Nurturing a sense of place for all.
Our community events bring diverse audiences together to enjoy, learn, and care for the Sonoran Desert’s unique character. Join us!
Upcoming & Current Community Events
Recently Completed Community Events
Suzy’s Letter, Nurture Yourself In Nature Event
“Dear Dad, thank you so much for all the times we walked together through the woods near our cabin in Show Low. I cherished each moment we held hands and found arrowheads and other treasures. Your passion for stewarding our land fuels my interest and love for the natural world. Thank you for giving this to me.
Love, Suzy, ITE Co-founder.
ITE Mural by Mia Ramirez, Find Your EcoJoy Event
“By viewing our community as something greater than just the human members, it makes life richer and gives us motivation to care for our world.”
– ITE guest
A Nature Walk by Danny Clifford, Find Your EcoJoy Event
“The walk was wonderful! I love thinking about the stories each of us holds and how they resonate with meeting other inhabitants of our community. We all share similar stories!”
– ITE quest
Eric’s Letter, Nurture Yourself In Nature Event
“Dear Mom, thank you for always reading to me about nature when I was little and for taking nature seriously as an important part of life. Also, thank you for always respecting all life and never killing spiders, beetles, moths, even when they freaked us out!”
Love, Eric, ITE Co-founder.
Join the Experience, and be a part of our mission.
We strive to embody care in all relationships.
Our work thrives when donors, partners, and family and friends participate in and support nature-based youth experiences. By welcoming diverse voices, values, and perspectives, we create stronger, more joyful outcomes that nurture the child–nature relationship and build a resilient, connected community for all.