The Greenway Foundation

A cleaner, safer, more accessible river for all.

Ever biked along the South Platte River, picnicked in Confluence Park, attended a SPREE excursion or summer camp, or caught a trout in downtown Denver? 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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From building connections to campers and relationships with each other, this experience has taught us all so much. The moments together are invaluable. The connections we’ve made go so much than coworkers. We have learned to become a family. And for that, I thank SPREE and The Greenway Foundation.

Fourth Grade Teacher from McMeen Elementary

SPREE Field Trip Teacher

Due to our student population at the school, students often do not gain experiences like this one and we are very grateful for the opportunity. Thank you so much!

Mara Maxwell

Lead Designer and Project Manager - Maxco Innovative Builders, Inc.

Participating in the Clean Water Challenge as a student was an interesting project that presented a lot of unusual challenges. As designers we want to make beautiful things, but creating something that cleans up trash efficiently while not marring the beautiful Colorado landscape was a unique experience. Of course, winning the design challenge with Nautilus was incredibly rewarding on its own, but getting to see your idea come to life and function as intended in the real world is quite remarkable.

Kate B.

Parent of SPREE Summer Camper

(My child) came home excited to share what she learned every day. Thank you and well done! You all did a fantastic job — such great content and the kids were so jazzed every day.

Jennifer Williams

Engineering Supervisor. City & County of Denver. Department of Transportation & Infrastructure | Infrastructure Project Management

Creating moments. Moments that create memories leading to generational momentum around the importance of water and our South Platte River. This is what The Greenway Foundation and their South Platte River Environmental Education (SPREE) provide to the residents of Denver. From overnight camping, to s’mores, to SPREE summer day camps, I have had so many great moments and memories along the South Platte River with my daughter. A truly special thanks to The Greenway Foundation, as well as Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation, for continuing to champion and improve both the resiliency and the recreation along our beloved South Platte River.

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.

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