SEPTEMBER 26, 2026  |  YAKIMA CANYON INTERPRETIVE CENTER

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Celebrate National Public Lands Day with KEEN!

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Join the Kittitas Environmental Education Network (KEEN) on Saturday, September 26, for a free community celebration of the parks, rivers, trails, wildlife, and public lands that make Kittitas County such a special place.

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Held at Helen McCabe Park, the future home of the Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center, this family-friendly event combines stewardship, outdoor recreation, environmental education, and community fun.

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We'll kick off the day with the Helen McCabe Park Stewardship Challenge—a one-hour volunteer project to help care for the park and surrounding public lands. Then stay for an afternoon of exploration and celebration featuring educational booths, hands-on activities, nature games, a community fun run, scavenger hunts, youth fishing activities, a bullfrog-catching challenge, and more.

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Bring a picnic lunch or enjoy offerings from local food vendors while meeting the organizations that help protect and care for the natural places we all enjoy.

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Whether you're an avid outdoor enthusiast, a family looking for a fun day together, or someone who simply loves Kittitas County, there's something for everyone.

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Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.

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Together, let's celebrate the public lands that connect us—and the people who care for them.

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Here's what we're planning!

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• 🌿 Stewardship Challenge

• 🧺 Community Picnic

• 🎣 Kids Fishing Derby

• 🐸 Bullfrog Round-Up (educational/invasive species focus)

• 🏃 Fun Run / Nature Dash

• 🧭 Nature Scavenger Hunt

• 🌱 Native plant giveaway or seed packets

• 🏆 Annual Stewardship awards

 

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