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News

Meet our 2021-2022 Joe Shoemaker Fellow: Daniel Casillas

February 10, 2022

​My name is Daniel Casillas and I am in my last semester at the University of Colorado Denver majoring in Public Health and minoring in Chemistry.  I’m originally from Pueblo, Colorado …

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Our Newest Member!

June 14, 2021

Just in time for the summer camp rush TGF has hired this year’s seasonal environmental educator: Ali Witonsky, AKA Ali2. Ali joins the SPREE team as an educator to help lead …

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Read PostOur Newest Member!

 


 

Tori the Trout Queen (aka Trout in the Classroom Intern)

February 19, 2021

Trout in the Classroom is a program run by Trout Unlimited. In a normal year, fish eggs are shipped to different classrooms, in which tanks are set up and students …

News, SPREE
Read PostTori the Trout Queen (aka Trout in the Classroom Intern)

 


 

Can the 2020 Census Impact our Green Spaces and Local Waterways?

April 7, 2020

Short Answer: Yes it can.  Keep reading for the longer answer below. What comes to mind when you think of the Census? Is it nuisance paperwork? Is it a demographic …

News
Read PostCan the 2020 Census Impact our Green Spaces and Local Waterways?

 


 

Nautilus installation by The Greenway Foundation along the Cherry Creek

Nautilus Installed in Cherry Creek!

February 24, 2020

The Greenway Foundation is excited to announce the pilot of an instream trash removal device– the Nautilus! This half-scale prototype will passively collect trash along the north side of the …

Nautilus, News, Stewardship
Read PostNautilus Installed in Cherry Creek!

 


 

Gutter Bin at MEOW WOLF

Gutter Bins at Meow Wolf!

November 1, 2019

Congratulations and a big THANK YOU to Revesco Properties for being the first private sector business in Colorado to invest in Gutter Bins! The Water Connection introduced Revesco to the …

Gutter Bins, News, Stewardship
Read PostGutter Bins at Meow Wolf!

 


 

Kipp Denver Collegiate River Ranger Internship

October 28, 2019

It’s the start of a new school year, which means that The Greenway Foundation has hired ten new interns for its 2019-2020 excursion season! These students are juniors and seniors …

High School, News, SPREE
Read PostKipp Denver Collegiate River Ranger Internship

 


 

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

 


 

Nutrient Overload in Colorado’s Waterways

September 20, 2019

With all the recent news of harmful blue green algae blooms, it may be helpful to have a better grasp of what they are, how to spot a bloom and …

News, Stewardship
Read PostNutrient Overload in Colorado’s Waterways

 


 

Winners from Round 2 of the 2018-19 Clean River Design Challenge Announced

April 24, 2019

For the 2018-2019 competition, student teams focused on the section of the South Platte River, just upstream of the confluence with the Cherry Creek. This semester, four teams have been …

Clean Water Challenge, News, Stewardship
Read PostWinners from Round 2 of the 2018-19 Clean River Design Challenge Announced

 


 

April 16th, 2019

April 16, 2019

A letter regarding The Greenway Foundation’s position on Initiative 300 from ​our Executive Director, Jeff Shoemaker:

News, Stewardship
Read PostApril 16th, 2019

 


 

Park Advocates Share Concerns about Initiative 300

April 10, 2019
News, Stewardship
Read PostPark Advocates Share Concerns about Initiative 300

 


 

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

 


 

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

 


 

TGF Helps Kick Off a Safe Summer

June 9, 2018

The Greenway Foundation (TGF) was thrilled to take part in Southwest Denver’s Safe Summer Kickoff event at Garfield Lake Park on June 2nd. TGF participated in the event as a …

News
Read PostTGF Helps Kick Off a Safe Summer

 


 

Greenway Untapped Survey – We Want to Hear From You!

March 1, 2018

Thank you to everyone who came out to the first Greenway Untapped of 2018! Our group received a beyond-the-scenes look at Renegade Brewing Company, and learned about the beer brewing …

Events, News
Read PostGreenway Untapped Survey – We Want to Hear From You!

 


 

Meet Our New Interns

January 22, 2018

Lily at a GLC event last year We are excited to announce that The Greenway Foundation is starting a new internship program with Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design …

High School, News, SPREE
Read PostMeet Our New Interns

 


 

300 Pounds of Glass Recycled

October 23, 2017

Last winter, The Greenway Foundation helped get a Clear Intentions glass recycling station installed at Johnson Habitat Park. Since then, 300 pounds of glass have been collected there and saved from ending up …

News
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River Ranger Internship Kicks Off

September 25, 2017

​     Each year we select a new group of juniors and seniors at KIPP high schools in Denver to participate in The Greenway Foundation’s River Ranger internship program. The …

High School, News, SPREE
Read PostRiver Ranger Internship Kicks Off

 


 

New Mural at SPREE HQ

September 18, 2017

The SPREE team is excited to announce that a new mural is in display inside of SPREE HQ. The design was created by Michele Brown of La Mano Art, who came …

News, SPREE
Read PostNew Mural at SPREE HQ

 


 

Reception on the River 2017

September 10, 2017

This year the over 275 people joined us for the CDM Smith Reception on the River presented by MillerCoors! The event was held again at the beautiful Centennial Gardens.  The night …

Events, News, Reception on the River
Read PostReception on the River 2017

 


 

Progress Toward the Environmental Pool Pledge

April 25, 2017

The pledge drive, announced last August, will add 500 acre-feet of environmental storage at Chatfield Reservoir through a community coalition. Denver Water has committed nearly $2 million to fund the …

News
Read PostProgress Toward the Environmental Pool Pledge

 


 

Clear Intentions

February 6, 2017

Clear Intentions at Johnson Habitat Park The Greenway Foundation just installed a Clear Intentions recycling site at Johnson Habitat Park. Did you know that less than 17% of glass in Denver recycling bins actually gets recycled? Clear …

News, Stewardship
Read PostClear Intentions

 


 

2017 Events and Programs

January 18, 2017

Everyone here at The Greenway Foundation is getting excited for what 2017 will bring to our organization and our South Platte River! Check out our calendar for community events and …

Events, News, SPREE
Read Post2017 Events and Programs

 


 

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