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Events

in stream trash pick up group

In-Stream Trash Pick-Up & Networking Event

September 27, 2024

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 …

Events, News, Stewardship
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Celebrating Community Action: Family South Platte Stewardship Day & High School Volunteer Day

September 23, 2024

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, …

Events, Family, High School, News, SPREE, Stewardship
Read PostCelebrating Community Action: Family South Platte Stewardship Day & High School Volunteer Day

 


 

Memorable Family Fun Event at Johnson Habitat Park

August 27, 2024

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. …

Events, Family, SPREE
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Participant eating at the My Outdoor Colorado Family Campout

Annual Campout with My Outdoor Colorado

June 27, 2024

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 …

Events, Family, News, SPREE
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A Cleaner, Greener Denver: The Greenway Foundation Hosts Successful Park Cleanups this Fall

October 5, 2023

The Greenway Foundation decided to start the fall in the best way – with hosting two trash pick-ups along the river! We invited volunteers from the Denver metro area to …

Events, Family, Projects, SPREE, Stewardship
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art on the river with families and stamping

Creative Juices Flowing at CSU Spur with Art on the River

May 17, 2023

A huge thank you to CSU Spur for allowing SPREE to hold our Art on the River event on a Second Saturday at their CSU Spur Facility. We had so …

Elementary, Events, Family, SPREE
Read PostCreative Juices Flowing at CSU Spur with Art on the River

 


 

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Party for our Planet

April 26, 2023

Last Saturday was an incredible day for the SPREE team as they joined forces with the Children’s Museum to celebrate Earth Day at its annual Party for Our Planet event. …

Elementary, Events, Family, SPREE
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Fishing Frenzy at Overland Pond

October 12, 2022

This past Saturday, Denver’s families came together at Overland Pond Park (OPP) for TGF’s final family event of the year, Family Fishing Day! To say it was a perfect Fall …

Elementary, Events, Family, SPREE
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HarvestSHARE Happenings

September 22, 2022

Fall is here and so is harvest season! TGF joined Denver’s passionate organizations incelebrating the 10th annual HarvestSHARE this past Saturday. HarvestSHARE is a festival aimedto provide experiences of belonging …

Events, SPREE
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SPREE Staff are ready to teach kids about beavers at Beaver Bonanza

April Events Recap!

May 2, 2022

April was quite the busy month here at the Greenway Foundation, as earth month always should be! Not only were we doing our regular thing working towards a cleaner South …

Elementary, Events, SPREE
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Fall 2021 Family South Platte Stewardship Day Recap

September 27, 2021

This past Saturday, SPREE, along with Denver Parks and Recreation, welcomed 20 families in Globeville Landing Park to work together for Fall Family South Platte Stewardship Day. Over 50 adults …

Events, Stewardship
Read PostFall 2021 Family South Platte Stewardship Day Recap

 


 

Cole Neighborhood Campout Evening

July 19, 2021

On Saturday we had a blast with friends from the Cole neighborhood of Denver with our annual campout celebration! This year was a bit different than other years- we packed …

Events, Family, SPREE
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YES Conference But Make It Virtual

October 26, 2020

The Youth Exploring Stewardship (YES) Coalition is a group of more than 15 organizations who are located in or working along Colorado’s Front Range and who engage youth in environmental …

Events, High School, Middle School, SPREE
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Art on the River: Curbside Pickup Recap

May 21, 2020

Last Saturday, SPREE staff engaged over 200 kids from 100 families in our first ever curbside pickup event! ​ Ahead of the event, our staff prepared packs of nature art …

Events, Family
Read PostArt on the River: Curbside Pickup Recap

 


 

GLC Snowboards in Vail

February 3, 2020

Last weekend, Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) adventured to Vail Mountain Resort to try our hands at snowboarding. We left Denver at the crack of dawn to make our way up …

Events, High School, SPREE
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GLC Adventures to Ft. Collins

November 19, 2019

Our Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) adventures took us to Ft. Collins to discover what Colorado State University (CSU) and their Environmental Learning Center (ELC) has to offer college students.  The …

Events, High School, SPREE
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Bridge Party Photos and Tickets for 2020!

September 24, 2019

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2019 Blue Moon Bridge Party presented by The Fang Law Firm! It was a magical night filled with boozy drinks, tasty treats, performances by …

Events, Gala on the Bridge, News
Read PostBridge Party Photos and Tickets for 2020!

 


 

Jolon Clark Named 2019’s Hero of the River

September 23, 2019

​The Greenway Foundation (TGF)’s annual Hero of the River Award is presented to an individual or organization who/that has displayed a significant and longstanding impact on the continued improvement/evolution/ sustainability of the South …

Events, Gala on the Bridge, News
Read PostJolon Clark Named 2019’s Hero of the River

 


 

GLC’s Spring Stewardship Day

June 10, 2019

Spring was in full swing Saturday as the Greenway Leadership Corp (GLC) met to celebrate Earth Day. The Greenway Leadership Corps meets once a month for stewardship events, outdoor adventures …

Events, High School, SPREE, Stewardship
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GLC takes on Skiing and Snowboarding

March 11, 2019

     This Saturday, we stayed in our beautiful city of Denver and lucked out with blue skies, as the GLC (Greenway Leadership Corps) learned to snowboard and ski on …

Events, High School, SPREE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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