Like other run/walks, HKE MKE is a benefit event. After registering, create an individual fundraising page or join a team fundraising page.  These pages can be easily shared through email and social media. Rally your family, friends, or coworkers to raise funds that earn you badges/prizes while connecting urban youth and adults to nature! 

Fundraising Badges Available:

  • Complete your fundraising page. 
  • Connect your personal HKE MKE fundraising page to your Facebook page. 
  • Reach specific percentages of your goal! 
  • Get 10 individuals to donate to your fundraiser! 
  • Raise the most funds as an individual or team fundraiser. 
  • Earn the highest number of individual or team donations. 
  • Be the team member who raises the most funds within their team. 
  • Have the most fundraisers within your team. 
  • Earn the highest number of donations as a team.
  • Join The Hive, UEC's Community of Monthly Givers.

Bonus Badges Available:

  •  Sunday, Oct. 2: Kick off HKE MKE with us as we Light the Hoan and shine a light on urban nature. 
  • Monday, Oct. 3: Download the "UEC in Your Backyard" PDF in the "resources" tab of your fundraising dashboard.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 4: Comment  on the HKE MKE Facebook event or social post!
  • Wednesday, Oct. 5Volunteer with ROOT - register so we know you are coming. 
  • Thursday, Oct. 6: Enjoy a presentation from Emily Ford on her quest to make the outdoor industry more inclusive. 
  • Friday, Oct. 7:  Tag us in your hiking photos!
  • Saturday, Oct. 8: Take the Plastic Free MKE pledge

The FUN of fundraising!

This year we are making fundraising fun while minimizing our environmental impact. Instead of physical prizes, we’re offering prizes that connect you to urban nature and our community!

Prizes Available

 

Grand Prizes (by total amount raised) 

In addition to other prizes earned, the top two individuals or teams raising the most will get one of these three unique experiences:

Private Rock Climbing Wall Access
Grab some friends for private access to our popular outdoor rock climbing wall. Trained staff members on site to help. Includes four day passes to Adventure Rock!  

Urban Nature Secrets with Ken & Caitlin
Enjoy a field trip style adventure with Ken Leinbach, Executive Director and Caitlin Reinartz, Forester, to explore secret urban nature hiking spots and learn something new. Includes a gift card to a local outfitter for your next hiking adventure!

Plastics Audit with Meenal
Complimentary Plastics Audit from Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager & Plastic Free MKE Cofounder, Meenal Atre. Includes a selection of Meenal's favorite plastic-free products!


**If you were hoping to get some UEC swag, we will have items available for purchase at HKE MKE on Sunday, October 9.