BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:26th Annual Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe (GISS)! KEEN DESCRIPTION:Join us May 9-11\, 2025\, for an immersive weekend celebrating Central Washington's unique shrub-steppe ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or new to the wonders of the shrub-steppe\, there's something for everyone!\n\n \n\n Event Highlights:\n\n \n\n Friday\, May 9:\n\n Evening Social Gathering:\n\n Presentation on Pacific Lamprey Reintroduction with live specimens\, led by members of the Yakama Nation.\n\n Exclusive Owl & Snake Walk for early registrants.\n\n \n\n Saturday\, May 10:\n\n Expert-Led Field Trips:\n\n Birding Adventures:\n\n Explore the Yakima River Canyon\, an Audubon Important Bird Area\, home to diverse species including Golden Eagles\, Prairie Falcons\, and Sage Thrashers.\n\n Geology Excursions:\n\n Discover the geological wonders of the canyon with insights into its unique formations.\n\n Wildflower Walks:\n\n Identify and learn about the diverse flora of the shrub-steppe.\n\n Reptile and Amphibian Tours:\n\n Get up close with native species in their natural habitats.\n\n Fish and River Bug Exploration:\n\n Dive into the aquatic life of the Yakima River.\n\n Historical Insights:\n\n Learn about the rich cultural and natural history of the region.\n\n Educational Booths:\n\n Engage with live animals and gather free educational materials from environmental and natural resource groups across the state.\n\n Evening Keynote Dinner: (Ticketed Event)\n\n Topic: Wolf Recovery in Washington State\n\n Venue: International Order of Odd Fellows\n\n Dinner by: The Red Pickle\n\n \n\n Sunday\, May 11:\n\n Mother's Day Activities:\n\n Wildflower Walks\n\n Birding by Ear\n\n \n\n Why Attend? The shrub-steppe is an endangered habitat teeming with biodiversity. Your participation supports KEEN's mission to foster environmental stewardship through nature-based education. Experience the intricate connections between land\, water\, and wildlife\, and learn how you can make a difference.\n\n \n\n Register Now: https://www.keen-ycic.org/giss\n\n \n\n Spots for guided trips are limited\, so secure your place today! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n \n \n \n \n \n

\n Join us May 9-11\, 2025\, for an immersive weekend celebrating Central Washington'\;s unique shrub-steppe ecosystem. Whether you'\;re a seasoned naturalist or new to the wonders of the shrub-steppe\, there'\;s something for everyone!
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\n Event Highlights:
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\n Friday\, May 9:
\n Evening Social Gathering:
\n Presentation on Pacific Lamprey Reintroduction with live specimens\, led by members of the Yakama Nation.
\n Exclusive Owl &\; Snake Walk for early registrants.
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\n Saturday\, May 10:
\n Expert-Led Field Trips:
\n Birding Adventures:
\n Explore the Yakima River Canyon\, an Audubon Important Bird Area\, home to diverse species including Golden Eagles\, Prairie Falcons\, and Sage Thrashers.
\n Geology Excursions:
\n Discover the geological wonders of the canyon with insights into its unique formations.
\n Wildflower Walks:
\n Identify and learn about the diverse flora of the shrub-steppe.
\n Reptile and Amphibian Tours:
\n Get up close with native species in their natural habitats.
\n Fish and River Bug Exploration:
\n Dive into the aquatic life of the Yakima River.
\n Historical Insights:
\n Learn about the rich cultural and natural history of the region.
\n Educational Booths:
\n Engage with live animals and gather free educational materials from environmental and natural resource groups across the state.
\n Evening Keynote Dinner: (Ticketed Event)
\n Topic: \;Wolf Recovery in Washington State
\n Venue: \;International Order of Odd Fellows
\n Dinner by: \;The Red Pickle
\n \;
\n Sunday\, May 11:
\n Mother'\;s Day Activities:
\n Wildflower Walks
\n Birding by Ear
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\n Why Attend? The shrub-steppe is an endangered habitat teeming with biodiversity. Your participation supports KEEN'\;s mission to foster environmental stewardship through nature-based education. Experience the intricate connections between land\, water\, and wildlife\, and learn how you can make a difference.
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\n Register Now: https://www.keen-ycic.org/giss
\n \;
\n Spots for guided trips are limited\, so secure your place today!
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