Ice Skating into the New Year
The Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) slid into the new year with an evening of ice skating on Echo Lake. We were excited to see some familiar faces and some students …
Denver Moves Everyone 2050: Transportation That Supports People and the Planet
Transportation shapes how we experience our city—and it plays a major role in Denver’s environmental health. From air quality to climate change to the health of our river, how we …
River Rangers at the Zoo
The Greenway Leadership Corps River Rangers took a special team trip to the zoo. The River Rangers have just begun their internship, where they will get practical environmental education and …
Summer Camp 2026 Registration Roll Out: Everything you need to know!
SPREE is thrilled to bring three one-of-a-kind camp themes across six weeks, packed with hands-on activities, special guest visits, and plenty of time exploring and playing along the South Platte …
Becoming Rodent and Mustelid Experts at School Break Camp 2025!
SPREE’s School Break Camp 2025 at Johnson-Habitat Park was “must” definitely rat-tastic! Over 20 campers joined us on Monday and Tuesday, November 24–25, to learn all about rodents and mustelids. …
Rock Climbing
The Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) climbed into November with a day of rock climbing at Hobbs Peak. Denver Parks & Recreation gave us excellent guides who outfitted us and led …
Pumpkin Palooza
To celebrate Fall, the Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) journeyed to the Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, where the air is fresh and pumpkins abound! Chatfield Farms is a native plant refuge and working …
Four Decades of Impact: SPREE’s Award-Winning Environmental Education
For over four decades, The Greenway Foundation’s SPREE (South Platte River Environmental Education) program has connected thousands of Denver-area students with the South Platte River through hands-on, outdoor learning experiences. …
Don’t Miss Out on FrOG Points Perks!
Here’s your reminder to check out The Greenway Foundation’s FrOG Points Program- your way to unlock exclusive benefits while supporting the South Platte River! Friends of Greenway (FrOG) Points give …
Family Fishing Day: A Reel Good Time at Overland Pond Park!
It was a fin-tastic morning along the South Platte River as 58 anglers joined us for Family Fishing Day at Overland Pond Park! Hosted in partnership with Colorado Parks and …
Families Caring for Our River!
Last weekend, families joined SPREE staff at Bear Creek Park for a special free, family-friendly volunteer day—and the impact was inspiring! We kicked things off with a morning trash pick-up, …
Fiona Bleers’ “Why I Work at SPREE”
After working as a Summer Camp Program Director one summer during college, I quickly realized I had a strong passion for Environmental Education. I solidified my career in Environmental Education …
Jisela Mijares’ “Why I work at SPREE”
I was introduced to SPREE in high school because of an internship that I did as a river ranger. We taught on an excursions, which is where I became interested …
Reaching New Heights at the Genesee Challenge Course
Earlier this month, our Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) crew set out for a day of adventure at the Genesee Challenge Course—and what a day it was! Nestled in some towering …
Greenway Foundation Staff Retreat: Team-Building Adventures at Genesee Park
This summer, the Greenway Foundation team embarked on a fun and adventurous retreat at Genesee Park! We were welcomed by the fantastic Denver Parks and Recreation staff at the Genesee …
SPREE Family Cookout: A Fun-Filled Evening at Johnson Habitat Park
This past weekend, the SPREE (South Platte River Environmental Education) team hosted an exciting Family Cookout at Johnson Habitat Park! It was a special evening for families from the Westwood …
Art Inspired By Nature, SPREE Summer Camp: Aug 4-8, 2025
Our summer campers truly impressed us this week with a wide variety of art skills! We were blown away by all the beautiful and creative pieces they created throughout the …
SPREE Summer Camp: July 28-Aug 1, Bioblitz Session 2
This week, campers explored nature just like real Naturalists! They developed a deep understanding of our local ecosystems through plant and animal ID, pattern recognition, observation skills, and much more. …
Discovery Link Summer 2025
SPREE had a fantastic time visiting two groups of Discovery Link students this summer! We focused on two exciting topics with each group: Birds and Pollinators. Students learned about how …
Exploring, Stargazing, and Giving Back: A Memorable Trip to Phantom Canyon
From July 22–24, a group of high school students embarked on one of the most unforgettable trips of the year – a three-day adventure to Phantom Canyon Nature Preserve. Hosted …
SPREE Force: Special Agent Training, SPREE Camp July 14-18, 2025
Our second session of SPREE Force: Special Agent Training camp was a blast! New and returning campers embarked on an exciting adventure this week, as they learned all about SPREE’s …
Shoutout to Our Amazing Young Professionals Crew!
What a way to kick off summer! Our Young Professionals group came together for a Summer Kick Off Trash Pick Up — and what an impact they made! 12 incredible …
Art Inspired By Nature, SPREE Summer Camp July 7-11, 2025
Our summer campers truly impressed us this week with a wide variety of art skills! We were blown away by all the beautiful and creative pieces they created throughout the …
River Ranger Internship 2024-2025
Our river ranger internship this year was so different and fun. We started our River Ranger Internship a little later than we expected this year but despite that we managed …
Summer Solstice Camping
Families from the Westwood and Cole neighborhoods joined us at SPREE HQ this past Saturday for a sunny afternoon, a cozy night of camping, and lots of good vibes. Around …