Posts tagged Hispanic Heritage Month
HECHO’s Second Advocacy Trip of 2023: Hispanic Leaders Advocating for Their Communities in Washington, D.C.

Photos by Daniela Zavala.

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Blog: Recognizing Hispanic Leaders in Conservation During Hispanic Heritage Month

For generations, Hispanics have enjoyed a unique relationship with nature that connects us to our ancestors and fortifies the bond that we have with our community. Being able to practice these cultural traditions that depend on open spaces, is more critical than ever, and policy that includes Hispanic and Latinx values is especially urgent. For all of these reasons, Hispanic and Latinx leadership is invaluable in conservation legislation that is implemented and passed.

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Blog: HECHO Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month By Encouraging Latino Voices to be Part of Public Lands Management

The Latino community needs to be represented in conversations, forums, and formal consultations that are helping shape the next 100 years of our public lands. Our communities’ heritage, inter-generational wisdom, values and practices should be incorporated into the vision and implementation of public lands management plans.

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