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501(C)(3)
Human Development
Learn. Grow. Lead. Transform
Inspired to Explore Inc (ITE) is a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit human development organization with the mission to explore nature, inspire change, and enhance our health and well-being. The organization has a vision to inspire change in people's lives and livelihoods through a deeper connection with the natural world. ITE uses the transformative power of nature, education, leadership, and community to help people learn, grow, lead, and transform.. Over the past three years, ITE has hosted 20 + free events that includes community hikes, runs and outdoor wellness events where more than 800 people participated from Dauphin, Cumberland, York, and Perry Counties, Pittsburgh, and Scranton. Majority of the participants reported that the outdoor experiences like hiking and biking have positively changed how they felt in their body, their mind, and their sense of belonging. ITE's active programs includes outdoor wellness advocacy (Nature Rx Advocacy), leadership training and development, nature-powered productivity, education and scholarships, and youth empowerment are not a menu of separate services.
ITE's Most Recent Health and Wellness (H&W) Events
![]() 5K Run Event - July 2025 | ![]() Local Bike Ride Event - August 2025 |
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COMMUNITY & REGIONAL EVENTS
Active communities, healthy lives
Since launching our community events in the summer of 2024, we’ve hosted nine outdoor events with over 250 participants, and we’re just getting started! Join our monthly hikes, runs, and bike rides designed to promote health, well-being, and a sense of community. These free events bring people together to enjoy the outdoors, stay active, and foster meaningful connections. While participation is free, donations help us continue growing and supporting a vibrant, healthy community just getting started!




Join our monthly hikes, runs, and bike rides designed to promote health, well-being, and a sense of community. These free events bring people together to enjoy the outdoors, stay active, and foster meaningful connections. While participation is free, donations help us continue growing and supporting a vibrant, healthy community.






