Trail non-profit joins government agencies, communities, faith groups, and other organizations in events to highlight the work of the Latinx Community in conservation
GOLDEN, CO (July 18, 2022) — From July 16 to 24th, the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) will participate in community events and outreach as part of Latino Conservation Week, to highlight the role of the Latinx Community in conservation.
“We at CDTC are incredibly proud to lift up Latinx voices and to help showcase the resilience and diversity of the Latinx communities, cultures, and lands of the Continental Divide,” says Teresa Martinez (she/her/ella), Executive Director at CDTC. “As a Latina-led conservation organization, CDTC celebrates the intersectional power that can affect real change in our communities and landscapes, and we are grateful for every opportunity to help support connections between the people of the Continental Divide and its greenspaces and waters. From the acequias of New Mexico to communities new and old all along the Divide, Latinx people have been part of the life of the backbone of North America for countless generations, and continue today to support the vitality and ecology of this treasured landscape. During Latino Conservation Week, we celebrate that living and vibrant relationship.”
CDTC will be celebrating at in-person events during the week, as well as online:
- July 15-16: Girls overnight float on the Chama River (completed)
- July 17, 2022: At Family Day at Cochiti Lake Recreation Area, participants will have a chance to enjoy kayaking lessons, food, and games, in community with CDTC, Latino Outdoors, New Mexico Economic Development Department, & New Mexico Wild. (completed)
- July 18, 2022: An Instagram Live with Mexico thruhiker, and first Mexican ‘Triple Crown’ backpacker, Zelzin Aketzalli on CDTC’s Instagram.
- July 22, 2022: A festival, sponsored by Get Outdoors Leadville, will feature family-friendly activities, face painting, food, a bounce house, and more, in celebration of Latino Conservation Week in Colorado.
- July 23, 2022: At the Rise from the Ashes event in Las Vegas, New Mexico, CDTC will join with New Mexico Wilderness Alliance and other organizations to celebrate the resilience of the Latinx people, culture, lands, and waters. Live music from Bandalegre and free food will entertain guests, along with games and prizes!
- Follow CDTC’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for online stories and posts throughout the week.
Latino Conservation Week is celebrated from July 16-24, sponsored by Latino Outdoors and Hispanic Access Foundation. Community, non-profit, faith-based, government organizations, and agencies will 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. The daily themes include:
- Sat, July 16: #LCW2022 Kickoff
- Sun, July. 17: #RecreateResponsibly
- Mon, July 18: #AguaEsVida
- Tue, July 19: #ConservationCultura
- Wed, July 20: #AdvocacyAfuera
- Thu, July 21: #ComunidadYFamilia
- Fri, July 22: #DiversifyOutdoors
- Sat, July 23: #YoCuento
- Sun, July 24: #LCW2022 Celebration
About the Continental Divide Trail
The CDT is one of the world’s premiere long-distance trails, stretching 3,100 miles from Mexico to Canada along the Continental Divide. Designated by Congress in 1978, the CDT is the highest, most challenging and most remote of the 11 National Scenic Trails. It provides recreational opportunities ranging from hiking to horseback riding to hunting for thousands of visitors each year. While 95% of the CDT is located on public land, approximately 150 miles are still in need of protection.
About the Continental Divide Trail Coalition
The CDTC was founded in 2012 by volunteers and recreationists hoping to provide a unified voice for the Trail. Working hand-in-hand with the U.S. Forest Service and other federal land management agencies, the CDTC is a non-profit partner supporting stewardship of the CDT. The mission of the CDTC is to complete, promote and protect the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, a world-class national resource. For more information, please visit continentaldividetrail.org.
