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BEYOND on the Chuk-son Trail!

Come walk with us on a one-mile adventure along the Chuk-son Trail through Tucson's Santa Cruz River, historic barrios, and greenways. Along the way, youth leaders will share place-based stories that bring the Sonoran Desert to life—exploring its rich culture, ecology, history, wildlife, architecture, murals, traditional foods, and the communities that continue to shape Tucson today. Co-hosted with our partners, Beyond Tucson, Mission Garden, and Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trails, these events bring together a diverse group of supporters, youth, and friends like you. Join us as we celebrate Beyond Tucson.
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Community Naturalists Internship

Our Community Naturalist Internship is a storytelling and community action internship for high school youth, ages 14-19. Interns
An ITE staff member speaks to a group f participants in front of A Mountain

BEYOND on the Chuk-son Trail 2026!

Come walk with us on a one-mile adventure along the Chuk-son Trail through Tucson's Santa Cruz River, historic barrios, and greenways. Along the way, youth leaders will share place-based stories that bring the Sonoran Desert to life—exploring its rich culture, ecology, history, wildlife, architecture, murals, traditional foods, and the communities that continue to shape Tucson today. Co-hosted with our partners, Beyond Tucson, Mission Garden, and Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trails, these events bring together a diverse group of supporters, youth, and friends like you. Join us as we celebrate Beyond Tucson.