The Greenway Foundation
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We had an absolute blast during our first week of SPREE summer camp this year! The campers kicked off their summer with our “South Platte River Sleuths” theme. They practiced …
Let me tell you about seven incredible high schoolers who jumped head on into a new experience and worked hard to learn and develop skills in leadership, communication, and teamwork. …
There was no better way to spend such a beautiful day than at a farm right here in Denver! At the Urban Farm, we got a break from the smells …
On Saturday April 18th GLC had 55 participants come out to weir Gulch to help remove trash from in and around the Gulch. Despite the snow just a day before, …
Spring has sprung, and to celebrate, the Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) sprung up a rock wall. Rock climbing was an excellent way to spend a spring break day. Denver Parks …
Last weekend, the Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) welcomed many new and returning students on our excursion out of the wind and into the beloved Denver Museum of Nature and Science. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
. On Friday June 20th the GLC team set made their way up to Evergreen lake to learn how to Kayak with the help of Denver Parks and Rec. We …
When young children explore nature, they’re doing more than just playing — they’re building critical thinking skills, growing empathy, and developing a lasting connection to the world around them. Environmental …
On April 17th, The Greenway Foundation organized a Young Professionals Trash Pick Up and Happy Hour at Cuernavaca Park. Young Professionals is a group that meets several times throughout the …
Spring Break took an exciting twist this year as high school students from Denver embarked on an epic cross-country skiing adventure at the stunning Stevens Gulch Trail! Hosted by the …
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 …
