Thanks to those who joined us for July’s Latinx Conservation Month events. Here are some highlights: Official proclamation by the Board of Supervisors, co-sponsored by Supervisor Palchik and Chairman McKay of July 2021 as the first Latinx Conservation Month Over 20 organizations contributed to the events, including community groups and local, state and federal agencies. Six different sites (Nottoway Park Area 1, Lake Fairfax Park and Water Mine, Frying Pan Farm Park, Hidden Oaks and Riverbend Park) participated contributing staff time, access to canopies, tables, chairs, and opening up amenities. Outreach through multiple platforms including interviews on Facebook Live through FC OPA Spanish, Telemundo ‘En la Comunidad’, and Telemundo T44. Dozens of hours contributed by dedicated volunteers. Click here to watch the video