Grade/Subject: TUSD students, Ward 1 youth

School/Org: Mexican American Student Services (TUSD), UA Guerrero Student Center, Budget de la Gente

Fun Nature Connection: I really like all the plants that grow in our desert, but saguaros and the smell of creosote bushes will always be my favorite because they remind me of my childhood and being outside.

Grade/Subject: Spanish class 5^th thru 8^th grade

School/Org: Mexicayotl Academy Nogales

Fun Nature Connection: I love forests, mountains, snow, and  fall. I really enjoy connection with nature because this brings me peace and nature always gives us a show. I love the sunrise and sunset, looking at stars, the moon, etc. I like desert plants, like cactus and succulent. My favorite animal is the hummingbird- I think it’s so spiritual.

Grade/Subject: 7th & 8th Grade ELA & Math

School/Org: Mexicayotl Academy Nogales

Fun Nature Connection: My favorite plant is Angel Wing Begonia since it’s a plant that doesn’t die easily. My favorite animal is the horse. Horses are strong, intelligent, sensitive, and make you feel free when you ride them. My favorite place to go is to a ranch. At a ranch you get to see animals interact with nature and people. You breathe fresh air and feel calm. Something I learned lately was that in order to plant a garden, the manure should stay in the ground for 3 months before planting.

Grade/Subject: 9th Grade English; Asst. Coach Women’s Basketball

School/Org: Desert View High School

Fun Nature Connection: Tanque Verde Falls is my favorite hiking spot. It is super dog friendly and we love going there any chance we get

Grade/Subject:  Biology, Dual Enrollment Biology, Biotechnology

School/Org:  Sahuarita High School

Fun Nature Connection: Horned lizard because they always look grouchy!

Grade/Subject: Spanish and IB Spanish

School/Org: Pueblo High School

Fun Nature Connection: Nature is perfect. My favorite animal is the wolf (loyal, intelligent, majestic). I love nature and all animals. I’ve been vegan since 1980.

Grade/Subject: 12th Grade Earth Science

School/Org: Sunnyside High School

Fun Nature Connection: I’ve always been fascinated by the constant state of change the Earth undergoes. The sheer amount of complexity and how quickly it adapts to new inputs is amazing.

Grade/Subject: 11th and 12th Grade ELA

School/Org: Sunnyside HS

Fun Nature Connection: My favorite place to go during this time of year is Romero Pools.