City Of Raleigh: Celebrating Hispanic-Latino Leaders In The Outdoors

Raleigh NC

16 September, 2021

10:44 AM

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Press release from the City of Raleigh: Sep 15, 2021 Raleigh Parks supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in the outdoors. Through our nature programs and more, we strive to make the outdoors accessible to all. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are featuring interviews with local Hispanic-Latino outdoor leaders to learn about the important work they are doing for wildlife conservation. This article features: Liani Yirka, Assistant Manager, Walnut Creek Wetland Park Dr. Jaime Collazo, Professor, North Carolina State University(link is external) Dr. Sara Prado, Research Associate, North Carolina State University(link is external) Oscar Carmona, Director of the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department This press release was produced by the City of Raleigh. The views expressed here are the author's own.