Hispanic and Latino communities carry deep traditions of agriculture, seedkeeping, and ecological knowledge that span continents and generations. This September, we honor those stories, from Indigenous‑Latino land practices to modern conservation leadership, and celebrate the cultural connections that enrich our understanding of stewardship and place and help us better appreciate that Unidos, somos más: together, we are more.
To explore further:
Books
- The Desert Smells Like Rain – Gary Paul Nabhan
- How the Tohono O’odham live in balance with the Sonoran Desert
- Harvest of Empire – Juan González
- How U.S. actions in Latin America drive migration and environmental displacement
- The Land of Open Graves – Jason De León
- How border policy turns the desert into a deadly landscape for migrants
Organizations
- Latino Outdoors
- Connecting Latino communities with nature and conservation
- Hispanic Access Foundation
- Expanding Latino leadership in conservation and public lands
- Corazón Latino
- Community‑driven environmental stewardship and nature‑based programs
