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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Reaching New Heights at the Genesee Challenge Course
Earlier this month, our Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) crew set out for a day of adventure at the Genesee Challenge Course—and what a day it was! Nestled in some towering …
Exploring, Stargazing, and Giving Back: A Memorable Trip to Phantom Canyon
From July 22–24, a group of high school students embarked on one of the most unforgettable trips of the year – a three-day adventure to Phantom Canyon Nature Preserve. Hosted …
GLC Takes Aim at Adventure: Archery, Wildlife & Weather at Barr Lake
On Sunday, May 18, high schoolers from across the Denver area joined the Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) for an unforgettable day at Barr Lake State Park — and what a …
Event Recap: Teens Took Action at Johnson Habitat Park!
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 …
The Greenway Leadership Corps’ Frozen Adventure at Echo Lake
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 …
Discovering the Spirit of the West: Greenway Leadership Corps Takes on the National Western Stock Show
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 …
Road Trip to FoCo with GLC
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 …
Celebrating Community Action: Family South Platte Stewardship Day & High School Volunteer Day
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, …
Lincoln Hills: from a River Ranger perspective
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 …
GLC Spring Stewardship Day
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 …
Evergreen Lake Spike Hike
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 …
Snowshoeing with GLC
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 …
GLC: CSU Environmental Learning center
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 …
Summer River Rangers 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. …