2026 Latine Conservation Month at Seward Park

This is a free, family-friendly event open to all ages!

Register Below!

Folks who identify as Latine/a/o or Afro Latino/a/e diaspora as well as allies are welcome. Free event. No experience necessary. Spanish translation will be available.

Thank you to our Washington community sponsors and volunteers!

Para personas que se identifican como Latine/a/o o Afro Latino/a/e o diáspora, aliad@s son bienvenid@s. Evento gratuito. Experiencia no es necesaria. Traducción en español disponible.

¡Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores comunitarios y voluntarios de Washington!

Para obtener información en español, póngase en contacto con Marlo Holguin, marlo@earthcorps.org

• Conservation activities
• Nature & mindfulness walks
• Games & Art
• Outdoor learning & workshops
• Community resource tables
• Raffle prizes
• Delicious food
• Music & dance
• Family-friendly
• All Ages Welcome!



• Actividades de conservación
• Caminatas de naturaleza y reflexión
• Juegos & Arte
• Aprendizajes al aire libre & talleres
• Mesas de recursos comunitarios     
• Deliciosa comida y música
• Para toda la familia  
• Todas las edades son bienvenidos!
• Rifa y premios!

We are excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and our latine community in the outdoors, we will be hosting an end of month celebration bringing together community members and partner organizations that participated in the Latine Conservation Month series throughout Seattle and Yakima. Our celebration will take place in Seward Park's Shelter #3.

10:00AM: Kick off with a tree walk through Seward Park's forest facilitated by ECOSS

11:00AM: Bilingual bird walk tour facilitated by Seward Park's Audubon Center AND a eco-dye printmaking workshop with Mexican Indigenous artist facilitated by ECOSS

12:00PM: ~Lunch

1:00PM: Land restoration work facilitated by EarthCorps

2:00PM: Raffle

3:00PM: Closing 

Throughout the event organizations, such as Latino Community Fund and Montañistas de Washington, will have tables with activities, resources, games, and opportunities to get involved with programs that serve both community and nature! Music, snacks, pan dulce, and more will be included. We invite organizations to bring games and activities. 

Nos entusiasma celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y a nuestra comunidad latina en la naturaleza; organizaremos una celebración de cierre que reunirá a miembros de la comunidad y a organizaciones colaboradoras que participaron en la serie de eventos del Mes de la Conservación Latina (Latine Conservation Month) en Seattle y Yakima. La celebración tendrá lugar en el refugio n.º 3 (Shelter #3) de Seward Park.

10:00 a. m.: Inicio de actividad educativa sobre los árboles en el bosque de Seward Park, guiado por ECOSS.

11:00 a. m.: Recorrido bilingüe de observación de aves con Audubon Center de Seward Park Y exploracion de la conexión con la tierra utilizando bloques previamente tallados y acuarelas, en una actividad centrada en la tierra, el lugar y la alegría con ECOSS

12:00 p. m.: ~Almuerzo.

1:00 p. m.: Actividades de restauración ecologica con EarthCorps.

2:00 p.m: Rifa

3:00 p.m: Fin

Durante el evento, organizaciones como Latino Community Fund y Montañistas de Washington tendrán mesas con actividades, recursos, juegos y oportunidades para participar en programas que benefician tanto a la comunidad como a la naturaleza. Habrá música, comida, pan dulce y más.

The Basics

Registration is required. EarthCorps supplies gloves, tools, water and snack bars. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, forest health, and the importance of the work you will be doing. No experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new! Be sure to sign in at registration when you arrive.

This video may give you a better idea of what to expect.

For your safety and comfort please bring:

• Clothing that can get dirty (because it will!)
• Clothing that will protect your legs against prickly plants (no shorts, please)
• Sturdy shoes that can handle some mud (closed toed shoes are required such as work boots, hiking boots, rubber boots, etc. NO sandals, flats, or heels)
• Rain gear and warm layers -OR- sun protection (check the weather!)
• Sack lunch and snacks (to refuel)
• Full water bottle (we will have a jug on-site for re-fills)
• Travel mug for tea/coffee
• If you have a favorite pair of gloves, feel free to bring them (otherwise we're happy to provide a pair)

The event will happen rain or shine!

What will volunteers be doing at the event?

While the exact tasks can vary, our projects focus on improving the forests and parks of Seattle. This project is supported by Seattle Parks and Recreation as a part of the Green Seattle Partnership. The Green Seattle Partnership's goal is to restore the 2500 acres of forested park land by 2025. Healthy and thriving forests are vital to our community because they absorb and filter rain water, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.

In order to help create healthy forests, the work can include:

• Removing non-indigenous weeds (like ivy or blackberry)
• Maintaining areas where these weeds have been removed (weeding or spreading mulch)
• Planting trees and shrubs during the rainy season (often ~Oct.-Feb.)

Please be aware that our work involves a range of physical activities including walking, bending, grabbing, and potentially:

• Navigating varied terrain: including uneven surfaces, slopes, and possibly muddy or sandy areas.
• Sustaining positions: like kneeling, crouching, or standing for extended periods.
• Contributing to tasks requiring visual and auditory awareness: such as identifying plant species (we will show you!) or following safety instructions.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure everyone can participate. Please let us know about any specific needs or concerns related to these potential tasks, and we'll work with you to find a way to make your volunteer experience rewarding and accessible.

Groups

If you are coming as a group, the group leaders are expected to have an active role in our events. After registering your group, please get in touch with volunteer@earthcorps.org to make sure everything is in order. On the day of the event, make yourself known to the staff (in bright yellow vests) and arrive early in order to help guide your group members.

Youth Policy

Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult. All volunteers between the ages of 14 and 17 that are not with a parent or guardian must print and bring a filled out Youth Waiver the day of the event.

Youth and school groups are welcome to attend; leaders should contact the Volunteer Team to take care of all necessary preparations. 

Directions

Seward Park Shelter #3

5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118