27th Annual Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe

Join KEEN (Kittitas Environmental Education Network) in May and Discover the Wonders of the Shrub-Steppe!
 

Join the Kittitas Environmental Education Network (KEEN) for the 27th annual Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe (GISS)—a community event celebrating the rare and endangered shrub-steppe habitat of Central Washington.

 

Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the Yakima River Canyon! From breathtaking birding field trips to live adult lamprey releases, you’ll experience the intricate connections between land, water, and wildlife. Explore the landscape with expert guides on hikes highlighting wildflowers, raptors, geology, reptiles, and river ecology, or visit educational booths featuring live animals and conservation groups from across the state.
 

Meanwhile, we are seeking sponsors for our 27th annual event! All sponsorship dollars support scholarships for kids to attend KEEN Summer Camp programs. Find out more below and sponsor today!