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Ironwood Tree Experience

Center for Children and Nature
2233 E Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85719 United States

This event/program is Yearlong.

Ironwood Tree Experience (ITE) empowers young people through active, mindful and educational eco-programs that cultivate a holistic sense of community. ITE envisions a future in which active, critically thinking, and compassionate young people view themselves as a vibrant part of their community and are empowered to forge a future that integrates values that are ecologically and socially just. ITE serves adolescents, ages 12-18. Eco-programs are intended for adolescents of diverse socio-economic levels, cultural backgrounds, and spiritual beliefs. Towards this mission and vision, ITE provides young people with active, mindful, and educational eco-programs that integrate four learning and living strands: 1) Youth wellness, 2) Community Action, 3) Sustainable Practices, and 4) Youth Character Development.

http://www.ironwoodtreeexperience.org

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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Co-Director, The Center for Children and Nature

2233 E Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85719 United States

http://www.ironwoodtreeexperience.org

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