Raíces y Futuro: Celebrating Latino Conservation Week at West LA College

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with the 3rd annual Raíces y Futuro event including yoga, nature walk, hands-on workshops, lunch & more!
About this Event

Be part of Latino Conservation Week at West LA College—celebrate, inspire, and protect our environment while uplifting our Latine community!

We are excited to invite you to Raíces y Futuro: Celebrating Latine Conservation and Climate Justice, an event that embodies the spirit of Latino Conservation Week: sRooted in Nature, Thriving in Community,—an initiative of the Hispanic Access Foundation that shines a spotlight on the Latine community’s strong conservation values. Latino Conservation Week is a national week of activities and engagement from Saturday, September 12, 2026, through Sunday, September 20th, 2026.

In collaboration with the California Center for Climate Change Education and local Latine community leaders, we are bringing together an inspiring event that highlights our cultural heritage and the forward-thinking leadership that drives conservation and climate justice today.

The symbol of "Raíces" (roots) represents our cultural heritage and pride. The symbol of "Futuro" (future) reflects the opportunities that today’s conservation and climate justice leaders are creating for the next generation, inspiring them to build thriving paths forward.

This event is more than just a gathering; it's a call to action, a celebration of our gente, and a platform to inspire and create thriving Latine communities. We invite you to be part of this movement, to learn, connect, and contribute to a future where our voices are heard, and our environment is protected.

Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration, Check-In & Refreshments
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Nature Walk
Host: Nature Nexus Institute
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Yoga
Host: La Sirenita Yoga
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Advocacy 101
Host: Sally Garcia
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Samba & Resilience
Host: Ana Carla Laidley
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch, Partner Booths & Community
Host: Wildcat Walkway

Info: Visit our organizational and college partner booths, connect and network with fellow attendees, and enjoy the photobooth! Get your event passport stamped at the booths to receive your lunch.