Carbondale-based Wilderness Workshop wants to see more diverse populations using public lands. The group is hosting Jessica Loya of GreenLatinos to speak about inclusivity and environmental justice at an event Wednesday night.
Loya is the National Policy Director for GreenLatinos. She works to promote access to public lands for people across the country. And she says it’s not just people living in urban areas who face challenges accessing wilderness.
“It’s also folks in resort towns who sometimes have the least voice in their communities and can be so close yet so far from being able to access them," Loya said.
She said promoting a love of nature throughout the entire community is essential as ecosystems are threatened by climate change.
Loya will discuss her work to elevate the voice of Latino communities in environmental advocacy at Wilderness Workshop’s Wild Feast Wednesday at 6 p.m.
