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Stewardship Events

Our River Needs You!

Community stewardship has helped restore the river to the vibrant waterway we enjoy today.  But our work isn’t done. Join us and discover easy (and fun!) ways to make a difference. You can be part of creating a healthy watershed for today and tomorrow.

See the transformation you can make in one day!

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Over 25 Years of Stewardship Events

Stewardship Days are community-based events focused on enhancing the South Platte River and riverside parks. Volunteers help remove plant debris, restore crusher fine trails, repair and paint park fixtures, and remove trash from our local parks. Each year at Greenway Stewardship Events, over 2,000 volunteer hours are dedicated to Denver’s public parks.

Upcoming Stewardship Events

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Russell Square Park Grand Opening

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Spring South Platte Stewardship Day

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Family South Platte Stewardship Day

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Art on the River

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Spring High School Stewardship Day

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CSU’s Environmental Learning Center

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Youth Exploring Stewardship Conference

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Fall High School Stewardship Day

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Gala on the Bridge

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Reception on the River

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CROSSCURRENTS

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Fall South Platte Stewardship Day

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Stewardship Events For Everyone

Restore parks along the South Platte River at Pacifico Preserves South Platte Stewardship Days. ​Our Stewardship Days are filled with meaningful volunteer work such as assisting with trash removal, trail repair, painting, graffiti removal, tree protection, removing invasive weeds, and more. Check the specific event to learn more about what volunteers will be doing that day and how you can be prepared to help.

The Greenway Foundation partners with Denver Parks and Recreation to select a park location and projects with the greatest need.  Stewardship Days have been hosted all along the South Platte River over the last three decades.  Come join us for the next opportunity to revitalize our river.

Thank you to all of our sponsors, partners, and volunteers that make our events possible!



A family removes litter from the South Platte River during Spring Family Stewardship Day

Family Stewardship Events

If you love parks, love the river. People of all ages can make a difference and help ensure we take care of the South Platte River. That’s what being a good steward means. SPREE hosts family-friendly volunteer events at least twice a year to pick up trash in and along the river. Our expert educators make it a fun and rewarding time for everyone. Afterwards, we’ll come together for crafts and activities. Adults must attend with children under 12.

Check out our Events listings for the next Family Stewardship Day. Don’t see one upcoming? Subscribe to our newsletter to receive notifications about Stewardship opportunities and other events.

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Stewardship Opportunities for Youth

The Greenway Foundation gets high school students excited to become environmental stewards in Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC).  Any Denver high school student is welcome to join, and events are always free. Youth are ready to take on larger stewardship projects such as trail building events, clearing trash from a park, or leading other conservation efforts. GLC makes events meaningful and fun.

Greenway Leadership Corps hosts monthly adventures for participants.

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Safety & Health Precautions​​

We care about creating a safe environment for all of our programs and events. See our health and safety page for up-to-date information on safety protocols.

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Questions about Stewardship Events?

Please reach out to Lauren Berent Burgess at lauren@greenwayfoundation.org

Thank You to Our Stewardship Event Sponsors
 
Pacifico Preserves
Mile High Flood District
The Nature Conservancy
Riverfront Park Community Foundation
Denver Department of Parks and Recreation
 

The Greenway Foundation

1820 Platte Street, Denver, CO 80202

info@greenwayfoundation.org

303.481.1974

FEIN: 51-0193575

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