This weekend, July 14th, marks the beginning of Latino Conservation Week (LCW). An initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation, LCW was created in 2014 “to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources.”
During this week, community, nonprofit, faith-based, and government organizations and agencies hold events throughout the country to promote conservation efforts in their communities, and provide an opportunity for Latinos to show their support for permanently protecting our land, water, and air. Activities include hiking and camping, community roundtables, film screenings and much more.
To celebrate LCW, Los Padres ForestWatch will be hosting Trails & Tacos – a guided hike through Rattlesnake Canyon in Santa Barbara, followed by tacos in the park. The event is free and open to the public. Families welcome!
Saturday, July 14th, 2018
9am-1pm
RSVP required: Graciela@lpfw.org
We will do a moderate 3.5-mile hike up Rattlesnake Canyon to the saddle, and return down the same path for tacos at Skofield Park. The trail is shaded through a few sections of the hike, and there is usually water flowing year round. For questions call 805.617.4610 ext. 6, or email graciela@lpfw.org.
Goals of LCW:
- Provide Latino families and youth with outdoor recreation opportunities near their homes.
- Demonstrate the Latino community’s commitment to conservation.
- Partner with Hispanic community leaders and organizations to support local and national conservation issues.
- Inform policy makers, media, and the public on the Latino community’s views of important local and national conservation issues.
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