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Hispanic Heritage Month — Conservation and Environmental Contributions

By on October 11, 2023 in Environmental Education, Environmental Justice, History, Public Lands, Social Justice, Stewardship

Contributions are diverse and impactful, reflecting the community’s dedication to protecting land, wildlife, and culture.

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Derogatory Term Removed from Three Areas in Los Padres National Forest

By on September 14, 2022 in Indigenous, Social Justice, Ventura County

Introducing Kahus Flat, S’ o” Kuku Creek, and Saputiwah Spring

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Juneteenth Events on the Central Coast

By on June 14, 2022 in Events, Social Justice

With the noticeable increase of Juneteenth events across the country, we’d like to help elevate some of the celebrations on the Central Coast.

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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Environmental Leaders on the Central Coast

By on May 25, 2022 in Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Social Justice

A tribute to leaders instrumental in protecting the environment and creating healthy communities for all.

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Derogatory Term to be Eliminated from Three Place Names in Los Padres National Forest

By on April 21, 2022 in Indigenous, Los Padres National Forest, Social Justice

Among the places are a creek and spring in the Sespe Wilderness.

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Short Film Co-Produced By ForestWatch Screens During Santa Barbara International Film Festival Week

By on March 14, 2022 in Environmental Education, Environmental Justice, Events, Outdoor Connection, Social Justice, Youth Engagement

Screening centered on the intersection of social justice and conservation.

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Indigenous Peoples Day 2021

By on October 11, 2021 in Indigenous, Native Americans, Public Lands, Social Justice, Tribal Nations, Uncategorized

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It is a day to honor, reflect, and take action in solidarity with Indigenous communities across the country.

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Public Lands Prove to be an Essential Need

By on November 18, 2020 in COVID-19, Outdoor Connection, Public Lands, Recreation, Social Justice, Uncategorized, Wildfire

Public health and public lands are intrinsically connected and we must assign them the same value that we attach to other essential needs.

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ForestWatch Joins Latino Conservation Week

By on July 17, 2020 in Community Hikes, Events, Latino Outreach, Outdoor Connection, Public Lands, Recreation, Social Justice, Uncategorized, Youth Engagement

Webinar in Spanish and Instagram session in English will explore public lands, health, nature connection, and environmental justice.

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Environmental Protection Is Impossible Without Social Justice

By on June 4, 2020 in Call to Action, Social Justice

Protecting wild places, plants, and animals is inseparable from the fight for human rights.

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