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Urban Ecology Center’s Community of Monthly Givers
Join our community of monthly donors supporting parks, programs, and people worth buzzing about.
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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
“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
“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!”
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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!”
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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
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Why Give Monthly

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Invest in your Community
Month to month support has a long term impact on the Center's ability to fulfill our mission and eases financial uncertainty.
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Further your Impact
Monthly 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 lunch per week
$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 streaming service
$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 1-2 lattes per week
$25
per month
Two summer camp children smiling outdoors
could sponsor a Summer Camp experience
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The cost of one monthly subscription box
$40
per month
Two adults in a canoe on the lagoon at Washington Park
could provide fun and unique programs
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The cost of a shopping spree
$50
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 monthly gift will have a BIG impact!