Chelsea Budde

I am fundraising in support of urban nature and the UEC because ... 

Pete and I met a couple following a car accident (thank God no one was hurt!) over the summer. As we were waitiing along the interstate for a tow, a deer was bounding across the other side of the highway. The woman, who was the same age I am and had lived in Milwaukee her entire life, had never seen a deer alive. It reminded me how important it is to be connected to nature, no matter where we live!

Benefits of Urban Nature in Milwaukee: 

• Improves learning and mental performance 
• Provides a safe place to play and wonder 
• Encourages environmental stewardship 
• Inspires sustainable solutions 
• Builds climate resiliency 
• and brings SO MUCH LIFE to our city! 

100% of the funds raised through HKE MKE stay in our community and help the Urban Ecology Center:

• Teach tens of thousands of urban youth about science and nature through hands-on experiences in green spaces in their own neighborhoods
• Manage over 80 acres of native habitat in three Milwaukee parks
• Study the health of wildlife populations in Milwaukee including, turtles, frogs, mammals, invertebrates, snakes, and bats
• Connect community members to unique resources such as outdoor recreation and continued education opportunities. 

1. Donate to my HKE MKE fundraiser! - Click the Donate Now button. 

2. Join the UEC on Sunday, October 9 for a 2.5 mile hike in urban nature - Click the Register For This Event OR Join My Team button. 

3. Share HKE MKE on social media! - Click the Social Links below.