Big Smiles & Four Fish at Family Fishing Day
What a day! This past October weekend could not have been more beautiful, and Overland Pond Park was packed with energy, laughter, and plenty of splashes for our annual Family …
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Fall GLC Stewardship Day
This weekend, several incredible and dedicated high schoolers joined us for Stewardship Day! This group of students spent their Saturday morning cleaning up Johnson Habitat Park. They spread out all …
Summer Cookout with My Outdoor Colorado
There’s nothing quite like Colorado weather to keep you on your toes, but a little rain forecast wasn’t about to stop our community from gathering! We recently hosted our My …
Camp Colorad-Ohhh! (Session 2): SPREE Summer Camp August 3-7, 2026
Camp Colorad-Ohhh! What makes Colorado so special? This week, campers became Colorado experts as they explored the state’s incredible landscapes, wildlife, waterways, and history. From critter crawls to gold panning …
Awesome -Ologies (Session 2): SPREE Summer Camp July 27-31, 2026
This week, campers explored the world like scientists! Each day, campers delved into the wonders of different “-ologies,” including biology, hydrology, paleontology, and more! From studying dinos and bugs to …
South Platte River Sleuths (Session 2), SPREE Summer Camp: July 20-24, 2026
Our fourth week of SPREE summer camp this year was such a great time! We kicked off our mid-summer with the second session of our “South Platte River Sleuths” theme. …
Junior Park Ranger Camp: SPREE’s First Ever Camp for Middle-schoolers ONLY! July 13th-17th
We’re excited to share that SPREE hosted our very first camp just for middle schoolers, and it was a blast! Our theme was “Junior Park Ranger Camp,” and we had …
Camping Under the Stars with My Outdoor Colorado
On Friday, June 26th, families from the Westwood and Cole neighborhoods in Denver gathered at Johnson Habitat Park for our annual Family Campout. This year, we welcomed 33 folks to …
Discovery Link Campers Become Nature Olympians with SPREE!
This summer, SPREE (South Platte River Environmental Education) had the opportunity to partner with Discovery Link at Barnum Elementary and with Sun Valley at Rude Recreation Center, for three exciting …
Summer Fun with the Greenway Leadership Corps!
There is no better way to beat the summer heat than to get out on the water! This weekend, the Greenway Leadership Corps went kayaking and stand up paddle boarding …
Camp Colorad-Ohhh! (Session 1): SPREE Summer camp June 15-19, 2026
Camp Colorad-Ohhh! What makes Colorado so special? This week, campers became Colorado experts as they explored the state’s incredible landscapes, wildlife, waterways, and history. From critter crawls to gold panning …
Awesome -Ologists (Session 1): SPREE Summer camp June 8-12, 2026
This week, campers explored the world like scientists! Each day, campers delved into the wonders of different “-ologies,” including biology, hydrology, paleontology, and more! From studying dinos and bugs to …
South Platte River Sleuths (Session 1), SPREE Summer Camp: June 1-5, 2026
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 …
Thank You, River Rangers!
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. …
The Urban Farm
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 …
Stewardship Day:GLC
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 Rocks, and So Do We
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 …
Dinos, LEGOs®, and Gnomes Galore!
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. …
Ice Skating into the New Year
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 …
River Rangers at the Zoo
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 …
Summer Camp 2026 Registration Roll Out: Everything you need to know!
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 …
Becoming Rodent and Mustelid Experts at School Break Camp 2025!
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. …
Rock Climbing
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 …
Pumpkin Palooza
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 …
Four Decades of Impact: SPREE’s Award-Winning Environmental Education
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. …