The Greenway Foundation
Revitalizing Rivers. Reconnecting Communities.
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 …
This past weekend, The Greenway Foundation’s SPREE team hosted a campout for My Outdoor Colorado (MOC). Families from the Westwood and Cole neighborhoods joined us at Johnson Habitat Park for …
Monday On Monday we got the week started by playing name games where we learned the names of our fellow campers and what they are grateful for. This week we …
After being unanimously selected by The Greenway Foundation’s Board of Directors, Ryan Aids became the Executive Director of The Greenway Foundation on July 1, 2022. Ryan is Greenway’s second Executive Director, …
For the month of April, the Greenway Foundation is launching a fundraising campaign for our SPREE programs. SPREE brings thousands of children to the South Platte River every year to …
The outdoor equity grant program (OEGP) is an exciting new opportunity for organizations that strive to increase the accessibility of the outdoors to underserved youth and communities, made possible by …
