Sign-up for Denver’s Free Weekly Compost Service
Good news! The City and County of Denver is introducing free, citywide compost service to all remaining neighborhoods in Denver during the first quarter of 2025. If you use the …
Water released from Chatfield Reservoir Environmental Pool into South Platte River in historic first
Jan. 7, 2025 Water released from Chatfield Reservoir Environmental Pool into South Platte River in historic first LITTLETON, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife initiated the first release of water from the Chatfield Reservoir Environmental Pool to increase …
New Acrobat for Nonprofits Offer Empowers Global Organizations to Drive Greater Impact
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Nov. 21, 2024 — Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) today announced Acrobat for Nonprofits, a new global offering that will significantly expand nonprofits’ ability to streamline document and business processes and scale their impact …
The Ultimate Guide to Composting: What, Why, and How
The Ultimate Guide to Composting: What, Why, and How Composting is a simple yet powerful way to manage waste, enrich your soil, and contribute to a healthier planet. Whether you’re …
Discovering the Spirit of the West: Greenway Leadership Corps Takes on the National Western Stock Show
This past Saturday, January 11th, high school students from across Denver came together with the Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) for a day packed with excitement, exploration, and unforgettable memories at …
Thank You for Joining Us for Fall Break Camps!
This Fall Break, SPREE campers embarked on a wild adventure exploring Colorado’s incredible Cat and Canine residents! Over two action-packed days, we discovered the unique traits, behaviors, and adaptations of …
Summer Camp 2025 Registration Roll Out: everything you need to know!
This year SPREE is offering 3 unique themes over 6 weeks, featuring exciting guests, engaging activities, and lots of time by the River. Be sure to mark these dates in …
Road Trip to FoCo with GLC
This past weekend, high school students from across the Denver area had the opportunity to participate in a free event at Colorado State University’s Environmental Learning Center (ELC) in Fort …
Recap of Family Fishing Day: A Fun Day Outdoors!
This past weekend, we had an amazing time at Family Fishing Day! Hosted by The Greenway Foundation in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the event was held at …
In-Stream Trash Pick-Up & Networking Event
We hosted our first-ever In-Stream Trash Pick-Up this week, and it was a huge success! 🎉 Sixteen dedicated volunteers came together for an evening of giving back, networking, and enjoying …
Celebrating Community Action: Family South Platte Stewardship Day & High School Volunteer Day
This past Saturday was a day of community, fun, and giving back at Johnson Habitat Park! We hosted our Family South Platte Stewardship Day alongside our High School Volunteer Day, …
GLC: Trail Building at Phantom Canyon
Every year the Greenway Leadership corps partners with The Nature Conservancy. and Wildland restoration volunteers to build trails in phantom canyon. Phantom Canyon is a rim-to-rim roadless canyon, encompassing four …
Memorable Family Fun Event at Johnson Habitat Park
The Greenway Foundation hosted our annual My Outdoor Colorado cookout at Johnson Habitat Park, bringing together families from the Cole and Westwood neighborhoods for an afternoon of fun and community. …
Exploring the South Platte River at Summer Camp with the SPREE Force
This week we joined the SPREE Force and helped Chompers and his buddies fight for our River and the planet. We explored all of the magical places critters, big and …
A Day of Adventure and Discovery with Sun Valley Youth Center and SPREE
At SPREE, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to connect with nature, explore the world around them, and experience the joy that comes from learning in the great …
Time Traveling Along the South Platte: Fossils, Wildlife, and Play
We got swept back in time this week to learn about the possibilities of what life was like in and along the South Platte River. On Monday we went way …
Legs Galore: SPREE Camp Crazy Cool Critters (session 2)
This week we welcomed back campers for a session digging deep into the world of Crazy Cool Critters. We embarked on a series of exciting missions to learn about the …
The SPREE Force Gets New Agents!
This week at summer camp, we embarked on exciting missions each day to explore the fascinating world of critters living in and around the South Platte River. With our guide, …
Lincoln Hills: from a River Ranger perspective
The Lincoln Hills Cares GLC event was fun. It was my first time going and I learned a lot during my time there. We took a bus ride from Johnson …
Investigation: Native Nature Summer Camp
We got swept back in time this week to learn about the possibilities of what life was like in and along the South Platte River. On Monday we looked into …
Annual Campout with My Outdoor Colorado
Families from the Westwood and Cole neighborhoods in Denver gathered at SPREE HQ on Saturday for a delightful day in the sun and an enchanting night under the stars. This …
Legs Galore: SPREE Camp Crazy Cool Critters (session 1)
This week we started SPREE Summer Camp strong as we dove into the fascinating world of critters along the South Platte River, led by our energetic mascot, Chompers the Beaver. …
Students Tackle Road Salts in the Clean Water Challenge 2023-2024
For the 2023-2024 academic year, The Greenway Foundation worked with a fantastic team of seniors from Colorado School of Mines on a local water pollution issue: road salts runoff. Road …
Charting Our Course: The Greenway Foundation’s Strategic Planning Expedition
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, The Greenway Foundation embarks on a profound journey of strategic planning, a voyage that delves deep into our mission, values, impact, and vision for …
Spring Clean & Green: Family Stewardship Day
This past Saturday was overcast in weather but sunny in spirits! We welcomed over 40 people to Bear Creek Park for Spring Family Stewardship Day. Together we moved like animals, …