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Urban Ecology Center’s Sustaining Members
Join our community of donors supporting parks, programs, and people worth buzzing about.
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By making a recurring gift, you - and many others - are casting votes for the future you wish to see in Milwaukee.

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A single bee will not produce honey alone but
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a colony of bees can produce 100 pounds of honey per year.
Together, we have a pretty sweet impact on our community!
Bee-come part of a community of donors that
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practice kindness
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nurture communities of belonging
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care for nature
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seek knowledge
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inspire learning
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find fun everyday
Hear from others that bee-lieve in the Hive’s ability to make a difference:
2 “I love being a monthly donor to Urban Ecology Center! Every time I visit I know I’m helping to make this amazing place possible!”
Sally Fakename, Monthly Donor
“I love being a monthly donor to Urban Ecology Center! Every time I visit I know I’m helping to make this amazing place possible!”
Sally Fakename, Monthly Donor
3 “I love being a monthly donor to Urban Ecology Center! Every time I visit I know I’m helping to make this amazing place possible!”
Sally Fakename, Monthly Donor
"We give monthly because we have a newborn son and want to make sure that he and other children are able to experience nature, even though they are city dwellers."
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Kris & Jenna H., Monthly Donors
“I give monthly to the UEC because I believe in its mission and I like the ease of the donations happening automatically.”
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Linda C., Monthly Donor
“The UEC is a true Milwaukee treasure and we want to make sure others have the opportunity to benefit from it for many years to come”
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Lauren H., Monthly Donor
“We love the UEC grounds, people and their mission. We are proud supporters of the UEC Hive!”
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Christina and Herb S., Monthly Donors
“UEC makes it possible to spark connections to nature for so many members of our diverse urban community. I think that improves the well-being of our whole community.”
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Sarah and Chris., Monthly Donors
“I love being a monthly donor to Urban Ecology Center! Every time I visit I know I’m helping to make this amazing place possible!”
Sally Fakename, Monthly Donor
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Benefits of Sustainable Support

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Invest in your Community
Sustainable support has a long term impact on the UEC's ability to fulfill our mission and eases financial uncertainty.
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Further your Impact
Recurring giving results in fewer admin costs covered by the UEC so your dollars go where they are needed most.
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Combine your Efforts
Join a group of like-minded individuals whose combined commitments have a BIG impact.
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Prioritize Giving Back
Manage a budget for sustainably giving back while avoiding the hassle of remembering to give.

Your Dollars at Work
Over a Year

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The cost of one latte per month
$5
per month
Two summer camp children smiling outdoors
could provide safe natural spaces
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The cost of one lunch per month
$10
per month
A young girl making a silly face during an Urban Ecology Center program
could inspire a young scientist
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The cost of one monthly book subscription
$15
per month
A small native snake in the hands of a land steward
could conduct a wildlife survey
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The cost of monthly streaming services
$25
per month
Two adults in a canoe on the lagoon at Washington Park
could sponsor a Summer Camp experience
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The cost of a monthly themed box subscription
$40
per month
A young adult looking at a field of native flowers
could restore native habitats on urban land
Did you know hole size is specific to each bee species?
Mason bees prefer 8mm holes while leafcutter bees create 6mm nesting holes. Much like the bees, we know that giving is not one size fits all. No matter the size, your recurring gift will have a BIG impact!
Questions? Email Michelle Milford at mmilford@urbanecologycenter.org