Latino Conservation Week is back for it's 10th annual celebration! From July 15-23, community, non-profit, faith-based, government organizations, and agencies 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 Latino/a to show their support for permanently protecting our land, water, and air. Join Latino Outdoors, Hispanic Access Foundation, and others in celebrating this week of conservation.
Note: Partners, friends, and social media managers, please use the recommended social media posts on their respective theme days so we can celebrate together!
Daily themes
To find events and information about LCW, visit LatinoConservationWeek.com
In-person and virtual events will take place from July 15 - 23, 2023. To find an event, go to LatinoConservationWeek.com
#AguaEsVida
#ConservationCultura
#AdvocacyAfuera
#ComunidadYFamilia
#DiversifyOutdoors
#YoCuento
#LCW2023Celebration
#LatinoConservationWeek is here!
Here's the week:
7/15: #LCW2023 Kickoff
7/16: #RecreateResponsibly
7/17: #AguaEsVida
7/ 18: #ConservationCultura
7/19: #AdvocacyAfuera
7/20: #ComunidadYFamilia
7/21: #DiversifyOutdoors
7/22: #YoCuento
7/23: #LCW2023 Celebration
🎨: Nación Chicha
🙌🏽 Join us, @LatinoOutdoors and @HispanicAccess as we celebrate 10 years of #LatinoConservationWeek!
#LCW2023 activities promote conservation efforts and provides an opportunity for Latine/x folks to show their support for permanently protecting our land, water, and air.
📸 Calling all photographers of all skills!
The #LatinoConservationWeek 2023 Photo Contest is accepting submissions from now until 7/23!
Submit your photos for a chance to win a GoPro HERO11 and $500.
Take a chance and submit today.
Details AQUÍ: bit.ly/LCWphoto
We’re joining @latinooutdoors @hispanicaccess @greenlatinos and others for a week of conservation, stewardship, conversations and advocacy surrounding issues that impact us in our communities and in the outdoors.
Here's a look at the week:
Sat, July 15: #LCW2023 Kickoff
Sun, July 16: #RecreateResponsibly
Mon, July 17: #AguaEsVida
Tue, July 18: #ConservationCultura
Wed, July 19: #AdvocacyAfuera
Thu, July 20: #ComunidadYFamilia
Fri, July 21: #DiversifyOutdoors
Sat, July 22: #YoCuento
Sun, July 23: #LCW2023 Celebration
¡Visit LatinoConservationWeek.com for event details, resources y más! (Link in bio)
#LCW2023 #YoCuento
🎨: Nación Chicha
We're excited to join @latinooutdoors and @hispanicaccess and others as we celebrate 10 years of Latino Conservation Week!
From hiking and camping to virtual conversations and film screenings, #LCW2023 activities promote conservation efforts and provide an opportunity for Latine/x folks to show their support for permanently protecting our land, water, and air.
Visit latinoconservationweek.com (Link in bio)
#LatinoConservationWeek
📸 Calling all photographers of all skills!
The @latinoconservationweek 2023 Photo Contest is accepting submissions from now until 7/23.
Submit your photos for a chance to win a GoPro HERO11 and $500!
Take a chance and submit today.
Details AQUÍ: bit.ly/LCWphoto (Link in bio)
#LatinoConservationWeek #LCW2023 #LCWPhotoContest #Photography
Water is life. #AguasEsVida.
As advocates and change-makers, we can work together to conserve water resources, promote sustainable practices, and address water inequalities.
It is up to all of us to protect water for future generations. 💙
#WaterIsLife #LatinoConservationWeek
Day Three of #LCW2023: Today is about water!
Water holds deep cultural and symbolic value in cultures across Latino America. It's intertwined with our lives, our communities, our heritage, our history. Today, we celebrate those connectiosn.
What does #AguaEsVida mean to you? 💙
Latino Outdoors is thrilled to present "Agua Es Vida", an #LCW2023 Livestream conversation featuring scientists, artists, and storytellers @mcmsharksxx, @XochitlClare, and @cptibbs!
Tune in on Mon. 7/17 at 7pm PST:
youtube.com/LatinoOutdoors
#LatinoConservationWeek #AguaEsVida
Water is life. #AguasEsVida.
As advocates and change-makers, we can work together to conserve water resources, promote sustainable practices, and address water inequalities.
Let's use the energy of Latino Conservation Week to renew our commitment to caring for our oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams.
It is up to all of us to protect water for future generations. 💙
#WaterIsLife #LCW2023 #Agua #Oceans
Day Three of #LCW2023: Today is about water!
Water holds deep cultural and symbolic value in cultures across Latino America. It's intertwined with our lives, our communities, our heritage, our history. Today, we celebrate those connections.
What does #AguaEsVida mean to you? 🌊
#LatinoConservationWeek
Latino Outdoors is thrilled to present "Agua Es Vida", an #LCW2023 Livestream conversation featuring scientists, artists, and storytellers @melissacristinamarquez, @xochitlclare, and @cptibbs!
Tune in on Monday, July 17 at 7pm PST:
EN VIVO: youtube.com/LatinoOutdoors
#LatinoConservationWeek #AguaEsVida
We've always been part of nature & the outdoors. It's part of who we are, our cultura.
Taking care of the planet is part of our values. A recent study said that the majority of Latinos in the US agree global climate change is a major concern.
We call that #ConservationCultura.
#ConservationCultura is about our cultural practices and traditions and our deep connections to the planet.
Join us throughout #LCW2023 as we lift up the individuals and organizations who protect open spaces and embrace their culutra!
#LatinoConservationWeek
Join Latino Outdoors and Los Courage Camps Founder, Giselle Carrillo on Tuesday, July 18 at 3:30pm PST for a special #LCW2023 Livestream conversation!
LIVE on:
youtube.com/LatinoOutdoors
#ConservationCultura #LatinoConservationWeek
We aren’t new to nature and the outdoors. Caring for the planet is part of who we are; it’s part of our values. Conservation runs in our veins. It's part of our DNA.
We call that #ConservationCultura.
Latine/x communities care about protecting the planet, taking climate action, and caring for nuestra madre Tierra. 🌎 This week we're celebrating them.
#LatinoConservationWeek #LCW2023
Today is about affirming how culture is integral to the work of conservation!
#ConservationCultura is about our cultural practices and traditions and our deep connections to the planet. Join us throughout Latino Conservation Week as we lift up the individuals, organizations, and partners who protect open spaces and embrace their culutra!
#LatinoConservationWeek #LCW2023
Join Latino Outdoors and Los Courage Camps Founder, Giselle Carrillo on Tuesday, July 18 at 3:30pm PST for a special #LCW2023 Livestream conversation about the ocean's ability to transform communities of color through surfing.
LIVE on:
youtube.com/LatinoOutdoors
facebook.com/LatinoOutdoors
#ConservationCultura #LatinoConservationWeek
Advocacy begins with you!
There are many ways to advocate for a cause or issue that you are passionate about:
✍️ Write letters to your representative
Sign a petition
✊ Join a march or protest
Create art
Use your voice
Let's make a difference together!
#LCW2023
Today is all about #AdvocacyAfuera!
How can I be an effective advocate?
What's a coalition?
The 2023 Latino Advocacy Week Toolkit from @hispanicaccess has answers to these questions and more!
Let's make sure our voices are counted. ✋🏾
Download: bit.ly/law2023toolkit
¡Advocacy Afuera! Join us for a full day of advocacy focusing on public lands, important issues facing our communities, and Monumentos.
Join @HispanicAccess, @LatinoOutdoors, @GreenLatinos and others as we engage and inform our communities throughout #LCW2023!
Advocacy begins with you!
There are many ways to advocate for a cause or issue that you are passionate about:
✍️ Write letters to your representative
Send postcards
Sign a petition
Call or text voters to remind them to vote
✊ Join a march or protest
Create art, music, social networks
Use your voice
Let's make a difference together!
#LCW2023 #AdvocacyAfuera
Today is all about #AdvocacyAfuera!
How can I be an effective advocate?
What's a coalition?
What does policy work looks like in practice?
The 2023 Latino Advocacy Week Toolkit from @hispanicaccess has answers to these questions and more!
Download and share the toolkit to learn about ways to advocate and make sure your story is heard and your voice is counted. ✋🏾
Download HERE:
bit.ly/law2023toolkit
#LCW2023 #LatinoConservationWeek
¡Advocacy Afuera! Join us for a full day of advocacy focusing on public lands, important issues facing our communities, and Monumentos.
Follow the conversation during Latino Conservation Week, by following @LatinoOutdoors, @GreenLatinos, and others as we engage and inform our communities throughout Latino Conservation Week!
Use the hashtags #LCW2023 #LatinoConservationWeek #YoCuento and #AdvocacyAfuera to join the conversation.
The work we all do, to protect our #CommunityAndFamily, to save open spaces for future generations, to fight for justice and accessibility to the outdoors, cannot be done alone.
("tag" the people you want to mention)
#LCW2022
Today is about celebrating the ways that Latino communities and families are giving back and cultivating a better representation of all Latino people, history and heritage.
#LatinoConservationWeek #LCW2022 #CommunityAndFamily
The work we all do to protect our #CommunityAndFamily, to save open spaces for future generations, to fight for justice and accessibility to the outdoors cannot be done alone.
Here are some people, organizations, clubs, and changemakers that have helped inspire us along the way: ** ("tag" the people and organizations you want to mention)
#LCW2022 #LatinoConservationWeek
Today is about celebrating the ways that Latino communities and families are giving back and cultivating a better representation of all Latino people, history and heritage.
#LatinoConservationWeek #LCW2022 #CommunityandFamily
Las oportunidades de recreación al aire libre deben ser accesibles para todos. Punto.
Al promover y celebrar la diversidad, podemos asegurarnos de que todos tengan el mismo acceso a los espacios naturales y los beneficios que conllevan. #DiversifyOutdoors.
Today, we're talking about how we're all working together to #DiversifyOutdoors!
Let's celebrate the individuals, the organizations, the clubs, and movements working to make a more beautiful and diverse outdoors for all!
#LatinoConservationWeek #LCW2023
FRIDAY, JULY 21 at 3pm PST:
Join Eric Cedeño, Diandra Marizet, and José González, for a #LatinoConservationWeek discussion about exploration and the need to #DiversifyOutdoors!
EN VIVO: youtube.com/LatinoOutdoors
#LCW2023 #Exploration
Las oportunidades de recreación y conservación al aire libre deben ser accesibles para todos. Punto.
Al promover, celebrar y abrazar la diversidad, podemos asegurarnos de que todos tengan el mismo acceso a los espacios naturales, las actividades al aire libre y los beneficios que conllevan. #DiversifyOutdoors.
#LCW2023 #LatinoConservationWeek
Today, we're talking about how we're all working together to #DiversifyOutdoors!
Outdoor recreation and conservation opportunities should be accessible to everyone. Period. By promoting, celebrating, and embracing diversity, we can ensure that everyone has equal access to natural spaces, outdoor activities, and the benefits that come with them.
Let's celebrate the individuals, the organizations, the clubs, and movements working to make a more beautiful and diverse outdoors for all!
#LatinoConservationWeek #LCW2023
FRIDAY, JULY 21 at 3pm PST:
Join Explorer and Storyteller, Eric Cedeño, environmental writer, poet and organizer, Diandra Marizet and LO Founder, José Gonzalez, for a Latino Conservation Week discussion about exploration and the need to #DiversifyOutdoors.
EN VIVO: youtube.com/LatinoOutdoors
#YoCuento Today is about sharing stories and celebrating our people and their stories! Think of someone who has played an important role in your conservation story and let them know how much they care.
#LCW2023 #LatinoConservationWeek
Yo cuento, tú cuentas, todos contamos con una historia.
We invite you to share your story with us to help us enrich and expand the narrative of outdoor engagement, conservation, and environmental education.
LatinoConservationWeek.com
#LCW2023 #YoCuento
Celebrating #YoCuento during #LCW2023 provides a platform for Latinx/e to share stories, experiences, & cultural connections.
It recognizes the historical & ancestral ties that many Latinos have to the environment & the importance of preserving these connections for generations.
The Spanish phrase "I tell" has multiple meanings, including "I tell," "I matter," and "I tell a story."
Today is about sharing stories and celebrating our people and their stories! Think of someone who has played an important role in your conservation story and let them know how much they care.
#LCW2023 #YoCuento
Yo cuento, tú cuentas, todos contamos con una historia.
We invite you to share your story with us to help us enrich and expand the narrative of outdoor engagement, conservation, and environmental education.
LatinoConservationWeek.com
#LCW2023 #YoCuento
Celebrating #YoCuento during Latino Conservation Week provides a platform for Latinx/e to share their stories, experiences, and cultural connections to the land. It recognizes the historical and ancestral ties that many Latinos have to the environment and the importance of preserving these connections for future generations.
We couldn't be where we are without you, nuestra comunidad!
Join @HispanicAccess & @LatinoOutdoors as we present the 3rd annual LCW Achievement Award to a leader in the conservation space.
Tune in on 7/31 t to show your support & cheer on the recipients! #LatinoConservationWeek
This year was the biggest celebration of #LatinoConservationWeek yet! Marking 10 years of conservation, cultura, y comunidad.
Let's continue to uplift, empower and amplify each other's voices beyond #LCW2023
We couldn't be where we are without you, nuestra comunidad!
Join @HispanicAccess & @LatinoOutdoors as we present the 3rd annual LCW Achievement Award to a leader in the conservation space.
Nominations opening soon!
Tune in on July 31st to show your support & cheer on the recipients!
#LatinoConservationWeek #LCW2023
This year was the biggest celebration of #LatinoConservationWeek yet! Marking 10 years of conservation, cultura, y comunidad.
We've seen so much joy and so many aventuras across the nation during #LCW2023 and we couldn't have done it without all of you!
Let's continue to uplift, empower and amplify each other's voices. #LatinoConservationWeek