Americas Latino Eco Festival V
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AMERICAS LATINO ECO FESTIVAL V
#GreenLatinos #LatinoEcoFest #HispanicEcoHeritage
The Americas Latino Eco Festival is the nation's premier, public meet up of Latino American environmental minds and a multicultural gathering place for artists, scientists, advocates, public policy leaders and community from across the Americas to discuss novel solutions to advance a healthy environment, locally and globally, through arts advocacy, education, and engagement of culturally diverse populations.This exciting festival with over 500 presenters and participants, and an audience of over 5,000 has something for everyone!
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The three-day event will include an environmental film series, leadership artivism trainings, an eco book fair with authors’ presentations, a green exhibitors hall, a Colorado River summit, an international eco drawing arts Expo, a BioBlitz in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service that will engage more than 400 fourth graders in an interactive biological survey of local surroundings, and a whole day devoted to family-friendly events including performances, workshops, eco shorts planetarium shows.
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We're thrilled to bring you an environmental film series, leadership panels, an environmental Book Fair, a Green Impact Fair with vendors and exhibitors, free family-friendly and kid-focused art & activities, and of course a proper ¡Latin fiesta!
ALEF2017: People & Waters First: Ripples of Hope
The five thematic pillars of this year’s ALEF include: People and Waters, Restoration and Public Lands, Clean Air and Climate Hope, Food Safety and Sovereignty, and Honoring Our Water Protectors
Region of Honor: Colorado River
Country of Honor: Cuba
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ALEF is an initiative of Americas for Conservation + the Arts (AFC+A) and is co-presented with GreenLatinos in partnership with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, The Nature Conservancy, the U.S. Forest Service, National Latino Farmers & Ranchers Trade Association, and Benitez Strategies.
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Denver Museum of Nature & Science (2001 Colorado Blvd.) offers free parking in their lot.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
http://www.americaslatinoecofestival.org/contact-us
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Yes. Space is limited. Please register to gain free entry to DMNS (and exciting raffle entries!) Proof of registration is mandatory.
Organizer Americas for Conservation & the Arts 501(c)(3) & Mandel Vilar Press
Organizer of Americas Latino Eco Festival V
Americas for Conservation +the Arts (AFC+A) is a Colorado and Puerto Rico based environmental nonprofitan advancing community resilience through a citizenry of environmental stewards for public health, and leveraging arts and culture for conservation gains. AFC+A houses four main initiatives: the annual Americas Latino Eco Festival, the Puerto Rico Resilience Project, Promotores Verdes, and Mandel Vilar Press, growing a culture of diversity and conservation in publishing.
Our work has been recognized by the Hispanic Federation Amanece Fund, the Annenberg Foundation, USDA, The Nature Conservancy, Milton A. & Charlotte R. Kamer Charitable Foundation, The Morning Star Foundation, Maine Community Foundation, The Oscar & Evelyn Overton Charitable Foundation, Puerto Rico Unidos, among many other national and international entities.
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AFC+A is a member of the United Nations Association’s Council of Organizations and works with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, building strategic partnerships with private and public partners to advance sustainable social, ecological and economic solutions.
AWARDS
AFC+A has received the City of Denver Office of Sustainability Community Builder 2016 Love This Place Award , as well as the 2017 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture Imagine 2020 !, Governor John Hickenlooper Colorado Proclamation , the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education 2018 Innovative Program Award , and NEEF 2018 National Public Lands Day National Initiative Showcase
HERE a list of recent awards, recognitions, and endorsements.
501c3 TAX EXEMPT July 2012 IRS: 32-0261204
State of Colorado: 20143025925
Puerto Rico Hacienda: 412997 Registration: 1079786-0026
Tax Exempt: 2018-1101.01.370
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Our Vision
All communities must have equal access to education and a healthy environment. Arts grow and sustain healthy communities and social justice. Intersectionality is the foundation for transformational change.
Our Core Values
JUSTICE, demands equality of opportunity RESILIENCE, overcomes adversity INCLUSIVENESS, advances justice collaboration, powers intersectionality INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, grow resilience and transformational change AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP, speaks Jemez Principles EMPOWERMENT, stems from all our Core Values
