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Family Spring South Platte Stewardship Day

May 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

VOLUNTEER WITH YOUR FAMILY FOR EARTH DAY

Give back to our parks and our planet with SPREE at our FREE, family volunteer event! Celebrate Earth Day a family-friendly trash pick-up led by South Platte River Environmental Education (SPREE) staff. Afterwards, we’ll come together for some crafts and activities.

Adults and kids over 12 must attend with someone under 12.

No solo adult registrations will be accepted. Please look at our upcoming stewardship events (we have teen and adult events on April 27!) to find one that is for adults and children over 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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What to Bring

  • Weather appropriate clothing (hat, sunscreen, jacket, etc.)
  • Closed toed shoes
  • Full water bottle​
  • Snacks (light breakfast snacks will be provided)

Location & Parking

Location: The Sombrero Slide at Bear Creek Park. Please note this is at “Bear Creek Park 1” on Google Maps, located off of Raleigh St. This is *NOT* Bear Creek Lake Park!

Parking: there is free parking right by the Sombrero Slide playground, as well as additional free park parking at the east entrance of the park

​If you have any questions regarding this event, please reach out to info@greenwayfoundation.org

Event Details

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024

Time: 9am – 11am

Cost: FREE; Prior registration is required

You will receive a confirmation email upon registration, and will receive another email about a week prior to the event with important day-of information. There will be a waitlist for the event when we reach capacity. Waitlist members will be sent an email with instructions so you can still complete our fun activities on your own!

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