named programs · 9 · from sources
what they call their work
Anza Trail - Teacher Workshop
A professional development workshop exploring the history and ecological/cultural stories along the Juan Batista de Anza Trail in the Santa Cruz River region.
Bridging Schools & Parks- Teacher Workshop
A professional development program for teachers to learn how to bring nature and community science to their classrooms, including a free field trip to Saguaro National Park.
Community W.A.T.E.R. - Class Field Trips
Provides educational, experiential learning opportunities for students at Pima County Stormwater Park sites in Tucson, focusing on green stormwater infrastructure and watershed education.
Community W.A.T.E.R. - Teacher Workshop
An educator workshop in partnership with Pima County Regional Flood Control District, designed to use urban landscapes and Stormwater Parks for dynamic learning experiences.
Down to Earth - Teacher Workshop
A 2-day professional development workshop exploring wild and urban landscapes, focusing on ecological interactions and creating field-based lesson plans.
EcoPrograms
Skill-building programs including camping and backpacking adventures, involving youth in stewardship projects from research and planning to implementation and maintenance.
Field Studies for Schools (FSS)
Connects educators and 7th-12th grade students to the Sonoran Desert through experiential learning programs, ranging from virtual experiences to multi-day camping trips.
Keystone Educators
A program for teachers and educators in southern AZ providing early access to Field Studies for Schools, internship applications, EcoProgram registrations, and paid professional development opportunities.
Youth for Blue Skies Internship
An environmental and community-based internship program for high school youth (ages 15-18) in partnership with Pima County Department of Environmental Quality, focusing on air quality, climate change, and environmental justice.
activities · 2 groups
what they do
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Nature-Based Environmental Education Programs 5 activities
- Community W.A.T.E.R. Educational Field TripsOffers school field trips at Pima County Stormwater Park sites in Tucson, providing students with experiential learning focused on green stormwater infrastructure, watershed systems, and urban ecology.
- Educator Professional Development WorkshopsConducts capacity-building workshops for educators, including "Bridging Schools & Parks," "Community W.A.T.E.R. Advocate," "Down to Earth," and "Anza Trail," which focus on integrating nature-based and community science learning into classrooms, often including free field trip access and curriculum development support.
- Educator Professional Development WorkshopsConducts various professional development workshops for teachers, including "Bridging Schools & Parks" in collaboration with Saguaro National Park, "Community W.A.T.E.R. Advocate" for Pima County's Stormwater Parks, "Down to Earth" for connecting with nature and developing field-based lesson plans, and "Anza Trail" exploring the history and ecology of the Juan Batista de Anza Trail.
- Experiential Field Studies for SchoolsProvides outdoor programs for 7th through 12th grade students and educators, connecting them to the Sonoran Desert through experiential learning, including virtual experiences, multi-day camping trips, and field trips to Pima County Stormwater Park sites focusing on green stormwater infrastructure and watershed education.
- Field Studies for SchoolsProvides experiential environmental education programs for 7th through 12th grade students and educators, ranging from 40-minute virtual sessions to multi-day camping trips in the Sonoran Desert, designed to connect learners with local ecosystems.
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Youth Internship Placement 2 activities
- Youth Environmental Internship ProgramsOperates internship programs, including Youth for Blue Skies and Community W.A.T.E.R., for high school youth aged 15-18, providing hands-on environmental action, skill-building EcoPrograms, and a $400 stipend upon completion. Interns present their environmental research at the CRiA Symposium.
- Youth Internship ProgramsOperates paid internship programs for high school youth (ages 15–18), including Youth for Blue Skies and Community W.A.T.E.R., which involve hands-on environmental projects, fieldwork, a 3-day/2-night campout, and culminate in presentations at the CRiA (Collaborative Research in Action) Symposium; participants receive a $400 stipend upon completion.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$5K
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Investment income$5K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$737
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Grants paid out$10K
balance sheet
Total assets$141K
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Net assets$141K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +11.2%
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Clean Air Program Partner — Partners on the Youth for Blue Skies internship program to teach youth about air quality action.
- Pima County Department of Environmental Quality Partner — Partners on the Youth for Blue Skies internship program to teach youth about air quality action.
- Pima County Regional Flood Control District Partner — Partners on the Community WATER Advocate program, an educator workshop focused on urban landscapes and Stormwater Parks.
- Saguaro National Park Staff Partner — Collaborates on a teacher workshop to bring nature and community science to classrooms.
- TUSD Culturally Responsive Pedagogy & Instruction (CRPI) Partner — Organizes the CRiA (Collaborative Research in Action) Symposium where youth interns present their topics.
- Youth for Blue Skies Partner — Youth internship program collaborating on community projects.