The Greenway Foundation

A cleaner, safer, more accessible river for all.

Ever caught a trout in the South Platte, picnicked in Confluence Park, attended SPREE summer camp, or biked along our Colorado waterways? Then you know The Greenway Foundation’s work.

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We are a group of passionate stewards who care for the South Platte River and its tributaries, and for the people who live, work, and play along its banks.

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Stepping into the role of a youth ambassador was initially, to me, a natural step forward as community service and involvement was always an essential part of my life. However, I truly had no concept of how all-encompassing this project would become. Both in developing opportunities for growth and passion in my professional work and in changing how I view myself, opening doorways to newfound fascinations and confidence, coupled with an endlessly supportive team, becoming an ambassador at its core foundationally altered my perception of what design and outreach could and should look like.

Don Cohen

President, Riverfront Park Association

As both an individual donor and community partner, the Greenway Foundation is at the top of the list of civic organizations that make an exceptional difference in both community and environmental quality. I am a Denver native born in the mid 1950’s and in my lifetime have seen both Cherry Creek and the South Platte go from neglected ditches to vibrant waterways. Greenway’s highly focused vision and persistent advocacy are crucial component to our city’s success.

Destiny Morales

Seasonal SPREE Educator & Previous River Ranger

I started working for The Greenway Foundation my junior year in high school as a River Ranger and went through the program two years in a row. However, I knew about SPREE way before that. My older brother actually worked for SPREE a couple of years before me. I remember seeing him come home from work with bead animals and waking up the next day with so much excitement. Call it sibling jealousy, but I craved that excitement, so when I got the chance to work with SPREE, I took it. Although it started with me wanting bead animals, it ended up showing me how passionate I am about the environment and making a change.

I always thought I would go into psychology, but when I started taking classes in college I quickly realized that psychology is not my passion. You can imagine the joy I felt when Julianne offered me to come back for a third year working as a seasonal educator this time. It was then when I realized I had gotten the opportunity to do what I am truly passionate about. The River Ranger program really helped me find a passion for the outdoors and make a change one camper at a time.

Ev Chen

Stepping out of my comfort zone was something I thought I’d never do. When asked to be involved in a huge renovation project, I was indecisive at first, but when I was asked to become a youth ambassador, I instantly knew this was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. This risk is the reason I found passion in work, and ultimately allowed me to grow my mind into fascinating topics I wouldn’t have not considered before. Becoming a youth ambassador was the most rewarding risk I’ve taken and haven’t looked back at.

Second/Third Grade Teacher at Joe Shoemaker School

SPREE School Teacher

This truly was the best guided fieldwork I have experienced in my 10 years of teaching! It was so thoughtfully planned. It definitely allowed me to be able to really jump in the fun and enjoy this experience with my kids.

Esmerelda

SPREE Scholarship Family

We are so thankful that my child was able to participate in Summer Camp last week! I, as a parent, am thankful that we were able to have scholarships and be a part of this amazing outdoor camp. Thanks Greenway!

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