EcoPrograms - Free Youth Programs, Ages 14-19!
From half-day adventures to multi-day expeditions, youth discover nature, build friendships, and learn about the Sonoran Desert community. Cost-free programming for all youth!
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EcoPrograms include nature walks, birdwatching, hiking, river scrambling, campouts, backpacking, and more! We travel to special locations throughout Southern Arizona, and sometimes further, that will be sure to spark your love for the outdoors. You will also have the opportunity to make new friends & meet teens from across Tucson and the borderlands region.
Our EcoPrograms include:
- Transportation from the ITE’s Urban Field Station
- Snacks (and other meals depending on program type & length)
- Outdoor gear & equipment
- Qualified and passionate field instructors
- Have questions about our EcoPrograms? Visit out FAQs page.
Ironwood Tree Experience inspires youth to connect with their community through enriching nature-based experiences, guided by a vision of young people across Southern Arizona stepping forward as thoughtful stewards of our Earth’s healing and enduring well-being.
Still Have Questions?
Submit the following Interest Form to our Engagement Coordinator, or call us at (520) 829-7001.
Or click Contact Us to select the right ITE staff member to answer your questions.
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Discover Our Other Youth Programs
Click below to learn other ways in which Ironwood Tree Experience engages youth ages 14–19 in unique adventures that connect them with nature, culture, and community through explorations across deserts, mountains, and urban habitats!