Nebraska’s newest student organization, Latins for Natural Resources, will host its first meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Ubuntu Room of the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center.

The club is dedicated to bringing together the Latino community on both Nebraska campuses and creating a community of nature lovers. Meetings will be conducted in both Spanish and English and provide a safe, all-inclusive space for students no matter their heritage or gender.

“Latin American culture revolves around family,” said Jazmin Castillo, graduate student in the School of Natural Resources and co-founder of the club. “We created our organization to build community within a field that affects us all.”

Castillo is joined by Dillon Hanson and Katerina Lozano, both senior fisheries and wildlife majors, in leading the club. Wilma Gerena, business associate for the Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, will serve as the group’s adviser.

The group will provide students with opportunities to learn more about natural resources and participate in various outdoor activities.

“By getting involved with natural resources through activities, trips and serviceship, you are able to really appreciate all that the natural world has to offer,” Hanson said.

Latins for Natural Resources also plans to host events that allow students to delve deeper into different Latin American cultures and practice or learn Spanish.

“We want our club members to have fun and learn things that will help them in the future,” Lozano said.

Those interested in joining can subscribe to the Latins for Natural Resources newsletter and follow the organization on Facebook or Twitter.

For more information about student organizations at Nebraska, visit the Student Involvement website.