Help us raise our level of excellence by participating in our Spring Fundraising Campaign Donate today! Our goals are to… The campaign starts off with AZ Gives Day, an annual giving movement to increase philanthropy in Arizona through online giving. The event helps raise awareness about the critical role nonprofits play in our communities and inspires people… Read more »
We Love Youth, Nature, and Our Community February is the month of love, something that shows itself in many ways. We love getting youth outdoors – Youth inspire us with their motivation to learn, take action, and make the world a better place. We love nature – Nature provides for us, feeds our souls, and helps us… Read more »
Deshawn Davis is 19 years old and grew up in Tucson. He’s always enjoyed being outdoors and remembers the first time he learned about the Santa Cruz River in school when he was younger. Deshawn said that when he learned how the river was once flowing with water and supporting a surrounding bosque, he saw… Read more »
Easing into the New Year As the days gradually get longer, winter precipitation slowly encourages new life, and we ease back into work after the holidays, we eagerly welcome the new year. At ITE, we feel a renewed sense of gratitude for the gifts given by you – our community. We look forward to fulfilling… Read more »
Nature Nurtures Us All In December, light fades to dark, our energy slows, and we seek comfort and joy from our family, friends, and community (that’s you!). At ITE, our team is grateful to share the nurturing power of the natural world while creating a gentle, exciting space for you and youth to be and… Read more »
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Nurture Yourself in Nature November is the perfect time to immerse in the beauty of the natural world and feel nature’s positive effects through and through. While exploring parks, forests, and historic trails, with friends or alone, we often discover more goodness in ourselves, one another, and our community. This season, allow nature to nurture… Read more »
Dear ITE Donors, Partners, and Supporters, Your generosity and encouragement help our organization thrive! Because of you, ITE got back into the swing of things and provided meaningful experiences for youth in 2021-2022. With your help, we were able to: Provide 946 students with the opportunity to get outside during our Field Studies for Schools… Read more »