The following testimonials are an example of what being a UEC member means. If you are not one of them yet, sign up today and get your UEC membership here! 

UEC member, Tony Garcia

Tony Garcia explains the perks of UEC membership and why he is involved with the organization in so many ways. One of his favorite activities at the Urban Ecology Center is borrowing summer equipment.

UEC member, Collin Smith

Collin Smith borrows equipment, participates in UEC programs and volunteers with us. There are a lot of ways you can be involved with the Urban Ecology Center.

Collin Smith borrows equipment, participates in UEC programs and also volunteers with us.

UEC member, Kate Schwartz

Kate Schwartz has been a UEC member for a while. Kate and her family borrow equipment, participate in UEC programs, spend time in our facilities and enjoy all the things we offer to the community

Kate Schwartz and her family spend a good amount of time outside, in nature, thanks to the Urban Ecology Center

UEC member, Eliot Strickon

Learn how Eliot Strickon utilizes his UEC membership. Eliot and his family live in Sherman Park and they frequent our Washington Park branch to borrow equipment and enjoy our public programs.

Eliot and his family particularly enjoy winter activities and are active users of our winter equipment lending program.