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In 2025, the Kittitas Environmental Education Network (KEEN) will celebrate 25 years of connecting people to the unique beauty and wonder of the shrub-steppe. Since 2000, KEEN has been dedicated to preserving this vital ecosystem, creating outdoor educational opportunities, and inspiring a profound appreciation for nature in Kittitas County. As we look back on these 25 years, we invite you to help us look forward to the next 25 with a meaningful gift of $25.Why Give to KEEN?<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Restore Shrub-Steppe Habitats The shrub-steppe ecosystem is an ancient and fragile landscape, home to native plants, animals, and the delicate balance of life that thrives in arid conditions. With every dollar you give, you&rsquo;re helping us protect this land&mdash;enhancing biodiversity, supporting local wildlife, and planting native species to restore resilience in this vital habitat. Your support safeguards this landscape for future generations to enjoy, while ensuring it remains a thriving part of our ecosystem.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Build the Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center Imagine a place at the heart of the Yakima River Canyon where community members, visitors, and school groups can experience the wonders of the shrub-steppe firsthand. Your donation helps make the Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center a reality&mdash;a hub for education, conservation, and inspiration. Through interactive exhibits, guided walks, and hands-on programs, visitors will &ldquo;get intimate with the shrub-steppe,&rdquo; exploring the landscape&rsquo;s unique plants, wildlife, and ecosystems, and understanding why preservation is so critical.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Support Pond to Pines Summer Camps Children who spend time in nature grow up with a deeper respect for the world around them. By supporting KEEN, you help send kids to our nature-based Pond to Pines Summer Camps. Many campers receive scholarships that make this experience possible, and thanks to you, they have opportunities to hike, explore, and learn valuable outdoor skills. These camps nurture curiosity, build essential life skills, and instill a sense of wonder and responsibility for the environment that will last a lifetime.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Champion Nature-Based Learning At KEEN, we know the value of nature-based learning. It&rsquo;s not just about understanding science but about cultivating empathy, fostering mental and physical well-being, and empowering young people to become the next generation of environmental stewards. KEEN&rsquo;s hands-on programs are designed to give youth a personal connection to the natural world&mdash;one that will motivate them to cherish and protect it. Every contribution helps us expand these transformative opportunities for kids in our community.</li></ul>Why Support Matters For 25 years, KEEN has been making a lasting impact in Kittitas County by leading conservation efforts and delivering outdoor education that makes a difference. Through habitat restoration, youth programs, and community events, we&rsquo;re creating a legacy that connects people to nature and teaches them to care for our world. Your $25 gift is a commitment to a better future, ensuring that we can continue our work of fostering a healthy, vibrant ecosystem and a community of environmental advocates. Let&rsquo;s look forward to the next 25 years together. Donate today and be part of our legacy:&nbsp;Thank you for your support in helping us protect and celebrate the natural world for generations to come. Would you rather be a community event sponsor? Consider these levels of sponsorship or call Jill Scheffer at 509-551-8807. <h2 data-end="398" data-start="348" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🍎 WindFall Cider Fest Sponsorship Levels</h2>KEEN&rsquo;s annual fall celebration of craft cider, community, and conservation.<h3 data-end="508" data-start="473" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Presenting Sponsor &ndash; $5,000</h3><ul data-end="884" data-start="509" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="561" data-start="509" fr-original-style="">&ldquo;WindFall Cider Fest presented by [Your Business]&rdquo;</li><li data-end="642" data-start="562" fr-original-style="">Premium logo placement on all event materials (posters, website, tickets, ads)</li><li data-end="699" data-start="643" fr-original-style="">Recognition in all press releases and media interviews</li><li data-end="742" data-start="700" fr-original-style="">On-stage shout-outs throughout the event</li><li data-end="782" data-start="743" fr-original-style="">10 event tickets&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li data-end="827" data-start="783" fr-original-style="">Opportunity to display banner at the event</li><li data-end="884" data-start="828" fr-original-style="">Featured story in KEEN&rsquo;s e-newsletter and social media</li></ul><h3 data-end="923" data-start="886" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Golden Apple Sponsor &ndash; $2,500</h3><ul data-end="1150" data-start="924" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="977" data-start="924" fr-original-style="">Large logo on event signage and marketing materials</li><li data-end="1019" data-start="978" fr-original-style="">6 event tickets&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li data-end="1066" data-start="1020" fr-original-style="">Recognition on social media and KEEN website</li><li data-end="1112" data-start="1067" fr-original-style="">Opportunity to include item in event raffle</li><li data-end="1150" data-start="1113" fr-original-style="">Verbal recognition during the event</li></ul><h3 data-end="1184" data-start="1152" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Harvest Sponsor &ndash; $1,000</h3><ul data-end="1339" data-start="1185" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1233" data-start="1185" fr-original-style="">Medium logo on select signage and KEEN website</li><li data-end="1251" data-start="1234" fr-original-style="">4 event tickets</li><li data-end="1281" data-start="1252" fr-original-style="">Social media thank-you post</li><li data-end="1339" data-start="1282" fr-original-style="">Option to include materials in cider fest welcome table</li></ul><h3 data-end="1370" data-start="1341" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Orchard Friend &ndash; $500</h3><ul data-end="1458" data-start="1371" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1413" data-start="1371" fr-original-style="">Name listed on event website and signage</li><li data-end="1431" data-start="1414" fr-original-style="">2 event tickets</li><li data-end="1458" data-start="1432" fr-original-style="">Social media recognition</li></ul><hr data-start="1460" data-end="1463" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="1537" data-start="1465" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">🌿 Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe (GISS) Sponsorship Levels</h2>KEEN&rsquo;s signature environmental education weekend in May celebrating the unique shrub-steppe ecosystem.<h3 data-end="1675" data-start="1637" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Shrub-Steppe Champion &ndash; $3,000</h3><ul data-end="2020" data-start="1676" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1751" data-start="1676" fr-original-style="">&ldquo;Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe sponsored in part by [Your Business]&rdquo;</li><li data-end="1801" data-start="1752" fr-original-style="">Logo on all printed and digital event materials</li><li data-end="1856" data-start="1802" fr-original-style="">Sponsor mention in press outreach and media coverage</li><li data-end="1911" data-start="1857" fr-original-style="">6 event registrations + booth space at keynote event</li><li data-end="1978" data-start="1912" fr-original-style="">Featured article in KEEN&rsquo;s newsletter and social media spotlight</li><li data-end="2020" data-start="1979" fr-original-style="">Recognition during keynote presentation</li></ul><h3 data-end="2054" data-start="2022" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Habitat Steward &ndash; $1,500</h3><ul data-end="2213" data-start="2055" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="2092" data-start="2055" fr-original-style="">Logo on event materials and website</li><li data-end="2116" data-start="2093" fr-original-style="">4 event registrations</li><li data-end="2177" data-start="2117" fr-original-style="">Sponsor table or display opportunity at select GISS events</li><li data-end="2213" data-start="2178" fr-original-style="">Verbal recognition at main events</li></ul><h3 data-end="2246" data-start="2215" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Wildlife Watcher &ndash; $750</h3><ul data-end="2351" data-start="2247" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="2297" data-start="2247" fr-original-style="">Name or logo on KEEN website and printed program</li><li data-end="2321" data-start="2298" fr-original-style="">2 event registrations</li><li data-end="2351" data-start="2322" fr-original-style="">Social media thank-you post</li></ul><h3 data-end="2385" data-start="2353" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Native Plant Ally &ndash; $250</h3><ul data-end="2490" data-start="2386" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="2428" data-start="2386" fr-original-style="">Name listed in event program and website</li><li data-end="2451" data-start="2429" fr-original-style="">1 event registration</li><li data-end="2490" data-start="2452" fr-original-style="">Group thank-you post on social media</li></ul>

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name, Thank you for your generous donation to the Kittitas Environmental Education Network (KEEN)! Your support means the world to us, especially as we celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2025. Because of you, we can continue our important work in restoring shrub-steppe habitats, creating meaningful outdoor education opportunities, and inspiring a deeper connection to nature. Every dollar you give plays a role in shaping a future where our community thrives alongside the natural world. For 25 years, KEEN has been a dedicated part of Kittitas County, leading efforts to protect our unique landscapes and provide enriching, nature-based learning experiences. With your help, we look forward to the next 25 years of making an even greater impact. We hope you’ll stay connected with us by following our journey and updates at www.keen-ycic.org. Together, we can ensure that our natural spaces continue to be places of learning, growth, and discovery. Thank you again for being a part of KEEN’s legacy and helping us move forward into a bright future. Warm regards,Jill SchefferKEEN President & Executive Director<a href="mailto:jillscheffer@keenetwork.org" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">jillscheffer@keenetwork.org</a><a style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">www.keen-ycic.org</a>

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In 2025, the Kittitas Environmental Education Network (KEEN) will celebrate 25 years of connecting people to the unique beauty and wonder of the shrub-steppe. Since 2000, KEEN has been dedicated to preserving this vital ecosystem, creating outdoor educational opportunities, and inspiring a profound appreciation for nature in Kittitas County. As we look back on these 25 years, we invite you to help us look forward to the next 25 with a meaningful gift of $25.Why Give to KEEN?<ul><li>Restore Shrub-Steppe Habitats The shrub-steppe ecosystem is an ancient and fragile landscape, home to native plants, animals, and the delicate balance of life that thrives in arid conditions. With every dollar you give, you’re helping us protect this land—enhancing biodiversity, supporting local wildlife, and planting native species to restore resilience in this vital habitat. Your support safeguards this landscape for future generations to enjoy, while ensuring it remains a thriving part of our ecosystem.</li><li>Build the Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center Imagine a place at the heart of the Yakima River Canyon where community members, visitors, and school groups can experience the wonders of the shrub-steppe firsthand. Your donation helps make the Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center a reality—a hub for education, conservation, and inspiration. Through interactive exhibits, guided walks, and hands-on programs, visitors will “get intimate with the shrub-steppe,” exploring the landscape’s unique plants, wildlife, and ecosystems, and understanding why preservation is so critical.</li><li>Support Pond to Pines Summer Camps Children who spend time in nature grow up with a deeper respect for the world around them. By supporting KEEN, you help send kids to our nature-based Pond to Pines Summer Camps. Many campers receive scholarships that make this experience possible, and thanks to you, they have opportunities to hike, explore, and learn valuable outdoor skills. These camps nurture curiosity, build essential life skills, and instill a sense of wonder and responsibility for the environment that will last a lifetime.</li><li>Champion Nature-Based Learning At KEEN, we know the value of nature-based learning. It’s not just about understanding science but about cultivating empathy, fostering mental and physical well-being, and empowering young people to become the next generation of environmental stewards. KEEN’s hands-on programs are designed to give youth a personal connection to the natural world—one that will motivate them to cherish and protect it. Every contribution helps us expand these transformative opportunities for kids in our community.</li></ul>Why Support Matters For 25 years, KEEN has been making a lasting impact in Kittitas County by leading conservation efforts and delivering outdoor education that makes a difference. Through habitat restoration, youth programs, and community events, we’re creating a legacy that connects people to nature and teaches them to care for our world. Your $25 gift is a commitment to a better future, ensuring that we can continue our work of fostering a healthy, vibrant ecosystem and a community of environmental advocates. Let’s look forward to the next 25 years together. Donate today and be part of our legacy: Thank you for your support in helping us protect and celebrate the natural world for generations to come. Would you rather be a community event sponsor? Consider these levels of sponsorship or call Jill Scheffer at 509-551-8807. 🍎 WindFall Cider Fest Sponsorship LevelsKEEN’s annual fall celebration of craft cider, community, and conservation.Presenting Sponsor – $5,000<ul><li>“WindFall Cider Fest presented by [Your Business]”</li><li>Premium logo placement on all event materials (posters, website, tickets, ads)</li><li>Recognition in all press releases and media interviews</li><li>On-stage shout-outs throughout the event</li><li>10 event tickets  </li><li>Opportunity to display banner at the event</li><li>Featured story in KEEN’s e-newsletter and social media</li></ul>Golden Apple Sponsor – $2,500<ul><li>Large logo on event signage and marketing materials</li><li>6 event tickets  </li><li>Recognition on social media and KEEN website</li><li>Opportunity to include item in event raffle</li><li>Verbal recognition during the event</li></ul>Harvest Sponsor – $1,000<ul><li>Medium logo on select signage and KEEN website</li><li>4 event tickets</li><li>Social media thank-you post</li><li>Option to include materials in cider fest welcome table</li></ul>Orchard Friend – $500<ul><li>Name listed on event website and signage</li><li>2 event tickets</li><li>Social media recognition</li></ul><hr />🌿 Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe (GISS) Sponsorship LevelsKEEN’s signature environmental education weekend in May celebrating the unique shrub-steppe ecosystem.Shrub-Steppe Champion – $3,000<ul><li>“Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe sponsored in part by [Your Business]”</li><li>Logo on all printed and digital event materials</li><li>Sponsor mention in press outreach and media coverage</li><li>6 event registrations + booth space at keynote event</li><li>Featured article in KEEN’s newsletter and social media spotlight</li><li>Recognition during keynote presentation</li></ul>Habitat Steward – $1,500<ul><li>Logo on event materials and website</li><li>4 event registrations</li><li>Sponsor table or display opportunity at select GISS events</li><li>Verbal recognition at main events</li></ul>Wildlife Watcher – $750<ul><li>Name or logo on KEEN website and printed program</li><li>2 event registrations</li><li>Social media thank-you post</li></ul>Native Plant Ally – $250<ul><li>Name listed in event program and website</li><li>1 event registration</li><li>Group thank-you post on social media</li></ul>

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Kittitas Environmental Education Network

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1. **Organization Mission & Cause:**
   - The Kittitas Environmental Education Network (KEEN) focuses on promoting environmental education and stewardship within the Kittitas Valley. Their mission is to foster a deeper understanding of the environment and encourage sustainable practices through educational programs and community engagement. They aim to inspire individuals and families to connect with nature and become active participants in preserving their local ecosystems.

2. **Type of Activities:**
   - KEEN organizes a variety of activities including:
     - **Educational Programs:** Workshops and classes on environmental topics.
     - **Community Events:** Such as the Cider-N-Gold Festival, which combines local culture with environmental education.
     - **Fundraising Campaigns:** Events like the Cider-N-Gold Festival serve as fundraising opportunities while promoting local businesses and environmental awareness.
     - **Volunteer Opportunities:** Engaging community members in hands-on environmental projects.

3. **Tone of Voice:**
   - The tone of KEEN's communications is friendly, approachable, and community-oriented. They use inclusive language that invites participation and fosters a sense of belonging. The content is often inspiring, encouraging individuals to take action for the environment while maintaining an informative and professional demeanor.

4. **Emoji Usage:**
   - The website and email communications do not prominently feature emojis. The tone remains professional and straightforward, focusing on clear messaging rather than playful or casual elements.

5. **Key Facts:**
   - **Founding Info:** Specific founding details were not available on the website; further research may be needed.
   - **Scale:** KEEN has conducted 10 total forms and 13 email campaigns, indicating active engagement with their community.
   - **Impact Metrics:** While specific metrics were not detailed on the website, the organization emphasizes community involvement and environmental education as key indicators of their impact.
   - **Volunteer Info:** KEEN encourages community involvement through volunteer opportunities, although specific volunteer statistics were not provided.

6. **Writing Guidelines:**
   - **Style:** Maintain a friendly and inclusive tone. Use clear and concise language to convey information effectively.
   - **Structure:** Use headings and bullet points for easy readability, especially in event descriptions and educational content.
   - **Call to Action:** Encourage participation and engagement through direct calls to action, such as "Join us!" or "Get involved!".
   - **Personalization:** Incorporate personalized elements in communications, such as addressing recipients by name in emails.
   - **Visuals:** Use images and graphics that reflect the local environment and community involvement to enhance engagement.

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