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Latino Conservation Week 2020

Latino Conservation Week 2020

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  • History of Fernandina Plaza
  • History of Fort Mose
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  • Ferlita Bakery in Ybor City
  • Explore San Marcos de Apalache's History

Latino Conservation Week: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra is an initiative of the Hispanic Access Foundation. It was created in 2014 to support the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect our natural resources.

The Florida Park Service benefits from the terrific conservation efforts and skills of Latino rangers, prescribed fire experts, park managers and administrators.

Voices from the Field

G. Maldonado in prescribed fire equipment.
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Geraldo T. Maldonado

I'm a park ranger at Lake Louisa State Park, and I'm especially keen on providing environmental interpretation, performing prescribed fires, felling trees, operating tractors and working on machinery.
Emily Reyes with prescribed fire equipment.
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Emily Reyes

I participate in prescribed fire operations that help to preserve and restore the natural and cultural resources these parks have to offer.
Christopher Carmago with prescribed fire equipment.
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Christopher Carmago

As a burn boss, I coordinate and lead all prescribed fire activities at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, the second-largest state park in Florida.

Ken Torres topo portrait in uniform.
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Ken Torres

As a park manager, I oversee the maintenance, administration, visitor service, natural resource management, and overall protection of De Leon Springs State Park.
Robert Yero portrait in uniform.
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Robert Yero

I get to oversee 33 state parks and over 250,000 acres of conservation land. I am proud to have a role in ensuring that future generations will have amazing natural areas.
Rene Acuna portrait in uniform.
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Rene Acuna

I manage a beautiful 1650-acre island nestled on the St. Johns River in Deland, Florida. I strive to help preserve these natural areas so that people can come out and enjoy nature at its finest.

M Gonzalez stands in pine forest.
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Melissa Gonzalez

If you enjoy nature, exploring the outdoors, and educating people about the environment, then a career in conservation could be for you.
A Vera with prescribed fire equipment.
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Anthony Vera

As an assistant park manager at Silver Springs State Park, I manage and oversee the complex operations of a high-visitation park.
Karianne Rivera portrait
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Karianne Rivera

I lead volunteers and create educational programs for park visitors to interpret the park's natural resources.

Michael Moreno selfie portrait
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Michael Moreno

I have one of the most interesting positions in the Florida Park Service. As a senior clerk, I'm the first impression park visitors receive when they visit our park.
Elfre Carson selfie portrait.
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Elfre Carson

As the administrative assistant for the Tomoka Basin State Parks, I have learned so much about environmental resource management.
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