Community W.A.T.E.R. Field Studies for Schools
Connect your classroom with Pima County Stormwater Parks through hands-on outdoor learning. These 1–3 hour field studies inspire environmental stewardship while exploring urban watersheds, ecology, and nature in real-world settings. Learn More about Communitiy W.A.T.E.R.
ITE’s Alumni Reunion Campout
In November 2025, we hosted our first Alumni Reunion Campout where we invited alumni who participated in ITE programs ranging from 5-15 years ago offering them a chance to reconnect and “come home” to the nature they fell in love with during their experience with ITE. It was a joyous weekend, welcoming old & new friends, babies of alumni, as well as previous ITE staff. These alumni were so impassioned
Chiricahua Fall Break EcoProgram Post
In October, ITE invited 9 youth to participate in a fall break camping trip to the Chiricahua Mountains. We promised them opportunities to grow personally, gain new friendships, and most importantly spend time in nature. And of course, we delivered! These youth were able to see coatimundis, grottoes, & giant hoodoos in the shapes of mummies and tulips. Overall, the youth left the Chiricahuas with the sense of a great
Community W.A.T.E.R. Field Studies for Schools & Teacher Professional Development Workshop
In the spring of 2025, ITE began a partnership with the Pima County Regional Flood Control District to jumpstart our Community W.A.T.E.R. (Water Advocate Training in Ecology & Resilience) program! This program and partnership has helped us offer two teacher professional development opportunities throughout 2025 and subsequent Field Studies for Schools visits to Pima County Stormwater Parks for teachers and their classrooms! Many of the parks are located directly in
Down to Earth Teacher Professional Development News Post
This past spring and fall, thanks to our partner, the National Recreation Foundation, ITE has been able to offer two teacher professional development opportunities to educators in Southern Arizona! This two-day program offers educators a glimpse into both wild & urban nature experiences. The first day of the program takes teachers to the Santa Rita Mountains where they get to explore Madera Canyon Creek, and practice their outdoor skills such
SCORCH Survey & Workshop Post
Throughout the summer, ITE engaged 60 youth around Tucson and Southern AZ to share their experiences on how heat is impacting them and their communities. We received incredible feedback from the respondents not only highlighting their voices but also seeing the many solutions they came up with. We then invited 11 of these youth to participate in a collaborative and constructive workshop with ITE staff and the University of Arizona’s
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