Latino Outdoors

I've appreciated seeing the founding, growth, and work of Green 2.0, in many ways we've grown up together professionally in the conservation space. Here is a little snippet of how I've thought about the approach I've taken to the jobs I've had (and currently have!)

"Words can’t capture everything from this incredibly memorable, hilarious, loving, and chilly weekend! A group of us headed to Lake Placid in the Adirondacks to experience winter camping & sports—for the first time ever for many of us! We danced, learned to cross-country ski (during the day and at night to celebrate the upcoming Worm Moon), snow shoed, cooked warming meals like pozole y sancocho (and attempted some campfire desserts), practiced yoga, built fires, and explored the Village of Lake Placid. The snow blanketed this pristine wilderness region just as we arrived and the sky cleared up at night to show us beautiful constellations and planets in full view! This was truly one of our most memorable campouts to-date and all possible because of the magic brought by each individual person and for the generous hospitality of our amazing partners—un montón de agradecimiento y amor to Adirondack Mountain Club and The Nature Conservancy in NY for helping us create memories we’ll never forget! And, special shout-outs to Kate at TNC & Eliza and Daria from ADK for teaching us how to better explore these great outdoors safely and in community!" Gracias to the team at Latino Outdoors NYC and to their regional partners for organizing this incredible wintertime experience. ???? This is why we do what we do. To learn more about our mission and vision, to RSVP for an event, and to find an LO region near you, visit latinooutdoors.org #ConAmorYComunidad #VamosOutdoors

"I’ve always loved food and cooking, but the recipes I find most uplifting are those that nourish my body and spirit. This usually means nostalgic and delicious Colombian recipes that my parents and grandma made me as a kid. What makes them even better is sharing them with friends y familia outdoors." LO's Luisa Vargas shares her recipe for holding on to her Colombian roots. Read her full Yo Cuento blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gRbUkW8r

“What happens if we survive all this chaos?” OUTLIER: Common is a documentary film that follows three Latina snow athletes as they navigate life in remote mountains alongside the unpredictable forces of Mother Nature. This journey on a uniquely North American adventure—from British Columbia to the Tetons, red-rock Colorado to lush-green Central Oregon—is a visually stunning tribute to the places that make us. Join Dr. Christina “Nina” Aragon, Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada, and Dani Reyes-Acosta as they seek new horizons in the mountains and their personal lives, their sisterhood guiding exploration of the mind, heart, body, and soul. OUTLIER: Common is more than a film: it's a movement. And today, we’re proud to share the first look at the story that’s been two years in the making. Join us as we celebrate and support this incredible story! Film by Afuera Productions Featuring award-winning advocate, storyteller, and strategist Dani Reyes-Acosta; climate science leader, snowboarder, and new mother Dr. Christina “Nina” Aragon; and diversity advocate, storyteller, and emerging athlete Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada. Creative Consulting by Monica Medellin Trailer by Carlos Manual Santos

“I want trans people to be able to see themselves, to see that you can be any kind of person you want to be.” In 2022, Apayauq Reitan became the first trans woman to complete the famed Iditarod race from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska.

"Indigenous women and femmes continue to lead in creatively reclaiming Native land, despite barriers put in place to subvert the work of rematriating these lands back to their original caretakers." Desiree Kane & Caressa Nguyen for Truthout:

"While I would love to center the unique opportunities, which is where I'll begin, there are definitely challenges – many stemming from a lack of understanding around identity, both of the Black diaspora and the Latin American diaspora.?The opportunity to archive our narratives from our own lens and perspective is powerful." - Black Latina writer, intellectual, and lifelong Bronxite, Janel Martinez Read The Importance of Black Narratives, via afrolatin@ forum: https://lnkd.in/gh3Rv-sF

Advocacy starts with you! Gracias to the change makers from Latino Outdoors in Texas for attending Advocacy Day in Austin! ?

"You name it, we've done it" Last month, Angela Hollowell, founder of Rootful Media and host of the Melanin MVP podcast, sat down with LO's own Luis Villa for a conversation exploring our 'Four Ps' framework, advocating for the outdoors, the importance of getting back to real-life connections, and more. Hear the full podcast conversation, available now on Apple and Spotify! ??Apple:?https://lnkd.in/gsny6r3U ?? Spotify:?https://lnkd.in/gi8ty3Fv

Are you interested in advancing ocean justice & developing leadership skills? Apply to Azul’s Rising Leaders Initiative and join a movement of advocates fighting for our communities and our oceans! The deadline to apply is 2/28. Get started today ???? bit.ly/AzulRLI2025