural resources. This is the third year in a row that LCW has been celebrated in the Treasure Valley.

A variety of events will be hosted throughout the week of September 14th by different local organizations and groups to engage the Latinx community in outdoor activities and conservation efforts—from bird watching to meeting a beekeeper to bilingual karaoke. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or new to exploring the great outdoors, there’s something for everyone!

Join the Latino Conservation Week Kickoff Celebration, coordinated by The Nature Conservancy in Idaho, on September 14th from 1pm-4pm. The Kickoff, which is free and family-friendly, will begin with the official LCW Proclamation and exploration of the MK Nature Center before moving next door to Kristin Armstrong Park. Attendees can enjoy fun activity booths hosted by community organizations, such as fishing pole casting, making nature art and more. The event will also showcase a special dance by Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo and a guided tree walk.

The LCW fun continues with a wide-ranging list of events which can be found on www.fws.gov/refuge/deer-flat/idaho-latino-conservation-week. These include:

• September 14th, 9am-11am: Bird Watching Walk at the WaterShed with Golden Eagle Audubon 

• September 15th, 10am-12pm: Planting Native Species at the Boise River with MoreTracks

• September 15th, 3pm-5pm: Peques, Pelotas, y Paletas at Mariposa Park with Peques Nature Club 

• September 16th, 6pm-7:30pm: Meet a Beekeeper at Garden City Pollinator Garden with Peques Nature Club

• September 17th, 12pm-12:50pm: History of the Pacific Northwest: Conservation & Latinx Contributions via Zoom

• September 18th, 6pm-8:30pm: Table Rock Hike with Latinos Explorando

• September 19th, 6:30am-9pm: Conservation, Conversation, and Bilingual Karaoke at Calle in Nampa with LCW Planning Committee

• September 20th, 8-10:30am: Community Clean-Up Hike at Jump Creek Falls with Vitalistic Wellness Institute 

• September 20th, 9-11am : Bird Watching Walk at the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge with Idaho Sierra Club 

• September 21st, 9-11am: Closing Celebration Idaho featuring Outdoor Fitness by Super Nutrition at the Hispanic Community Center

• September 22nd, 10-11:30am: Intro to Trail Riding in the Boise Foothills with Peques Nature Club

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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.