Green Encounter for a Blue Planet – Leading an Examined Life

It’s been a bustling season – but here’s something to watch! As I continue my own graduate studies related to Technology Facilitated Educator Professional Development, I continue to seek ways in which authentic-experiential and outdoor learning can co-habitate, enrich and be enriched by technology.

Ironwood Tree Experience, Tucson, AZ

I hope they don’t mind me copying right off their website, but this is to whet the appetite of anyone looking for ways to improve the planet, one important step at a time. (all credit to the Dhruv’s and ITE)

And I quote (or copy/paste):

Intention

Ironwood Tree Experience (ITE) empowers young people through active, mindful and educational eco-programs that cultivate a holistic sense of community.

Vision

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.

Audience

Ironwood Tree Experience serves adolescents, ages 12-18. Eco-programs are intended for adolescents of diverse socio-economic levels, cultural backgrounds, and spiritual beliefs.

Action

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.

Youth Wellness emerges from foundational lessons and practices in fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness.

Community Action is experienced through direct activities that encourage adolescents to voice their perspectives and solutions to contemporary environmental and social needs throughout the Tucson Community.

Sustainable Practices are fostered through personal choices that have long-term affect on the health and wellbeing of humanity, wildlife and ecosystems.

Youth Character Development is built up from personal and cooperative challenges and achievements and enhances leadership skills that will sustain through adolescence and continue into adulthood.

Shameless grab for content from someone else, eh?