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Archives for 2018

Practicing for the Hunger Games at Barr Lake State Park

December 11, 2018

We lucked out with beautiful blue skies this Sunday, as the Greenway Leadership Corp (GLC) explored the many outdoor opportunities Barr Lake State Park has to offer. Before parking, we …

Elementary, Family, Middle School, SPREE
Read PostPracticing for the Hunger Games at Barr Lake State Park

 


 

BioBlitz Holiday Camp Recap

November 26, 2018

DAy 1:​Monday October 22 What better way to start a week than a fun 2 days of a BioBlitz Holiday Camp? SPREE couldn’t think of anything better! A BioBlitz is …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostBioBlitz Holiday Camp Recap

 


 

GLC Ends Summer with Service and Recreation

October 25, 2018

     The Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) had a fun couple of events to finish off the summer and get going with the start of school!​     In August, we …

High School, SPREE, Stewardship
Read PostGLC Ends Summer with Service and Recreation

 


 

2018 Gala on the Bridge and After Party on the Bridge Recap

September 25, 2018

The 2018 Noble Energy on the Bridge presented by Revesco Properties and MillerCoors was a night dedicated to our urban waterways. Over 380 people came out to support The Greenway …

Events, Gala on the Bridge, News
Read Post2018 Gala on the Bridge and After Party on the Bridge Recap

 


 

Volunteers help at our Fall South Platte Stewardship Days

September 25, 2018

Over 150 people came out to our 2018 Fall South Platte Stewardship Day presented by The DaVita Village, The Nature Conservancy, and Jacobs to volunteer in several public spaces along …

Events, Stewardship
Read PostVolunteers help at our Fall South Platte Stewardship Days

 


 

Cherry Creek Train Campers Inspired By Nature Aug 13-17

August 17, 2018

Summer campers at the Cherry Creek Train had a fantastic week getting “inspired by nature!” On Monday, all of our nature art projects were about color. First, we made natural …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostCherry Creek Train Campers Inspired By Nature Aug 13-17

 


 

Iconic Colorado At SPREE HQ Aug 13-17

August 17, 2018

This week of SPREE Summer camp was dedicated to learning all about the state symbols and icons of Colorado. Monday’s focus was on Colorado’s terrestrial state animals: the mammal, bird, …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostIconic Colorado At SPREE HQ Aug 13-17

 


 

Water Engineers at SPREE HQ Aug 6-10

August 15, 2018

SPREE summer campers this week became water experts during Water Engineers camp! We started by learning more about what an engineer does, and what the engineering process looks like. We …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostWater Engineers at SPREE HQ Aug 6-10

 


 

Journey of the River at the Cherry Creek Train Aug. 6-10

August 9, 2018

This week, the campers went on a journey- a journey of the South Platte River! On Monday, campers started in the mountains, learning about where and how the South Platte begins. …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostJourney of the River at the Cherry Creek Train Aug. 6-10

 


 

SPREE Campout Aug 4-5

August 8, 2018

SPREE campers and families had a blast at the 5th annual SPREE Summer Campout in Johnson Habitat park this park weekend! Eight adventurous families enjoyed cooking dinner outside, exploring in …

Events, Family, SPREE
Read PostSPREE Campout Aug 4-5

 


 

Tangled In the Food Web at the Cherry Creek Train July 30-Aug 3

August 7, 2018

This week at SPREE HQ, campers delved into local ecosystems and explored the food webs of the parks and waterways of Denver. We started off with the basics: learning what …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostTangled In the Food Web at the Cherry Creek Train July 30-Aug 3

 


 

Outdoor Adventure Skills Camp at SPREE HQ July 30-Aug 3

August 7, 2018

The last week of July, went by in a “SPLASH” as campers at SPREE HQ learned and practiced skills they could use when they are unplugged, exploring the outdoors. Whether …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostOutdoor Adventure Skills Camp at SPREE HQ July 30-Aug 3

 


 

Time Travelers Camp at the Cherry Creek Train July 23-27

July 31, 2018

Over “Time Travelers” week, SPREE summer campers had a blast discovering many different phases of Colorado’s history. On Monday, we were back in “deep time” learning about this area’s geologic …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostTime Travelers Camp at the Cherry Creek Train July 23-27

 


 

2018 Reception on the River Recap

July 31, 2018

​Thank you to the 325 people who attended the 2018 CDM Smith Reception on the River presented Xcel Energy and MillerCoors! ​This wonderful evening, which benefited The Water Connection, hosted local water …

Events, Reception on the River
Read Post2018 Reception on the River Recap

 


 

Trail Building Teamwork

July 30, 2018

This past weekend the Greenway Leadership Corps traveled to Livermore, Colorado, to stay and work on a preserve owned by The Nature Conservancy along the Poudre River. Phantom Canyon, as …

Events, High School, SPREE, Stewardship
Read PostTrail Building Teamwork

 


 

Secret Lives of Mini Beasts at SPREE HQ July 23-27

July 30, 2018

This week at camp, campers broke out the butterfly nets, magnifying lenses, and bug boxes as they explored the secret lives of mini-beasts! Insects and other tiny critters often get …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostSecret Lives of Mini Beasts at SPREE HQ July 23-27

 


 

HQ SPREE Scientists Camp July 16-20

July 25, 2018

During this week of SPREE Summer Camp, the kids had a blast becoming different types of scientists each day! On Monday, the campers were botanists. They learned about plant anatomy, …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostHQ SPREE Scientists Camp July 16-20

 


 

Cherry Creek Train Campers Explore Iconic Colorado July 16-20

July 25, 2018

This week of SPREE Summer camp was dedicated to learning all about the state symbols and icons of Colorado. Monday’s focus was on Colorado’s terrestrial state animals: the mammal, bird, …

News
Read PostCherry Creek Train Campers Explore Iconic Colorado July 16-20

 


 

SPREE Campers get Inspired by Nature July 9-13

July 20, 2018

Summer campers at SPREE HQ had a fantastic week getting “inspired by nature!” On Monday, all of our nature art projects were about color. First, we made natural dyes and …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostSPREE Campers get Inspired by Nature July 9-13

 


 

Water Engineers At Cherry Creek Train July 9-13

July 13, 2018

SPREE summer campers this week became water experts during Water Engineers camp! We started by learning more about what an engineer does, and what the engineering process looks like. We …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostWater Engineers At Cherry Creek Train July 9-13

 


 

Outdoor Adventure Skills Camp at Cherry Creek Train June 25-29

July 6, 2018

The last week of June, went by in a “SPLASH” as campers at the Train learned and practiced skills they could use when they are unplugged, exploring the outdoors. Whether …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostOutdoor Adventure Skills Camp at Cherry Creek Train June 25-29

 


 

Journey of the River Camp at SPREE HQ June 25-29

July 6, 2018

The last week of June took campers on a journey- a journey of the South Platte River! On Monday, campers started in the mountains, learning about where and how the South …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostJourney of the River Camp at SPREE HQ June 25-29

 


 

Tangled in the Food Web at SPREE HQ June 18-22

June 27, 2018

This week at SPREE HQ, campers delved into local ecosystems and explored the food webs of the parks and waterways of Denver. We started off with the basics: learning what …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostTangled in the Food Web at SPREE HQ June 18-22

 


 

Secret Lives of Mini-Beasts Camp at Cherry Creek Train June 18-22

June 27, 2018

This week at camp, campers broke out the butterfly nets, magnifying lenses, and bug boxes as they explored the secret lives of mini-beasts! Insects and other tiny critters often get …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostSecret Lives of Mini-Beasts Camp at Cherry Creek Train June 18-22

 


 

SPREE Scientists Summer Camp at Cherry CReek Train: June 11-15

June 22, 2018

During week 2 of SPREE Summer Camp, the kids had a blast becoming different types of scientists each day! On Monday, the campers were botanists. They learned about plant anatomy, …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostSPREE Scientists Summer Camp at Cherry CReek Train: June 11-15

 


 

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