activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 2
- Experiential Field Studies for Schools Sonoran Desert Environmental EducationProvides outdoor experiential learning programs for K-12 students in the Sonoran Desert, ranging from 40-minute virtual experiences to multi-day camping trips, including specific programs at Pima County Stormwater Park sites focusing on green stormwater infrastructure and watershed education.
- Youth Stewardship ProjectsEngages youth in full-cycle stewardship projects, encompassing research, planning, design, implementation, and maintenance, often within the Sonoran Desert region.
capacity building · 1
- Educator Professional Development Workshops Guided Environmental Field TripsOffers various professional development workshops for educators, including "Bridging Schools & Parks" (with a free field trip to Saguaro National Park), "Community W.A.T.E.R." (utilizing urban landscapes as learning sites), "Down to Earth" (exploring wild and urban landscapes for field-based learning), and "Anza Trail" (exploring the history and ecology of the Juan Batista de Anza Trail).
strategies · 2
how they think
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- Experiential and Place-Based Environmental Education experiential_place_based_educationYOUTH OUTOOR EXPERIENCE connects students and educators with the natural world through outdoor programs, utilizing experiential learning to link classroom concepts with the Sonoran Desert and Sky Islands region. This approach fosters community-based environmental learning and resource development by providing hands-on, place-based opportunities, including engagement with green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) sites.
- Youth Engagement through Skill-Building and Internships for Environmental Stewardship youth_engagement_stewardshipYOUTH OUTOOR EXPERIENCE engages communities in environmental stewardship by involving youth in comprehensive, hands-on stewardship projects, including outdoor skill-building and internship programs. This full-cycle engagement aims to develop environmental leaders and foster a sense of responsibility for natural resources.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Anza Trail - Teacher Workshop
Two-day educator workshop exploring the ecological and cultural history of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail along the Santa Cruz River.
Bridging Schools & Parks - Teacher Workshop
One-day professional development led with Saguaro National Park staff, providing teachers with tools to integrate nature and community science into their curriculum and including a free park field trip.
Community W.A.T.E.R. - Class Field Trips
Field trips to Pima County Stormwater Parks that teach students about green stormwater infrastructure, watershed health, and environmental careers through hands-on, place-based learning.
Community W.A.T.E.R. - Educator Workshop
Professional development workshop for teachers focusing on using urban stormwater parks as outdoor classrooms, in partnership with Pima County.
Down to Earth - Teacher Workshop
Two-day professional development experience combining ecological exploration in the Santa Rita Mountains with urban landscape investigations in Tucson to help teachers design field-based lessons.
EcoPrograms
Skill-building camping and backpacking adventures for youth that promote outdoor leadership and environmental stewardship.
Field Studies for Schools
Experiential learning programs for 7th–12th grade students that connect classroom concepts in biology, art, and writing to the Sonoran Desert environment, ranging from 40-minute virtual sessions to multi-day camping trips.
Youth for Blue Skies
Youth internship program engaging students in environmental stewardship projects, though specific details are not provided on the website.
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Creative Slice Partner — Web design partner for Ironwood Tree Experience.
- Pima County Regional Flood Control District Partner — Partners for the Community WATER Advocate program, an educator workshop utilizing Pima County Stormwater Parks.
- Saguaro National Park Partner — Collaborates with Saguaro National Park Staff to teach educators how to bring nature and community science to the classroom.