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Family at Art on the River 2022

Art on the River

January 26, 2023

Art on the River is a chance for families to explore the different ways art can be inspired by nature. Each spring, The Greenway Foundation connects children and families with …

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watercolor group painting at SPREE camp

Colors of the River

August 19, 2022

On Monday we all introduced ourselves for the final week of camp. We introduced the color wheel, the basis for all art activities this week, and brainstormed all the different …

Elementary, SPREE
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Art on the River: Curbside Pickup Recap

May 21, 2020

Last Saturday, SPREE staff engaged over 200 kids from 100 families in our first ever curbside pickup event! ​ Ahead of the event, our staff prepared packs of nature art …

Events, Family
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Campers Make Art Inspired by the River

August 11, 2017

SPREE campers became artists this week and created nature-inspired art pieces, from mud art to mandalas. We even met a special guest, local Denver artist Michele Brown, and helped her paint a …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
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Getting Creative at Art on the River

May 16, 2017

It was a warm, sunny day for Art on the River this past Saturday at City of Cuernavaca Park. For the last two years, this event has ended early or …

Events, Family, SPREE
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River of Words Submissions Due December 1, 2016

November 10, 2016

This poetry and art competition on the theme of water and watersheds encourages students to explore the natural world where they live and to share what they discover through art or …

High School, Middle School, News, SPREE
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Theme 2: River Art

June 24, 2016

Summer camp’s theme 2 was all about River Art! Each day was filled with many mediums and art types, and all focused on art inspired by nature and the river! Our special …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
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Art on the River and Panning on the Platte Recap

October 29, 2015

Art on the River  On October 3rd we meet at City of Cuernavaca Park for our annual Art on the River.  With plenty of green space to share with our …

Elementary, Events, Family, SPREE
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River Artists Get Creative at Summer Camp

July 1, 2015

SUMMER CAMPS, WEEK 2: RIVER ARTISTS Spree campers became river artists in our second week of summer camp, creating amazing works while learning about their environment.  Campers at Johnson Habitat …

Elementary, Family, SPREE
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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 …

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