Snowshoeing with GLC
After a long week of cold weather we got extremely lucky for our snowshoeing event this past weekend. We went up to Echo lake, where we learned all about the …
After a long week of cold weather we got extremely lucky for our snowshoeing event this past weekend. We went up to Echo lake, where we learned all about the …
Green infrastructure is an urban development practice used to help mitigate some of the climatic challenges associated with living in densely populated areas like cities. These practices are rooted in …
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 …
Waste management is a crucial part of mitigating individual impact against climate change – but there’s a lot of different rules, regulations, and changing science for a lot of different …
On Monday we braved the weather and learned all about the wildest jobs in nature, from apiests and biologists, to zoologists. We brainstormed how people all around our community can …
November is a time for reflection, remembrance, and respect as we honor NativeAmerican History Month. It’s a time to recognize and celebrate the vibrant culture, history, andcontributions of the indigenous …
We started the last Monday of summer camp with some calming yoga in nature, we took account of our surroundings and searched for things to bring us inspiration. Then we …
This week we sharpened our senses in this camp on predators and their prey. We discovered who eats whom in our city and learned what adaptations, from stalking to ambushing, …
Nature is full of wonder, beauty, and unbelievably extreme animals! This week we learned about the smartest, fastest, and deadliest animals in Colorado and why they have evolved such special …
This week we explored the wonderful world of decomposers and all the magical places they can be found. We uncovered the mysteries of mushrooms and their thread-like mycelium – an …
Families from the Westwood and Cole neighborhoods in Denver came out to SPREE HQ on Saturday for a day out in the sun and a night under the stars. We …
We hiked the different river habitats in Johnson Habitat Park and learned how life varies in each. Discovered the biogeography of river life, learned how to recognize a wetland, and …
Did you know the water we drink today is the same water the dinosaurs swam in! This week we investigated the many forms water takes as it moves in and …
For our May GLC event we had a fun park day all planned out. This event was largely affected by weather but despite that we had an amazing day! We …
This past Saturday was a beautifully sunny day in the parks, perfect for a morning of stewardship along the South Platte River. Pacifico Preserves, along with The Greenway Foundation, hosted …
It was no joke how amazing this April 1st event was at Russell Square Park. Put on by My Outdoor Colorado and 7 other partners, this park grand opening saw …
The Greenway Foundation reached out to the current 2023 Denver Mayoral Candidates, asking each to respond to three questions concerning the future Denver’s Urban Waterways. As we receive their responses …
Throughout the 2022 school year, we had 6 River Ranger interns from Kipp Denver Collegiate High School. This is the first time our River Rangers have been able to teach …
This month, we partnered with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado to provide a Youth Career Exploration Day for teens across the Front Range. The GLC team had the honor to speak …
2022 was a year full of adventure for the Greenway Leadership Corps! The winter was packed with outdoor sports including, ice skating in downtown Denver, snowboarding lessons at Ruby Hill …
After a 40+ year career, Jeff Shoemaker is stepping away from his role as Executive Director of The Greenway Foundation (TGF). To view the full photo album from Jeff’s Evolution …
Monday: Native November With Thanksgiving right around the corner we dedicated this day of School Break Camp to the acknowledgement of the indigenous people that have lived on and cultivated …
At SPREE’s first Fall School Break Camp, the learning did not stop! Our mission of the day was to discover the similarities and differences between the microscopic and macroscopic worlds …
This past Saturday was SPREE’s annual Fall Family Stewardship Day where families joined us for a trash pick up at Johnson Habitat Park (JHP). The 12 families that attended this year’s …
Happy World Water Monitoring Day! In the spirit of revitalizing our rivers, SPREE’s curriculumaims to encourage positive connections between learners and the ecosystems that live alongthe South Platte River (SPR).With …