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Event Recap: Teens Took Action at Johnson Habitat Park! 

April 21, 2025

On April 19th an incredible group of local teens proved just how much impact a couple of hours can make! Our rescheduled cleanup event at Johnson Habitat Park brought together …

High School, Stewardship
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The Greenway Leadership Corps’ Frozen Adventure at Echo Lake

February 6, 2025

This past Sunday, the Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) hosted yet another fantastic event, proving once again that outdoor fun and learning go hand in hand. Despite a few last-minute changes …

High School
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Discovering the Spirit of the West: Greenway Leadership Corps Takes on the National Western Stock Show

January 13, 2025

This past Saturday, January 11th, high school students from across Denver came together with the Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) for a day packed with excitement, exploration, and unforgettable memories at …

High School, SPREE
Read PostDiscovering the Spirit of the West: Greenway Leadership Corps Takes on the National Western Stock Show

 


 

Summer Camp 2025 Registration Roll Out: everything you need to know! 

November 18, 2024

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 …

Camp, Elementary, Family, Middle School, News, SPREE
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GLC ELC 2024 on campus

Road Trip to FoCo with GLC

November 4, 2024

This past weekend, high school students from across the Denver area had the opportunity to participate in a free event at Colorado State University’s Environmental Learning Center (ELC) in Fort …

High School
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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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Exploring the South Platte River at Summer Camp with the SPREE Force

August 15, 2024

This week we joined the SPREE Force and helped Chompers and his buddies fight for our River and the planet. We explored all of the magical places critters, big and …

Camp, Elementary, SPREE
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A Day of Adventure and Discovery with Sun Valley Youth Center and SPREE 

August 14, 2024

At SPREE, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to connect with nature, explore the world around them, and experience the joy that comes from learning in the great …

Elementary, SPREE
Read PostA Day of Adventure and Discovery with Sun Valley Youth Center and SPREE 

 


 

Time Traveling Along the South Platte: Fossils, Wildlife, and Play

August 13, 2024

We got swept back in time this week to learn about the possibilities of what life was like in and along the South Platte River. On Monday we went way …

Camp, Elementary, News, SPREE
Read PostTime Traveling Along the South Platte: Fossils, Wildlife, and Play

 


 

Legs Galore: SPREE Camp Crazy Cool Critters (session 2)

July 29, 2024

This week we welcomed back campers for a session digging deep into the world of Crazy Cool Critters. We embarked on a series of exciting missions to learn about the …

Camp, Elementary, News, SPREE
Read PostLegs Galore: SPREE Camp Crazy Cool Critters (session 2)

 


 

The SPREE Force Gets New Agents!

July 19, 2024

This week at summer camp, we embarked on exciting missions each day to explore the fascinating world of critters living in and around the South Platte River. With our guide, …

Camp, Elementary, News, SPREE
Read PostThe SPREE Force Gets New Agents!

 


 

Lincoln Hills: from a River Ranger perspective

July 9, 2024

The Lincoln Hills Cares GLC event was fun. It was my first time going and I learned a lot during my time there. We took a bus ride from Johnson …

High School, SPREE
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Investigation: Native Nature Summer Camp

June 28, 2024

We got swept back in time this week to learn about the possibilities of what life was like in and along the South Platte River. On Monday we looked into …

Elementary, SPREE
Read PostInvestigation: Native Nature Summer Camp

 


 

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
Read PostAnnual Campout with My Outdoor Colorado

 


 

Legs Galore: SPREE Camp Crazy Cool Critters (session 1)

June 14, 2024

This week we started SPREE Summer Camp strong as we dove into the fascinating world of critters along the South Platte River, led by our energetic mascot, Chompers the Beaver. …

Elementary, SPREE
Read PostLegs Galore: SPREE Camp Crazy Cool Critters (session 1)

 


 

GLC Spring Stewardship Day

May 2, 2024

Despite some miserable weather (rain turning to sleet turning to snow in the blowing wind) the Greenway Leadership Corps still managed an incredibly successful Spring Stewardship day! Dissuaded from our …

High School, News, SPREE
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Cole Block Party

April 8, 2024

Right before Easter Sunday, TGF was lucky to be invited to a community cook out in the Cole Neighborhood outside of St. Charles Rec Center. Excited, screaming kiddos got their …

Elementary, Family, News, SPREE
Read PostCole Block Party

 


 

Evergreen Lake Spike Hike

April 2, 2024

Near the end of February, with the close of winter quickly approaching, GLC gathered an adventurous bunch of explorers to head on up to the mountains for a hike on …

High School, News, SPREE
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Snowshoeing with GLC

January 25, 2024

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 …

High School, News
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GLC: CSU Environmental Learning center

January 10, 2024

In December The Greenway Leadership Corps headed up to CSU’s Environmental learning Center for our annual visit. During these visits we learn a new skill as well as get an …

High School
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Summer River Rangers 2023

October 31, 2023

This summer was an absolute blast. We had three river rangers this summer. Uli, Jisela, and Melany. And let me tell you they were the perfect little mix of personalities. …

High School
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October GLC: YES Conference

October 31, 2023

Our October GLC Event was a blast! For the first time in 4 years we were able to stay overnight at the Cal-wood education center. Cal-wood is a beautiful center …

High School, Stewardship
Read PostOctober GLC: YES Conference

 


 

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Craft How-To: Spooky Season Mobile

October 26, 2023

Spooky Season Mobile We made the most adorable Halloween decoration created with recycled and natural materials. It’s super easy to make and also pretty quick. This spooky mobile will spice …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
Read PostCraft How-To: Spooky Season Mobile

 


 

October Camps: Spines, Stories, Scales, and Slime

October 16, 2023

Thursday, No Backbones Required What do insects, spiders, snails, and centipedes have in common? They’ve got no spine! Today we investigated decomposers, predator-prey relationships, and played games that helped us …

Elementary, SPREE
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