📣 We’re thrilled to announce! #LatinoConservationWeek is set for September 12 to 20! 🎉 Join us in honoring our shared love for the outdoors with a week packed with fun events, from kayaking adventures to guided hikes and community discussions. Together, build a lasting legacy of stewardship—ensuring the outdoors is accessible, welcoming, and cared for by and for everyone. Learn more at the link in our bio!
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Real change starts with people, trust, and strong community leadership.
Join Hispanic Access on May 6 for a special webinar highlighting how our mission comes to life through community partnerships, lived experiences, and on-the-ground leadership. Together, we’ll explore how these approaches open pathways to economic mobility and drive lasting, systems-level impact.
The conversation will feature President & CEO Maite Arce alongside partners leading change from the ground up. Register at the link in our bio ➡️
It’s #WorldFisheriesDay — and our official trailer for our upcoming film is LIVE! 🌊
Today, we celebrate the Latino fishers and ocean stewards who power America’s seafood industry. From protecting wild habitats to catching, cleaning, packing, and transporting the seafood we all enjoy, their work sustains our communities and our coasts.
Our new short film lifts up their stories, their pride, and their deep connection to the ocean.
Protecting our ocean means protecting our livelihoods, our food, and our future.
Watch the full trailer now — and feel the heartbeat of our coastal communities.
Be the first to know when the film drops at the link in our bio ➡️
Public lands are essential to the health, culture, and well-being of Latino communities. The rescission of the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule raises concerns about the future of conservation, community access, Tribal engagement, and sustainable stewardship of our shared public lands.
Hispanic Access remains committed to advocating for equitable access to nature and the protection of the lands and waters that sustain our communities. Read more at the link in our bio ➡️
El poder cognitivo de la creatividad
Descubre cómo el arte y la música fortalecen los procesos cognitivos y apoyan la salud mental y el bienestar emocional. Con la participación de Melonie Sexton, investigadora, doctora y educadora.
Estas charlas de Salud y STEM son posibles gracias a la alianza entre Renacer Foundation y Hispanic Access Foundation. @hispanicaccess Charla completa : https://youtu.be/LqxE40mRqWE La investigación presentada en esta publicación fue financiada por el Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas Generales de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (NIH) con el número de subvención R25GM150175. El contenido es responsabilidad exclusiva de los autores y no representa necesariamente la opinión oficial de los NIH.
From seed to canopy: Tree propagation strategies in Azalea Park.
With the participation of residents and volunteers in the Azalea Park community of Orlando, we have conducted seed collection drives, gathering over 700 seeds from local trees. This urban forestry initiative aims to strengthen the community’s connection with the species that surround them by collecting botanical material (seeds) from trees such as the Orchid Tree, Oak, Royal Poinciana, Bald Cypress, White Oak, Florida Cherry, Yellow Tabebuia, Dahoon Holly, and Red Maple, among others, for subsequent propagation in our community greenhouse and nursery.
This experience allows us to observe the viability of the collected species, ensuring efficient propagation for future reforestation efforts. By involving the community in the selection, collection, and propagation of these tree varieties, we ensure the preservation of a tree canopy capable of mitigating the harsh climate of Central Florida, transforming the community effort into a strategic biodiversity reserve. These actions are part of the project: “Bosque Comunitario de la Fe: Un corredor ecológico urbano en la Florida Central”, led by Christ the King Episcopal Church and the Hispanic Access Foundation, with support from Fundación Renacer, the Biophilia Institute, Corpus Care, and Calao Corp.
Hispanic Access is proud to welcome Alex Santillana as Board Chair and Mar Muñoz-Visoso as Vice-Chair as we enter an exciting new chapter of growth, impact, and community-driven leadership.
Together, they bring visionary leadership, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to strengthening Latino communities nationwide. As Hispanic Access advances its refreshed strategic direction, bold new mission and vision, and expanded regional networks, their leadership will help deepen impact and cultivate opportunities for Latino communities across the country. Learn more at the link in our bio ➡️
Have you ever wondered what happens after wastewater goes down the drain? 👀
Join us on May 20th for a bilingual webinar, where we’ll explore the fascinating world of sludge and biosolids. During this webinar, we’ll go over what they are, how they’re created, and why they matter for our communities and waterways!
Hear from experts and community leaders working on the frontlines of wastewater and environmental protection. Don’t miss out, register today at the link in our bio!
The forest as a germplasm bank: Transplanting tree species in Azalea Park
This Thursday, May 7th, we began propagation efforts using the transplanting technique for forest and fruit tree species in the Azalea Park forest. Thanks to the collaboration of community members, we were able to access the heart of the forest to identify and select young specimens of native species, as well as others highly adaptable to the ecosystem. These plants were carefully extracted and placed in pots for safekeeping in the yards of these residents, who will act as guardians during the critical post-transplant stress phase, prior to their final transfer to the nursery.
This strategy allows us to use the community forest as an active germplasm bank, taking advantage of the natural regeneration of the species through an assisted migration process. This work is vital for expanding and strengthening the tree cover in the area. This technique is expected to propagate at least 320 plants, within the framework of the project “Bosque Comunitario de la Fe: Un Corredor EcológicUrbano en la Florida Central”, led by Christ the King Episcopal Church @episcopal_orlando and Hispanic Access Foundation @hispanicaccess in partnership with Biophilia Institute, Renacer Foundation @renacer.live , Corpus Care @corpus.care , and Calao Corp @calao.co
Our air, ocean, and Latino communities are all part of one connected system. When we better understand how methane pollution impacts climate, ocean health, food systems, and public health, we can build stronger solutions that support healthier and more resilient communities.
Join us on May 14 at 2 PM EST to hear from experts on the connections between air quality, ocean ecosystems, and community well-being and why this knowledge matters for advocacy, policy, and community action. Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/OS-CWR26
Latinos show up for the ocean because our stories, cultures, and futures are deeply connected to it. 🌊
At #CaliforniaOceanAdvocacyDay, three of our network members shared why protecting our oceans matters to them and to our communities. From cultural ties to healthy fisheries, their voices remind us that advocating for a healthier ocean is important for all.
When we center Latino leadership, we strengthen the movement to protect our coasts, our health, and our future. Learn more at the link in our bio!
En ReVive EcoHealth 2026 sembramos para crear espacios más frescos, más sanos y más humanos.
Estas actividades se desarrollan dentro del proyecto “Bosque Comunitario de la Fe”, un corredor ecológico urbano en Florida Central, financiado por una iniciativa de Christ the King Episcopal Church en Orlando @episcopal_orlando y Hispanic Access Foundation @hispanicaccess , junto con Renacer Foundation, Corpus Care @corpus.care , Biophilia Institute @biophiliaorg y @hoowercajica 📸 @calao.co
