#vamosafuera

[a-disaster-piece]

This humble little #wfh setup has been pulling double duty lately! Timely for #LatinoConservationWeek, check out the link in my bio for a little something about what I've been up to for my @usfws_dfp Fellowship experience so far, with @usfws Pacific Islands / @hispanicaccess Foundation's MANO Project...! (or copy/paste: https://www.hispanicaccess.org/news-resources/blog/item/976-adapting-to-both-africa-time-and-aloha-time) @latinoconservationweek @latinooutdoors #LCW2020 #yocuento #vamosafuera #LatinxInSTEM #LatinaInSTEM #MixedInSTEM #WomenInSTEM #blog #conservation #biology #ecology #youcandoanythingbutnoteverything #laptop #macbook #desk #work #magnets #kingfisher #llama #plover #coot #alaekea #sunbirds #luckybeans #albatross #vintage #antique https://www.instagram.com/p/CDAJ6RTAnGZ/?igshid=1s1gpkcr1rmoa

[xicanointhewilderness]

Awesome hike with Indie and Viola today. It was definitely a workout! Glad to spent time with the fam and catch up with them one year after their graduation. #xicosadvisory2016 #familia #xicanointhewilderness #vamosafuera #senderismo #califas #blueridgetrail (at Homestead Blue Ridge Trail) https://www.instagram.com/xicogonzalez/p/BW1CT5el35geFieuiO5F8GrVnFZZySGyz0e2sI0/?igshid=19p4ruuzlpimu

[mypubliclands]

BLM California and Sacramento State Host Fourth Annual Youth Summit

On Friday, February 19 representatives from the Bureau of Land Management California and Sacramento State joined over 400 high school students, partner agencies and organizations for the fourth annual Youth Summit – Lead the Way Outdoors.

‪‎Selfie‬ stations at the 2016 Sacramento Youth Summit were a huge hit! BLMer Dana Wilson and FOX40 News Anchor Alisa Becerra even “reported live” from the Merced Wild and Scenic River (bottom left).‬

"The energy and enthusiasm at this year's youth summit is incredible," said BLM California State Director Jerry Perez. "I am honored to be here to share this experience with the future caretakers of our nation's public lands."

"We are excited to partner once again with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management on this wonderful event," said Sacramento State President Robert S. Nelsen. "It's important to encourage our youth to develop a greater appreciation for the outdoors, and I can't think of a better place to do that than at California’s beautiful capital university."

The summit is designed to connect youth to the outdoors, foster an appreciation and knowledge about the importance of natural resources and expose young people to higher education and career opportunities.

Jose Gonzalez, Founder of Latino Outdoors and this year’s keynote speaker take a selfie with Youth Summit students and Seymour Antelope.

"The opportunity and potential of these youth is shaping the conservation movement," said Jose Gonzalez, Founder of Latino Outdoors and this year’s keynote speaker. "They are the leaders that will continue to make this work more engaging and relevant to diverse communities."

The summit featured a variety of workshops focused around leadership, education and career opportunities in natural resources such as climate change, geology, law enforcement, wildland firefighting and recreation management, to name a few. Not to mention, Youth Summit goers, students and adults alike took the Bioblitz Centennial Dance challenge lead by the California Conservation Corps.

The Bioblitz Centennial Dance got its name from the National Geographic's Bioblitz event and is a celebration of the outdoors in honor of the National Park Service Centennial Anniversary. The Bioblitz Dance has one rule: It must be done outdoors!

The expo also featured more than 20 state and federal agencies, organizations and businesses promoting natural resources and outdoor activities, opportunities and careers including Sacramento State, National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Peace Corps, California State Parks, Latino Outdoors, California Conservation Corps, AmeriCorps, Pacific Crest Trail Association, Student Conservation Association, Sierra Club and Bass Pro Shop. The success of this event wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our many partners!

The National Weather Service Sacramento and National Weather Service California Nevada River Forecast Center were at the Youth Summit educating students on weather safety and careers.

For photos of the day's event, visit BLM California’s Flickr. Also, see the social media surrounding this event on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtags #BLMyouth and #cayouth.

Watch the full wrap-up video by BLMer Eric Coulter here:

Story by Samantha Storms, BLM California

[purplequark]

#GlenOaksRanch #SonomaLandTrust #LatinoOutdoors #vamosafuera

[a-disaster-piece]

It's #LatinoConservationWeek!! I've always had a love for the outdoors, particularly the coast & ocean...so grateful to be pursuing & expanding this with a career in wildlife biology/management, conservation, & ecology! I love getting to act on my passion for the sea, the birds + other wildlife that live near/on/in it, & their conservation/protection...& it's wonderful collaborating & working with fellow #LatinxInSTEM in varied conservation, research, + other involvement (especially outdoors fieldwork)! @latinoconservationweek @HispanicAccess @LatinoOutdoors #LCW2020 #yocuento #vamosafuera #diversifyoutdoors #conservationcultura #LatinaInSTEM #MixedInSTEM #WomenInSTEM #ornithology #wildlife #ecology #conservation #fieldwork #outdoors 📸 credits: 1️⃣ & 4️⃣ Gilles Raye 2️⃣ Camera self-timer 😹 3️⃣ Julian Garcia Walther 5️⃣ Mike Bridgeford 6️⃣ Bonnie Bertelmann Call (@nanea1998) 7️⃣ Francois Louw (@francoisjlouw) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC_4NHkA-pn/?igshid=vtsqe1h9ieyj

[xicanointhewilderness]

I had a great time today at the Cosumnes River Preserve with the Latino Outdoors crew. I took four students to experience canoeing for the first time. I took my brand new kayay and baptized it "La chingona" in the Cosumnes River. #latinooutdoors #xicanointhewilderness #alairelibre #vamosafuera #cosumnesriverpreserve #maestroxicano (at Cosumnes River Preserve)

[xicanointhewilderness]

Thanks to Eduardo y José González from Latino Outdoors and the Bureau of Land Management for hosting a Raza outing to the Cosumnes River Preserve. It was great a experience for my students and the Raza families that attended the event! #latinooutdoors #xicanointhewilderness #alairelibre #vamosafuera #cosumnesriverpreserve #maestroxicano #blm (at Cosumnes River Preserve)

[xicanointhewilderness]

Xicano in the Wilderness at the Grand Canyon. #senderismo #vamosafuera #grandcanyon #xicanointhewilderness #latinooutdoors #findyourpark #nps #grancañón #healthyparkshealthypeople (at Grand Canyon National Park)

[xicanointhewilderness]

Hike:  Shingle Falls Trail, Spenceville Wildlife Area, Wheatland, CA.

Length: 4.9 miles Time: 2-4 hours (roundtrip) Vertical Feet: +- 259 Difficulty: 3 out of 5

Today, I took group of students and two parents to the Spenceville Wildlife Area’s Shingle Falls Trail.  It was a nice day and the hike was pleasant.  We hiked on and off the trail.  There are always lots of cows at the entrance and we had to make our way through them to get on the trail.  I was carrying a large format camera in a bag and a heavy tripod as well as my day pack.  That made my hike a bit uncomfortable, but it reminded me of hiking in the Yukon with a heavy backpack.

Reaching Shingle Falls aka Beale Falls at around noon was great, because some of us were hungry.  Dru, Hank, and I decided to explore instead of eating, and crossed the creek and made our way to the biggest fall and sat to take in the beautiful view. The sound of the water is a beautiful calming sound, and we enjoyed it.  After spending some time there, we made our way to get Mari and Hana, and then hiked down to where Elena and Catherine where at.  Once there, we found a shaded area and got our comida out.  Mari had tacos, burritos, tortas, and all kinds of goodies!  We ate and then went to the water to lay down on the rocks and get some sun.  I took a few photographs of one of the smaller falls.  It was a hassle crossing the creek and climbing over boulders to get those shots.  I hope the photographs come out nicely.

After relaxing at the creek, we hiked back to our car.  Everyone was a bit tired, but excited to be out in nature.  At the cars, we went around in a circle, reflecting on our day.  Everyone expressed gratitude to each other, and the elements.  We had a great time, and can’t wait to go on our next trail. ¿Vamos?

Paz y C/S.

[xicanointhewilderness]

Xicano in the Wilderness in the Sacramento Bee.

[mypubliclands]

Follow us today, Nov. 4., as we live blog the 3rd Annual California Youth Summit!  

The summit is designed to connect youth to America’s Great Outdoors, foster an appreciation and knowledge about the importance of natural resources, and expose young people to higher education and career opportunities.  

CLICK HERE to follow the conversation on Tumblr throughout the day,

And join the live Youth Summit Tweetup on @BLMca #cayouth.

[purplequark]

What's that habitat? With #CAMiniCorps #OutdoorEd near Lassen. #latinooutdoors #youthoutdoors #vamosafuera

[purplequark]

Out rafting on the Yuba River. #LatinoOutdoors #vamosafuera #alairelibre

[purplequark]

Out on the Yuba River. #LatinoOutdoors #vamosafuera #footie

[purplequark]

Stanislaus River, Knights Ferry, California. #YouthOutdoors #LatinoOutdoors #VamosAfuera

[purplequark]

Tuolumne River, La Grange Regional Park, Central Valley CA. #YouthOutdoors #LatinoOutdoors #VamosAfuera