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# The Greenway Foundation

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- [Awesome -Ologies (Session 2): SPREE Summer Camp July 27-31, 2026](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/awesome-ologies-session-2-spree-summer-camp-july-20-24-2026/) - 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 investigating water and birds, campers discover how each “-ology” connects to the plants, animals, and ecosystems of the South Platte River. And, we went into
- [South Platte River Sleuths (Session 2), SPREE Summer Camp: July 20-24, 2026](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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. They practiced their observation and investigation skills to understand the importance of the South Platte for the people, plants, and animals that live around it.
- [Family Fishing Day: A Reel Good Time at Overland Pond Park!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/family-fishing-day-a-reel-good-time-at-overland-pond-park/) - It was a fin-tastic morning along the South Platte River as 58 anglers joined us for Family Fishing Day at Overland Pond Park! Hosted in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), this free, family-friendly event brought together kids, parents, and SPREE staff for a day full of
- [Families Caring for Our River!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/families-caring-for-our-river/) - Last weekend, families joined SPREE staff at Bear Creek Park for a special free, family-friendly volunteer day—and the impact was inspiring! We kicked things off with a morning trash pick-up, led by SPREE educators who shared tips on keeping our river and parks clean. Six families signed up ahead of time, and as the morning
- [Pumpkin Palooza](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 farm in Jefferson County. Last weekend, they had food trucks, a corn maize, and a whole lot of pumpkins. We spent the day enjoying the
- [Rock Climbing](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 us to a beautiful mountain location in the trees. It was the perfect place for us to learn the ropes! Throughout the day, our courage
- [River Rangers at the Zoo](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 leadership experience. This trip to the zoo was an opportunity for the team to connect before the internship continues in the Spring. I am looking
- [Dinos, LEGOs®, and Gnomes Galore!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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. Entrance to the museum was free for all of the students who joined us, along with free tickets to a movie in the incredible IMAX
- [Spring Rocks, and So Do We](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 & Rec equipped us with three excellent, experienced, and supportive guides who outfitted us with all the gear and knowledge we needed. It was a
- [Stewardship Day:GLC](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/stewardship-dayglc/) - 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, the weather was amazing and melted enough snow foe us to be able to find a lot of trash! While some people worked on the
- [The Urban Farm](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 and sounds of the city and replaced them with those of the farm. For a couple hours, we were able to get our hands in
- [Thank You, River Rangers!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/thank-you-river-rangers-2/) - 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. These students exemplify how much more capable young people are than anyone expects them to be and how inspirational they are for the kids who
- [South Platte River Sleuths (Session 1), SPREE Summer Camp: June 1-5, 2026](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/south-platte-river-sleuths-session-1-spree-summer-camp-june-1-5-2025/) - 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 their observation and investigation skills to understand the importance of the South Platte for the people, plants, and animals that live around it. We explored
- [Summer Fun with the Greenway Leadership Corps!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-fun/) - 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 on Berkeley Lake. Denver Parks and Recreation equipped us with all of the gear (and instruction) we needed to have an awesome day paddling around
- [Ice Skating into the New Year](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 who were joining us for their first GLC trip. Everyone met at SPREE headquarters, bundled up, and packed lunches and snacks provided by The Greenway
- [Discovery Link Campers Become Nature Olympians with SPREE!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 days of outdoor environmental education. Through our "Animal Olympics" curriculum, campers explored the incredible adaptations that help Colorado's wildlife survive and thrive—all while staying active,
- [Junior Park Ranger Camp: SPREE’s First Ever Camp for Middle-schoolers ONLY! July 13th-17th](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/junior-park-ranger-camp-sprees-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 so much fun getting to know an awesome group of campers. This week was all about exploring the exciting world of conservation, including roles like
- [Camping Under the Stars with My Outdoor Colorado](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 enjoy a delightful day in the sun and an enchanting night under the stars! Families arrived in the afternoon and gathered their camping gear -
- [Camp Colorad-Ohhh! (Session 1): SPREE Summer camp June 15-19, 2026](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 and wildlife investigations, every day brought a new adventure! Monday: Exploring Colorado's Landscapes We kicked off the week by discovering the diverse habitats that make
- [Awesome -Ologists (Session 1): SPREE Summer camp June 8-12, 2026](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 investigating water and birds, campers discover how each “-ology” connects to the plants, animals, and ecosystems of the South Platte River. And, we went into
- [Denver Moves Everyone 2050: Transportation That Supports People and the Planet](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/denver-moves-everyone-2050-transportation-that-supports-people-and-the-planet/) - Transportation shapes how we experience our city—and it plays a major role in Denver’s environmental health. From air quality to climate change to the health of our river, how we move matters. That’s why Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s (DOTI) Denver Moves Everyone 2050 plan is an important step toward a cleaner, healthier, and
- [Summer Camp 2026 Registration Roll Out: Everything you need to know! ](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 River. Students entering 1st-5th grade are eligible to attend SPREE Camps. All campers must be at least 6 years old on the first day of
- [Becoming Rodent and Mustelid Experts at School Break Camp 2025!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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. SPREE teachers were thrilled to teach-and learn-more about these two often-confused groups of mammals! On Monday, campers explored one of the most successful groups of
- [Four Decades of Impact: SPREE’s Award-Winning Environmental Education](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/two-decades-of-impact-sprees-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. From teaching elementary students to explore their local ecosystem to empowering teens to lead environmental change, SPREE has become a cornerstone of environmental education in
- [Don’t Miss Out on FrOG Points Perks!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/dont-miss-out-on-frog-points-perks/) - Here’s your reminder to check out The Greenway Foundation’s FrOG Points Program- your way to unlock exclusive benefits while supporting the South Platte River! Friends of Greenway (FrOG) Points give participants the chance to engage with TGF initiatives and events without needing to make a monetary donation. Although our TGF events have wrapped up for
- [Fiona Bleers' "Why I Work at SPREE"](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/fiona-bleers-why-i-work-at-spree/) - After working as a Summer Camp Program Director one summer during college, I quickly realized I had a strong passion for Environmental Education. I solidified my career in Environmental Education (EE) after graduating with a degree in Animal Ecology from Iowa State University in 2023. While in Iowa, I had some incredible opportunities that expanded
- [Jisela Mijares' "Why I work at SPREE"](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/jisela-mijares-why-i-work-at-spree/) - I was introduced to SPREE in high school because of an internship that I did as a river ranger. We taught on an excursions, which is where I became interested in teaching younger kids about the environment. Later on that year of 2023, they offered me a job at SPREE as a river ranger during
- [Reaching New Heights at the Genesee Challenge Course](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 Ponderosa Pines with breathtaking views of the mountains, the course gave participants the chance to test their balance, bravery, and problem-solving skills. From team-building games
- [Greenway Foundation Staff Retreat: Team-Building Adventures at Genesee Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/greenway-foundation-staff-retreat-team-building-adventures-at-genesee-park/) - This summer, the Greenway Foundation team embarked on a fun and adventurous retreat at Genesee Park! We were welcomed by the fantastic Denver Parks and Recreation staff at the Genesee Challenge Course, where we spent the day building confidence, strengthening communication, and celebrating both team and individual growth. Throughout the retreat, we took on a
- [SPREE Family Cookout: A Fun-Filled Evening at Johnson Habitat Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-family-cookout-a-fun-filled-evening-at-johnson-habitat-park/) - This past weekend, the SPREE (South Platte River Environmental Education) team hosted an exciting Family Cookout at Johnson Habitat Park! It was a special evening for families from the Westwood and Cole neighborhoods, who joined us as part of the My Outdoor Colorado coalition. Together, we enjoyed an evening filled with fun, games, and, of
- [Art Inspired By Nature, SPREE Summer Camp: Aug 4-8, 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/art-inspired-by-nature-spree-summer-camp-aug-4-8-2025/) - Our summer campers truly impressed us this week with a wide variety of art skills! We were blown away by all the beautiful and creative pieces they created throughout the week. Monday’s topic was 2D art. We started by making art/nature journals to use throughout the week. Then, we drew self portraits in them! Next,
- [SPREE Summer Camp: July 28-Aug 1, Bioblitz Session 2](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-summer-camp-july-28-aug-1-bioblitz-session-2/) - This week, campers explored nature just like real Naturalists! They developed a deep understanding of our local ecosystems through plant and animal ID, pattern recognition, observation skills, and much more. We even had the opportunity to connect with some special guest experts in biodiversity! On Monday, campers learned what it means to be a naturalist
- [Discovery Link Summer 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/discovery-link-summer-2025/) - SPREE had a fantastic time visiting two groups of Discovery Link students this summer! We focused on two exciting topics with each group: Birds and Pollinators. Students learned about how birds survive and interact with their habitats through hands-on activities and games. They challenged themselves to build a nest using a clothespin and participated in
- [Exploring, Stargazing, and Giving Back: A Memorable Trip to Phantom Canyon](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 with the support of The Nature Conservancy and Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, this annual event offered a perfect blend of outdoor fun, environmental service, and community
- [SPREE Force: Special Agent Training, SPREE Camp July 14-18, 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-force-special-agent-training-spree-camp-july-14-18-2025/) - Our second session of SPREE Force: Special Agent Training camp was a blast! New and returning campers embarked on an exciting adventure this week, as they learned all about SPREE’s river heroes such as Chompers the Beaver, Crusher the Crawdad, and even the antihero of the South Platte River- the Trash Monster! They learned all
- [Shoutout to Our Amazing Young Professionals Crew!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/shoutout-to-our-amazing-young-professionals-crew/) - What a way to kick off summer! Our Young Professionals group came together for a Summer Kick Off Trash Pick Up — and what an impact they made! 12 incredible volunteers rolled up their sleeves and removed 144 gallons of trash (nearly 84 pounds!) from the South Platte River and surrounding parks. Every piece of
- [River Ranger Internship 2024-2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/river-ranger-internship-2024-2025/) - Our river ranger internship this year was so different and fun. We started our River Ranger Internship a little later than we expected this year but despite that we managed to have a super fun group. We had 6 Kipp Denver Collegiate students (Ami, Melvin, Javier, Chrys, Chris, and Juanito) each of which brought their
- [Art Inspired By Nature, SPREE Summer Camp July 7-11, 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/art-inspired-by-nature-spree-summer-camp-july-7-11-2025/) - Our summer campers truly impressed us this week with a wide variety of art skills! We were blown away by all the beautiful and creative pieces they created throughout the week. Monday’s topic was 2D art. We started by making art/nature journals to use throughout the week. Then, we drew self portraits in them! Next,
- [Summer Solstice Camping](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-solstice-camping/) - Families from the Westwood and Cole neighborhoods joined us at SPREE HQ this past Saturday for a sunny afternoon, a cozy night of camping, and lots of good vibes. Around 25 community members came out to Johnson Habitat Park to hang out, play, eat, and sleep under the stars. Everyone showed up in the afternoon
- [SPREE Summer Camp: June 23-27, Bioblitz](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-summer-camp-june-23-27-bioblitz/) - This week, campers explored nature just like real Naturalists! They developed a deep understanding of our local and general ecology through plant and animal ID, pattern recognition, observation skills, and much more. We even had the opportunity to connect with two special guest experts in biodiversity! On Monday, campers learned what it means to be
- [GLC: Kayaking and Camping](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/glc-kayaking-and-camping/) - . On Friday June 20th the GLC team set made their way up to Evergreen lake to learn how to Kayak with the help of Denver Parks and Rec. We started the day with a safety talk and getting fitted with life jackets. Once we had life jackets on it was time to learn how
- [The Power of Environmental Education in Young Learners](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/the-power-of-environmental-education-in-young-learners/) - When young children explore nature, they’re doing more than just playing — they’re building critical thinking skills, growing empathy, and developing a lasting connection to the world around them. Environmental education in early childhood:- Boosts physical, social, and emotional development- Encourages curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving- Fosters stewardship and a lifelong love for the planet The
- [SPREE Summer Camp Week 1: June 9-13 2025, Special Agent Training!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-camp-week-1-june-9-13-2025/) - This week, we worked with the SPREE force to help Chompers and his friends clean up the river and help protect the planet. We explored the river and the land surrounding it to find critters, big and small. With the help of teamwork and our SPREE force special agents, we came together to learn about
- [GLC Takes Aim at Adventure: Archery, Wildlife & Weather at Barr Lake](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 day it was! From practicing archery to spotting wildlife (and even a surprise encounter with extreme weather), this trip was one for the books. The
- [Young Professionals Kick Off Earth Day Season](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/young-professionals-kick-off-earth-day-season/) - On April 17th, The Greenway Foundation organized a Young Professionals Trash Pick Up and Happy Hour at Cuernavaca Park. Young Professionals is a group that meets several times throughout the year, where young adults in the workforce can come volunteer, make new friends, share interests, and help clean up parks and rivers in the process!
- [Event Recap: Teens Took Action at Johnson Habitat Park! ](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 37 volunteers who rolled up their sleeves, grabbed gloves and tools, and got to work giving back to the environment. The results? An impressive 90
- [An Unforgettable Winter Adventure: High School Students Hit the Trail!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/an-unforgettable-winter-adventure-high-school-students-hit-the-trail/) - Spring Break took an exciting twist this year as high school students from Denver embarked on an epic cross-country skiing adventure at the stunning Stevens Gulch Trail! Hosted by the Greenway Leadership Corps and Denver Parks & Recreation, this free event offered a perfect blend of outdoor fun, breathtaking views, and new skills - all
- [The Greenway Leadership Corps' Frozen Adventure at Echo Lake](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 to the itinerary, the day was packed with memorable moments, laughter, and exploration. The original plan changed, but the group didn’t let the fun and
- [Sign-up for Denver’s Free Weekly Compost Service ](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/sign-up-for-denvers-free-weekly-compost-service/) - Good news! The City and County of Denver is introducing free, citywide compost service to all remaining neighborhoods in Denver during the first quarter of 2025. If you use the City of Denver’s solid waste collection services, you can now sign up to receive a green compost cart. Compost carts are offered in two sizes
- [Water released from Chatfield Reservoir Environmental Pool into South Platte River in historic first](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/water-released-from-chatfield-reservoir-environmental-pool-into-south-platte-river-in-historic-first/)
- [New Acrobat for Nonprofits Offer Empowers Global Organizations to Drive Greater Impact](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/new-acrobat-for-nonprofits-offer-empowers-global-organizations-to-drive-greater-impact/) - SAN JOSE, Calif. — Nov. 21, 2024 — Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) today announced Acrobat for Nonprofits, a new global offering that will significantly expand nonprofits’ ability to streamline document and business processes and scale their impact with donors, volunteers and the communities they serve. This builds on the Adobe for Nonprofits offering, including Adobe Express, the create-anything app that helps nonprofits quickly and easily tell their stories, inspire action
- [The Ultimate Guide to Composting: What, Why, and How](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-composting-what-why-and-how/) - The Ultimate Guide to Composting: What, Why, and How Composting is a simple yet powerful way to manage waste, enrich your soil, and contribute to a healthier planet. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a beginner curious about sustainability, here’s everything you need to know about composting—especially if you’re in Denver! What is Composting?
- [Discovering the Spirit of the West: Greenway Leadership Corps Takes on the National Western Stock Show](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 the National Western Stock Show—a Denver tradition that’s as vibrant and dynamic as the West itself. Kicking Off an Adventure The day started at Johnson
- [Summer Camp 2025 Registration Roll Out: everything you need to know! ](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-camp-2025-registration-roll-out-everything-you-need-to-know/) - This year SPREE is offering 3 unique themes over 6 weeks, featuring exciting guests, engaging activities, and lots of time by the River. Be sure to mark these dates in your calendar and subscribe to our emails to stay informed on all things SPREE Camp. Program Changes (same as 2024) After careful consideration and planning,
- [Thank You for Joining Us for Fall Break Camps!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/thank-you-for-joining-us-for-fall-break-camps/) - This Fall Break, SPREE campers embarked on a wild adventure exploring Colorado’s incredible Cat and Canine residents! Over two action-packed days, we discovered the unique traits, behaviors, and adaptations of these amazing animals while connecting with the South Platte River ecosystem. Day 1: Cats of Colorado 🐾 Our first day was all about the majestic
- [Road Trip to FoCo with GLC](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 Collins. The day began with an invigorating hike through the secluded landscapes surrounding the ELC, where students immersed themselves in nature and learned about local
- [Recap of Family Fishing Day: A Fun Day Outdoors!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/recap-of-family-fishing-day-a-fun-day-outdoors/) - This past weekend, we had an amazing time at Family Fishing Day! Hosted by The Greenway Foundation in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the event was held at the beautiful Overland Pond Park along the South Platte River. The day was all about getting families outdoors, fostering a love of nature, and helping
- [In-Stream Trash Pick-Up & Networking Event](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/in-stream-trash-pick-up-networking-event/) - We hosted our first-ever In-Stream Trash Pick-Up this week, and it was a huge success! 🎉 Sixteen dedicated volunteers came together for an evening of giving back, networking, and enjoying some well-deserved food and drinks—all in the name of protecting our beloved South Platte River. Making an Impact The event kicked off with an hour
- [Celebrating Community Action: Family South Platte Stewardship Day & High School Volunteer Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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, and we’re thrilled to share that over 65 dedicated individuals—families, teens, and community members—came out to support our efforts. From the youngest volunteers to our
- [GLC: Trail Building at Phantom Canyon](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/glc-trail-building-at-phantom-canyon/) - Every year the Greenway Leadership corps partners with The Nature Conservancy. and Wildland restoration volunteers to build trails in phantom canyon. Phantom Canyon is a rim-to-rim roadless canyon, encompassing four miles of the North Fork of the Cache la Poudre River. There is so much to see in the canyon, and this weekend alone we
- [Memorable Family Fun Event at Johnson Habitat Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/memorable-family-fun-event-at-johnson-habitat-park/) - The Greenway Foundation hosted our annual My Outdoor Colorado cookout at Johnson Habitat Park, bringing together families from the Cole and Westwood neighborhoods for an afternoon of fun and community. Although the event started with a touch of rain, it didn't dampen the enthusiasm of everyone who came as we all found fun and creative
- [Exploring the South Platte River at Summer Camp with the SPREE Force](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/exploring-the-south-platte-river-at-summer-camp-with-the-spree-force/) - This week we joined the SPREE Force and helped Chompers and his buddies fight for our River and the planet. We explored all of the magical places critters, big and small, can be found, uncovered the mysteries of our animals along the river with the help of some cool tools, special guests, and SPREE Special
- [A Day of Adventure and Discovery with Sun Valley Youth Center and SPREE ](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/a-day-of-adventure-and-discovery-with-sun-valley-youth-center-and-spree/) - At SPREE, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to connect with nature, explore the world around them, and experience the joy that comes from learning in the great outdoors. That’s why we were thrilled to partner with the Sun Valley Youth Center for another unforgettable day of exploration and fun along the South
- [Time Traveling Along the South Platte: Fossils, Wildlife, and Play](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/revisiting-native-nature/) - We got swept back in time this week to learn about the possibilities of what life was like in and along the South Platte River. On Monday we went way way back and looked into rocks and fossils to gleam any hints we could about what the land Colorado looked like millions of years ago.
- [Legs Galore: SPREE Camp Crazy Cool Critters (session 2)](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/legs-galore-spree-camp-crazy-cool-critters-session-2/) - This week we welcomed back campers for a session digging deep into the world of Crazy Cool Critters. We embarked on a series of exciting missions to learn about the fascinating creatures living in and around the South Platte River. Here’s a recap of our week full of leg-counting adventures guided by Agent Chompers. On
- [The SPREE Force Gets New Agents!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/the-spree-force-gets-new-agents/) - This week at summer camp, we embarked on exciting missions each day to explore the fascinating world of critters living in and around the South Platte River. With our guide, Agent Chompers, we uncovered the secrets of these amazing creatures and learned how to protect their habitat. Here’s a recap of our week of adventures!
- [Lincoln Hills: from a River Ranger perspective](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 Habitat park up to Lincoln Hills and were welcomed very kindly. Madi talked about the history of Lincoln Hills and how it was a Black-owned
- [Students Tackle Road Salts in the Clean Water Challenge 2023-2024](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/cwc_2024/) - For the 2023-2024 academic year, The Greenway Foundation worked with a fantastic team of seniors from Colorado School of Mines on a local water pollution issue: road salts runoff. Road salts are part are an integral part of the road safety plans for the snowy and icy months in Colorado. However, when the snow melts
- [Investigation: Native Nature Summer Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/investigation-native-nature-summer-camp/) - We got swept back in time this week to learn about the possibilities of what life was like in and along the South Platte River. On Monday we looked into rocks and fossils to gleam any hints we could about what the land Colorado looked like millions of years ago. Did you know the Rocky
- [Annual Campout with My Outdoor Colorado](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/annual-campout-with-my-outdoor-colorado/) - Families from the Westwood and Cole neighborhoods in Denver gathered at SPREE HQ on Saturday for a delightful day in the sun and an enchanting night under the stars. This year, we welcomed 70 enthusiastic individuals to enjoy Johnson Habitat Park with us and the My Outdoor Colorado coalition, with around 50 staying overnight to
- [Legs Galore: SPREE Camp Crazy Cool Critters (session 1)](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/legs-galore-spree-camp-crazy-cool-critters-session-1/) - This week we started SPREE Summer Camp strong as we dove into the fascinating world of critters along the South Platte River, led by our energetic mascot, Chompers the Beaver. Each day, our special agents (the campers!) embarked on a new mission to uncover the secrets of our multi-legged friends. Ready to recap the adventure?
- [Charting Our Course: The Greenway Foundation's Strategic Planning Expedition](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/charting-our-course-the-greenway-foundations-strategic-planning-expedition/) - As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, The Greenway Foundation embarks on a profound journey of strategic planning, a voyage that delves deep into our mission, values, impact, and vision for the South Platte River & communities throughout Denver. This process isn't merely about plotting our trajectory for the next few years; it's a comprehensive endeavor
- [Cole Block Party](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/cole-block-party/) - Right before Easter Sunday, TGF was lucky to be invited to a community cook out in the Cole Neighborhood outside of St. Charles Rec Center. Excited, screaming kiddos got their faces painted, played yard games and were wowed by DPR's mobile climbing wall.At one of our tables we crafted cute little bug jars out of
- [Evergreen Lake Spike Hike](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 Evergreen Lake. Yes, you read that right, not a hike around or near Evergreen Lake (though that was certainly involved), a hike ON Evergreen Lake.
- [GLC Spring Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 initial plan of a trash pick up, we stayed inside at our John Habitat Park head quarters and blew through our prep for our quickly
- [Spring Clean & Green: Family Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spring-clean-green-family-stewardship-day/) - This past Saturday was overcast in weather but sunny in spirits! We welcomed over 40 people to Bear Creek Park for Spring Family Stewardship Day. Together we moved like animals, created bubble wands, frog games, and had some good snacks. But, more importantly, we also picked up almost 300 gallons of trash from in and
- [Springing into Break Camp!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/springing-into-break-camp/) - Though few in number we had a mighty good time at SPREE Spring Break Camp this spring. While we dug deep into the “Cycles That Surround Us,” we spent time exploring the river to see its important role in the water cycle, investigating insect and reptile life cycles, and uncovering the long history of rocks.
- [Snowshoeing with GLC](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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 history of echo lake and why the land is protected and available for people to use. We got to know each other a little bit
- [Green Infrastructure - the missing component in stormwater management.](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/green-infrastructure-the-missing-component-in-stormwater-management/) - Green infrastructure is an urban development practice used to help mitigate some of the climatic challenges associated with living in densely populated areas like cities. These practices are rooted in mimicking the processes occuring in ecosystems and integrating city development with nature. Green infrastructure is also designed to provide additional ecosystem services/benefits beyond just aesthetics
- [GLC: CSU Environmental Learning center](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/december-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 opportunity to ask questions about college. This year for our skill we learned how to orienteer. We learned how to calculate our pace by counting
- [SPREE Summer Camp 2024: All You Need to Know](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-summer-camp-2024-all-you-need-to-know/) - This year SPREE is offering 3 unique themes over 6 weeks, featuring exciting guests, engaging activities, and lots of time by the River. Be sure to mark these dates in your calendar and subscribe to our emails to stay informed on all things SPREE Camp. Program Changes After careful consideration and planning, this year's SPREE
- [Protect your waterways, kids, and communities with proper medicine disposal - welcome to the Colorado Medication Take Back Program! ](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/protect-your-waterways-kids-and-communities-with-proper-medicine-disposal-welcome-to-the-colorado-medication-take-back-program/) - Waste management is a crucial part of mitigating individual impact against climate change - but there's a lot of different rules, regulations, and changing science for a lot of different types of waste. One waste type that is often forgotten about, but has adverse environmental, communal, and personal health impacts is improper medication disposal. From
- [November Break Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/november-break-camp/) - On Monday we braved the weather and learned all about the wildest jobs in nature, from apiests and biologists, to zoologists. We brainstormed how people all around our community can help keep our river safe and healthy. We took inspiration from nature and discovered how the natural world keeps itself safe and healthy and how
- [Honoring and Acknowledging Native American Heritage Month](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/honoring-and-acknowledging-native-american-heritage-month/) - November is a time for reflection, remembrance, and respect as we honor NativeAmerican History Month. It’s a time to recognize and celebrate the vibrant culture, history, andcontributions of the indigenous peoples who have called North America home for thousands ofyears and still do. Today, we turn our attention to the South Platte River, a waterway
- [Summer River Rangers 2023](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/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. They helped each other grow in their role as educators, while also having fun. The whole summer was full of laughs even when we had
- [October GLC: YES Conference](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/october-glc-yes-conference/) - Our October GLC Event was a blast! For the first time in 4 years we were able to stay overnight at the Cal-wood education center. Cal-wood is a beautiful center with lots of land and cabins that are used for kids to stay in with the mission of connecting them to nature by field exploration.
- [Craft How-To: Spooky Season Mobile](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/craft-how-to-spooky-season-mobile/) - Spooky Season Mobile We made the most adorable Halloween decoration created with recycled and natural materials. It's super easy to make and also pretty quick. This spooky mobile will spice up any room during the fall seasons. Supplies Needed: Cardboard White scrap paper Googly eyes Black pipe cleaner or string White paint Black Marker String
- [October Camps: Spines, Stories, Scales, and Slime](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/october-camps-spines-stories-scales-and-slime/) - Thursday, No Backbones Required What do insects, spiders, snails, and centipedes have in common? They’ve got no spine! Today we investigated decomposers, predator-prey relationships, and played games that helped us understand the strange characteristics of invertebrates. In the afternoon we even dove into the river to search for more specific kinds of invertebrates called macroinvertebrates;
- [SPREE’s Family Fishing Day Event was a Splash!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/sprees-family-fishing-day-event-was-a-splash/) - On October 7th, SPREE, along with partners from Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK), and the Denver Department for Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), hosted a family-focused fishing event at Overland Pond Park in Denver! Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) provided fishing poles for free for every child to take home! Over 35 kids and adults joined
- [A Cleaner, Greener Denver: The Greenway Foundation Hosts Successful Park Cleanups this Fall](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/a-cleaner-greener-denver-the-greenway-foundation-hosts-successful-park-cleanups-this-fall/) - The Greenway Foundation decided to start the fall in the best way - with hosting two trash pick-ups along the river! We invited volunteers from the Denver metro area to join us and help clean Grant Frontier Park, which is on the East bank of the South Platte River. We had an amazing turn out
- [Honey Bees](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/honey-bees/) - Check out that pollen basket! As we celebrate our two week long #VirtualStewardshipDay, do you know who else is a steward of pollination (Hint...Hint...they are known to be pollinators)? HONEY BEES or more specific, Honey Worker Bees! These little insects can be found near any bright-colored plants. Their job is to collect nectar and pollen
- [GLC: September Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/glc-september-stewardship-day/) - We had an absolute blast at our stewardship day this past Saturday. Who knew picking up trash could be so fun! We started the day getting to know each other with a name game, sharing a fun fact about ourselves and seeing who shares that with us. We then got to work and started walking
- [Week 10: River of Imagination!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/week-10-river-of-imagination/) - We started the last Monday of summer camp with some calming yoga in nature, we took account of our surroundings and searched for things to bring us inspiration. Then we created idea notebooks and shared with others what we would like to create for the rest of the week. And, of course, we searched in
- [Week 9: STEAM with SPREE](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/week-9-steam-with-spree/) - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math will be what camp is all about this week. We did experiments, learned how winged animals fly, and discovered art in Nature. We kicked this week off on Monday with the first letter of ‘STEAM’: Science! We experimented with wind and water to begin to unpack how these elements
- [Cookout with My Outdoor Colorado](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/cookout-with-my-outdoor-colorado/) - Families from the Westwood and Cole neighborhoods in Denver came out to SPREE HQ on Saturday for an evening cookout next to the South Platte River. We had 31 folks come to enjoy Johnson Habitat Park with us and the My Outdoor Colorado coalition (MOC). As families filtered into the park, we played music and
- [Week 8: Digin' Dino's](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/week-8-digin-dinos/) - Indiana Jones wasn’t the only one who enjoyed the excitement of an archeological dig! This week we examined fossils and artifacts of the past, and learned all about Colorado’s prehistoric discoveries. This Monday we dug right into this week's theme: Dinosaurs! We talked about the distance in time we would have to travel back to
- [Animal Fun Facts: Beaver Edition](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/dsisd-internship-winds-down/) - Happy International Beaver Day! To celebrate, here are some facts about the beaver and a Native American story from the Ojibwe tribe about how the beaver got his tail. Beaver Facts! There’s a lot more to a beaver than what we can see, they are known as “Nature’s Engineers” for their interesting lifestyle and they
- [Week 7: CO Carnivores](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/week-7-co-carnivores/) - This week we sharpened our senses in this camp on predators and their prey. We discovered who eats whom in our city and learned what adaptations, from stalking to ambushing, help carnivores find their dinner. We welcomed the heat this Monday, and dug into learning about some carnivorous insects. Ladybugs, mantids, and dragonflies are great
- [WEEK 6: Plant Party: PLANTAPALOOZA!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/week-6-plant-party-plantapalooza/) - This week we discovered the wonderful world around us from the perspective of a plant and explored how different plants support our South Platte River ecosystem. We learned how plants, grasses, leaves, and algae are the base of the food web that sustains life. Monday was a hot start to the week and we embraced
- [Week 5: Extreme Animals in Denver](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/week-4-extreme-animals-in-denver/) - Nature is full of wonder, beauty, and unbelievably extreme animals! This week we learned about the smartest, fastest, and deadliest animals in Colorado and why they have evolved such special traits. Monday was a hot start to our week, and with temperatures climbing we looked into some of the extreme adaptations animals have to deal
- [Week 4: Detecting Decomposers](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/week-4-detecting-decomposers/) - This week we explored the wonderful world of decomposers and all the magical places they can be found. We uncovered the mysteries of mushrooms and their thread-like mycelium – an underground network that acts as a nutrient highway between plants and fungi! On Monday we started digging into the world of decomposition and the plants,
- [Camping with My Outdoor Colorado](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/camping-with-my-outdoor-colorado/) - Families from the Westwood and Cole neighborhoods in Denver came out to SPREE HQ on Saturday for a day out in the sun and a night under the stars. We had 13 different families come to enjoy Johnson Habitat Park with us and the My Outdoor Colorado coalition. Families arrived in the afternoon and collected
- [Week 3: Habitat Hiking Along the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/week-3-habitat-hiking-along-the-river/) - We hiked the different river habitats in Johnson Habitat Park and learned how life varies in each. Discovered the biogeography of river life, learned how to recognize a wetland, and understand how these ecosystems are all interrelated. On Monday we kicked off the week by creating a map of the park we call home for
- [A Wet Water Works Week 2](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/a-wet-water-works-week-2/) - Did you know the water we drink today is the same water the dinosaurs swam in! This week we investigated the many forms water takes as it moves in and around our planet. Saw many wet and wild adventures as we explored our pond, the South Platte River, and all things aquatic! Denver really read
- [ECOWARRIORS: Summer Training Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ecowarriors-summer-training-camp/) - This week we learned to fight for our River and the planet! We kicked off summer as we became SPREE Special Agents, challenged each other to implement green practices in our lives, learned how to be a steward of our environment, and experienced a Vac Truck tour. On Monday we kicked off SPREE summer camp
- [Park Day: May GLC Event](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/park-day-may-glc-event/) - For our May GLC event we had a fun park day all planned out. This event was largely affected by weather but despite that we had an amazing day! We held the event at Johnson Habitat Park. We were not sure what the weather would permit so we adjusted the day to be a park
- [Creative Juices Flowing at CSU Spur with Art on the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/art-on-the-river-2023-at-csu-spur/) - A huge thank you to CSU Spur for allowing SPREE to hold our Art on the River event on a Second Saturday at their CSU Spur Facility. We had so much fun being able to work on crafts with everyone who visited us. The crafts turned out great and we had over 150 participants show
- [GLC Spring Stewardship Day 2023](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/glc-spring-stewardship-day-2023/) - This year we got so lucky with great weather for our stewardship day! we focused on cleaning in both johnson habitat park and Vanderbilt park! These two parks are highly affected by trash due to them being next a a highway. They are also not frequented as much as other parks so getting to them
- [Pacifico Preserves Spring South Platte Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/pacifico-preserves-spring-south-platte-stewardship-day/) - This past Saturday was a beautifully sunny day in the parks, perfect for a morning of stewardship along the South Platte River. Pacifico Preserves, along with The Greenway Foundation, hosted our annual Spring South Platte Stewardship Day. Presented by Mile High Flood District and The Nature Conservancy, we began the morning in Centennial Gardens mingling
- [Snowy Spring Stewardship❄️](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/snowy-spring-stewardship❄️/) - Although quite snowy, in true Denver fashion, our people came out to support The Greenway Foundation and SPREE by picking up trash in Johnson Habitat Park last weekend at Family Spring Stewardship Day. Through it all we collected 15 large kitchen bags full of trash. That’s almost 350 GALLONS! After the snowy morning we came back
- [River Rangers are Out and About](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/2023-spring-river-rangers/) - Check out all that our 2023 High School River Rangers are up to this spring! This year we were able to work with two different groups to meet our goal of educating and fostering passion in teens. We have three River Rangers from Kipp Denver Collegiate, and six River Rangers volunteering with us through Groundwork
- [Party for our Planet](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/party-for-our-planet/) - Last Saturday was an incredible day for the SPREE team as they joined forces with the Children’s Museum to celebrate Earth Day at its annual Party for Our Planet event. With over 1,000 attendees each day, the team was thrilled to engage with the 500 curious kids and adults who stopped by their table. SPREE’s
- [Russell Square Park: Grand Opening](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/russell-square-park-grand-opening/) - It was no joke how amazing this April 1st event was at Russell Square Park. Put on by My Outdoor Colorado and 7 other partners, this park grand opening saw hundreds of visitors check out the new playground, watch Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca dance, and go on a great Easter egg hunt. SPREE was there
- [They Grow Up So Fast: Animal Babies Week at Spring Break Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/they-grow-up-so-fast-animal-babies-week-at-spring-break-camp/) - On Monday we started off our Spring Break Camp with a snowy morning. Nothing more like spring in Colorado. We learned all about some new animal baby neighbors that might be popping up in and around the South Platte River this year. Then we went searching for them. The cold didn’t stop us, nor the
- [MARCH GLC: Visit CSU Spur](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/march-glc-visit-csu-spur/) - This month we visited CSU Spur for their second Saturday free event. CSU Spur is open to the public on the second Saturday of very month. CSU Spur has 3 different buildings, the terra building, hydro building and the vida building. The Terra Building The terra building taught us all about plants and how they
- [February GLC:Snowshoeing and outdoor skills](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/february-glcsnowshoeing-and-outdoor-skills/) - In February GLC partnered with Boulder county open space to learn more about survival in the outdoors. We then took a beautiful hike in our snowshoes and learned all about the wildlife in Colorado, and their behaviors. We even got to learn about the trees in Colorado and how they have adapted to the weather!
- [Mayoral Candidates on the Future of Denver's Urban Waterways](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/mayoral-candidates-on-the-future-of-denvers-urban-waterways/) - Denver's 2023 Mayoral Candidates respond to The Greenway Foundation's questions about the future of our city's urban waterways.
- [2022 RECAP: River Rangers](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/2022-recap-river-rangers/) - Throughout the 2022 school year, we had 6 River Ranger interns from Kipp Denver Collegiate High School. This is the first time our River Rangers have been able to teach at our in-person field trips since the pandemic started! They taught our SPREE Animal Adventure Excursions (kinder & 1st grade) at various schools in the
- [January GLC: Youth Career Exploration Day!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/january-glc-youth-career-exploration-day/) - This month, we partnered with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado to provide a Youth Career Exploration Day for teens across the Front Range. The GLC team had the honor to speak to many youth about our monthly Greenway Leadership Corps events. It was amazing to see the variety of different opportunities that local environmental groups can offer,
- [2022 RECAP- The Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC)](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/2022-recap-the-greenway-leadership-corps-glc/) - 2022 was a year full of adventure for the Greenway Leadership Corps! The winter was packed with outdoor sports including, ice skating in downtown Denver, snowboarding lessons at Ruby Hill with Denver Parks & Rec, and snowshoeing at Echo Lake! The confidence in our youth was inspiring, and made us wonder if winter is the
- [Jeff Shoemaker Retires from The Greenway Foundation](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/jeff-shoemaker-retires-from-the-greenway-foundation/) - After a 40+ year career, Jeff Shoemaker is stepping away from his role as Executive Director of The Greenway Foundation (TGF). To view the full photo album from Jeff's Evolution Party, please visit TGF's Facebook Page.
- [Native November and Secrets of the Forest](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/native-november-and-secrets-of-the-forest/) - Monday: Native November With Thanksgiving right around the corner we dedicated this day of School Break Camp to the acknowledgement of the indigenous people that have lived on and cultivated the land around the South Platte River before us. We studied the animals that the indigenous people would have shared the land with, what they
- [Bugs, bugs, and more BUGS!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/bugs-bugs-and-more-bugs/) - Slugs & Bugs On this beautiful fall Friday we all started out by sharing our names, favorite and least favorite bugs, and learning the differences between bugs and other insects. Next we took things outside to play some fun games all about bugs and how they see and feel the world. Then, after lunch, we
- [Fishing Frenzy at Overland Pond](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/fishing-frenzy-at-overland-pond/) - This past Saturday, Denver’s families came together at Overland Pond Park (OPP) for TGF’s final family event of the year, Family Fishing Day! To say it was a perfect Fall morning is an understatement, and I think that most who came by would agree. Overland Pond Park offers an escape from the city without ever
- [Micro & Macro Worlds Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/micro-macro-worlds-camp/) - At SPREE's first Fall School Break Camp, the learning did not stop! Our mission of the day was to discover the similarities and differences between the microscopic and macroscopic worlds around us and in the River. We kicked off with a Critter Crawl down at the River to see what macroinvertebrates we could find. After
- [HarvestSHARE Happenings](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/harvestshare-happenings/) - Fall is here and so is harvest season! TGF joined Denver’s passionate organizations incelebrating the 10th annual HarvestSHARE this past Saturday. HarvestSHARE is a festival aimedto provide experiences of belonging and healing through shared harvest. Amidst the Zumba, rock wall, local food trucks, live music, there was SPREE! We broughteveryone’s favorite, “who’s scat is that”,
- [Fall Family Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/fall-family-stewardship-day/) - This past Saturday was SPREE's annual Fall Family Stewardship Day where families joined us for a trash pick up at Johnson Habitat Park (JHP). The 12 families that attended this year's fall stewardship event were incredibly determined and worked incredibly hard to pick up trash in even the deepest corners of the park. From the river
- [Happy World Water Monitoring Day!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/happy-world-water-monitoring-day/) - Happy World Water Monitoring Day! In the spirit of revitalizing our rivers, SPREE’s curriculumaims to encourage positive connections between learners and the ecosystems that live alongthe South Platte River (SPR).With Fall excursions up and running in our city’s parks, learners can deepen their knowledgeand strengthen these connections up close and in person. As an ode
- [Colors of the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/colors-of-the-river/) - 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 colors we can see in the natural world around us. We will continue to color in the details through the rest of the week. On
- [Food Web Frenzy](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/food-web-frenzy/) - On Monday we got to know all of our fellow campers and their favorite foods/ food groups as we began to weave our way through food webs. We learned who eats whom in our local and river ecosystems and got to experience it first hand down in the river at Critter Crawl. On Tuesday we
- [Pitching Tents & Catching Crawdads](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/pitching-tents-catching-crawdads/) - This past weekend, The Greenway Foundation's SPREE team hosted a campout for My Outdoor Colorado (MOC). Families from the Westwood and Cole neighborhoods joined us at Johnson Habitat Park for a weekend jam-packed with fun. First things first, families came and we all got to learn and practice setting up tents. After optimal tent locations
- [Pollinating Pals](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/pollinating-pals/) - On Monday we kicked off our week by getting to know some local pollinators and our fellow campers. We learned about how bees do their pollinator thing and practiced pollinating like bees and butterflies, then made a bee bath to help them on their travels. Later, at Critter Crawl we paid special attention to all the
- [Crafts, Crawdads & a Cookout](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/crafts-crawdads-a-cookout/) - Everyone's favorite summer event - the My Outdoor Colorado's Family Cook Out - was even better than expected. Many community members from Denver's Westwood & Cole neighborhoods came out to enjoy the summer weekend with crafts, games, critter crawl, and, of course, some s'mores. Families and neighbors arrived in the afternoon and we beat the
- [Camp Week 7: Nature is Calling](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/camp-week-7-nature-is-calling/) - Monday On Monday we got the week started by playing name games where we learned the names of our fellow campers and what they are grateful for. This week we will focus on being in nature and aware of our surroundings. We hopped right into this by doing some basic yoga, meditation, and going on
- [Summer Camp Week 6: Exploring Under the Water](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-camp-week-6-exploring-under-the-water/) - Monday On Monday this week we took a deep dive into the wonderful underwater world of our South Platte River by learning about all the amazing critters that call the SPR their home. We discussed all the animal adaptations needed to survive underwater in a river and the importance of watersheds! It was a hot
- [Summer Camp Week 5: Survival Skills Put to the Test](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-camp-week-5-survival-skills-put-to-the-test/) - Monday On Monday we got to know all of the new campers by playing lots of name games, learning about the SPREE force and how those animals are adapted to survive the wilderness. Then we put our heads together to come up with ways we can be like those wild animals to best survive some
- [Week 4: An Excellent Time Traveling Adventure](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/week-4-an-excellent-time-traveling-adventure/) - On Monday we traveled over 65 million years ago to the time of the dinosaurs. We mapped out how long ago that was on a timeline, we uncovered a hidden fossil in the Johnson-Habitat Park archaeological site, and we even found some clams that have been around since before the dinos even roamed through Colorado.
- [Greenway's New Executive Director: Ryan Aids](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/greenways-new-executive-director-ryan-aids/) - After being unanimously selected by The Greenway Foundation’s Board of Directors, Ryan Aids became the Executive Director of The Greenway Foundation on July 1, 2022. Ryan is Greenway's second Executive Director, succeeding Jeff Shoemaker, who served 40 years in the role. Ryan says, "It would be impossible to learn all that Jeff Shoemaker has to teach in
- [Gutter Bins at Meow Wolf!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/gutter-bins-meow-wolf/) - Congratulations and a big THANK YOU to Revesco Properties for being the first private sector business in Colorado to invest in Gutter Bins! The Water Connection introduced Revesco to the innovative Gutter Bin stormwater filtration device which, thanks to Revesco and Gutter Bin inventor Frog Creek Partners, will be installed at the new Meow Wolf
- [Nautilus Installed in Cherry Creek!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/nautilus-installed-in-cherry-creek/) - The Greenway Foundation is excited to announce the pilot of an instream trash removal device-- the Nautilus! This half-scale prototype will passively collect trash along the north side of the Cherry Creek between Blake Street and Market Street. Nautilus is being serviced regularly by Mile High Flood District and ArborForce to collect valuable information regarding
- [Clean Water Challenge for 2021-2022!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/clean-water-challenge-for-2021-2022/) - Tuesday was quite the exciting day for The Greenway Foundation since we finally got to hear from the teams that participated in this year's Clean Water Challenge. Each year the Greenway Foundation and other partners/sponsors challenges undergraduate students to engineer a proposed solutions to an issue impacting Colorado waterways. This year, we got to hear
- [The Place We Call Home - Happy Earth Day!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/the-place-we-call-home-happy-earth-day/) - Happy Earth Day everyone! Each year, on the 22nd of April the world takes a moment to stop, reflect, and appreciate this place we are so lucky to call home. Maybe you spent time in the outdoors, in an urban park or maybe adventuring throughout the beautiful mountains, or maybe reminisced on old outdoor excursions
- [April Events Recap!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/april-events-recap/) - April was quite the busy month here at the Greenway Foundation, as earth month always should be! Not only were we doing our regular thing working towards a cleaner South Platte River for all of Denver, but we also got to host and table at lots of awesome events through our SPREE programs. We take
- [May the SPREE Force be With You](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/may-the-spree-force-be-with-you/) - The first week of SPREE Summer Camp is officially underway! On Monday we had a GREAT first day of summer camp! We got our mission from Crusher the Crawdad who tasked us with getting to know the SPREE force, the SPREE villains, and finding a crawdad in the South Platte River. We learned a little
- [Week 2: Chompers Fear Factor](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/week-2-chompers-fear-factor/) - SPREE Camp Explores the River's Creepy Crawlies On Monday we got our first mission from Chompers to face our fears about some misunderstood animals that live in our state. We all learned about myths of some ‘scary’ animals and where these myths might have come from. We faced our fears in the river as we
- [Games Galore: Chompers Animal Olympics](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/games-galore-chompers-animal-olympics/) - River Animals Have Skills to Compete in the Wild On Monday we started our Olympic Ceremony by learning each other's names and creating some metals that we will work on throughout the week. We then talked all about how well adapted animal senses can be and how this can be helpful for survival in the
- [Greenway Leadership Corps - YES Conference Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/greenway-leadership-corps-yes-conference-recap/) - We kicked off the day with name games and then paused tree planting for lunch in the trees! After our morning in the woods, we went to the greenhouse to pick fresh veggies & eat them right there. The greenhouse was actually built by Angie and another staff member all by themselves! Such an inspiring
- [This April, It's All About GivingSPREE!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/this-april-its-all-about-givingspree/) - For the month of April, the Greenway Foundation is launching a fundraising campaign for our SPREE programs. SPREE brings thousands of children to the South Platte River every year to create unique experiences in our urban outdoor areas and teach environmentally focused topics. By utilizing nature as a teacher, we can create positive connections between
- [5,000 Kids at the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/5000-kids-at-the-river/) - Four of our River Ranger interns have also been hired to work for The Greenway Foundation this summer in our summer camp programs! For more information on the Ranger program, click here!
- [Total Solar Eclipse](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/total-solar-eclipse/) - The Greenway Foundation education staff geared up to start field trips next week with excursion training today. But as it was also the day of the solar eclipse, we started the day with a little crafting and made our own solar eclipse viewing devices. And when the time rolled around, we paused to stare at
- [2014 Excursion Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/2014-excursion-recap/) - We also added two new official “SPREE Schools” this year for a total of 10! These schools commit to bringing all of their students on a SPREE Excursion every year. Throughout elementary school, these children develop a connection to the River and build the knowledge and skills to become environmentally responsible decision makers.​
- [Spring 2015 SPREE Excursions Are Underway](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spring-2015-spree-excursions-are-underway/) - The weather is warming up and the SPREE team is excited to get back out in the parks, teaching children through hands-on experiences along the River. Nearly 5,000 elementary students will attend a SPREE Excursion this school year. For many of them, this field trip will be the first time they catch a crawdad, ride
- [River of Words Submissions Due December 1, 2016](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/river-of-words-submissions-due-december-1-2016/) - Who Students (and their teachers) in grades K-12. Students throughout Colorado are encouraged to enter.What A poetry and art competition for students on the theme of watersheds and the environment designed to help youth explore the natural and cultural history of the place they live, and to express what they discover in poetry and visual art. Colorado
- [Single & Not Looking to Mingle](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/single-not-looking-to-mingle/) - Parthenogenesis is a reproductive strategy that allows reproduction without fertilization - in short, it allows members of a species to reproduce without a partner! Below are a few of these magnificent critters to celebrate this Valentine’s Day: First discovered in Europe, this cousin to the Rusty Crayfish found in the South Platte River was the
- [50th Anniversary of Denver's Largest Natural Disaster](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/50th-anniversary-of-denvers-largest-natural-disaster/) - On June 16th, 1965 a storm gathered over Denver and an intense rain began to fall. The River water began to swell and break forth from its banks. “Instead of the normal 300 cubic feet of water per second, or the 3,000 that we called exceptionally high…, the raging South Platte hit us with the
- [Remembering the Flood of 1965](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/remembering-the-flood-of-1965/) - ​A RIVER ONCE DESCRIBED AS “A MILE WIDE AND AN INCH DEEP, TOO THIN TO PLOUGH, TOO THICK TO DRINK,” CAUSED DENVER’S LARGEST NATURAL DISASTER. “Instead of the normal 300 cubic feet of water per second, or the 3,000 that we called exceptionally high…, the raging South Platte hit us with the astonishing flow of
- [Summer Campers Explore Denver History](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-campers-explore-denver-history/) - ​WEEK 10 CAMPERS EXPLORE THE RIVER AND DENVER HISTORY We also searched for critters in the South Platte River and Cherry Creek, did fun crafts during free time, and received Chompers trading cards at our special graduation ceremony. ​
- [History Detectives Week At Summer Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/history-detectives-week-at-summer-camp/) - ​HISTORY DETECTIVES WEEK Mountains, seas, and prehistoric creatures! SPREE summer campers became history detectives in the final week of summer camp this year. We learned about prehistoric oceans and the brachiopods, trilobites, and other creatures that lived there. Then we headed down to the South Platte to see what critters live here now. Campers got creative
- [Art on the River and Panning on the Platte Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/art-on-the-river-panning-on-the-platte-recap/) - 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 friends at Originateve (originateve.org), we created art inspired by and utilizing natural materials from Denver's landscape. With craft stations ranging from nature crowns to flower
- [Native November at SPREE Holiday Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/native-november-at-spree-holiday-camp/) - CAMPERS LEARN ABOUT NATIVE ANIMALS OF THE SOUTH PLATTE AND NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY ​Campers who joined us on Monday focused on native animals. We learned about the native black-footed ferret population, which experienced sharp decline in the 1980’s due to habitat loss and disease but is now growing again. We made a yarn food web
- [Theme 6: Time Travelers](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/theme-6-time-travelers-2/) - Theme 6 took us back in time through Colorado's history!We started in the time of volcanoes, the first mountains, and even back to when Colorado was under water! Then we learned about giant fish, huge insects, and of course, dinosaurs! Then, we jumped to more recent history and explored the lives of the local Native
- [SPREE Campers Explore Denver's Past](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-campers-explore-denvers-past/) - This week at SPREE Summer camps, campers traveled back in time to discover Denver's past!The week started with campers discovering and reenacting the lives of Arapaho and Cheyenne plains Native Americans. Campers wove baskets, reenacted hunting, gathering, and fishing techniques, and made traditional toys and musical instruments.Later in the week, campers learned even more about
- [Welcome to Montana City! Pioneering on the Platte](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/welcome-to-montana-city-pioneering-on-the-platte/) - ​Welcome to Montana City! This past weekend, over 90 people attended Pioneering on the Platte, an event that celebrates the history of our city, Denver. There could be no better place for this event than Grant Frontier Park where in 1858, the very first chartered town in what is now Denver was born. Attendees created
- [Time Travelers Camp: SPREE HQ June 11-15](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/time-travelers-camp-spree-hq-june-11-15/) - Over "Time Travelers" week, SPREE summer campers at HQ had a blast discovering many different phases of Colorado's history. On Monday, we were back in "deep time" learning about this area's geologic history. We analyzed rocks, mapped out dinosaur fossil finds in Colorado, drew a mural of what a river would have looked like millions
- [Cherry Creek Train Campers Explore Iconic Colorado July 16-20](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/cherry-creek-train-campers-explore-iconic-colorado-july-16-20/) - This week of SPREE Summer camp was dedicated to learning all about the state symbols and icons of Colorado. Monday's focus was on Colorado's terrestrial state animals: the mammal, bird, and insect. One of the most well-known state symbols is our state mammal, the bighorn sheep! We made marionette sheep and practiced ramming their heads
- [Time Travelers Camp at the Cherry Creek Train July 23-27](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/time-travelers-camp-at-the-cherry-creek-train-july-23-27/) - Over "Time Travelers" week, SPREE summer campers had a blast discovering many different phases of Colorado's history. On Monday, we were back in "deep time" learning about this area's geologic history. We analyzed rocks, mapped out dinosaur fossil finds in Colorado, drew a mural of what a river would have looked like millions of years
- [Iconic Colorado At SPREE HQ Aug 13-17](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/iconic-colorado-at-spree-hq-aug-13-17/) - This week of SPREE Summer camp was dedicated to learning all about the state symbols and icons of Colorado. Monday's focus was on Colorado's terrestrial state animals: the mammal, bird, and insect. One of the most well-known state symbols is our state mammal, the bighorn sheep! We made marionette sheep and practiced ramming their heads
- [School Break Camp Recap - Prehistoric Pandemonium](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/school-break-camp-recap-prehistoric-pandemonium/) - During SPREE’s School Break Camp Prehistoric Pandemonium, campers were ready to time travel back into prehistoric times to learn all about Colorado’s dino-filled past. Our mission was to discover what dino names mean and their role in shaping Colorado’s history. We had a blast at SPREE camp today, despite the chilly morning weather, learning all
- [SPREE Holiday Camps: Creatures of the Night](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-holiday-camps-creatures-of-the-night/) - October 20 and 21, 2014: Creatures of the NightExplore bats, owls and more as we look into the creatures that go ‘bump’ the night here in Colorado.This week we got to exploring Colorado animals of the night! On Monday we learned about nocturnal animals that fly! First, we learned about the amazing adaptations of owls.
- [Mammal Mysteries](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/november-10-11-mammal-mysteries/) - Campers looked at different bio-clues like tracks, scat, pelts and skulls to discover these mammal mysteries. Our first task of camp was to discover what it means to be a mammal! We became mammal experts by playing a life-size board game all about mammals, played mammal old maid, and even dressed up lime mammals to learn
- [Scram, Store, or Snore](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/november-24-25-2014-scram-store-or-snore/) - On Monday we realized that many animals disappear over the winter months. Some animals migrate to escape the cold! We played a monarch migration board game, and got to take home some milk weed seed pods to help facilitate the migration of our local butterflies next year. And it isn’t just winged animals that migrate!
- [APRIL 13, 2015 HOLIDAY CAMP: REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS OF THE RIVER](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/april-13-2015-holiday-camp-reptiles-and-amphibians-of-the-river/) - We had a blast becoming herpetologists and studying reptiles and amphibians!​Reptiles:First we learned about some of the cool adaptations that reptiles have by dressing up as one! We dressed up some campers as rattlesnakes and learned that they have some very cool features such as scaly skin, forked tongues, jaws that can unhinge, and heat-sensing
- [Theme 10: Things with Wings](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/theme-10-thing-with-wings/) - SPREE campers had an amazing time learning all about the things with wings that live in Denver and Colorado! We learned about bats, bugs, birds, owls, and more! Did you know that many insect start the first stage of their lives in the water? We discovered many laraval macroinvertebrate insects swimming in the Cherry Creek
- [Campers Learn About Hibernation](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/campers-learn-about-hibernation/) - Campers at SPREE's February 20th Holiday Camp got to explore where animals go in the winter. We did a relay to collect food and added layers of clothing to represent layers of fat. Campers then made hibernation shelters (hibernacula). We had fun making bats and creating a bat cave inside the building. Campers also learned
- [April 7th is International Beaver Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/april-7th-is-international-beaver-day/) - MORE THAN JUST A FURRY FACEInternational Beaver Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the hard work of Denver's furriest engineers! As integral members of the South Platte River community, beavers are critical agents in preventing both floods and droughts. The dams that they build often flood the areas around riverbanks and create freshwater wetlands,
- [Campers Explore the Food Web](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/campers-explore-the-food-web/) - Campers at SPREE got “tangled in the food web,” exploring connections between the sun, plants, animals, and our environment. ​​ Later, we took our questions and knowledge down to the water and caught crawdads and studied aquatic plants. We explored the interconnections within the food web and how an ecosystem can change with the addition of
- [Fur, Feathers, and Scales Camp: October 26-27](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/fur-feathers-and-scales-camp-october-26-27/) - On October 26-27, campers had a great time learning about Fur, Feathers, and Scales with SPREE! On Thursday, the campers were tasked with a mission to solve a mystery about an unknown animal that left some marks in the mud at the park. We had it narrowed down to three possible critters- a scaly snake, a
- [Tangled in the Food Web at SPREE HQ June 18-22](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tangled-in-the-food-web-at-spree-hq-june-18-22/) - This week at SPREE HQ, campers delved into local ecosystems and explored the food webs of the parks and waterways of Denver. We started off with the basics: learning what all living things need to survive. All living things need: air, water, soil/food, and sunshine! We planted our own little bean seeds to see if
- [Secret Lives of Mini-Beasts Camp at Cherry Creek Train June 18-22](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/secret-lives-of-mini-beasts-camp-at-cherry-creek-train-june-18-22/) - This week at camp, campers broke out the butterfly nets, magnifying lenses, and bug boxes as they explored the secret lives of mini-beasts! Insects and other tiny critters often get overlooked as animals, but campers this week had a great time learning about their amazing adaptations.On Monday, we focused on herbivorous (plant eating) insects. We
- [Tangled In the Food Web at the Cherry Creek Train July 30-Aug 3](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tangled-in-the-food-web-at-the-cherry-creek-train-july-30-aug-3/) - This week at SPREE HQ, campers delved into local ecosystems and explored the food webs of the parks and waterways of Denver. We started off with the basics: learning what all living things need to survive. All living things need: air, water, soil/food, and sunshine! We planted our own little bean seeds to see if
- [SPREE HQ Week 2: Creepy Creatures](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/hq-summer-camp-week-3-eco-engineers/) - Summer campers had a great time learning about many Colorado "Creepy Creatures" over the week of June 10-14! Whether you love creepy creatures or they give you the heebie-jeebies, these critters are a part of Colorado! Campers joined us for a week of learning about animals like spiders, bats, and snakes while we learned facts, dispelled
- [Cherry Creek Train Summer Camp Week 8: Eco Engineers](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/cherry-creek-train-summer-camp-week-9-colorado-frontier/) - SPREE called all budding inventors, architects, and engineers! Campers spent a week designing, building, and inventing while we looked to nature for inspiration.​Monday: Plant InspirationWe started out our week of camp investigating engineers in nature with plants! Plants are amazing nature engineers from how they grow, how their seeds move, and how they survive. First, we
- [Nutrient Overload in Colorado’s Waterways](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/nutrient-overload-in-colorados-waterways/) - With all the recent news of harmful blue green algae blooms, it may be helpful to have a better grasp of what they are, how to spot a bloom and how to prevent them in the future. Algal blooms, also known as Blue Green Algae, are commonly found in Colorado waters. Nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus,
- [Beavers: Building Nature’s Neighborhoods](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/beavers-building-natures-neighborhoods/) - Beavers (like SPREE’s mascot, Chompers!) are cute, funky looking creatures that have inspired human curiosity for centuries, but did you know that they play an essential role in our river ecosystems? By blocking river flow, a beaver’s dam can create ponds or deeper channels of water. Many fish, like Colorado’s Greenback Cutthroat Trout, thrive in
- [Adventures Outside Summer Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/adventures-outside-summer-camp/) - SPREE staff was so happy to welcome campers back into SPREE HQ for several limited weeks of summer camp. Our theme was Animal Super Senses, and we learned about many different Colorado animals with heightened senses of sight, smell, and hearing. We even learned about an animal with a super sense of touch, that can
- [Nocturnal Nature: Week 2 Summer Camp Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/journey-of-the-south-platte-river-week-5-summer-camp-recap/) - Another successful week of SPREE camp in the books! This week, our theme was Nocturnal Nature, and we focused on Colorado animals that live a crepuscular or nocturnal lifestyle. We were lucky enough to have some special nocturnal animal guests teach us this week too! ​​On Wednesday, we took a deeper dive in the River
- [SPREE Scientists: Week 6 Summer Camp Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/week-8-radical-reptiles-awesome-amphibians-summer-camp/) - Geology, meteorology, chemistry, and more! We got to wear so many scientist hats at camp last week! On Monday, we wore our geologist hats to explore the rocks around HQ. We began the day with a rock-paper-scissors competition game to learn about and bond with our fellow campers. Our second activity of the day was critter
- [Week 9 - Nature Built it First - Camp Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/week-10-river-art-camp-recap/) - Humans are pretty excellent engineers, but a lot of what we’ve learned started in nature! This week at SPREE camp, we uncovered the original tunnel builders, fliers and what animals have inspired humans in our engineering feats.On Monday our theme was River Engineers. We began our camp week with a name game to get to
- [Spring Break Campers Become Herpetologists](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spring-break-campers-become-herpetologists/) - Have you ever wondered what a herpetologist is? Campers at SPREE’s Spring Break Camp learned all about reptiles and amphibians, becoming herpetologists-in-training.​Campers started the week by creating their own field journal out of lunch bags (click here for directions). We also delved into the differences between reptiles and amphibians and what they have in common.
- [Secret Lives of Mini Beasts at SPREE HQ July 23-27](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/secret-lives-of-mini-beasts-camp-at-spree-hq-july-23-27/) - This week at camp, campers broke out the butterfly nets, magnifying lenses, and bug boxes as they explored the secret lives of mini-beasts! Insects and other tiny critters often get overlooked as animals, but campers this week had a great time learning about their amazing adaptations.On Monday, we focused on herbivorous (plant eating) insects. We
- [DIY Dog Bag Holder](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/diy-dog-bag-holder/) - ​Step 1: Cut a hole into one side of the container. Make sure to cut the hole in the bottle small enough that rain will not soak the bags, wind will not blow the bags out and it is difficult for someone to deposit a full bag Step 3: Insert zip tie or string into one hole. Repeat
- [School Break Camp Recap - Tangled in the Food Web](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/school-break-camp-recap-tangled-in-the-food-web/) - Producers, consumers, and decomposers, oh my! During SPREE’s School Break Camp Tangled in the Food Web, campers delved into local food webs and explored the puzzle connecting the sun, plants, animals, and decomposers. Chomper’s is an herbivore, who relies on plants to survive, but his friends Roxy the Racoon and Fiona the Fox are carnivores
- [Meet Our New SPREE Staff!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/meet-our-new-spree-staff/) - The SPREE team is so excited to announce our new staff of SPREE environmental educators for the year 2022!! Chompers, our beaver boss, worked hard the past few months to find and train our new educators, Jack, Jillian, Lexi, Sam, and Kim. The SPREE educators spent a week training with Chompers, learning all about our
- [Amazing Animal Adaptations at SPREE Summer Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/amazing-animal-adaptations-at-spree-summer-camps/) - ​WEEK 8 CAMPERS HAVE FUN LEARNING ABOUT ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS We completed a relay race and added t-shirts for our layers of fat, representing how bears store fat for winter. We also played a monarch migration game, had a crawdad pincer relay, and made beaver dams to get a hands-on look at amazing animal adaptations all
- [Valentine's Day: Animal Edition](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/valentines-day-animal-edition/) - It’s almost Valentine’s Day, but not many creatures along The South Platte River are exchanging flowers and chocolates. Most are concerned with finding a mate, not keeping them around. Below are some animals in Colorado that are more likely to show a little romance this weekend. ​ It makes sense to start with one of
- [February Campers Solve an Animal Mystery and Learn About Birds](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/february-campers-solve-an-animal-mystery-learn-about-birds/) - SPREE’s Adventures Outside Day Camp Program held two camps in February. In the first camp, we solved the mystery of who Roxy Raccoon saw in the River. Along the way, we learned about the similarities and differences between beavers, muskrats, and river otters. We dressed up like a muskrat to learn about their adaptations, played
- [SPREE Campers Learn All About Amazing Animal Adaptations](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-campers-learn-all-about-amazing-animal-adaptations/) - On Monday, we focused on feet by making our own plaster tracks and learning to ID animal tracks. On Tuesday we examined animals' body coverings, made a beautiful feather mural, and learned about snake skin and the waterproof fur of beavers. We moved on to learning about the specialized mouths of insects through a game
- [Urban Animals: Holiday Camp Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/downtown-skating-with-glc/) - What started off as a chilly morning, only got colder as the day went on. That didn’t stop our campers from diving deep into the world of Denver’s Urban Animals! We had a packed day of fun and learning at SPREE HQ last Monday during our holiday camp.The day started with our mission from Chompers
- [Mad Scientists Spring Break Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/mad-scientists-spring-break-camp/) - Each day this week campers explored new fields of science and how they relate to our South Platte River through experiments, lessons, crafts, games, and so much more. On Monday we were all introduced to Chompers and his SPREE Force. His right-clawed-man Crusher helped teach us about Hydrology, the study of water! We learned about
- [Happy International Beaver Day!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/happy-interational-beaver-day/) - It is International beaver day and at the Greenway Foundation we are always excited to celebrate these environmental engineers! Our environmental education program’s mascot is even a beaver - and if you haven't already met Chomper’s - he is a pretty cool beaver that does important things for wetland ecosystems like the South Platte River!
- [Plants and Animals of the City](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/plants-and-animals-of-the-city/) - Plants and Animals of the City was our second theme of the summer. We had an amazing week learning about the incredible life that is right under our noses in Denver! Even though we live in the city, there are still plants and animals in our urban environment- especially in and around our creeks and
- [Campers Explore Nocturnal Animals and Beavers](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/campers-explore-nocturnal-animals-beavers/) - SPREE’s Fall Holiday Camps are underway, getting kids to the South Platte River on their days off from school. In October, SPREE held two days of programming at Johnson-Habitat Park with the focus on nocturnal animals. Campers made skunk masks and completed an obstacle course. The weather was great so we also had fun catching critters
- [Solitary Animals of the South Platte](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/solitary-animals-of-the-south-platte/) - What can we learn from other animals about social distancing? Evolutionarily, group-living animals that effectively socially distance during an outbreak of disease improve the health of their colony and go on to produce offspring which, in turn, socially distance when confronted with disease. ​Insects, like bees and ants, are nature’s experts at social distancing. Ants and
- [Fall Riversweep is Next Week: Join Us for Kickball Too](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/fall-riversweep-is-next-week-join-us-for-kickball-too/) - ​FALL RIVERSWEEPSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2015 Calling all volunteers! We need your help to clean up our public parks along the South Platte River after this summer's high water levels. Register today to join us for another great day helping our city and our South Platte River!The Fall RiverSweep presented by MillerCoors, CH2M, and The Nature Conservancy will
- [Spring Events Recap 2016](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spring-riversweep/) - Spring River Sweep ​Despite the reschedule date due to snow, and the cold rain on May 7th, nearly 300 dedicated volunteers still came out to Fishback Park and donated over 450 of hours to our local parks!Over 45 cubic yards of plant debris was removed, 50 trees were trimmed and protected with mulch, and 70 large bags
- [2017 Spring Riversweep Success](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/2017-spring-riversweep-success/) - the CH2M Spring RiverSweep presented by Noble Energy, DaVita, and The Nature Conservancy on Comcast Cares Day,​and the Publication Printers Family RiverSweep. ​ Volunteers donated over 1,000 hours to 6 parks along the South Platte River. We were able to spread over 70 yards mulch to protect existing trees and plants. Volunteers collected 20 cubic yards
- [Getting Creative at Art on the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/getting-creative-at-art-on-the-river/) - We also had 5 high school students come and help out at the event as part of our Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) program. This group meets monthly to complete a service project, learn about the environmental and potential careers, and to have fun! Thanks to their assistance we were able to accommodate event more families
- [Colorado Gives Day Trail Challenge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/colorado-gives-day-trail-challenge/) - We urge you to watch our video and get on the trails to see what your donation dollars work toward!​
- [Colorado Gives Day 2014](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/colorado-gives-day-2014/) - At the start of the annual campaign, we charged our donors to help us raise $15,000. If our goal was met, we pledged to jump into the South Platte River! Thanks to all of our 89 donors, we reached and even beat our 2014 Colorado Gives Day goal by raising $15,057.50! As promised, here is The Greenway
- [Colorado Gives Day Success: Thank You!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/colorado-gives-day-success-thank-you/) - THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS COLORADO GIVES DAY! Thanks to your generosity, The Greenway Foundation raised $12.093 from 92 different donors! We are excited to have exceeded last years total number of donors! Thanks to you we will be able to employ 2 High School River Rangers, 1 College River Ranger, offer 10 scholarships and
- [Campers Enjoy Outdoor Adventures Week and SPREE Camp Out](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/campers-enjoy-outdoor-adventures-week-and-spree-camp-out-2/) - CAMPERS ENJOY OUTDOOR ADVENTURES WEEK AND SPREE CAMP OUT Week 7 was an exciting week for campers at SPREE’s Adventures Outside Summer Camps. After a week of camping games and learning how to survive in the outdoors, campers spent the night at Johnson Habitat Park for SPREE’s Annual Camp Out. Read on for some of
- [Spring Holiday Camps Get Kids Exploring The River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spring-holiday-camps-get-kids-exploring-the-river/) - ​Campers joined SPREE in March and April to learn about the South Platte River at Johnson-Habitat Park. During spring break week, we explored small critters on land and in water, creating our own “mini-beast” mascots. On April 11th, we dove into the world of macroinvertebrates, a SPREE favorite! ​Our learning continued as we made camouflage
- [4th Annual SPREE Camp Out](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/4th-annual-spree-camp-out/) - SPREE's 4th annual summer camp out took place on July, 22nd in Johnson Habitat Park. We had 12 families attend! This was one of three great overnight events SPREE hosted this summer to connect Denver youth with urban nature. We had an amazing time playing games, cooking our dinner over the campfire, acting in silly skits, and having s'mores,
- [SPREE Family Camp Out](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-family-camp-out/) - This past weekend, students from SPREE's summer camp and their families came to camp at Johnson Habitat Park. Some families were seasoned campers, while others were trying out camping with SPREE for the first time! We had a great time exploring the park and the river, listening to a talk from a Denver Park Ranger, cooking dinner over the fire pit, roasting
- [Volunteers help at our Fall South Platte Stewardship Days](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/volunteers-help-at-our-fall-south-platte-stewardship-days/) - On the same day at Johnson Habitat Park, 70 adults and children volunteered by picking up 15 bags of trash and removing 7 bags worth of weeds. After all the hard work, families participated in games and activities with our South Platte River Environmental Education (SPREE) Team. Check out the photos from the event here!
- [Cole Neighborhood Campout Evening](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/cole-neighborhood-campout-evening/) - ​After some crafts, we had a blast at our river with critter crawl. We caught dozens of crawdads of all different sizes, and many other macroinvertebrates like scuds, mayflies, aquatic sow bugs, and snails! We even caught a small fish! This was a campout after all, so we cooked our dinner over a fire. Hot
- [GLC Event Recap: A Park In Progress at Grant Frontier Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/glc-event-recap-a-park-in-progress-at-grant-frontier-park/) - Many thanks to thank Owen Snell from Denver Parks & Recreation for showing us around the construction site!Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) is a youth group in Denver for high school students to learn more about the environment and become active, informed citizens. Click here for more information on the program!
- [GLC Ends Summer with Service and Recreation](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/sprees-trees-holiday-camp-recap/) - ​ In August, we met up at Grant Frontier Park to test our balance with Stand Up Paddleboarding - often known as SUPing. We all had a great time, and were fortunate enough to have the Colorado SUP Club there to share their gear and teach us the ins and outs of SUPing! After we
- [Panning on the Platte 2014](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/panning-on-the-platte-2014/) - Stay tuned for our fall 2015 event date! ​
- [Fall 2021 Family South Platte Stewardship Day Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/fall-2021-family-south-platte-stewardship-day-recap/) - This past Saturday, SPREE, along with Denver Parks and Recreation, welcomed 20 families in Globeville Landing Park to work together for Fall Family South Platte Stewardship Day. Over 50 adults and children joined in on a fun morning of picking up trash in a beautiful park along our River. The SPREE family community was supported
- [Sustainable South Platte](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/sustainable-south-platte/) - Established in 2012, the Wells Fargo Environmental Solutions for Communities five-year grant program has awarded $12 million to 207 grantees and funded 247 projects to date that promote conservation and environmental sustainability.“Denver Trout Unlimited and the Greenway Foundation will work to transform current water use patterns along the South Platte River below Chatfield Reservoir into
- [Progress Toward the Environmental Pool Pledge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/progress-toward-the-environmental-pool-pledge-drive/) - The 500 acre-feet of water would be added to the 1,600 acre-feet for an environmental pool being developed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado Water Conservation Board through the Chatfield Reallocation Project, for a total of 2,100 feet of storage. The environmental pool will be set aside for releases of water that will provide environmental and water quality benefits
- [Support The Greenway Foundation and Denver: Water Environmental Pool Pledge Drive](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/support-the-greenway-foundation-and-denver-water-environmental-pool-pledge-drive/) - Big News! The Greenway Foundation and Denver Water have teamed up to start a pledge drive which, if successful, will add an additional 500 acre-feet of environmental storage in Chatfield Reservoir through a community coalition. Denver Water has committed nearly $2 million to fund the purchase of 250 acre-feet of storage space in Chatfield – if The
- [50th Anniversary of the Flood: River Vision Tour](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/50th-anniversary-of-the-floodriver-vision-tour/) - REMEMBERING THE FLOOD. CELEBRATING THE RIVER To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the flood of 1965, The Greenway Foundation and Urban Drainage and Flood Control District hosted a tour of the South Platte River. The tour looked at the affects of the flood and scope of the destruction. Attendees began the tour at Confluence Park
- [Coors Light South Platte Riverfest 2015 Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/coors-light-south-platte-riverfest-2015-recap/) - Originateve, a partnering non-profit, helped reduce waste generated at the festival by using over 2,000 aluminum cans to create a fish sculpture.
- [Water Engineers At Cherry Creek Train July 9-13](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/water-engineers-at-cherry-creek-train-july-9-13/) - ​1. Identify the Problem (What do we need to do? What is our goal?)2. Brainstorm (the most important step!)3. Design (blueprint)4. Build (may be a model/prototype at first)5. Test and Evaluate (Then may need to go back to step 4, until it is perfect and safe and ready-to-go! Or even go back to steps 2-3)6.
- [From "What River" to River Vision](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/from-what-river-to-river-vision/) - SOUTH PLATTE RIVER GETTING $30 MILLION UPGRADE! Thanks for the article, Confluence Denver! There are incredible changes going on in and along the South Platte River throughout Denver! Greenway's River Vision Improvement Plan has invested over $30 million into urban river restoration. As our associate director Jolon Clark states, the ultimate goal "is a South Platte River that's swimmable, boatable, recreationally vibrant and ecologically
- [GLC's Spring Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-campers-kick-off-summer-with-special-agent-training/) - Spring was in full swing Saturday as the Greenway Leadership Corp (GLC) met to celebrate Earth Day. The Greenway Leadership Corps meets once a month for stewardship events, outdoor adventures and professional development. Each event is free of charge to high school students with no experience or gear necessary! As we started our dive into
- [River Artists Get Creative at Summer Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/river-artists-get-creative-at-summer-camp/) - SUMMER CAMPS, WEEK 2: RIVER ARTISTS Campers at Johnson Habitat Park worked with a local artist, Michele Brown, to complete the mural on the SPREE Headquarters building. Michele studied art and illustration at the Pratt Institute in New York City, and now she stays active in the Denver community attending art shows, working as a
- [Theme 2: River Art](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/theme-2-river-art/) - 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 guest this week was artist Michele Brown of La Mano art. She helped us enlarge and paint some of our SPREE mascots!
- [Campers Make Art Inspired by the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/campers-make-art-inspired-by-the-river/) - 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 canvas mural inspired by our waterways. ​​ To start the week, we painted with mud and shaving cream and and did our own color experiments. We
- [Art on the River: Curbside Pickup Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/art-on-the-river-curbside-pickup-recap/) - 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 activities for families all over the Denver area. After being away from kiddos the last few months, seeing families (from afar) was certainly a highlight for
- [Two Fantastic Fundraising Events](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/two-fantastic-fundraising-events/) - PLEASE JOIN THE GREENWAY FOUNDATION FOR TWO UPCOMING FUNDRAISING EVENTS This remarkable evening will take place Thursday, September 10th. We will be honoring MillerCoors with this year's Friend of the River Award. Check here for the list of the all sponsors who will be in attendance.We sold out this event in record time! Contact Ryan Aids if
- [Winter Gear Drive](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/winter-gear-drive/) - ​ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO BEING OUTDOORS: 2016 WINTER GEAR DRIVE ​Even as we enjoy teaching and learning throughout the seasons, we occasionally encounter school groups and students who do not have the proper gear to spend an afternoon outdoors this time of year, or in the late fall. To help eliminate this barrier for students, SPREE is
- [Greenway Untapped April 7th - Join Us!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/greenway-untapped-april-7thjoin-us/) - Denver Water will be there to discuss their water conservation efforts, rebates, and to talk about where our water comes from! Check out all of their programs here and come with questions about how to reduce your water consumption and impact on local water resources. This event is part of the larger giving program at Berkeley Untapped, which has chosen The Greenway Foundation
- [Greenway Untapped with Denver Water](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/greenway-untapped-with-denver-water/) - APRIL 7TH, 2016 ​We had our second Greenway Untapped event at Berkeley Untapped on April 7th! Big thank you to all the people that came out! After a little networking, we had heard from Michael and John from Denver Water. They shared all sorts of wonderful information about the importance of the snowpack to Denver’s
- [PrintReleaf](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/printreleaf/) - PrintReleaf calculates the trees consumed by our printing projects and “releafs” by planting trees in certified forests around the world. The process is fully audited and, coupled with Publication Printers’ existing sustainability efforts, actually adds trees to the world! By working with Publication Printers, we are already helping sustain forests across North America. PrintReleaf gives us
- [Our First Taste of Mud Pies](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/our-first-taste-of-mud-pies/) - YOU'VE DONATED, NOW BRING ON THE SOUTH PLATTE MUD PIES! $10 = A new net to catch crawdad $25 = A new pair of crocs to get kids in the water$200 = A full scholarship for a week of camp$1,000 = A month's wages for a Youth Employee**All donations over $250 qualify for an EZ Tax credit!
- [Reserve Your Spot and Join SPREE for Spring Break Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/reserve-your-spot-and-join-spree-for-spring-holiday-camps/) - ​Have them join SPREE for fun and educational days filled with games, crafts, and adventures about the environment. SPREE offers camps on DPS school holidays for K-5th grade students. Camps are held at SPREE HQ from 7:30AM to 6PM and cost $45 per child per day.Learn more and sign up here. February 3: Journey of the South PlatteInvestigate our River's journey as
- [Noble Energy Partners in Expansion](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/noble-energy-partners-in-expansion/) - Forty years after Joe Shoemaker, The Greenway Foundation and the hardworking leaders of Denver began their collaborative journey to restore and return a once forgotten river to its community - a new partnership is born.The Greenway Foundation and Noble Energy are excited to announce a partnered initiative to expand the reach of the South Platte
- [Thank You River Rangers](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/thank-you-river-rangers/) - This summer the River Rangers worked as environmental educators at our summer camp program, gaining teaching experience througout the summer as they led groups of summer campers and taught them about the South Platte River, water testing, local ecology, Denver history, catching crawdads and other critters, and many other activities. We couldn't have done it
- [Thank You Xcel Energy](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/thank-you-xcel-energy3803178/) - We are extremely grateful to Xcel Energy for all of their support over the years!
- [Thank you Xcel Energy](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/thank-you-xcel-energy/) - Grant funding is only one of the ways that Xcel Energy is supporting The Greenway Foundation this year. We are also honored to be chosen as the non-profit beneficiary of Xcel Energy's sponsorship of Family 4Pack ticket packages for 2016 Denver Outlaws games. $5 from the sale of every Xcel Energy Family 4Pack will be donated to
- [Thank you Staples for Supporting our Programs](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/thank-you-staples-for-supporting-our-programs/) - We’re excited to announce that The Greenway Foundation has been awarded a 2 Million & Change grant by the Staples Foundation! This funding is a part of Staples’ philanthropic initiative to direct more than $2 million to non-profit organizations that are focused on education and job skills. The grant we received will help fund our hands-on field trips for elementary students as well as
- [2016 River Ranger Youth Internship Program Now Underway](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/2016-river-ranger-youth-internship-program-now-underway/) - ​To learn more about the River Ranger program, click here!
- [Greenway River Rangers: Teaching Day Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/greenway-river-rangers-teaching-day-recap/) - This month high schoolers from the Greenway River Ranger program met down at Overland Pond Park in Denver to teach a group of 5th grade students from Creative Challenge Community (C3) school. ​ The River Ranger crew led the 5th graders through different activities covering a variety of subjects, including water testing, pollution in the city, beaver adaptations,
- [Theme 9: Junior Park Rangers](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/theme-9-junior-park-rangers/) - This week SPREE campers became Junior Park Rangers! They became experts in their camp park by exploring, mapping, and playing in it! We helped take care of our camp park by doing some trash pick up with some fun grabbers. We even got to do a special service project with a member of the Denver Parks and
- [Ranger Teaching Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ranger-teaching-day/) - On Monday, our High School River Rangers had their second teaching day of the season! The day started off with a Professional Development session focused on how instructors can engage the curiosity of their students. River Rangers discussed different techniques to get students exploring, curious, and asking questions. They then were challenged to engage the
- [River Ranger Internship Kicks Off](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/river-ranger-internship-kicks-off/) - The Greenway River Rangers commit to one training day, four teaching days, one day at a holiday camp, and two Greenway Leadership Corps events throughout the school year. During these events, students will gain hands-on teaching experience, teaching elementary students about their local environment through our 5th grade excursion (field trip) program. In
- [River Rangers Teaching Day Two](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/finding-beavers-in-denver/) - After a long winter break, the River Ranger internship is back in full swing! Our high school interns from KIPP Denver Collegiate High School joined us for their second teaching day at Overland Pond Park. ​Tracks: Beavers have two distinct sets of tracks: their hind tracks are 6-7 inches long and show webbed toes whereas
- [River Ranger Teaching Day 2](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/river-ranger-teaching-day-2/) - ​After a long winter break, our River Ranger interns from KIPP Denver Collegiate High School finally got back to teaching days! They joined the SPREE team’s excursion training at Overland Pond Park and met the new educators! The river ranger team started the day off playing a new game, set goals for themselves, and worked
- [Summer River Ranger - Ivan](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-river-ranger-ivan/) - SPREE is proud to present one of its newest members of the River Ranger Team, Ivan! Ivan was born in Aurora, Colorado and moved to Mexico when he was 3 where he lived until he moved back to Colorado at the age of 10. His favorite food is tacos and he loves Sour Patch Kids.
- [Summer River Ranger - Arlin](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-river-ranger-arlin/) - ​Arlin is one of our very talented returning Summer River Rangers from 2019! Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Arlin enjoys learning about the environment while also sharing her love of flautas and other Mexican foods with the people around her. Like others, Arlin has a long bucket list of things she has always wanted to
- [Greenway River Ranger Training Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/greenway-river-ranger-training-day/) - The Greenway River Ranger Internship Program is designed for high school students to explore possibilities in the environmental field through training, hands-on teaching experience and outdoor adventure. Students will develop leadership, strong communication, and critical thinking skills that will serve as powerful tools for their future. There is an internship portion of the program and
- [River Ranger Internship Kicks Off](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/river-ranger-internship-kicks-off4887560/) - This past Monday, our new cohort of High School River Rangers had their first teaching day! A class of 5th grades came to Overland Pond Park, and River Rangers taught activities about water testing, beaver adaptations, pollution in the city, and rafting. Then, in the afternoon, we all got our feet wet as we looked
- [SPREE Campers Earn Junior Park Ranger Badges](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-campers-earn-junior-park-ranger-badges/) - For SPREE’s Junior Park Ranger summer camp theme, campers got to meet Denver Park Rangers and also did a service project. ​Campers started off the week by learning to identify native plants along the Cherry Creek and South Platte River. We even made our own “seed bombs” and plant paper. Campers also created field guides
- [Kipp Denver Collegiate River Ranger Internship](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/crag-days-with-the-greenway-leadership-corps/) - It’s the start of a new school year, which means that The Greenway Foundation has hired ten new interns for its 2019-2020 excursion season! These students are juniors and seniors at Kipp Denver Collegiate (KDC) that applied and interviewed with us to earn a spot as part of our River Ranger team. This year, three
- [Summer River Ranger - Katie](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-river-ranger-katie/) - Katie is a new Summer River Ranger this year with SPREE! She was born in New York where she would use the subway as her main form of transportation to get around the city. Katie also lived in Italy for a year where she learned to speak Italian and developed a love for the homemade
- [Summer River Ranger - Camila](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-river-ranger-camila/) - Camila is one of our amazing returning summer rangers from 2019! She is a 17 year old high school graduate that was born in Los Angeles, California. Proud to be a first generation graduate, her dream job is to be an editor in chief or journalist. Her passion with feminism may be part of her
- [Summer River Ranger - Destiny](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-river-ranger-destiny/) - Destiny is one of our awesome returning Summer River Rangers! She is a Colorado Native, born here in Denver. As a profession, she wants to be a lawyer, while working with programs similar to SPREE in the summers. Her favorite age range to teach is 8-10 years old. In her free time, she loves growing plants, mainly
- [River Rangers - Stand Up Paddle Boarding](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/july-30th-2020/) - The SPREE Summer River Rangers recently went stand up paddle boarding at Barr Lake State Park, and to say we had a blast is an understatement! First of all, we want to thank CityWILD for lending us their stand up paddle boards and providing our rangers with such a memorable opportunity. Our Rangers expressed such
- [2020 River Ranger Experience](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/2020-river-ranger-experience/) - Last Friday, the 2020 summer River Rangers presented on their summer experience to our Board of Directors, and they inspired us all! TGF was honored to have these six wonderful and talented teens - Katie, Arlin, Destiny, Camila, Ivan, & Tori - taking on the uncertainty of this year with passion! Although their positions as
- [Spring River Rangers Started!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spring-river-rangers-started/) - This week kicked off the Spring High School River Rangers teaching days by participating in our March SPREE After School! For the first week of March SPREE After School, two of our River Rangers, Tori & Hailey observed our SPREE educators as they taught the kiddos about animal shelters & practiced our observation skills.Tori, a
- [My Summer as a River Ranger- by Hailey M.](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/my-summer-as-a-river-ranger-by-hailey-m/) - Once I applied and went through the interview process I was finally hired and excited to spend my summer at a kids camp. In order to be the best possible River Ranger it’s important to prioritize self care before every shift. I learned that getting enough sleep, hydrating, eating a good breakfast, and doing one I
- [Summer River Ranger - Tori](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-river-ranger-tori/)
- [Johnson Habitat Park in Full Swing](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/johnson-habitat-park-in-full-swing/) - HOW WILL YOU SPEND YOUR SUMMER? Getting you and your family outside this summer is not only a fun way to recreate, it can also help with health, social and academic issues. Spending time outdoors can be a challenge when you live in the city but Johnson Habitat Park is the perfect place to bring your family and
- [Theme 7: Outdoor Adventures](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/theme-7-outdoor-adventures-2/) - We had an amazing week learning about outdoor adventures! Each day was packed with explorations, activities, and critter crawls!We had a days dedicated to hiking, camping, survival, geocaching, and Leave No Trace. We also had an amazing time learning to stand up paddle board (SUP) and raft!
- [Theme 4: Water Engineers](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-camp-theme-4-water-engineers/) - Theme 4 of summer camp transformed the kids into scientists! All week we talked about the amazing power of water and investigated how we use it day to day. We explored the water cycle, made mini water wheels, learned about the wastewater treatment process, and even made devices to collect trash that floats down the
- [Theme 5: Defeat the Couch Potato](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/theme-5-defeat-the-couch-potato/) - Over the week of July 4th we had a short week of camp, but it wasn't short on fun! This week we dedicated ourselves to having all kids of active and outdoor fun- we didn't want to have the summer couch potato take over our lives! Each day we played sports and games, made crafts, read
- [Theme 8: Underwater Explorers](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/theme-8-underwater-explorers/) - Theme 8 had us exploring the depths of the South Platte and the Cherry Creek! We learned about the river and creek as a habitat and about the many creatures that live there. We learned about macro invertebrates, fish, birds, crawdads, reptiles, beavers, amphibians, plants, and more! The campers also learned about water quality and performed water
- [Things with Wings](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/things-with-wings/) - Our SPREE summer campers always love "Things with Wings" week! Each day celebrates and explores a new type of winged creature.On Monday, our theme was bats. Campers learned all about bats, their life cycle, diet, and cool adaptations!Tuesday's focus was flying insects. We learned about aquatic macroinvertebrates (insects who start their life cycle in the
- [Journey of the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/journey-of-the-river/) - This week at camp, the kids followed the journey of the South Platte River and it's tributaries from its origin all the way to the gulf of Mexico. Throughout the week, the kids had a blast working on a project each day- making a model of Denver's own watershed. Teams worked together to make a landscape, mountains,
- [GLC goes to the Colorado Environmental Film Festival](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/amazing-animal-engineers-holiday-camp-recap/) - On February 24th, a group of high schoolers got to go to the Colorado Environmental Film Festival for a GLC event! The students watched five documentaries and then got to explore a Eco Expo and photo gallery. There was a lot of interesting things at the Eco Expo, including live animals like snakes and owls
- [Journey of the River at the Cherry Creek Train Aug. 6-10](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/journey-of-the-river-at-the-cherry-creek-train-aug-6-10/) - This week, the campers went on a journey- a journey of the South Platte River! On Monday, campers started in the mountains, learning about where and how the South Platte begins. We made our own mini mountain models and discovered how snow melt forms into creeks, streams, and eventually rivers. And, we learned about how Colorado
- [Water Engineers at SPREE HQ Aug 6-10](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/water-engineers-at-spree-hq-aug-6-10/) - ​1. Identify the Problem (What do we need to do? What is our goal?)2. Brainstorm (the most important step!)3. Design (blueprint)4. Build (may be a model/prototype at first)5. Test and Evaluate (Then may need to go back to step 4, until it is perfect and safe and ready-to-go! Or even go back to steps 2-3)6.
- [GLC goes Rafting](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/glc-goes-rafting/) - The Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) and SPREE's summer High School River Rangers got to explore a new river this past weekend. We drove south from Denver to Buena Vista, where we spend two days rafting along the Arkansas River! This was a two-day trip, and we spent the night camping in Buena Vista at Turtle
- [Summer Day Camps are in Full Swing for 2015](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-day-camps-are-in-full-swing-for-2015/) - ​SUMMER DAY CAMPS IN FULL SWING SPREE’s Adventures Outside Day Camp is in full swing and we are excited to have a talented team of new and returning summer staff.​ Pictured below are the folks spending their summer teaching at the Cherry Creek Train location: Bailey, Bekky, Helen, Rachel, and Maggie (not pictured). This is Aisha! This
- [Summer Camps: Special Agents Clean Up the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-camps-special-agents-clean-up-the-river/) - ​CAMPERS BECOME SPECIAL AGENTS, CLEAN UP THE RIVER Campers at SPREE’s Adventures Outside summer day camps have been having fun while learning about the environment. In the first week, campers trained to become SPREE Force Special Agents, helping Chompers defeat evil villains to keep the River safe and clean! Here are a few highlights from the
- [Birds, Monarchs, and More at Summer Camps](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/birds-monarchs-more-at-summer-camps/) - SUMMER CAMPS WEEK 3: THINGS WITH WINGS In our third week of SPREE’s Adventures Outside Summer Day Camps, campers learned all about things with wings. Here are a few of the highlights from the week: We learned all about owls and dissected pellets to see what they eat. We made our own wings modeled from the wingspans
- [Campers Welcome July With a Splash](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/campers-welcome-july-with-a-splash/) - CAMPERS ENJOY A WEEK OF SUMMERTIME FUN IN JULY ​
- [Mad Scientists Week at Summer Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/mad-scientists-week-at-summer-camp/) - ​CAMPERS USE NATURE TO INSPIRE INVENTIONS Week Five at SPREE’s Adventures Outside Day Camps was all about experimenting and inventing! We learned a lot from nature, took apart old machines, and even made our own inventions that could help the South Platte River. Below are a just a few of the highlights from our Mad
- [Campers Explore Life Underwater](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/campers-explore-life-underwater/) - SUMMER CAMPERS LEARN ABOUT LIFE UNDERWATER In Week 6, campers at SPREE’s Adventures Outside Camps explored below the surface of the River. We started off the week learning about watersheds and the South Platte River's journey from the mountains to the ocean. ​ Friday was a special day for campers at both the Cherry Creek Train
- [Campers Become Water Engineers](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/campers-become-water-engineers/) - ​WEEK 9 SUMMER CAMPERS BECOME WATER ENGINEERS Do you know what flocculation means? SPREE campers do! At SPREE’s Adventures Outside Summer Camps, we spent our week discovering the power of water. We started out learning about our watershed and the source of our water. We spent Tuesday building boats and locks and dams, then tested
- [Underground Investigation at Holiday Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/underground-investigation-at-holiday-camp/) - ​On Monday, campers learned about animals that burrow. They dressed up like a mole and completed a blindfold obstacle course. They also became burrowing owls and worked in teams to attract food to their burrows. We even created our own tunnel and burrow system using recycled materials. Later, we explored the river to see what
- [Fall Colors Holiday Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/fall-colors-holiday-camp/) - SPREE CAMPERS LEARN ABOUT FALL ​SPREE campers recently enjoyed a break from school and some beautiful weather while learning about autumn. This one-day holiday camp took place on November 2nd, just in time to see changing colors at the newly remodeled Johnson-Habitat Park. We took a fall hike, made fall-inspired crafts, and did a leaf
- [Summer Camp and Mud Pies](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-camp-and-mud-pies/) - ​COLORADO GIVES DAY 2015
- [Campers Learn About Energy and Defeat the Energy Leech](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/campers-learn-about-energy-and-defeat-the-energy-leech/) - We worked together to create our own board game full of energy-saving tips and consequences for wasting energy. Then we played together to see who could reach the finish line first. Campers also created their own energy-saving reminders for our SPREE Headquarters building, finding creative words and pictures to help remind everyone to turn lights
- [Summer Camp Staff](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-camp-staff/) - Meet the 2016 summer SPREE team!Jamie Akens: Born and raised in Colorado, I am an environmental warrior. It all began in when I was 10 years old, I woke up in the middle of a herd of elk while camping in Estes Park, CO. The moment triggered my earth loving transformation. Since then I have
- [Campers Learn About Colorado's Big Cats and Canines](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/campers-learn-about-colorados-big-cats-and-canines/) - Thanks to everyone, including our Junior Rangers and River Rangers, who attended and helped at camp. Registration is now open for Spring Holiday Camps- sign up here! Interested in being a Junior Ranger at SPREE's Holiday Camps? Returning campers currently in 6th- 8th grade can inquire about openings. Find out more here. Contact us at camp@greenwayfoundation.org or (720) 306-8000. ​
- [Register Now: Summer Camp is Selling Out](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/register-now-summer-camp-is-selling-out/) - Looking for a way to get your kids outside and active this summer while you are at work? Don't want them to stop learning just because it's summer? Then Adventures Outside is for you!Sign up now for our some of our 11 award-winning, educational, and unique weeks of camp along the South Platte River.Our location at
- [Summer Camp Special Agent Training](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/summer-camp-special-agent-traning/) - We had a blast theme 1 at SPREE summer camp! Each day we got missions from Chompers- SPREE's own Special Agent! Each day we had a mission directing us to train to become awesome special agents who help take care of our own city and community. We also learned about the city's villains- especially the trash
- [SPREE Campers Learn About Winter Weather](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-holiday-campers-learn-about-winter-weather/) - Campers also became meteorologists, building their own homemade weather stations. Campers had fun doing some hands-on science through making a snow gauge, thermometer, wind vane, and anemometer. To make your own homemade instruments and try some weather experiments at home, visit this website. Thanks to SPREE staff and high school students from KIPP Denver Collegiate for their help with
- [Holiday Camp Recap: Journey of the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/holiday-camp-recap-journey-of-the-river/) - ​Campers acted out the water cycle with a raindrop friend that they created. They created their own watershed models and tested out where water goes using a spray bottle. We read “My Water Comes From the Mountains,” written by Tiffany Fourment and illustrated by Dorothy Emerling. Campers created their own artwork based on the book
- [SPREE Campers Work to Defeat the Trash Monster](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-campers-work-to-defeat-the-trash-monster/) - Campers had a special guest, Originative, come in and guide them in building animals and other keepsakes out of tree cookies, pinecones, and other natural/ reused materials. ​ We ended the week with a fun field day of water exploration and team-building games, along with a special graduation ceremony. SPREE is excited for week two and
- [Campers Enjoy Outdoor Adventures](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/campers-enjoy-outdoor-adventures/) - This week of summer camp was our outdoor adventures theme!Monday had the kids focused on teambuilidng and survival skills. We played games, had team challenges, and explored the creek/river! The campers also learned to make many different types of emergency signals, in addition to making a custom water bottle koozy! Tuesday we went on a mini
- [SPREE Scientists Summer Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-scientists-summer-camp/) - Our SPREE Scientists week at camp was a blast! Kids loved exploring a new kind of science every day and making inventions, doing experiments, and doing some engineering! And getting in the creek and River every day of course!Monday was all about weather and meteorology. Campers learned to identify clouds, and did experments with rain
- [Geology Rocks! Holiday Camp Nov. 3, 2017](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/geology-rocks-holiday-camp-nov-3-2017/) - Camp on November 3rd was all about rocks! Campers turned into geologists and explored the rock cycle, what happens to rocks over time, how the South Platte affects rocks, and learned about some of Colorado's own cool rocks. First, we started the day with geology basics. We discussed the rock cycle and learned about the three
- [Time Travelers SPREE Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/something-fishy-holiday-camp/) - Campers had a blast traveling through time at SPREE holiday camps on November 20-21!Monday's mission had us focused on exploring the Native American tribes of Colorado's plains. The Arapahoe and Cheyenne lived along the South Platte River for thousands of years and are still around today! We worked on reenacting three different aspects of their
- [Raptors of the River: Holiday Camp Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/interviews-from-camp/) - On Friday, local SPREE Ornithologists gathered to investigate the raptors of Denver that rely on our River to survive. Campers put their skills to the test as they competed Olympics style against the biggest, fastest raptors around, built the best adapted raptor imagined, and tried their luck at falconry! ​In the first activity, campers found
- [SPREE Scientists Summer Camp at Cherry CReek Train: June 11-15](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-scientists-summer-camp-at-cherry-creek-train/) - During week 2 of SPREE Summer Camp, the kids had a blast becoming different types of scientists each day! On Monday, the campers were botanists. They learned about plant anatomy, investigated how different types of seeds travel, and planted some seeds of their own.​A flock of ornithologists packed camp on Tuesday! Campers investigated different types
- [Outdoor Adventure Skills Camp at Cherry Creek Train June 25-29](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/outdoor-adventure-skills-camp-at-cherry-creek-train-june-25-29/) - The last week of June, went by in a “SPLASH” as campers at the Train learned and practiced skills they could use when they are unplugged, exploring the outdoors. Whether it was skills used to survive in the wilderness or enjoying the outdoors safely, by the end of the week, campers and staff alike were
- [Special Agent Summer Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/special-agent-summer-camp/) - Our first week of 2018 summer camps was a blast! Over June 4-8, both of our camp locations had the theme: Special Agent Training! Our focus was on being becoming special agents of the environment and the community. Monday was the introduction to being a special agent. We learned and developed many skills including, teamwork, observation,
- [SPREE Campers get Inspired by Nature July 9-13](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-campers-get-inspired-by-nature-july-9-13/) - Summer campers at SPREE HQ had a fantastic week getting "inspired by nature!" On Monday, all of our nature art projects were about color. First, we made natural dyes and painted pictures with them. One set was made with plants and spices like turmeric, spinach, and strawberries! Another we made with mud and food coloring!
- [HQ SPREE Scientists Camp July 16-20](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/hq-spree-scientists-camp-july-16-20/) - During this week of SPREE Summer Camp, the kids had a blast becoming different types of scientists each day! On Monday, the campers were botanists. They learned about plant anatomy, investigated how different types of seeds travel, and planted some seeds of their own.​A flock of ornithologists packed camp on Tuesday! Campers investigated different types
- [Outdoor Adventure Skills Camp at SPREE HQ July 30-Aug 3](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/outdoor-adventure-skills-camp-at-spree-hq-july-30-aug-3/) - The last week of July, went by in a “SPLASH” as campers at SPREE HQ learned and practiced skills they could use when they are unplugged, exploring the outdoors. Whether it was skills used to survive in the wilderness or enjoying the outdoors safely, by the end of the week, campers and staff alike were
- [SPREE Campout Aug 4-5](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-campout-aug-4-5/) - SPREE campers and families had a blast at the 5th annual SPREE Summer Campout in Johnson Habitat park this park weekend! Eight adventurous families enjoyed cooking dinner outside, exploring in the River, and sleeping under the stars! We started off with "critter crawl!" Kids and adults alike enjoyed hunting for crawdads, minnows, clams, and insects
- [Cherry Creek Train Campers Inspired By Nature Aug 13-17](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/cherry-creek-train-campers-inspired-by-nature-aug-13-17/) - Summer campers at the Cherry Creek Train had a fantastic week getting "inspired by nature!" On Monday, all of our nature art projects were about color. First, we made natural dyes and painted pictures with them. One set was made with plants and spices like turmeric, blueberries, and strawberries! Another we made with mud and
- [BioBlitz Holiday Camp Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/cats-canines-holiday-camp-recap/) - DAy 1:​Monday October 22 What better way to start a week than a fun 2 days of a BioBlitz Holiday Camp? SPREE couldn’t think of anything better! A BioBlitz is a challenge to find and identify as many species of organisms that you can in a given time and area. Day 1 of our camp,
- [Environment Investigators Holiday Camp Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/environment-investigators-holiday-camp-recap/) - SPREE understands that it can be hard to view nature up close, but it does not have to be! During camp Monday, we learned some skills and tips to help campers find success in observing nature. It was a fun day and by the end, campers were asked to decode a hidden message that had
- [Cherry Creek Train Summer Camp Week 10: Inspired by Nature](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/rocks-and-trails/) - Campers joined SPREE as we looked to the River, Creek, and parks for inspiration for paintings, sculptures, performances, and more. We also worked with a local Denver artist to make an awesome project together!Monday: 2D ArtCampers started off the week with 2-dimensional art. First, we tried our hand at some photography! Campers used disposable cameras
- [Mapping Our Way - Holiday Camp Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/mapping-our-way-holiday-camp-recap/) - We were happy to see all our campers navigated their way to SPREE HQ last Friday for camp! Some campers admitted they used GPS devices to navigate to camp while others said they knew the way without any help. By the end of the day, all campers were more confident in their ability to read
- [SPREE F.B.I. - Holiday Camp Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-fbi-holiday-camp-recap/) - It is almost time to uncover our gardens from last year to prepare for spring and summer bounty. Sometimes though we can’t do it on our own. Often, it is our FBIs that help break down old plant material to prepare for the new. We aren’t talking about law enforcement though… SPREE FBIs are decomposers
- [Journey of the River Camp at SPREE HQ June 25-29](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/journey-of-the-river-camp-at-spree-hq-june-25-29/) - On Monday, campers started in the mountains, learning about where and how the South Platte begins. We made our own mini mountain models and discovered how snow melt forms into creeks, streams, and eventually rivers. And, we learned about how Colorado is the headwaters state, and that all of the water in Colorado flows out
- [Cherry Creek Train Camp Week 3: Forces of Nature](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spree-hq-summer-camp-week-5-inspired-by-nature/) - From storms to tornadoes and earthquakes to volcanoes, campers learned about many amazing forces of nature that have shaped Colorado’s past and will be a part of its future.Monday: Meteorologists in TrainingTo start off the week, campers learned some meteorologist skills and some storm basics. First, campers did an experiment to learn the answer to
- [Cherry Creek Train Summer Camp Week 5: Streams, Pipes, and Schemes](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/hq-summer-camp-week-6-ecosystem-explorers/) - This week at SPREE camp, campers followed a drop of water through the water systems of Colorado as it flowed through streams, waited in reservoirs, traveled across mountains, got cleaned in treatment plants, used in homes, and went down drains.Monday: Where does our water come from?All of our water in Denver comes from snow melt
- [SPREE HQ Summer Camp Week 7: Forces of Nature](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/rock-shopping-on-the-poudre-river/) - From storms to tornadoes and earthquakes to volcanoes, campers learned about many amazing forces of nature that have shaped Colorado’s past and will be a part of its future.Monday: Meteorologists in TrainingTo start off the week, campers learned some meteorologist skills and some storm basics. First, campers did an experiment to learn the answer to
- [Things With Wings Fall Break Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/things-with-wings-fall-break-camp/) - Birds, Bats, and Bugs, Oh My! Spree wrapped up our 2021 camp year with a fun Fall Break Camp theme “Things with Wings” where campers learned all about our flying friends. We kicked off the week with a chilly Monday morning Critter Crawl where campers kept their eyes peeled for water dwelling birds, like Mallards,
- [Shreddin' in the City](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/shreddin-in-the-city/) - Last week a group of high school students from The Greenway Foundation's Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) program met down at the Ruby Hill Rail Yard in Denver for a fun day of volunteering, skiing and snowboarding right here in Denver! First established in 2007 in collaboration with Winter Park, Ruby Hill Rail Yard was the country's first free urban terrain
- [Trail Building with The Nature Conservancy](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/trail-building-withthe-nature-conservancy/) - The whole crew - TNC, WRV & Greenway all together at the end of a long and satisfying workday. The Nature Conservancy team members at the site were extraordinary hosts, leading us on guided tours of the on-site trails, sharing their knowledge about the preserve and The Nature Conservancy’s work, and providing additional hands while
- [Resume Rockstars With Greenway Leadership Corps](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/resume-rockstars-with-greenway-leadership-corps/) - ​Students then completed a series of questions to help them figure out what skills and experiences they have that are appropriate to include in a resume. Questions ranged from “If one of your friends at school were to brag about you, what would they say?” to “Which subjects are you best at in school?” As students
- [Shredding in the City 2017](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/shredding-in-the-city-2017/) - It was a gorgeous day, everyone had a great time, and by the end students were asking how they could snowboard again soon! After snowboarding, we heard from a Metro State student who is studying hydrology and water resources. He explained his academic path and his interest in water science while we munched on snacks
- [S'more Engagement](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/smore-engagement/) - After catching up, we had the pleasure of talking with Councilman Jolon Clark. Councilman Clark grew up near Wash Park, worked for The Greenway Foundation for nearly 20 years, and was just recently elected to city council in District Seven. With Councilman Clark, we discussed what exactly a city councilman does, how working for city
- [Rafting on the Arkansas](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/rafting-on-the-arkansas/) - Browns Canyon offers some of the most popular white water rafting in the whole US of A. It is a recently designated national monument, and we spent our two days admiring the geologic features and beautiful landscape that make up the canyon. We even spotted some bighorn sheep! This section of the Arkansas
- [Fall Riversweeps 2017](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/fall-riversweeps-2017/) - FALL RIVERSWEEPS CLEAN UP THE SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AND SURROUNDING PARKS!Over 150 people braved the cold, wet morning to join us for our Fall RiverSweep Events on September 23rd! Between the Fall RiverSweep presented by Noble Energy and L.L. Bean and the Publication Printers Fall Family RiverSweep, we filled an entire 30 cubic yard dumpster
- [Meet Our New Interns](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/meet-our-new-interns/) - This pilot internship will be run in conjunction with Denver Public Works and will introduce our two high school interns to environmental education, non-profit management, and public outreach, plus so much more! The internship will run throughout the spring semester and the students will be participating for credit through DSISD's career exploration internship opportunities. Learn
- [Staying Visible on a Bicycle](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/sky-high-with-glc/) - Cycling is one of the healthiest ways (and most fun!) to get from point A to point B. Whether you’re cycling on a designated bicycle path or commuting into work, staying visible is an important component of any ride. Here are some top ways you can ensure pedestrians, other cyclists, and motorists can see you
- [Practicing for the Hunger Games at Barr Lake State Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/practicing-for-the-hunger-games-at-barr-lake-state-park/) - We lucked out with beautiful blue skies this Sunday, as the Greenway Leadership Corp (GLC) explored the many outdoor opportunities Barr Lake State Park has to offer. Before parking, we had already seen three Bald Eagles perched along the lake and a Kestrel flying overhead. ​ To start the morning off, Michelle Seubert, a manager
- [Greenway Leadership Corps is Now Recruiting](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/greenway-leadership-corps-is-now-recruiting/) - Whether you are thinking about being a wildlife biologist when you grow up, want to learn about volunteering with kids, love exploring the outdoors, or just want to meet new people and help out your South Platte River - come join the Greenway Leadership Corps! We welcome everyone to the group and are an all-inclusive
- [First GLC Volunteer Day: Johnson Habitat Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/first-glc-volunteer-day-johnson-habitat-park/) - Volunteers from the Greenway Leadership Corps met at Johnson-Habitat Park in southwest Denver for our "Park Design & Maintenance" Tour & Volunteer Day at Johnson-Habitat Park. Johnson-Habitat Park is a former landfill dump site, which is currently getting renovated & by May 2015 will have completed its transformation into an innovative outdoor education & urban camping amenity.
- [GLC Rock Climbing Day & Upcoming Events](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/glc-rock-climbing-day-upcoming-events/) - Interested in getting involved with the program? Read on for more information about Greenway Leadership Corps! GLC Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) is a youth group in Denver for high school students to learn more about the environment and become active, informed citizens. Click here for more information about the program, and click here to register for GLC & RSVP
- [GLC Event Recap: Snowshoeing Adventure in RMNP](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/glc-event-recap-snowshoeing-adventure-in-rmnp/) - GLC SHOWSHOEING ADVENTURE IN ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK For the Greenway Leadership Corps event this month, GLC students traveled up to Rocky Mountain National Park for a full day of snowshoeing in the Bear Lake region. Before exploring the park and four frozen lakes on snowshoes, GLC had a chance to hear from a National Park
- [GLC Event Recap: CAEE Advancing Environmental Education Conference](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/glc-event-recap-caee-advancing-environmental-education-conference/) - The Greenway Foundation would sincerely like to thank CAEE for providing scholarship funding to make these youths' attendance possible - not to mention two big thumbs up to the students who did an outstanding job speaking on the panel on Saturday!The Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education’s Advancing Environmental Education Conference is annually hosted by the Colorado Alliance for
- [GLC Trail Building with TNC](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/glc-trail-building-with-tnc/) - Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) is a group for Denver-based high school students to learn more about the environment and become active, informed citizens. Once a month, we have a GLC event, which ranges from volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, or outdoor adventures. Our High School River Rangers are high school students who work at
- [GLC Adventures to Ft. Collins](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/glc-adventures-to-ft-collins/) - The ELC is located on 300 acres of woodland and prairie, and works to connect people with nature through environmental education. We were lucky to have two CSU students as our educators–Aaron and Claire–who are studying at the Warner College of Natural Resources at CSU. We started the day with a test of trust in our
- [GLC Winter Sports](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/greenway-leadership-corpss-winter-sports/) - To kick off our 2022 winter sports events, our High School Greenway Leadership Corps started off by heading to Downtown Denver to go ice skating at Skyline Park. Everyone was wobbly at first, but we collectively decided that we‘d all at least try to skate. After many laps of holding onto the railing, Duilio (River
- [GLC Trail Work with WRV](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/glc-trail-work-with-wrv/) - ​This past Saturday, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WRV) teamed up with the GLC for a fun morning of trail work in Eldorado Canyon. GLC high school students and WRV’s youth crew leaders worked on a plot of land that was affected by the 2013 flood. We planed seed in a field, and learned that there are actually many
- [GLC takes on Skiing and Snowboarding](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/rocky-mountain-romp/) - At another stop, we learned about the importance of locator beacons in the backcountry and how to use them.Then, with the beautiful RMNP as a backdrop, we heard about the career paths of our two Ranger guides. Both rangers had very intricate and fascinating stories which led them to be environmental educators in the park.​Afterward,
- [In Stream Stewardship with GLC](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/in-stream-stewarship-with-glc/) - This year's Fall Stewardship Day was a success! Last Saturday, The Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) had a blast helping out our South Platte River. We partnered with Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) and City Wild to connect 40 high school and middle school students from all around Denver to our river. ​​Thank you to all
- [GLC Snowboards in Vail](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/glc-snowboards-in-vail/) - Last weekend, Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) adventured to Vail Mountain Resort to try our hands at snowboarding. We left Denver at the crack of dawn to make our way up into the high country, where most of Colorado’s water starts. It was amazing to see how much an environment can change in just a few
- [Smile While You Shop](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/smile-while-you-shop/) - AMAZONSMILE DONATES EVERY TIME YOU SHOP! To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. Find
- [Public Meetings for the Urban Waterways Restoration](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/public-meetings-for-the-urban-waterways-restoration-study/) - HOW WOULD YOU IMPROVE YOUR URBAN WATERWAY? The second round of public meetings for the Urban Waterways Restoration Study is coming up. The purpose of this study is to identify restorative improvements to three major urban waterways in the City and County of Denver which include Harvard Gulch, Weir Gulch and the South Platte River from 6th
- [Event Recap: Noble Energy Gala on the Bridge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/event-recap-noble-energy-gala-on-the-bridge-presented-by-wells-fargo/) - See the photos from the event here!​
- [Event Recap: After Party on the Bridge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/event-recap-after-party-on-the-bridge/) - Art: Urban Arts Fund for the multiple murals on the retaining walls along the Cherry Creek Trail.Public Projects: Paul & Coral Ann Rothman for the creation and maintenance of the Downtown Denver Children’s PlaygroundPrivate Development: Industry Denver which is a new 120,000 sq. ft. workspace in the River North neighborhoodProgramming, Events, and Recreation: One World
- [Event Recap: Fall Riversweep](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/event-recap-fall-riversweep/) - Thank You to all of our incredible RiverSweep Volunteers and Sponsors! The Greenway Foundation teams up twice yearly at this semiannual event with CH2M Hill, Denver Parks + Recreation, and many other sponsors and volunteer groups to make a difference in Denver!This year, our amazing volunteers: planted 125 plants, thinned two cubic yards of coyote willows,
- [World Water Monitoring Challenge 2014](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/world-water-monitoring-challenge-2014/) - Students from schools in the Denver area gathered at the Littleton/Engleton Wastewater Treatment Plant on Wednesday, October 8th to partake in the World Water Monitoring Challenge. This non-profit is dedicated to testing water quality and comparing results all around the world!SPREE was pleased to join many volunteers at the water testing plant to test water from the South Platte
- [Event Recap: Family Fishing Day 2014](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/event-recap-family-fishing-day-2014/) - Thank you to all families, friends, partners, and supporters who made Family Fishing Day 2014 a huge success!​ We had a great turn-out at 2014 Family Fishing Day! Over 70 youth and adults joined us on a picturesque fall day at Overland Pond Park. Check out the short video above of the event!Saturday's event started
- [Johnson-Habitat Park Remodel](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/johnson-habitat-park-remodel/) - We are so excited to share with you the progress of Johnson Habitat Park and SPREE Headquarters. Johnson Habitat Park has been under construction for all of 2014 and the progress is astounding!Located near Santa Fe and Alameda, this park is in the heart of Denver. This park will be the leading design for environmental play
- [Get to Know Your Greenway: City of Cuernavaca Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/get-to-know-your-greenway-city-of-cuernavaca-park/) - SPREE Staff WriterMore PhotosJust downstream of the Downtown Denver Skate Park sits City of Cuernavaca Park. The Flour Mill Lofts stand between one of the park’s many open spaces and the railroad line that follows the Platte Valley for much of downtown. The South Platte River trail connects this renewed industrial residence to campgrounds in the
- [Overland Pond Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/overland-pond-park/) - SPREE Staff WriterTake a fishing pole and a picnic to enjoy a day out at Overland Pond Park this month. Overland Pond Park offers an escape from the city without ever leaving it. Along with the pond itself, the banks are lush with native plants and signs of animal life. Blue Grama (Colorado’s state grass) is
- [Event Recap: CH2M Spring Riversweep Presented by MillerCoors and The Nature Conservancy](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/event-recap-ch2m-spring-riversweep-presented-by-millercoors-and-the-nature-conservancy/) - Over 600 adults and children came out to The Greenway Foundation's river clean-up day! this equals over 1,200 hours dedicated to Denver Parks and Recreation and our local parks! These amazing volunteers improved nearly three miles of the South Platte River and helped maintain eight different parks! Volunteers:Painted to cover graffitiSpread 48 yards of mulch to protect existing
- [Friend of the River Award 2015: MillerCoors](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/friend-of-the-river-award-2015millercoors/) - MillerCoors continues to be a leading force in water conservation in Colorado, adopting best sustainable practices from farms to breweries. In 2013, the U.S. Water Alliance awarded MillerCoors a United States Water Prize in recognition of innovative water conservation efforts through its agricultural supply chain, a process that accounts for 90 percent of the company’s
- [Johnson Habitat Park: Ribbon Cutting](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/johnson-habitat-parkribbon-cutting/) - IT'S OPEN! COME ON DOWN TO JOHNSON HABITAT PARK As a former landfill dump site, Johnson Habitat Park has been born again. On June 1, 2015, Denver Parks and Recreation and The Greenway Foundation celebrated the renovation of Johnson Habitat Park, the first environmental education-focused park in Denver. The celebration was lucky enough to have Mayor Michael B Hancock,
- [Downtown Aquarium Wine Fest](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/downtown-aquarium-wine-fest/)
- [The After Party Committee Is Voting for Partners in Change](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/the-after-party-committee-is-voting-for-partners-in-change/) - THE AFTER PARTY COMMITTEE IS VOTING! The volunteer committee for The After Party on the Bridge is voting on the nominees for the 2015 Partners in Change! They are reviewing all the nominees in four award categories in Art, Public Projects, Programming/Events, and Private Development. The finalists will be highlighted and the winner will be announced
- [World Water Monitoring Challenge 2015](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/world-water-monitoring-challenge-2015/) - WORLD WATER MONITORING CHALLENGE 2015! ​​Ever wonder where the water goes when you flush your toilet? Hundreds of students discovered the answer and got to see the process this water goes through before it can be returned to the South Platte River at the Littleton/ Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant last month. This was all part
- [Fall Riversweep 2015 Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/fall-riversweep-2015-recap/) - FALL RIVERSWEEPPRESENTED BY CH2M, MILLERCOORS, AND THE NATURE CONSERVANCY Originateve was on site to sort through all the collected trash! They pulled out all the materials that could be recycled or repurposed-- diverting that waste from ending up in a landfill.150 + Volunteers550 Plants placed 12 cubic yards of willows removed 24 cubic yards of mulch spread5 gallons of
- [Family Fishing Recap 2015](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/family-fishing-recap-2015/) - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015 Over 130 people attended this year's Family Fishing Day at Overland Pond Park. The day started off with a quick fishing tutorial provided by the 13 staff and volunteers of Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK). Families learned how to hold a pole, cast, and tell others around when they caught a fish by yelling
- [Save the Date for These 2016 Events](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/save-the-date-for-these-2016-events/) - 2016 EVENTS CALENDAR LAUREN BERENT The whole staff is excited for a brand new year for Greenway programs and events! Mark your calendars for all of these educational programs and outdoor events-- dates for fall programs will be released soon. If you have any questions about attending or volunteering at any 2106 program, please reach out
- [Pasquinel's Landing Park: A New Way to Access the South Platte River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/pasquinels-landing-park-a-new-way-to-access-the-south-platte-river/) - Over the last eight years, The Greenway Foundation has partnered with numerous public and private entities to collaboratively create a significant visioning, design, funding and, now, construction endeavor. When completed, the River Vision Implementation Plan will provide over $30 Million of new recreational, environmental, water quality and flood control improvements to five areas of Denver’s South Platte River
- [Huge Success at Family Fishing](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/huge-success-at-family-fishing/) - Fish On! FAMILIES EXPLORE THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF FISHING Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) partnered with TGF and were the fishing experts for the day. From baiting the hooks to releasing the fish, this event would not happen without their support and their amazing teaching staff! Thank yous also go out to EarthForce and Denver Parks and Recreation for coming out
- [Why Support Environmental Education](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/why-support-environmental-education/)
- [Clean River Design Challenge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/clean-river-design-challenge/) - WORKING TOWARDS A CLEANER TOMORROW FOR OUR RIVER. Despite the significant evolution in the health of the South Platte, the reality of trash and other forms of pollution continue to be an ongoing challenge to the River. In response to this reality and thanks to a grant from the Rose Community Foundation’s “Innovate
- [2017 Events and Programs](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/2o17-events-and-programs/) - Everyone here at The Greenway Foundation is getting excited for what 2017 will bring to our organization and our South Platte River! Check out our calendar for community events and educational programs! Art on the River and several Greenway Untapped learning happy hours are still being planned, so be sure to bookmark our Events Calendar for the
- [Clear Intentions](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/clear-intentions/) - Clear Intentions at Johnson Habitat Park The Greenway Foundation just installed a Clear Intentions recycling site at Johnson Habitat Park. Did you know that less than 17% of glass in Denver recycling bins actually gets recycled? Clear Intentions works to divert glass from landfills and processes it into a high-quality crushed glass, which is used in the manufacturing of new glass bottles, terrazzo, and fiberglass insulation. These
- [Greenway Untapped: Climate Change](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/greenway-untapped-climate-change/) - We had a fantastic turnout out at Greenway Untapped this week! We had over 65 people attend-- our largest Greenawy Untapped event yet! We had a panel of speakers share their experiences and expertise on Climate Change. The panel then answered questions from the audience about goals for sustainability, success of public outreach in other
- [Coors Light South Platte RiverFest Presented by Elitch Gardens is Next Week](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/coors-light-south-platte-riverfest-presented-by-elitch-gardens-is-next-week/) - Please join The Greenway Foundation for the Coors Light South Platte RiverFest presented by Elitch Gardens! The festival will run from 10 am - 8 pm on Saturday June 24th, and from 10 am - 6 pm on Sunday June 25th. Here is just a few of the amazing things happening at RiverFest this year:Standup paddleboard demos will be available both in the
- [Reception on the River 2017](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/reception-on-the-river-2017/) - At the event, Originateve showed off the amazing process they are making on a sculpture of a beaver made out of recycled aluminum cans.To view the photos from the event, please check out the Facebook Album. If you do not have Facebook, you can use this Photo Bucket Link. Thank you again to CDM Smith for being the Title Sponsor and MillerCoors for being the
- [New Mural at SPREE HQ](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/new-mural-at-spree-hq/) - The SPREE team is excited to announce that a new mural is in display inside of SPREE HQ. The design was created by Michele Brown of La Mano Art, who came to our summer camps and helped our campers paint the mural over the course of the summer. The mural features Greenback Cutthroat Trout, our state
- [Attendees Party it Up at After Party on the Bridge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/attendees-party-it-up-at-after-party-on-the-bridge-2017/) - Thank you to Anna Bogler and Jorgen Jensen for getting Blah Blah Art Installations!Attendees enjoyed unlimited beverages, and food from Fogo de Chao, Dude Bro Tacos, and Wheels on Fire Pizza. And surprise musical guest Itchy-O blew the crowd away-- literally! With fire extinguishers, leaf blowers, and flame throwers! Itchy-O danced and played their instruments as they
- [A Wonderful Evening at the 2017 Gala on the Bridge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/a-wonderful-evening-at-the-2017-gala-on-the-bridge/) - Guests were able to mingle, sip on a beverage, and snack on passed appetizers while enjoying one of the most unique outdoor venues in Denver. After a delicious dinner, the evening culminated with the awarding of the 2017 Hero of the River to Jon Kahn! Jon is the owner of Confluence Kayaks, which is celebrating its
- [Greenway Untapped Survey - We Want to Hear From You!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/greenway-untapped-survey-we-want-to-hear-from-you/) - Thank you to everyone who came out to the first Greenway Untapped of 2018! Our group received a beyond-the-scenes look at Renegade Brewing Company, and learned about the beer brewing process. ​As we look ahead to future learning happy hours, we want to make sure we are creating events that you want to attend! Please
- [Trail Building Teamwork](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/trail-building-teamwork/) - This past weekend the Greenway Leadership Corps traveled to Livermore, Colorado, to stay and work on a preserve owned by The Nature Conservancy along the Poudre River.Phantom Canyon, as it’s known is a rim-to-rim roadless canyon, encompassing four miles of the North Fork of the Cache la Poudre River. There is so much to see
- [2018 Reception on the River Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/2018-reception-on-the-river-recap/) - ​Thank you to the 325 people who attended the 2018 CDM Smith Reception on the River presented Xcel Energy and MillerCoors! ​This wonderful evening, which benefited The Water Connection, hosted local water and other industry leaders from across Denver at STEAM on the Platte.The Water Connection, the water resources and policy arm of The Greenway Foundation, featured
- [2018 Gala on the Bridge and After Party on the Bridge Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/2018-gala-on-the-bridge-and-after-party-on-the-bridge-recap/) - The 2018 Blue Moon After Party on the Bridge presented by The Fang Law Firm was a big success under the big top tent! Over 450 people came to this year's circus themed event were dazzled by jugglers, silt-walkers and surprise aerial performances! Guests also enjoyed themed drink specials and food, and donated food from
- [Park Advocates Share Concerns about Initiative 300](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/park-advocates-share-concerns-about-initiative-300/)
- [April 16th, 2019](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/april-16th-2019/) - A letter regarding The Greenway Foundation's position on Initiative 300 from ​our Executive Director, Jeff Shoemaker:
- [Winners from Round 2 of the 2018-19 Clean River Design Challenge Announced](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/winners-from-round-2-of-the-2018-19-clean-river-design-challenge-announced/) - For the 2018-2019 competition, student teams focused on the section of the South Platte River, just upstream of the confluence with the Cherry Creek. This semester, four teams have been bringing their concept to life by building a scaled model of their design. The teams tested their models in a specialized flume in front of
- [Jolon Clark Named 2019's Hero of the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/jolon-clark-named-2019s-hero-of-the-river/) - The 2019 Hero of the River Award was presented to Jolon Clark at this year’s Noble Energy Gala on the Bridge presented by Revesco Properties and MillerCoors. Jolon’s longstanding dedication to TGF and our River is undeniable, starting with his 17 year career as an employee of TGF. During his tenure as a member of Greenway Foundation Team, Jolon founded the SPREE
- [YES Conference But Make It Virtual](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/new-invasive-new-zealand-mudsnail/) - The Youth Exploring Stewardship (YES) Coalition is a group of more than 15 organizations who are located in or working along Colorado’s Front Range and who engage youth in environmental stewardship. While such a network has long existed for stewardship organizations statewide, youth organizations have been largely compartmentalized or participating in small-scale collaboration. The YES
- [Bridge Party Photos and Tickets for 2020!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/bridge-party-photos-and-tickets-for-2020/) - Photos from this year's event on our Facebook Page and the photobooth images can be found here!Don't miss out on the party next year! Tickets are already on sale for Bridge Party 2020, on Friday, September 11th.Thank you to all of our sponsors and partners who made this year's event so wonderful!
- [Tori the Trout Queen (aka Trout in the Classroom Intern)](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/a-conversation-with-miss-sandy/) - This year, Denver Trout Unlimited (DTU) and The Greenway Foundation (TGF) have partnered together to establish an internship for a high school student so the elementary school classes can still have access to the learning experience without having the restriction of needing to be in the classroom every day, which is hard to guarantee with
- [March 2021 After School Recap](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/after-school-recap-holes-burrows-nests-oh-my/) - Week 4: SPring is here! Our last day of After School was all about spring! We talked about all the signs of animals we have learned so far, like tracks, scat, and shelters. But with spring arriving, animals will be starting to emerge and become more active. Campers discussed what animals might hibernate or migrate
- [New Opportunity Alert: The Outdoor Equity Grant Program and Council Member Applications](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/new-opportunity-alert-the-outdoor-equit-grant-program-and-council-member-applications/) - The outdoor equity grant program (OEGP) is an exciting new opportunity for organizations that strive to increase the accessibility of the outdoors to underserved youth and communities, made possible by House Bill 21-1318, Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW), and the Colorado Lottery. This grant is funded by the Colorado Lottery in hopes to protect our natural
- [Spring is in the Air, and Stormwater's in the Sky!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/spring-is-in-the-air-and-stormwaters-in-the-sky/) - Spring is in the air! Can you smell it? There is so much to be grateful for, and excited about at the start of spring. Shy flora is starting to come out of their shells. Maybe you’ve seen some bugs and creatures crawling across the sidewalk, or some dogs playing in parks. But one thing
- [We are excited to be named a Top-Rated 2014 Nonprofit!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/we-are-excited-to-be-named-a-top-rated-2014-nonprofit/) - While the Top-Rated Awards run through the end of October, The Greenway Foundation was part of the inaugural group to qualify for the year. In addition, we’ve been added to GreatNonprofits #GivingTuesday Guide—an interactive guide to top nonprofits throughout the years. Look for this near the holidays.“Savvy donors want to see the impact of their donations
- [SUP Shuttle](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/sup-shuttle/) - DENVER LIGHT RAIL SUP SHUTTLE South Platte River Run Here's a blog from Hala Gear about taking a stand up paddle board down the South Platte River. See great photos of the journey and get great advice about paddle boarding on the South Platte!http://www.halagear.com/south-platte-river-run/​
- [Nominate a Partner for Change in 2015](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/nominate-a-partner-in-change-for-2015/) - The Greenway Foundation is committed to revitalizing local rivers and to reconnecting communities with natural treasures, but we realize we’re not the only ones in Denver with this mission. For the third year, we would like to recognize individuals, organizations, and programs that are improving the quality of life for communities along the South Platte
- [#trashorcash](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/trashorcash/) - ​ This spring we are calling all of YOU to either donate $10 to the Greenway Foundation for our River clean up efforts or pick up a bag of trash in your neighborhood. 1. Donate $10 at www.greenwayfoundation.org/donate2. Nominate a friend on Social Media with #TrashorCash-or-1. Pick up a bag of trash in your neighborhood 2. Take a picture
- [2016 Wateruse Customer of the Year Award](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/2016-watereuse-customer-of-the-year-award/) - 2016 WateReuse Customer of the Year Award Annual Award recognizes superior leadership in the field of water reclamation DENVER, Sep. 28, 2016 – Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) was chosen by the WateReuse Association for the 2016 WateReuse Customer of the Year Award - Irrigation. The WateReuse Association recognized DPR’s extraordinary leadership in water reuse during the 31st Annual
- [TGF Attends the Sustaining Colorado Watersheds Conference](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/twc-and-tgf-attend-the-sustaining-colorado-watersheds-conference/) - ​Devon Buckels and Lauren Berent were able to attend The Sustaining Watersheds Conference in Avon last week! The Water Connection and The Greenway Foundation was one of the sponsors, and we were so happy to be able to participate in such a great learning experience with water professionals from both sides of the continental divide.​Devon
- [300 Pounds of Glass Recycled](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/300-lbs-of-glass-recycled/) - Last winter, The Greenway Foundation helped get a Clear Intentions glass recycling station installed at Johnson Habitat Park. Since then, 300 pounds of glass have been collected there and saved from ending up in a landfill!Less than 17% of the glass collected in the purple Denver recycling bins actually gets recycled. The rest is used as a liner
- [TGF Helps Kick Off a Safe Summer](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tgf-helps-kick-off-a-safe-summer/) - The Greenway Foundation (TGF) was thrilled to take part in Southwest Denver’s Safe Summer Kickoff event at Garfield Lake Park on June 2nd. TGF participated in the event as a part of the MY Outdoor Colorado coalition, which received funding from Great Outdoors Colorado to provide additional outdoor programming and park improvements for residents of
- [Can the 2020 Census Impact our Green Spaces and Local Waterways?](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/can-the-2020-census-impact-our-green-spaces-and-local-waterways/) - Short Answer: Yes it can. Keep reading for the longer answer below.What comes to mind when you think of the Census? Is it nuisance paperwork? Is it a demographic headcount that determines how your local congressional district is redrawn? Does it provide funding on a per person basis for health services, education programs, and new
- [Our Newest Member!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/special-agent-training-week-1-summer-camp-recap/) - ​ ​Our city’s Park Rangers play a vital role in keeping our park spaces safe & clean, including the parks along our River. We were lucky that two rangers took time from their day to engage our kids with unique animal pelts, a fun activity where campers critically thought about animal habitat, and ended their
- [Meet our 2021-2022 Joe Shoemaker Fellow: Daniel Casillas](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/meet-our-2021-2022-joe-shoemaker-fellow-daniel-casillas/) - ​My name is Daniel Casillas and I am in my last semester at the University of Colorado Denver majoring in Public Health and minoring in Chemistry. I'm originally from Pueblo, Colorado but moved to Denver for the beauty of the city and the opportunities I would gain from attending university here. Following my graduation from Pueblo

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- [Home - The Greenway Foundation](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/) - The Greenway Foundation is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been dedicated to revitalizing local rivers since 1974.
- [Gala on the Bridge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/events/gala/) - Five Chefs. One Unforgettable Night. Experience Gala on the Bridge with an all-star lineup of celebrated chefs. Dinner by Paul C Reilly, Sheila Lucero, and Matt Vawter. Keep the celebration going After Dark with fried chicken and bubbles from John Courtney and Joe Campbell. Don’t miss an evening of festive food, drinks, & community as
- [School Break Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/camps/school-break/) - School Break Camp Keep kids engaged and learning on days when school is off. SPREE S​chool Break Camps are a great way to spend days having fun while learning about our local ecosystems outdoors. School Break Camps take place at Johnson Habitat Park, and is perfect for families who want to try out our program
- [Fifth Grade SPREE Field Trip](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/field-trips/fifth-grade/) - The River as a Resource The Fifth Grade SPREE excursion takes place at Overland Pond Park. This excursion takes students on a day-long journey as scientists and explorers. Overland Pond, originally designed as a learning habitat park, is the perfect backdrop as students conduct a checkup on the river, learn about the ways beavers adapt
- [Fourth Grade SPREE Field Trip](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/field-trips/fourth-grade/) - Plains, Pioneers, & Panning for Gold The Fourth Grade SPREE field trip takes place in Grant Frontier Park. The field trip explores life in Colorado from the days when the Arapaho and Cheyenne roamed the plains to the gold rush days of mining and panning. Students learn about the importance of the cottonwood tree to
- [Third Grade SPREE Field Trip](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/field-trips/third-grade/) - Travel through Denver's History The Third Grade SPREE excursion takes place at Confluence Park in Downtown Denver. This excursion is an exploration of how different people have utilized the confluence of the South Platte River and the Cherry Creek over time, including native peoples of Colorado, prospectors and pioneers, and up to people of today.
- [Second Grade SPREE Field Trip](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/field-trips/second-grade/) - Rocks to Roots The Second Grade SPREE excursion takes place at Bear Creek Park. This excursion is an exploration of the living and non-living elements of the Bear Creek ecosystem. The morning focuses on non-living things with activities including a rock hunt, a sensory exploratory hike, and a mapping hike. The afternoon focuses on the
- [First Grade SPREE Field Trip](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/field-trips/first-grade/) - Nature Explorers The First Grade SPREE excursion focuses on animals of the South Platte River and their habitats. Students will learn about the four resources every animal needs to survive, solve an animal mystery, and investigate what makes Commons Park a suitable habitat for some animals and not others. Students will explore the four resources
- [Kindergarten SPREE Field Trip](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/field-trips/kindergarten/) - Animals of the South Platte The Kindergarten SPREE field trip has students examine animals and their relationship to the river. Through an animal dress-up activity, mini-beaver dam building, and comparing and contrasting animals, students will start to construct a better understanding of a variety of animals and their habitats in and along the South Platte
- [SPREE Excursion Signup and FAQs](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/field-trips/signup/) - Register your class for The Greenway Foundation's award-winning SPREE Field Trip. Students experience science and history hands-on along the South Platte River.
- [Excursions (Field Trips)](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/field-trips/) - The Greenway Foundation connects students to the outdoors right in Denver on educational field trips with South Platte River Environmental Education (SPREE).
- [Stewardship](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/stewardship/) - Help Protect the River Become a river champion today. Join us and find easy,meaningful ways to give back to the river we all share. We’ll show you how. Explore Stewardship Events Your Actions Make a Difference Taking care of the watershed that takes care of us is not only rewarding, it’s necessary to our future.
- [Stewardship Events](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/events/stewardship/) - Volunteer at the River 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
- [Give](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/give/) - Give to Greenway It's the ongoing support of people like you who make all this progress possible. We all have a role to play in creating more access to the river and a more sustainable tomorrow. Every effort counts. Donate Now Make a Difference in our Community: Support TGF Greenway can't accomplish our mission without
- [Barb Biggs Memorial Scholarship Fund](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/stewardship/barb-biggs-scholarship/) - Barb Biggs Memorial Scholarship Fund Barbara Biggs lived up to her name; she was bigger than life! Her passing was sudden and left a huge hole in the water community. The Barb Biggs Memorial Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance to students working in or pursuing a career in Colorado's water industry. Through the Barb
- [Summer Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/camps/summer/) - The Greenway Foundation hosts ten weeks of camp along the South Platte River each summer. Hands-on activities, special guests, games, and crafts engage campers.
- [Reception on the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/events/reception/) - Reception on the River Reception on the River is a networking fundraiser that celebrates the past, present, and future of our urban waterways. This event hosts over 200 local leaders in engineering, law, architecture, governmental entities, water provision and environmental non-profits. This evening offers live music, adult beverages, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a chance to
- [My Outdoor Colorado](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/about/my-outdoor-colorado/) - Nature is for Everyone Started in 2016, My Outdoor Colorado (MOC) is a coalition of 8 partner agencies working to increase outdoor opportunities for youth and families in Denver’s Cole & Westwood neighborhoods. Through collaboration, resources are shared and barriers to accessing nature and outdoor programs are reduced. Community Connectors lift resident voice, Family Nature
- [FrOG - Friends of Greenway](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/give/frog/) - Monthly Support Become a FrOG—Friend of Greenway—by signing up for a recurring monthly donation to The Greenway Foundation. When you become a FrOG, you are a vital part of our commitment to the South Platte River. With your continued support, we can accomplish even more for our river and our community. Become a FrOG Are
- [Events](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/events/) - Greenway Events Join Us For an Event You Won’t Forget The river is for everyone! From galas and festivals to family fishing and stewardship opportunities. Gather with The Greenway Foundation and enjoy all your river has to offer. Events Calendar Sponsor an Event Upcoming Events Everyone Stewardship Kids Youth Donors Events Calendar Safety & Health
- [Gala on the Bridge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/events/gala-on-the-bridge/) - Gala After Dark Want to keep the party going after dinner? Join us for Gala After Dark! The open bar will stay open for a silent disco dance party with 3 live DJs. If you are already attending Gala on the Bridge, there is no need to purchase an additional ticket- just stay and celebrate with us!
- [About Us](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/about/) - The River is for Everyone At The Greenway Foundation, we believe in the importance of creating equal opportunities for everyone and are passionately committed to welcoming everyone into an inclusive environment. We are stronger stewards together, learning, caring, and protecting the river for all of us. The Greenway Foundation has: Provided recreational opportunities for people
- [Family Events](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/events/family/) - Explore our local river environment through games, crafts, and hands-on activities with free family community events with SPREE at The Greenway Foundation.
- [Employment](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/about/employment/) - Make a Difference — Join the Greenway Team The Greenway Foundation is a small team of passionate, hardworking individuals who all love our South Platte River. We are known for our strong mission and are proud to have created a community of eager and supportive problem solvers. We value people and understand that the blending
- [Sponsorship Opportunities](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/sponsorship/) - We Are Stronger Together Are you interested in funding our river’s future? Are you a potential partner in this important work? As a nonprofit, one of our greatest strengths is our amazing partnerships. Join Us. Be an Event Sponsor Be a SPREE Sponsor Sponsorship Opportunities The Greenway Foundation is eager to work with local organizations
- [Annual Report](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/about/current/) - We’re excited to share news of environmental improvements, community events, and engineering projects in The Greenway Foundation's Annual Report, The Current.
- [Greenway Leadership Corps](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/greenway-leadership-corps/) - Step out of your comfort zone Try something new. Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) provides Denver high school students a chance to learn more about the environment and gain new experiences. Once a month, The Greenway Foundation hosts a free GLC event, often down by the South Platte River. Any High school student is welcome. GLC
- [SPREE Camp Registration](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/camps/register/) - Register for The Greenway Foundation's SPREE Camps online. Whether for Summer Camp or School Break Camp, our online system keeps everything organized.
- [Annual Report 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/about/current/annual-report-2025/) - Welcome to the 2025 Greenway Current Check out our digital year in review to see the impact and growth The Greenway Foundation (TGF) achieved in 2025! From hands-on river projects to environmental education and community celebrations, this year was full of progress and purpose. Learn About Greenway Our Proudest Moments from 2025 Revitalizing Weir Gulch
- [River Rangers](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/river-rangers/) - The River Ranger Program helps high schoolers develop leadership, strong communication, and critical thinking skills that serve as powerful tools for the future
- [Preschool SPREE Field Trip](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/field-trips/preschool/) - Sights, Sounds, & Smells of Nature Experience the Sights, Sounds and Smells of Nature with SPREE. The Preschool (ECE) field trip serves as an introduction to SPREE, the South Platte River, and the outdoors. Students will become nature explorers, scientists, and detectives as they use their senses to experience the environment around them. Hands-on investigation
- [River Ranger Internship Application](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/river-rangers/internship-application/) - River Ranger Internship Application During the River Ranger Internship, you will gain hands-on teaching experience, teaching elementary students about their local environment through The Greenway Foundation's SPREE Field Trip program. The River Ranger Internship program is available to qualifying students at KIPP Denver Collegiate High School. In addition to environmental education training and hands-on teaching
- [Our Team](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/about/our-team/) - The Greenway Team It takes a village (and then some) to steward the river—but day-to-day, it takes the hard work of a small but mighty team. Meet the talented and passionate people of The Greenway Foundation. Our Staff We encourage you to get in touch with our staff with any questions, comments, or compliments. If
- [Elementary](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/elementary/) - Through school day field trips, summer camps, school break camps, and more, SPREE provides opportunities for all children to engage with the South Platte River.
- [SPREE Camp Details & Documents](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/camps/documents/) - Get Ready for SPREE Camp There’s a lot to know for SPREE Camp! Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through everything - from daily schedules, refund policies, drop off locations, medication information, and a parent handbook. We have all the information you’ll need to be ready for SPREE Camp. All registrants of SPREE Camp will receive
- [Leaders In Training](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/leaders-in-training/) - SPREE's Leaders in Training (LIT) program is for middle-school-aged former campers who have aged out of our camp program, but want to stay involved.
- [Just for Kids](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/just-for-kids/) - Here you can find tons of outdoor activities from SPREE to do right where you live. Greenway wants to know what you are learning and how much fun you’re having!
- [Gutter Bins](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/stewardship/gutter-bins/) - Pollutants Stopped From Flowing Into Waterways There are over 20,000 storm drains in Denver. This infrastructure exists to quickly and efficiently move water away from sidewalks and streets to our waterways. Unfortunately, any trash or debris on the ground can get washed down a storm drain and end up in our rivers and creeks. The Greenway
- [Families](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/families/) - From free family-focused events to downloadable activities to do in your own backyard, SPREE helps families connect with each other and with nature in the city.
- [Nautilus](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/stewardship/nautilus/) - Passive Trash Collection Pioneered by Greenway Nautilus was an innovative project for Colorado’s waterways. By passively collecting trash, it made a substantial difference in water quality and riparian environment. During its 10-month pilot, the Nautilus passively collected trash along the north side of the Cherry Creek between Blake Street and Market Street. At this single
- [Clean Water Challenge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/stewardship/clean-water-challenge/) - College Students Lead Conservation The Greenway Foundation hosted an annual, year-long competition for Colorado university students designed to stretch their engineering and creative thinking skills while addressing pollution in the South Platte River. This real-world competition has led to real change for our waterways. A design for The Greenway Foundation’s Nautilus originally came from students
- [Middle School](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/middle-school/) - Middle schoolers have a chance to take their SPREE experience to the next level through the Greenway Leaders in Training (LIT) program at Greenway's SPREE Camps
- [Scholarships](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/scholarships/) - We encourage schools and families who need some help in order to participate in The Greenway Foundation's SPREE programs to apply for a scholarship.
- [SPREE](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/) - Environmental Education Last year alone, SPREE educators guided nearly 6,000 learners on environmental education field trips along the most urban stretches of the South Platte River and taught over 350 children at our summer camp. Donate to Support SPREE There’s no better way to learn than hands-in Let’s roll up our sleeves—and our pant legs—and
- [SPREE Camps](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/camps/) - Greenway’s SPREE is your answer for keeping kids engaged while school is out. Sign up for an outdoor exploration and learning at our award-winning camps today!
- [Blog](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/about/blog/) - Greenway's Blog Information to help you go with the flow. There is a lot going on under the surface at Greenway. Our blog is the best way to learn about our latest news, programs, and events. Read on to see how we are living out our mission . We also share many of these stories
- [givingSPREE](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/givingspree/) - givingSPREE Throughout Earth Month, we're rallyingsupport for SPREE programs, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to connect with the South Platte River and foster a lifelong passion for environmental stewardship. Every effort counts. Donate Now Online Auction Celebrate Earth Month with a Gift to SPREE Join us this April for 'givingSPREE'—our annual fundraiser dedicated
- [Annual Report 2024](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/about/current/annual-report-2024/) - Welcome to the 2024 Greenway Current Dive into our digital review of The Greenway Foundation's (TGF) year to get a glimpse of the tangible environmental improvements we've made through community events and water projects, see how we brought students to the river, and discover what hard-fought victories we won when it comes to protecting our
- [Privacy Policy](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: https://thegreenwayfoundation.org. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided
- [High School](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/high-school/) - High schoolers at The Greenway Foundation gain sought-after leadership and communication skills, make lifelong friends, and can jump-start environmental careers
- [Our History](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/about/history/) - Greenway & the River: Our Shared History The river has been the heart of Denver since before we were Denver. Our waterway weaves through our city and through our history, forever linked with our fortunes and our future. Confluence The confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek is known as the official birthplace
- [Annual Report 2023](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/about/current/annual-report-2023/) - Welcome to the 2023 Greenway Current Dive into our digital review of The Greenway Foundation's (TGF) year to get a glimpse of the tangible environmental improvements we've made through community events and water projects, see how we brought students to the river, and discover what hard-fought victories we won when it comes to protecting our
- [Annual Report 2022](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/about/current/annual-report-2022/) - Dive into The Greenway Foundation's (TGF) 2022 digital annual report to get a glimpse of the tangible impact we have made along the South Platte River.
- [Contact Us](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/contact/) - Information The Greenway Foundation Phone: 303.481.1974 Email:info@greenwayfoundation.org ​Address: 1820 Platte Street Denver, CO 80202 Location & Directions Let's Start a Conversation Location & Directions Main Office The Greenway Foundation 1820 Platte StreetDenver, CO 80202 Phone: 303.481.1974 Email: info@greenwayfoundation.org Please note, we do not have regular office hours. Reach out to make an appointment with the
- [Projects](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/projects/) - WATR Program Greenway's partnerships get big results. Right now, The Waterway Resiliency (WATR) Program is transforming natural ecosystems, and reducing flood risk, and creating places where people and nature can thrive in harmony. WATR Program Details All Our Projects Greenway's Projects Revitalize Our River If it Takes a Village to Raise a Child – It
- [Project Map](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/projects/map/) - Explore Greenway's impact on the South Platte River through our interactive project map and a list of our recent accomplishments.
- [Greenway Supporters](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/sponsors/) - Thank You The Greenway Foundation is grateful for the support of the generous organizations and individuals whose financial contributions enable us to fulfill our mission. Together we protect and revitalize watersheds, promote water stewardship, champion environmental education, and stimulate innovative policies and practices. All while celebrating the historic, recreational, and environmental role of the river
- [SPREE Field Trip Feedback](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/field-trips/feedback/) - SPREE hopes that your class loved your field trip. Like the river, we are always adapting and changing. We would like your feedback to shape our course.
- [Health & Safety](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/safety/) - Keeping Our Community & Habitat Healthy The health and well-being of our community is always The Greenway Foundation’s top priority. We enjoy gathering by the river when it is safe and accessible for people of all ages. For decades, The Greenway Foundation has kept our students, volunteers and event attendees safe by the water. We
- [SPREE Schools](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/spree/spree-schools/) - The Greenway Foundation supports schools that have adopted South Platte River Environmental Education (SPREE) across all grade levels with extra benefits.
- [Newsletter Signup](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/newsletter/) - Sign Up For Our Email Newsletter Stay in touch with your river and all things Greenway! Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about events and new milestones.

## Everest Timeline

- [History](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/everest-timeline/history/)

## Custom Timeline

- [Environmental Pool](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/environmental-pool/) - After decades of work and collaboration, Colorado Parks and Wildlife initiated the first release of water from the Chatfield Reservoir Environmental Pool to increase flows in the South Platte River below the reservoir. The historic release provided three cubic feet per second of water into the South Platte to alleviate low flow conditions, support aquatic
- [Chatfield Reservoir Flows Into South Platte](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/chatfield-reservoir-flows-into-south-platte/) - After decades of work and collaboration, Colorado Parks and Wildlife initiated the first release of water from the Chatfield Reservoir Environmental Pool to increase flows in the South Platte River below the reservoir. The historic release provided three cubic feet per second of water into the South Platte to alleviate low flow conditions, support aquatic
- [50th Anniversary Celebration](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/50th-anniversary-celebration/) - TGF celebrates its 50th anniversary all year long, and at the end of the year Denver City Council unanimously passed Proclamation 24-1788, honoring The Greenway Foundation for its work over the last 50 years and supporting its ongoing efforts towards a cleaner, safer, more accessible river for all through equitable community engagement, education, and stewardship.
- [50th Anniversary](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/50th-anniversary/)
- [Exciting Partnerships for Education](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/exciting-partnerships-for-education/) - 1982-1987 TGF launches an environmental education program known as SPREE (South Platte River Environmental Education) in partnership with Denver Public Schools creating a curriculum for students of all ages. Soon thereafter, SPREE receives a significant grant to provide more environmental education opportunities. The River Ranger program grows with greater support.
- [South Platte River Week](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/south-platte-river-week/) - 1980-1981 TGF celebrates South Platte River Week in honor of the 10th Anniversary of Earth Day and initiates the Greenway River Ranger youth employment program. A book by Joe Shoemaker, TGF Chairman and Leonard Stevens – Returning the Platte to the People – is written and published. Read Returning the Platte to the
- [Confluence Park Opens](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/confluence-park-opens/) - Denver celebrates a new era for the river as the initial Confluence Park is completed.
- [Champion of the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/champion-of-the-river/) - TGF’s Executive Director, Jeff Shoemaker, champions two local/regional ballot measure to secure additional, ongoing and much needed funding for Metro Denver’s rivers, creeks, and streams.
- [Go Fish!](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/go-fish/) - 1990-1991 Both SPREE and the Trail Ranger program continue to expand while the entire area celebrates the completion of Cherry Creek South Greenway in the Town of Parker. Volunteer Days along the river are bolstered by the support of Coors Brewing Company. Exciting improvements come to Overland Pond Park, bringing better and healthier fishing conditions.
- [Success & New Projects](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/success-new-projects/) - 2016-2020 The final phase of the Downtown Children’s Playground is completed and named for Paul and Carol Ann Rothman – LoDo residents and the signature advocates and supporters of the DCP. Four exciting new park/plaza projects along the River become reality: River North Park, River North Promenade, Globeville Landing and Heron Pond/Carpio-Sanguinette. TGF engages
- [Venice on the Creek](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/venice-on-the-creek/) - 1996-2000 TGF, in partnership with Mayor Wellington Webb, launches “Punt the Creek”, which later is evolved/re-named as “Venice on the Creek” – bringing a tourism boating attraction to Cherry Creek in Lower Downtown. Mayor Webb announces the formation of the South Platte River Commission stating that his administration’s top priority in 1996 is the
- [Creating Greenways](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/creating-greenways/) - 1986-1987 TGF leads efforts to begin work on the Cherry Creek South Greenway, a 25 mile section of the Creek between Castlewood Canyon and Cherry Creek State Parks.
- [Moving Forward](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/moving-forward-2/) - TGF welcomes the return of in-person SPREE and community event programming after a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. Efforts begin to pursue funding for the Denver Urban Waterway Projects. TGF celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Gala on the Bridge. TGF is contracted to oversee three significant Colorado waterway visioning projects—Purgatoire River in Trinidad, Fountain
- [Investment in River Restoration](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/moving-forward/) - After 14 years of engagement with Adams County, the City & County of Denver, the Mile High Flood District and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Denver receives over $350 Million of funding from USACE for three EcoSystem Restoration projects along Denver’s South Platte River and a Flood Protection/Containment project along Weir Gulch
- [New Leadership](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/new-leadership/) - 1982-1983 The Greenway Foundation names Jeff Shoemaker as Executive Director in 1982.
- [New Leadership](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/new-leadership-2/) - Jeff Shoemaker retires as Executive Director after 40 years of grateful service and Ryan Aids assumes the helm at TGF on July 1, 2022.
- [Protecting the Watershed](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/protecting-the-watershed/) - 2016-2020 TGF combines efforts with Frog Creek Partners to promote the installation of gutter bins in stormwater collection devices throughout Colorado which prevent over 90% of solid waste and over 50% of liquid waste from entering stormwater systems, reducing waste dumped into the South Platte watershed. Denver Urban Waterways Study is officially authorized by
- [Clean Water Challenge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/clean-water-challenge/) - 2016-2020 The inaugural Clean Water Challenge (CWC) takes place in collaboration with Metropolitan State University of Denver’s One World One Water Center, leading to the winning design by MSU students with the creation of a trash collection device known as Nautilus.
- [Reasons for Celebration](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/reasons-for-celebration/) - 2011-2015 The first South Platte RiverFest brings people from all backgrounds together at Confluence Park. The Greenway Leadership Corp (GLC) begins work helping high school students learn more about the environment and become active community members. The Friends of Greenway (FrOG) recurring donation campaign launches to provide additional ways to support the work of The
- [Celebrating the South Platte River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/celebrating-the-south-platte-river/) - 2011-2015 In 2011, TGF hosted a new signature event - Gala on the Bridge - located on the 19th Historic Bridge. An increased focus on improving the quality of the stream flow in the watershed launches PURE (Protect our Urban River Environment). Community volunteer events increase and SPREE continues to expand both during the academic
- [A Legacy of Stewardship](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/a-legacy-of-stewardship/) - Joe Shoemaker, Founder of The Greenway Foundation, passes away on his 88th birthday, August 13, 2012.
- [Art on the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/art-on-the-river/) - 2009-2011 Over 80 kindergarten-fifth graders help local artist Emanuel Martinez create the first three panels of the “Confluent People” Mural along Little Raven Boulevard underneath the Speer Boulevard overpass. Subsequently, Mr. Martinez creates a mural of Chief Little Raven along the walls of Cherry Creek near Confluence Park, This mural commemorates the history of the
- [Dreams Become Reality](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/dreams-become-reality/) - 2006-2010 The dream for the Downtown Children’s Playground is realized. New goals include the Chatfield Reservoir Reallocation Project with a goal to increase the ability to store additional water for both municipal and environmental benefits. CityWild partners with TGF to engage youth through rafting and community efforts connected to the River. Partnerships with Art
- [Partnerships Improve Downtown](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/partnerships-improve-downtown/) - 2001-2005 Downtown partners complete and celebrate improvements along the river in central Denver. New park and open space opportunities expand—including Commons Park, City of Cuernavaca Park, Centennial Gardens and adjacent residential and commercial development projects. Cherry Creek South Greenway continues to progress. The Denver Skate Park is completed and the Downtown Children’s Playground project
- [Sustaining the Future](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/sustaining-the-future/) - 1996-2000 The Greenway Preservation Trust campaign launches to provide increased long-term financial sustainability for TGF – co-chaired by former U.S. Senator Bill Armstrong and former State Representative Morgan Smith. Confluence Park’s Shoemaker Plaza receives an upgrade and plans get underway for the Denver Skate Park. Mayor Wellington Webb receives the 2000 Greenway Foundation Friend
- [The Greenway Foundation](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/the-greenway-foundation/) - In 1976, the PRDC evolves into The Greenway Foundation (TGF), a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on stewarding public and private contributions towards TGF’s mission to revitalize, restore, and reclaim the South Platte River. The vision is an environmental, recreational, cultural, scientific, and historical amenity for the City of Denver and its citizens.
- [Stewardship & Support](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/stewardship-support/) - 1992-1995 River and park projects continue to expand and flourish and the community comes out on behalf of the river in a large-scale volunteer-based engagement project known today as Stewardship Day.
- [Volunteers Clean-up the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/volunteers-clean-up-the-river/) - 1988-1989 TGF and REI begin a partnership for a volunteer-based river clean-up project and join with Urban Drainage & Flood Control District (UDFCD) and Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) to initiate multi-faceted projects along the South Platte River. Johnson-Habitat Park gets improvements, including a training center for Denver Area Boy Scouts, and progress on
- [New Parks, Trails & Community Events](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/new-parks-trails-community-events/) - Denver celebrates the dedication of Gates-Crescent Park and the Denver Children’s Museum is able to initiate its relocation to the South Platte River within the Park. The southern section of the SPR Greenway Trail is completed. Community involvement grows with events like the inaugural Greenway Art Fest, the Concerts on the Green series, and the
- [Reclaiming the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/reclaiming-the-river/) - 1974-1980 In 1974, Denver Mayor Bill McNichols appoints State Senator Joe Shoemaker as Chairman of the Platte River Development Committee (PRDC), charged with initiating the reclamation of the South Platte River.
- [Boats, More Parks & Landscaping](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/boats-more-parks-landscaping/) - 1984-1987 The Denver Children’s Museum opens to the public. Construction of a new boat chute at 3rd Avenue is initiated. Overland Pond Park, adjacent to Overland Golf Course is dedicated in part through a significant grant from Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs. The Regional Greenway Project creates new interconnected trail loops along numerous tributaries of
- [Parks Instead of Landfills](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/parks-instead-of-landfills/) - Globeville Landing is completed and dedicated on the site of a former landfill and the community celebrates the new park. One of many transformations to come.
- [1,000 Year Flood](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-custom-timeline/1000-year-flood/) - On June 16, 1965, fourteen inches of rain falls in just over four hours, sending a torrent of water down the South Platte River through the heart of Denver. Homes, bridges, and businesses are destroyed and washed away in the most devastating natural disaster in Denver’s history. The city is left in destruction and debris. Over 20

## Portfolio

- [Waterway Resiliency (WATR) Program](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/portfolio/watr-program/) - Waterway Resiliency (WATR) Program (Ongoing) Partnerships get big results. Together with our partners at the City and County of Denver (Denver), Adams County, Mile High Flood District, Colorado Water and Conservation Board, and U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE), we are making significant progress in our longstanding efforts to bring additional environmental and flood protection
- [Trinidad Purgatorie Visioning Project](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/portfolio/trinidad-purgatorie-visioning-project/) - The Trinidad Purgatoire Visioning Project (Completed) Have you heard of Fishers Peak State Park? Created in 2020, it’s Colorado’s newest state park and our 2nd largest. Just south of Trinidad, the county seat of Las Animas County, this new state park has sparked an economic resurgence and an opportunity to promote all that Trinidad has
- [The River Mile](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/portfolio/the-river-mile/) - The River Mile (Ongoing) Imagine a sustainable, walkable downtown neighborhood located along a mile of the South Platte River. Plans are underway to reclaim this section of the riverfront adjacent to Elitch Gardens and bring that vision to life. The community will feature state-of-the-art residences for everyone, with public parks and promenades, a new school,
- [Shoemaker Plaza at Confluence Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/portfolio/shoemaker-plaza-at-confluence-park/) - Shoemaker Plaza at Confluence Park (Completed) Shoemaker Plaza at Confluence Park stands in the heart of the city and at the very birthplace of Denver. The grand re-opening was finally realized in October of 2017. Neither record high water nor the unexpected discovery of environmental contaminants could stop this project, which re-invented the historic Shoemaker
- [RiNo Art Park & RiNo Promenade](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/portfolio/rino-art-park-rino-promenade/) - RiNo Art Park & RiNo Promenade (Completed) There is now new green space and community gathering spaces where historically there were warehouses, rail and manufacturing industries. In August of 2021, Denver celebrated the opening of the RiNo Art Park along with the groundbreaking of the RiNo Promenade. This latest park along the South Platte River
- [National Western Center Open Space](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/portfolio/national-western-center-open-space/) - National Western Center Open Space (Ongoing) The riverfront forming the future western border of the National Western Center will be a grassy open space for recreation, relaxation and small community events. This public space will create the ideal opportunity for planned and impromptu activities—from live music and citizen science projects to quiet walks and bike
- [Johnson Habitat Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/portfolio/johnson-habitat-park/) - Johnson Habitat Park (Completed) Johnson Habitat Park is one of the flagship parks along the South Platte River in Denver, thanks to the transformation of eight acres of un-programmed grassland into Denver’s premier environmental education and nature play park. Like many sites along the river, Johnson Habitat Park was originally mined for sand and gravel.
- [Heron Pond / Carpio- Sanguinette Parks](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/portfolio/heron-pond-carpio-sanguinette-parks/) - Heron Pond/Carpio- Sanguinette Parks (Ongoing) Better water quality and better park space for the community—that’s the work now underway at Heron Pond/Carpio-Sanguinette Parks. Encompassing a full 80-acre open space along the South Platte River there are added improvements coming from the original plan completed in 2017. The design includes a regional water quality basin seamlessly integrated in
- [Grant Frontier Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/portfolio/grant-frontier-park/) - Grant Frontier Park (Completed) The complete renovation and expansion of Grant Frontier Park quickly became a welcome addition to the surrounding community. The re-imagining of the park is all about telling stories. A series of narrative threads intertwine in the design, much like the braided channel of the river itself. From regional trail improvements, to
- [Globeville Landing Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/portfolio/globeville-landing-park/) - Globeville Landing Park (Completed) Playgrounds, a custom climbing wall, water play, and a chance to connect with nature in the city—Globeville Landing Park was the final journey of the Platte to Park Hill project. Adding almost two acres of parkland, the site created a native vegetated trickle channel to convey stormwater, and will reduce irrigation
- [Fountain Creek Watershed Vision & Implementation Plan](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/portfolio/fountain-creek-watershed-vision-implementation-plan/) - Fountain Creek Watershed Vision & Implementation Plan (Completed) Urban waterways require dedication and attention, but the rewards benefit the entire community. The Fountain Creek Watershed Vision and Implementation Plan has developed a holistic vision for the Fountain Creek Watershed. The focus is on approximately six miles of the Monument and Fountain Creek corridors adjacent to
- [CSU SPUR Campus / Water Center](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/portfolio/hydro-the-csu-spur-campus-water-center/) - Hydro - The CSU SPUR Campus / Water Center (Completed) There are exciting plans underway along the river at the National Western Center. In 2015, the Colorado legislature provided state funding of $200 million for CSU to build three facilities at the National Western Center. The new Hydro building focuses on water and will offer
- [Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/portfolio/chatfield-storage-reallocation-project/) - Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project (Completed) Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project (CSRP) was completed in April 2020 and approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District to begin storing “wet” water on May 13, 2020. The 1,500-acre reservoir stores 27,000 acre-feet for conservation storage and recreation. It has a flood-control pool of over 350,000-acre
- [Adams County South Platte River Vision & Implementation Plan](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/portfolio/adams-county-south-platte-river-vision-and-implementation-plan/) - Adams County South Platte River Vision and Implementation Plan (Ongoing) A collaboration in stewardship will bring new life to the 17 miles of the South Platte River traversing through Adams County. The result of this vision will include an interconnected open space system, offer greater accessibility to the river, and improve the quality of life

## Testimonials

- [Chompers - Mission 1](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/chompers-mission-1/)
- [Chompers - Mission 2](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/chompers-mission-2/)
- [Chompers - Mission 3](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/chompers-mission-3/)
- [Chompers - Mission 4](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/chompers-mission-4/)
- [Chompers - Mission 5](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/chompers-mission-5/)
- [Chompers - Mission 6](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/chompers-mission-6/)
- [Chompers - Mission 7](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/chompers-mission-7/)
- [Chompers - Mission 8](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/chompers-mission-8/)
- [Chompers - Mission 10](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/chompers-mission-10/)
- [Chompers - Mission 9](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/chompers-mission-9/)
- [Lizzie Haibt](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/lizzie-haibt/)
- [Tori](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/tori/)
- [Destiny Morales](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/destiny-morales/)
- [Mara Maxwell](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/mara-maxwell/)
- [Jennifer Williams](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/jennifer-williams/)
- [Ivan Tochimani-Hernandez](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/ivan-tochimani-hernandez/)
- [Mariah](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/mariah/)
- [Donny Roush](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/donny-roush/) - The goal of the 50-year-old federal Clean Water Act is for all waters of the United States to be fishable and swimmable. In Denver, that means taking care of the South Platte River. But, Denver hasn’t always treated the river well. In 1974, author James Michener called the South Platte “a mean, pestiferous bother.” That
- [Covi R.](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/covi-r/) - I just want to thank you so much for the opportunity for my son to go to last week's summer camp! He had a blast!! So happy you guys have scholarships and make all this experiences available to the community! Thank you so much! Hope to see you again next summer!
- [Appreciative Mom](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/appreciative-mom/)
- [Jon Novick](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/jon-novick/)
- [Kyle Chism](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/kyle-chism/)
- [Kayla Eckert Uptmor](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/kayla-eckert-uptmor/)
- [Ashley Dodge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/ashley-dodge/)
- [Gordon Robertson](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/gordon-robertson/)
- [Laura Kroeger](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/laura-kroeger/)
- [Jolon Clark](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/jolon-clark/)
- [Don Cohen](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/don-cohen/)
- [John Blackshire](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/john-blackshire/)
- [Mariah](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/mariah-2/)
- [Arlin](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/arlin/)
- [Caden](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/caden/)
- [Kristen M.](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/kristen-m/)
- [First Grade Teacher from Cory](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/first-grade-teacher-from-cory/)
- [Fifth Grade Teacher at Grant Ranch](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/fifth-grade-teacher-at-grant-ranch/)
- [Esmerelda](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/esmerelda/)
- [Fourth Grade Student at CTD Greenlee](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/fourth-grade-student-at-ctd-greenlee/)
- [Second/Third Grade Teacher at Joe Shoemaker School](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/second-third-grade-teacher-at-joe-shoemaker-school/)
- [Second Grade Teacher from Rocky Mountain Prep](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/second-grade-teacher-from-rocky-mountain-prep/)
- [Fourth Grade Teacher from C3](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/fourth-grade-teacher-from-c3/)
- [Third Grade Teacher from STEM School](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/third-grade-teacher-from-c3/)
- [Parent Chaperone](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/parent-chaperone/)
- [Kindergarten Teacher from Monarch Montessori](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/kindergarten-teacher-from-monarch-montessori/)
- [First Grade Teacher from Carson](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/first-grade-teacher-from-carson/)
- [Fourth Grade Teacher from McMeen Elementary](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/fourth-grade-teacher-from-mcmeen-elementary/)
- [Fourth Grade Teacher from McMeen Elementary](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/fourth-grade-teacher-mcmeen-elementary/)
- [Third Grade Teacher from Cory](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/cory-third-grade-teacher/)
- [Third Grader from Pinnacle Charter](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/third-grader-from-pinnacle-charter/)
- [Assistant Principal](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/assistant-principal/)
- [Vivian](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/vivian/)
- [Kate B.](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/kate-b/) - Hazel came home excited to share what she learned every day. Thank you and well done! You all did a fantastic job -- such great content and the kids were so jazzed every day. I appreciated the pictures and wrap-up of the week and loved sharing the summaries with grandparents out of town. Thanks for
- [Dara H.](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/dara-h/)
- [Happy Mom](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/parent/)
- [Impressed Dad](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/dad/)
- [Keith V.](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/keith-v/)
- [Jessica K.](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/jessica-k/)
- [Thankful Mom](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/parent-2/)
- [First Time Camper](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/first-time-camper/)
- [Natalie W.](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/natalie-w/)
- [Mary D.](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/mary-d/)
- [Owen](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/owen/)
- [Amazed Parent](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/testimonial/amazed-parent/)

## Venues

- [19th Street Bridge & Commons Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/venue/19th-street-bridge-commons-park/)
- [Cal-Wood Education Center](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/venue/cal-wood-education-center/)
- [Gala on the Bridge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/venue/gala-on-the-bridge/)
- [TGF Headquarters](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/venue/tgf-headquarters/)
- [Johnson Habitat Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/venue/johnson-habitat-park/)
- [Overland Pond Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/venue/overland-pond-park/)
- [Globeville Landing Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/venue/globeville-landing-park/)
- [STEAM on the Platte](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/venue/steam-on-the-platte/)
- [Confluence Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/venue/confluence-park/)

## Organizers

- [The Greenway Foundation](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/organizer/the-greenway-foundation/)

## Events

- [GLC Fall 2026 Volunteer Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/glc-fall-2026-volunteer-day/) - Come join the High School Greenway Leadership Corps for a Volunteer Day! We'll be picking up trash in a local public park. Have some fun while giving back to our planet! Event Details When: Saturday, September 26th | 8am - 11am Where: Overland Pond Park Who: High Schoolers Service hours will be provided. All gloves,
- [Fall South Platte Stewardship Day 2026](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/fall-south-platte-stewardship-day-2026/) - Be a Helper for the River Pacifico Preserves Fall South Platte Stewardship Day presented by the Riverfront Park Community Foundation needs your help restoring a local riverside park. ​Volunteer groups will assist with various projects to help the local environment, including a trash pick up. This event is for volunteers 12 years of age and
- [Family Fishing Day 2026](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/family-fishing-day-2026/) - The Greenway Foundation is excited to partner with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to host Family Fishing Day! This program provides an exciting day of fishing at Overland Pond Park along the South Platte River. Kids will learn about fishing etiquette, fishing safety, fish anatomy, and fishing techniques. Fishing rods and supplies will be provided by
- [Fall Family South Platte Stewardship Day 2026](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/fall-family-south-platte-stewardship-day-2026/) - Volunteer as a family to clean up a local park with SPREE at our FREE, family-friendly volunteer event! Start the day with a 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
- [August 2026: Young Professionals Happy Hour Volunteer Project](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/young-professionals-happy-hour-volunteer-project-3/) - River Cleanup & Happy Hour! This August, join fellow young professionals for a relaxed evening giving back to the South Platte River. We’ll meet at Commons Park for a trash pickup along the river, then stick around to enjoy cold drinks and good company in the park. Event Details When: Wednesday, Aug 12Welcome: 5:30-6:00 Trash Pick
- [Gala on the Bridge 2026](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/gala-on-the-bridge-2/) - Gala on the Bridge is The Greenway Foundation’s signature fundraising event. This evening offers stunning views of the South Platte with attendees enjoying live music, cocktails and dinner. This event offers a night like no other! Gala Event Information Sponsorship Opportunities Event Details Location Gala on the Bridge will be held in the middle of
- [GLC:Trail Building at Phantom Canyon](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/glctrail-building-at-phantom-canyon/) - Come join the Greenway Leadership Corps and The Nature Conservancy on our annual trail building trip at Phantom Canyon where we will explore, star gaze, and restore trails at the beautiful private preserve. Sign up HERE
- [Reception on the River 2026](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/reception-on-the-river-2026/) - Metro Water Recovery Reception on the River Reception on the River is an Invitation Only Event Metro Water Recovery Reception on the River is a networking fundraiser that celebrates the past, present, and future of our urban waterways. This event hosts over 200 local leaders in engineering, law, architecture, governmental entities, water provision and environmental
- [Fall South Platte Stewardship Day 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/fall-south-platte-stewardship-day-2025-2/) - Be a Helper for the River Pacifico Preserves Fall South Platte Stewardship Day presented by the Riverfront Park Community Foundation needs your help restoring a local riverside park. ​Volunteer groups will assist with various projects to help the local environment, including a trash pick up. This event is for volunteers 12 years of age and
- [Community Volunteer Day with Metro Water Recovery 2026](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/metros-community-volunteer-day/) - Día de Voluntariado Comunitario con Metro Water Recovery 2026 Para español, desplácese hacia abajo. 13 de junio, de 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m. Come be part of something that gives back to both people and the planet. Help our parks and our river with a Community Volunteer Day with Metro Water Recovery! Join
- [South Platte Social: Young Professionals Summer Kick Off Volunteer Project (June 2026)](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/south-platte-social-young-professionals-summer-kick-off-volunteer-project/) - Kick Off Summer with a River Cleanup & Happy Hour! This June, join fellow young professionals for a relaxed evening giving back to the South Platte River. We’ll meet at Commons Park for a trash pickup along the river, then stick around to enjoy cold drinks and good company in the park. Event Details When: Wednesday,
- [GLC: Urban Farm, Petting Zoo, & Planting (for Teens)](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/glc-urban-farm-petting-zoo-planting-for-teens/) - Join the Greenway Leadership Corps for a day of fun at the Urban Farm! We will get to meet (and pet!) their horses, goats, sheep and poultry. We will also learn about their impressive gardens, beehives, aquaponic and hydroponic growing systems. We will even get to do some planting ourselves! Transportation and food will be provided. Date:
- [High School Spring Stewardship Day 2026](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/high-school-spring-stewardship-day/) - Celebrate Earth Day by helping out the South Platte River! Ready to make a difference and have some fun? Join GLC for a day of giving back and helping nature. You’ll team up with other teens from across Denver to clean up our city, parks, and river by tackling trash and leaving the park better than we
- [Pacifico Preserves Spring South Platte Stewardship Day 2026](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/spring-south-platte-stewardship-day-2026/) - Celebrate Earth Day by Helping our Local Parks & River Thank you for your interest in Stewardship Day. This event is currently at capacity! To sign up for the waitlist, you can fill out our registration form below. Pacifico Preserves South Platte Stewardship Day, presented by REI and AllTrails, needs your help restoring local parks
- [GLC: Kayaking & Camping](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/glc-kayaking-camping-2/) - Hang out on the water, camp under the stars, and experience the outdoors like never before! Join the Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) for an unforgettable overnight trip. This program is for high schoolers only. This event is designed for beginners, and no experience needed! Food, transportation, and all camping gear will be provided. SCHEDULE Friday: We'll meet
- [Young Professionals Happy Hour Earth Day Volunteer Project (April 2026)](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/young-professionals-happy-hour-earth-day-volunteer-project-2/) - This April, join other young professionals to give back to our planet in honor of Earth Day. We’ll meet at Overland Pond Park to do a park clean up, and then enjoy some refreshments in the park. Event Details When: Wednesday, April 15 Trash Pick Up: 5:30-6:30 pm Refreshments in the park: 6:30-7:30 pmWhere: Overland Pond ParkWho: This
- [Family Spring Stewardship Day 2026](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/family-spring-stewardship-day/) - Give back to our parks and our planet with SPREE at our FREE, family volunteer event! Join us for 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
- [September 2026: Young Professionals Happy Hour Volunteer Project](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/young-professionals-happy-hour-volunteer-project-4/) - River Cleanup & Happy Hour! This September, join fellow young professionals for a relaxed evening giving back to the South Platte River. We’ll meet at Confluence Park for a trash pickup along the river, then stick around to enjoy cold drinks and good company in the park. Event Details When: Wednesday, Sep 16Trash Pick Up: 6:00-7:30pmRefreshments
- [July 2026: Young Professionals Happy Hour Volunteer Project](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/young-professionals-happy-hour-volunteer-project-2/) - River Cleanup & Happy Hour! This July, join fellow young professionals for a relaxed evening giving back to the South Platte River. We’ll meet at Confluence Park for a trash pickup along the river, then stick around to enjoy cold drinks and good company in the park. Event Details When: Wednesday, July 8thTrash Pick Up: 6:00-7:30pmRefreshments
- [Fall Social: Young Professionals Volunteer Happy Hour](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/fall-social-young-professionals-volunteer-happy-hour/) - River Cleanup & Happy Hour! This October, join fellow young professionals for a relaxed evening giving back to the South Platte River. We’ll meet at Johnson Habitat Park for a trash pickup along the river, then stick around to enjoy cold drinks and good company in the park. Event Details When: Wednesday, Oct 7thTrash Pick Up:
- [GLC: Denver Museum of Nature & Science](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/glc-denver-museum-of-nature-science/) - Join the Greenway Leadership Corps for a day of fun at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science! Join GLC for a FREE trip to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. We’ll explore the museum, learn about space, geodes, dinosaurs, Colorado wildlife, mummies, and more! We will also have the chance to see the museum's temporary
- [GLC Cross Country Skiing](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/glc-cross-country-skiing-2/) - Beginner-Friendly Snowy FunReady to try something new? Join the Greenway Leadership Corps and Denver Parks & Recreation for a FREE day of cross-country skiing at beautiful Echo Lake! This event is perfect for beginners—no prior experience or gear needed. Just bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll take care of the rest! Sign Up coming soon Event highlights: Date: Thursday,
- [Camper Meet N' Greet](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/camper-meet-n-greet/) - Get ready for a SPREE-tastic summer! We’re so excited to kick off the season with our SPREE Camp Meet & Greet on Tuesday, May 19. This casual, outdoor event is a chance for campers and their families to meet our awesome camp staff, play games, enjoy some pizza, and start building connections before camp begins!
- [CROSSCURRENTS](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/crosscurrents-3/) - ENJOY LIVE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, BEVERAGE STATIONS, WATER SPORTS, AND MORE! A day of music & fun on the South Platte river. CROSSCURRENTS has something for everyone – two live music stages, water activities, a kids zone, food trucks, and more! Come enjoy the river with all of Denver. Need more information? Check out https://www.crosscurrentsdenver.com/
- [GLC: Wild Ice Skating](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/glc-wild-ice-skating/) - Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026Time: 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm Location: Drop off & Pick up at Johnson Habitat Park (610 S Jason St, Denver, CO 80223)Who: Open to all high schoolers (you must be in high school to attend)Free to joinNo experience necessaryAll gear and transportation provided Sign Up Ready for a winter adventure
- [High School Rock Climbing](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/high-school-rock-climbing/) - Join the High School Greenway Leadership Corps for a free day of rock climbing with Denver Parks & Rec! No experience? No problem. This trip is perfect for beginners — we’ll bring all the gear and show you the ropes (literally). We’ll take care of food and transportation, so all you have to do is
- [GLC Pumpkin Carving](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/glc-pumpkin-carving/) - Pumpkin Palooza Alert! 🎃 Grab your friends and get ready for an awesome fall adventure! We’re kicking things off with a trip to pick the perfect pumpkin, then heading back to Johnson Habitat Park for pumpkin carving, snacks, and a spooky movie. Bring your best carving skills and get ready for chills, laughs, and fall
- [October 2025 Young Professionals Park Clean Up](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/october-2025-young-professionals-park-clean-up/) - We’re so excited to see you on Wednesday, October 15 for the last Young Professionals Clean-Up of 2025! Sign Up Where: SPREE HQ in Johnson Habitat Park (610 S Jason St, Denver, CO 80223) This is the building within the park. It has murals on all 4 sides of the building. Parking: There is free parking in
- [Family Fishing Day 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/family-fishing-day-2025/) - TRY FISHING WITH YOUR FAMILY The Greenway Foundation is excited to partner with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to host Family Fishing Day! This program provides an exciting day of fishing at Overland Pond Park along the South Platte River. Kids will learn about fishing etiquette, fishing safety, fish anatomy, and fishing techniques. Fishing rods and
- [Young Professionals In-Stream September Clean Up](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/young-professionals-in-stream-september-clean-up/) - For our September Young Professionals Clean-Up, we’re taking it to the water!We’ll be wading into the South Platte just upstream of the confluence to pull out trash that’s been stuck in the riverbed for way too long. Bring your water shoes and get ready to make a real impact right in the river.Not into getting
- [Fall South Platte Stewardship Day 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/fall-south-platte-stewardship-day-2025/) - Be a Helper for the River Pacifico Preserves Fall South Platte Stewardship Day presented by DaVita and the Riverfront Park Community Foundation needs your help restoring a local riverside park. ​Volunteer groups will assist with various projects to help the local environment, including a trash pick up. This event is for volunteers 12 years of
- [Give5 Volunteer Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/give5-volunteer-day/) - You're Invited to Give5 Volunteer Day with The Greenway Foundation! Join us at Johnson Habitat Park for a volunteer event with Give5 Mile High, a new citywide volunteer initiative led by First Lady of Denver Courtney Johnston. This program empowers Denverites to come together and strengthen our community through collective service. Date & Time:Saturday, September 20,
- [Fall Family South Platte Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/fall-family-south-platte-stewardship-day/) - GIVE BACK TO OUR PARKS AND OUR PLANET Volunteer as a family to clean up a local park with SPREE at our FREE, family-friendly volunteer event! Start the day with a 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
- [Gala After Dark](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/gala-after-dark-2/) - Get ready to dance, sip, and celebrate at Gala After Dark - an epic outdoor party in Commons Park you won’t want to miss! Tickets Featuring: Silent disco with 3 live DJs Open bar all night Delicious light bites Party under the stars with skyline views Grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and
- [Gala on the Bridge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/gala-on-the-bridge/) - Gala on the Bridge is an Invitation-Only Event. Gala on the Bridge is The Greenway Foundation’s signature fundraising event. This evening offers stunning views of the South Platte with attendees enjoying live music, cocktails and dinner. This event offers a night like no other! Gala Event Information Sponsorship Opportunities Event Details Location Important Location Update
- [Reception on the River 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/reception-on-the-river-2025/) - Support The Greenway Foundation’s Mission at Our Reception on the River Reception on the River is an Invitation Only Event Mile High Flood District Reception on the River is a networking fundraiser that celebrates the past, present, and future of our urban waterways. This event hosts over 300 local leaders in engineering, law, architecture, governmental
- [Fall High School Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/fall-high-school-stewardship-day-3/) - Walk along the creek and through the park as we remove trash and clean up our local aquatic habitats! GLC will provide all gear. Service hours can be provided. Event Details Date & Time : Saturday, September 27, 12-2pm Location: Bear Creek Park (search for Sombrero Slide on google maps! Please note, this is *not* Bear
- [Young Professionals Happy Hour Volunteer Project](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/young-professionals-happy-hour-volunteer-project/) - River Cleanup & Happy Hour! This August, join fellow young professionals for a relaxed evening giving back to the South Platte River. We’ll meet at Commons Park for a trash pickup along the river, then stick around to enjoy cold drinks and good company in the park. We’re excited to have our August Young Professionals
- [Community Volunteer Day with Metro Water Recovery](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/metro-water-recoverys-volunteer-day/) - Come be part of something that gives back to both people and the planet. Join Metro Water Recovery and The Greenway Foundation for a hands-on volunteer day dedicated to caring for our river and community! We’ll be rolling up our sleeves to restore Globeville Landing Park, a vital green space along the South Platte River.
- [Pacifico Preserves Spring South Platte Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/spring-south-platte-stewardship-day/) - Celebrate Earth Day by Helping our Local Parks & River THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 31. Spring South Platte Stewardship Day needs your help restoring local parks along the South Platte River! Volunteer groups will assist with trash removal to help us care for these local green spaces and get them ready for
- [South Platte Social: Young Professionals Summer Kick Off Volunteer Project](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/young-professionals-summer-kick-off-volunteer-project/) - Kick Off Summer with a River Cleanup & Happy Hour! This June, join fellow young professionals for a relaxed evening giving back to the South Platte River. We’ll meet at Commons Park for a trash pickup along the river, then stick around to enjoy cold drinks and good company in the park. Event Details When: Wednesday,
- [One Water Day 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/one-water-day-2025/) - Join us for One Water Day 2025 – June 20 On Friday, June 20, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., you're invited to the second annual One Water Day, in conjunction with the Watershed (Shed) Summit '25 (1 pm - 5 pm) at the Denver Botanic Gardens. This year’s One Water Day theme, Managing Water for Thriving Communities, will focus on stormwater and the urban ecosystem, highlighting the benefits of integrated
- [The River Mile Foundation & Turner Gala on the Bridge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/gala-on-the-bridge-2024/) - Gala on the Bridge is an Invitation-Only Event. Chevron Gala on the Bridge presented by Revesco Properties is The Greenway Foundation’s signature fundraising event. This evening offers stunning views of the South Platte with attendees enjoying live music, cocktails and dinner. This event offers a night like no other!
- [givingSPREE Auction Pick Up Park Party](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/givingspree-auction-pick-up-park-party/) - Celebrate your SPREE auction wins at our event in Johnson Habitat Park. Greenway staff will be at SPREE HQ from 9-12 to hand out the SPREE auction prizes to winners. This will be the one opportunity to pick up your items. LOCATION & PARKING Location: SPREE HQ in Johnson Habitat Park (610 S Jason St, Denver,
- [SPREE Camp Meet & Greet](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/spree-camp-meet-greet/) - Get ready for a SPREE-tastic summer! We’re so excited to kick off the season with our SPREE Camp Meet & Greet on Tuesday, May 27. This casual, outdoor event is a chance for campers and their families to meet our awesome camp staff, play games, enjoy some pizza, and start building connections before camp begins!
- [GLC: High Ropes Course](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/glc-high-ropes-course/) - Push your limits on a high ropes course—test your balance, bravery, and problem-solving skills! We’ll spend the day at DPR's Genesse Challenge Course. Located in Genesee Park, just 20 minutes west of Denver, Genesee Challenge Course is set in a beautiful stand of Ponderosa Pines overlooking the continental divide with over 50 low and high
- [GLC: Trail Building at Phantom Canyon](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/glc-trail-building-at-phantom-canyon/) - Explore, star gaze, and restore trails at the beautiful private preserve. With the support of The Nature Conservancy, we take this annual trip to help conserve the land in Phantom Canyon, and it’s arguably the best trip of the year! Date: 11:00AM Tuesday, July 22 - 1:00PM Thursday, July 24 (specific times are subject to change)
- [GLC: Kayaking & Camping](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/glc-kayaking-camping/) - Paddle by day, camp under the stars, and experience the outdoors like never before! Join the Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) for an unforgettable overnight trip. Denver Parks & Rec will teach you the basics of kayaking on a nearby lake, where we’ll stick together for safety, fun, and enjoying nature on the water. After kayaking,
- [High School Spring Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/spring-high-school-stewardship-day-2/) - Celebrate Earth Day & Help the South Platte River! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 12PM-2PM ON APRIL 19 Ready to make a difference and have some fun? Join GLC for a day of giving back and helping nature. You’ll team up with other teens from across Denver to clean up our city, parks, and
- [GLC: Archery at Barr Lake State Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/glc-archery-at-barr-lake-state-park/) - Come to Barr Lake on Sunday, May 18 with the Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC). We'll get to explore our state park and learn how to shoot using a bow and arrow! Barr Lake offers 12 shooting lanes with heavy-duty targets. The targets vary from 10 to 100 yards, giving beginner and advance shooters alike the
- [Family Spring South Platte Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/family-spring-south-platte-stewardship-day-2/) - Give back to our parks and our planet with SPREE at our FREE, family volunteer event! Join us for 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
- [Young Professionals Happy Hour Earth Day Volunteer Project](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/young-professionals-happy-hour-earth-day-volunteer-project/) - This April join other young professionals to give back to our planet in honor of Earth Day. We’ll meet at City of Cuernavaca Park to do a park clean up, and then enjoy some refreshments in the park. Event Details When: Thursday, April 17Trash Pick Up: 5:30-6:30pmRefreshments in the park: 6:30-7:30pmWhere: City of Cuernavaca ParkWho: This event
- [Spring South Platte Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/spring-stewardship-day/) - Volunteer to Revitalize the South Platte River This event was previously scheduled for Saturday, April 27th. Due to bad weather, we are moving this event to Saturday May 11th. Please re-register for this new date below. Pacifico Preserves Spring South Platte Stewardship Day needs your help restoring local parks along the South Platte River! Volunteer
- [CROSSCURRENTS](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/crosscurrents-2/) - A day of music & fun on the South Platte river. CROSSCURRENTS has something for everyone – two live music stages, water activities, a kids zone, food trucks, and more! Come enjoy the river with all of Denver. If you are interested in sponsoring this event or have additional questions, please reach out to our
- [GLC: Cross Country Skiing](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/glc-cross-country-skiing/) - 🎿 Beginner-Friendly Snowy FunReady to try something new? Join the Greenway Leadership Corps and Denver Parks & Recreation for a FREE day of cross-country skiing at beautiful Echo Lake! This event is perfect for beginners—no prior experience or gear needed. Just bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll take care of the rest! Sign Up Now Event
- [GLC Ice Skating at Evergreen Lake](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/glc-ice-skating-at-evergreen-lake/) - Join the Greenway Leadership Corps for ice skating at Evergreen Lake! Transportation, Ice Skates, and food will be provided. No ice skating experience is needed. Experience a Winter Wonderland with the Greenway Leadership Corps on Sunday, February 2, 2024! We’re heading to the beautiful Evergreen Lake, known for its stunning mountain views and one of
- [GLC: Western Stock Show Opening Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/glc-western-stock-show-opening-day/) - Join the Greenway Leadership Corps at the National Western Stock Show! High schoolers, this is your chance to experience one of Denver’s most iconic events—the National Western Stock Show! Known for celebrating Western heritage, this annual event showcases everything from livestock competitions to thrilling performances. Event Details:Date: Saturday, January 11Time: 12:00pm - 4:30pmLocation: meeting at
- [Young Professionals Ugly Sweater Volunteer Project](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/young-professionals-ugly-sweater-trash-pick-up/) - We're back! We had such a great time at the Young Professionals September trash pick up that we're back with another opportunity to give back, network, and have some fun outside. This December join us for an Ugly Sweater Trash Pick Up on the morning of Saturday, December 7! We'll meet outside the Starbucks in REI near Confluence Park.
- [Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) Day at CSU's Environmental Learning Center](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/greenway-leadership-corps-glc-day-at-csus-environmental-learning-center/) - High schoolers in and around Denver: join us for a fun and informative day at CSU's Environmental Learning Center with The Greenway Leadership Corps! On Saturday, November 2nd, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, you'll get the chance to: Meet CSU students working at the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) Tour the ELC and discover its
- [Fall Family South Platte Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/family-south-platte-stewardship-day-2/) - GIVE BACK TO OUR PARKS AND OUR PLANET Volunteer as a family to clean up a local park with SPREE at our FREE, family-friendly volunteer event! Start the day with a 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
- [Family Fishing Day 2024](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/family-fishing-day-2024/) - TRY FISHING WITH YOUR FAMILY The Greenway Foundation is excited to partner with Denver’s Stormwater Education and Outreach Program, Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK), and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to host Family Fishing Day! This program provides an exciting day of fishing at Overland Pond Park along the South Platte River. Kids will learn about
- [Rock Climbing (Teen Event)](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/rock-climbing-teen-event/) - When school is out, come rock climbing! Are you ready to challenge yourself and step outside your comfort zone? Join the High School Greenway Leadership Corps for an exciting - and free - day of rock climbing with Denver Parks & Rec! This event is designed for beginners, so no prior climbing experience or gear
- [Fall South Platte Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/fall-stewardship-day/) - Volunteer to Revitalize the South Platte River Thank you to all the volunteers and partners who made the event a success this year! Photos from the program can be found on TGF's Facebook Page. Fall South Platte Stewardship Day needs your help restoring a local riverside park. ​Volunteer groups will assist with trash removal, invasive
- [Reception on the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/reception-on-the-river-2024/) - Reception on the River is an invitation only event. Reception on the River is a networking fundraiser that celebrates the past, present, and future of our urban waterways. This event hosts over 300 local leaders in engineering, law, architecture, governmental entities, water provision and environmental non-profits. This evening offers live music, adult beverages, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a chance to learn about ongoing water projects in our state.
- [Gala After Dark](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/gala-after-dark/) - Join us for silent disco, open bar, and bites along the South Platte River!
- [Fall High School Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/fall-high-school-stewardship-day-2/) - Walk through and along Denver waterways as we remove trash and clean up our local aquatic habitats! GLC will provide lunch and gear. Service hours can be provided. Questions? Email Youth Programs Manager, Destiny Morales (destiny@greenwayfoundation.org) This event is FREE, but registration is required. More info & to sign up: https://forms.gle/qdjEy7GX8rrYjzCN6 Sign Up Now
- [High School: Trail Building at Phantom Canyon](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/high-school-trail-building-at-phantom-canyon/) - Sign Up Now! Come join the Greenway Leadership Corps, The Nature Conservancy, and Wildlands Restoration Volunteers on our trail building trip at Phantom Canyon Preserve August 1-2! Explore, star gaze, and restore trails at the beautiful private preserve. We take this trip every year to help conserve the land in phantom canyon, and it's arguably
- [One Water Day 2024](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/one-water-day-2024/) - Join representatives from communities along the Front range and across Colorado for an engaging discussion of one water planning, management, and collaboration strategies. Attendees will learn about the benefits of holistic "one water" management and inter-organizational collaboration from utilities implementing a one water management philosophy. This program is part of the Watershed (Shed) Summit '24
- [CROSSCURRENTS](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/crosscurrents/) - ENJOY LIVE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, BEVERAGE STATIONS, WATER SPORTS, AND MORE! A day of music & fun on the South Platte river. CROSSCURRENTS has something for everyone - two live music stages, water activities, a kids zone, food trucks, and more! Come enjoy the river with all of Denver. If you are interested in sponsoring
- [Family Spring South Platte Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/family-spring-south-platte-stewardship-day/) - 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
- [South Platte Stewardship Day: SPREE Alumni](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/south-platte-stewardship-day-spree-alumni/) - VOLUNTEER WITH YOUR SPREE FRIENDS Join us for South Platte Stewardship Day: SPREE Alumni Edition! Celebrate Earth Day by giving back to the environment and reconnecting with fellow SPREE (South Platte River Environmental Education) camp alumni. Together, we'll make a difference as we clean up litter and debris along the beautiful Bear Creek. Put on
- [givingSPREE Online Auction](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/givingspree-online-auction/) - givingSPREE's first ever online auction! You can bid on a variety of incredible prizes, from outdoor gear to concert tickets and exclusive experiences with our dedicated staff. There's something for everyone - plus your bid will directly help us serve more students. For the last 50 years, The Greenway Foundation has introduced tens of thousands
- [BirdCall GivingSPREE Fundraising Night ](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/birdcall-givingspree-fundraising-night/) - All day on Earth Day, use code TGF422 at check out at BirdCall in Five Points. At the end of the day, all sales associated with the code will be added up, 25% of total sales will be donated to The Greenway Foundation! The code can be used in online orders or in-person! Code: TGF422 Check
- [14er Brewing Pint Night for Earth Month](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/14er-brewing-pint-night-for-earth-month/) - Order a pint. Support local parks & trails! $ from every pint sold on April 12 at 14er Brewing will be donated to The Greenway Foundation! Come enjoy a pint and support our river. The Greenway Foundation works to enhance & care for all of Denver's waterways through equitable youth education, community engagement, & stewardship.
- [Spring High School Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/spring-high-school-stewardship-day/) - Join GLC for our annual Spring Stewardship Day! Teens along the front range will help clean our city and South Platte River by picking up trash in and along the River at Johnson Habitat Park. Food and service hours provided. This event is FREE, and for high school aged youth only. Register Here .
- [Pint Night at 14er Brewing](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/pint-night-at-14er-brewing/) - To kick off the year with us (and celebrate the end of dry January), grab a pint and support the Greenway! To thank our FrOGs (Friends of Greenway), each FrOG will get their first drink for free! On February 1st, head over to 14er Brewing Company, where all day long a dollar from each pint will go towards
- [Cross Country Skiing](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/winter-sports/) - Come join the High School Greenway Leadership Corps for a free day of cross country skiing with Denver Parks & Rec! *As the date gets closer and weather determines the location, more info will be added and sent to those who sign up. This event is FREE & for high schoolers only. Transportation, gear, and
- [Snowshoeing & Outdoor Skills](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/snowshoeing-outdoor-skills/) - Join GLC for a free day of exploring the beauty of a wintery Boulder County park and nearby forest by snowshoeing and practicing making winter survival shelters with the help of Boulder Rangers and other local environmental organizations! Free transportation, gear, and food provided. SIGN UP NOW h Email glc@greenwayfoundation.org or destiny@greenwayfoundation.org for questions.
- [CSU's Environmental Learning Center](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/csus-environmental-learning-center/) - Take a free trip to CSU's Environmental Learning Center (ELC) with The Greenway Leadership Corps! We'll meet CSU students who work at ELC, get a tour of the space, practice outdoor skills, and have lunch on the CSU campus! Free lunch and transportation provided. This is a great opportunity to make connections and learn about
- [GLC Event at Growing Gardens](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/glc-event-at-growing-gardens/) - The Greenway Leadership Corps will be volunteering at Growing Garden's for the day! Growing Garden's is located in boulder and focuses on urban agriculture! You can receive service hours for this event. As always this event is FREE to attend, food and transportation is provided. If you are interested in volunteering sign up HERE
- [Fall Family Stewardship Day 2023](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/fall-family-stewardship-day-2023/) - Give Back to our Parks and our Planet Volunteer as a family to clean up a local park with SPREE at our FREE, family-friendly volunteer event! Start the day with a 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
- [Fall High School Stewardship Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/fall-high-school-stewardship-day/) - Walk through and along Denver waterways as we remove trash and clean up our local aquatic habitats! GLC will provide lunch and gear. Service hours can be provided. Questions? Email Youth Programs Manager, Allie Hennessy (alissa@greenwayfoundation.org) This event is FREE, but registration is required. More info & to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpwchnGP2NJywtfEjfAvTfAlFJcynnNz77hAsu3mwblY6_3w/viewform?usp=sf_link
- [Fall Family Stewardship Day 2022](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/fall-family-stewardship-day-2022/) - Give back to our parks and our planet with SPREE at our FREE, family-friendly volunteer event! Start the day with a trash pick-up led by South Platte River Environmental Education (SPREE) staff. Afterwards, we'll come together for some crafts and activities.
- [Family South Platte Stewardship Day Spring 2023](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/family-south-platte-stewardship-day/) - 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
- [Family Fishing Day 2022](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/family-fishing-day/) - This program provides an exciting day of fishing at Overland Pond Park along the South Platte River. Kids will learn about fishing etiquette, fishing safety, fish anatomy, and fishing techniques.
- [Family Fishing Day 2023](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/family-fishing-day-2023/) - TRY FISHING WITH YOUR FAMILY The Greenway Foundation is excited to partner with Denver’s Stormwater Education and Outreach Program, Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK), and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to host Family Fishing Day! This program provides an exciting day of fishing at Overland Pond Park along the South Platte River. Kids will learn about
- [Phantom Canyon Trail Building Trip](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/phantom-canyon-trail-building-trip/) - Come join the Greenway Leadership Corps for our annual trail building trip at Phantom Canyon Preserve! We will be hosted by The Nature Conservancy and joined by Wildlands Restoration Volunteers. Explore, star gaze, and restore trails at the beautiful private preserve. We take this trip every year to help conserve the land in phantom canyon,
- [Genesee Camping & Challenge Course](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/genesee-camping-challenge-course/) - Join the Join the High School Greenway Leadership Corps for a weekend of camping & fun outside in Genesee, Colorado! Only 45 minutes away from Denver, we'll spend the weekend with Denver Parks & Rec leaders and fellow teens wanting to spend time in our beautiful outdoors! We'll spend park of Saturday on their challenge
- [Youth Exploring Stewardship Conference](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/youth-exploring-stewardship-conference/) - FREE two-day leadership experience, where high school environmental leaders from around the Front Range will… Participate in hands-on stewardship and fun outdoor activities in small groups Explore future academic and career opportunities Take their leadership skills to the next level Make new friends, and have fun outside! Food and lodging are provided. Transportation can be
- [High School Park Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/denver-park-day/) - Join The High School Greenway Leadership Corps for a FREE day of yard games, food, and hanging out at Johnson Habitat Park! We'll enjoy the Colorado sunshine and hang out along the South Platte River to kick off the warm weather. Meet other teens around Denver, and/or bring your own friends!Bring a blanket or a
- [Art on the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/art-on-the-river/) - 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 artists to create vibrant art along the South Platte River. This event is free and all families are welcome. We have limited space, so prior registration
- [CROSSCURRENTS](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/crosscurrents-2022/) - CROSSCURRENTS has live music, food trucks, beverage stations, water sports, and more! If you are interested in sponsoring this event or have additional questions, please reach out to our Executive Director, Ryan Aids at Ryan@greenwayfoundation.org Learn More About CROSSCURRENTS
- [Russell Square Park Grand Opening](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/russell-square-park-grand-opening/) - Russell Square Park in Denver’s historic Cole neighborhood of has received a makeover! Come celebrate the new park and the reopening of the space with the fun, free, family-friendly Russell Square Park Grand Opening! There will be activities and food for families. No registration is required - just come on down to Russell Square Park
- [Visit CSU Spur](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/csu-spur/) - Join GLC for CSU SPUR's 2nd Saturday event! We will.. Try out virtual reality. Get our hands dirty with digging activities while checking out the rooftop greenhouses and green roof. See the horses who live on-site at CSU Spur assisting with therapy for humans through the Temple Grandin Equine Center. Tour educational exhibits, as well
- [Youth Career Exploration Day](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/career-panel-with-local-professionals/) - Join GLC for a day at Growing Gardens, with local environmental professionals from across the Front Range! High school students interested in learning about job qualifications, educational requirements, and professional leadership opportunities in environmental stewardship, conservation, and the outdoor industry! Chat with professionals, learn about local organizations, and find out how to get involved. Free
- [Trail Building](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/trail-building/) - Join Greenway Leadership Corps on our annual trail building trip with The Nature Conservancy. Experience Phantom Canyon, a Preserve that isn’t open to the public, and stay overnight in a cabin under the stars.
- [SPREE Summer Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/event/spree-summer-camp-2022/) - The Greenway Foundation hosts ten weeks of camp at SPREE Headquarters every summer. Each week has a unique theme that ties directly to the South Platte River and our urban waterways. Hands-on activities, special guests every week, games, and crafts are tied to each weekly theme, allowing campers to learn about their environment through direct engagement—all while having fun outside along our river.

## Categories

- [General](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/general/)
- [SPREE](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/spree/)
- [Stewardship](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/stewardship/)
- [High School](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/spree/high-school/)
- [Middle School](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/spree/middle-school/)
- [Elementary](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/spree/elementary/)
- [Family](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/spree/family/)
- [Projects](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/projects/)
- [Events](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/event/)
- [News](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/news/)
- [CROSSCURRENTS](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/event/crosscurrents/)
- [Gala on the Bridge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/event/gala/)
- [Reception on the River](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/event/reception/)
- [Clean Water Challenge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/stewardship/cwc/)
- [Nautilus](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/stewardship/nautilus/)
- [Gutter Bins](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/stewardship/gutter-bins/)
- [Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/category/spree/camp/)

## Tags

- [Johnson Habitat Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/johnson-habitat-park/)
- [Pasquinel's Landing Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/pasquinels-landing-park/)
- [City of Cuernavaca Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/city-of-cuernavaca-park/)
- [Overland Pond Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/overland-pond-park/)
- [Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/camp/)
- [Thanks](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/thanks/)
- [Give](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/give/)
- [River Rangers](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/river-rangers/)
- [GLC](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/glc/)
- [Art](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/art/)
- [Confluence Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/confluence-park/)
- [Chatfield](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/chatfield/)
- [Globeville Landing Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/globeville-landing-park/)
- [Grant Frontier Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/grant-frontier-park/)
- [Beaver](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/beaver/)
- [Craft](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/craft/)
- [Animals](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/animals/)
- [History](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/history/)
- [Field Trip](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/field-trip/)
- [stewardship](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/stewardship/)
- [high school](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/high-school/)
- [youth programs](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/youth-programs/)
- [GOCO](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/goco/)
- [Denver Parks](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/denver-parks/)
- [youth](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/youth/)
- [Water](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/water/)
- [Event](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/event/)
- [careers](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/careers/)
- [teens](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/teens/)
- [college trip](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/college-trip/)
- [snowshoeing](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/snowshoeing/)
- [outdoor skills](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/outdoor-skills/)
- [highschool](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/highschool/)
- [SPREE](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/spree/)
- [free events](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/free-events/)
- [Everyone](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/everyone/)
- [Volunteer](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/volunteer/)
- [#youthprograms](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/youthprograms/)
- [My Outdoor Colorado](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/my-outdoor-colorado/)
- [Park](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/park/)
- [familyevent](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/familyevent/)
- [spring](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/spring/)
- [fishing](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/fishing/)
- [denver](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/denver/)
- [#wintersports](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/wintersports/)
- [#freeevents](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/freeevents/)
- [Green Infrastrucuture](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/green-infrastrucuture/)
- [DOTI](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/doti/)
- [frog](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/frog/)
- [Gala](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/gala/)
- [Fundraiser](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/fundraiser/)
- [Networking](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/networking/)
- [Sponsor](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/sponsor/)
- [givingspree](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/givingspree/)
- [pintnight](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/pintnight/)
- [MOC](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/moc/)
- [campout](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/campout/)
- [Party](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/party/)
- [family](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/family/)
- [compost](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/compost/)
- [nature](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/nature/)
- [river](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/river/)
- [young professionals](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/young-professionals/)
- [Critter Crawl](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/critter-crawl/)
- [frogpoints](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/frogpoints/)
- [Awards](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/awards/)
- [Recognition](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/recognition/)
- [EE](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/ee/)
- [discoverylink](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/discoverylink/)
- [summer](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/tag/summer/)

## Timeline Categories

- [History](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/et-timeline-category/history/)

## Categories

- [Stewardship Day Spring Title Sponsor](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/stewardship-spring-title-sponsor/)
- [Stewardship Days](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/stewardship-days/)
- [Stewardship Day Spring Presenting Sponsors](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/stewardship-spring-presenting-sponsors/)
- [Grants](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/grants/)
- [Clean Water Challenge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/cwc/)
- [Nautilus](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/nautilus/)
- [CROSSCURRENTS](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/crosscurrents/)
- [SPREE](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/spree/)
- [Gala](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/gala/)
- [Reception](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/reception/)
- [Stewardship](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/stewardship/)
- [Stewardship Day Spring Food Sponsor](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/stewardship-spring-food/)
- [Stewardship Day Spring Supporting](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/stewardship-day-spring-supporting/)
- [Stewardship Day Fall Title](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/stewardship-day-fall-title/)
- [Stewardship Day Fall Presenting](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/stewardship-day-fall-presenting/)
- [Stewardship Day Fall Supporting](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/stewardship-day-fall-supporting/)
- [Reception Title Sponsor](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/reception-title/)
- [Reception Headwaters](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/reception-headwaters/)
- [Reception Confluence](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/reception-confluence/)
- [Reception Supporting](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/reception-supporting/)
- [Gala Title Sponsor](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/gala-title/)
- [Gala Presenting Sponsors](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/gala-presenting/)
- [Gala River Visionary](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/gala-river-visionary/)
- [Gala Cherry Creek](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/gala-cherry-creek/)
- [Gala River Front](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/gala-river-front/)
- [Gala Emerging](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/gala-emerging/)
- [Family Event Series](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/family/)
- [Family Events Title Sponsor](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/family-title/)
- [SPREE Title Sponsor](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/spree-title/)
- [CROSSCURRENTS Title Sponsor](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/crosscurrents-title/)
- [Premier Sponsor](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/premier/)
- [Current Recognition 2023](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/current23/)
- [Alpha 2023](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/alpha23/)
- [Bravo 2023](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/bravo23/)
- [Charlie 2023](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/charlie23/)
- [Delta 2023](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/delta23/)
- [Echo 2023](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/echo23/)
- [Foxtrot 2023](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/foxtrot23/)
- [SPREE Supporting Sponsor](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/spree-supporting-sponsor/)
- [Family Fishing Day 2023](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/family-fishing-day-2023/)
- [Family Fishing Day 2023 Alpha](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/family-fishing-day-2023-alpha/)
- [Stewardship Day Spring Sustainablity Sponsor](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/stewardship-day-spring-sustainablity-sponsor/)
- [Current Recognition 2022](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/current22/)
- [Alpha 2022](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/alpha22/)
- [Bravo 2022](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/bravo22/)
- [Charlie 2022](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/charlie22/)
- [Delta 2022](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/delta22/)
- [Echo 2022](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/echo22/)
- [Foxtrot 2022](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/foxtrot22/)
- [Current Recognition 2024](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/current24/)
- [Alpha 2024](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/alpha24/)
- [Bravo 2024](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/bravo24/)
- [Charlie 2024](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/charlie24/)
- [Delta 2024](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/delta24/)
- [Echo 2024](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/echo24/)
- [Stewardship Day Fall Presenting 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/stewardship-day-fall-presenting-2025/)
- [SPREE Excursions](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/spree-excursions/)
- [GLC](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/greenway-leadership-corps/)
- [River Rangers](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/river-rangers/)
- [Stewardship & Volunteer](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/stewardship-and-volunteer/)
- [Current Recognition 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/current-recognition-2025/)
- [Alpha 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/alpha25/)
- [Bravo 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/bravo25/)
- [Charlie 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/charlie25/)
- [Delta 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/delta25/)
- [Echo 2025](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/lshowcase-categories/echo25/)

## Portfolio Tags

- [Ongoing](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/portfolio-tag/ongoing/)
- [Completed](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/portfolio-tag/completed/)

## Group

- [SPREE](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/spree/)
- [Summer Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/summer-camp/)
- [School Break Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/school-break/)
- [Field Trip](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/field-trip/)
- [Scholarship](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/scholarship/)
- [Camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/camp/)
- [First Grade](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/first/)
- [Second Grade](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/second/)
- [Third Grade](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/third/)
- [Fourth Grade](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/fourth/)
- [Fifth Grade](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/fifth/)
- [Kindergarten](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/kindergarten/)
- [Leaders in Training](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/lits/)
- [Greenway Leadership Corps](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/glc/)
- [River Rangers](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/rr/)
- [High School](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/youth/)
- [Chompers Mission](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/chompers/)
- [Elementary](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/elementary/)
- [Middle School](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/middle/)
- [Greenway](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/greenway/)
- [Stewardship](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/stewardship/)
- [Projects](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/projects/)
- [Clean Water Challenge](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/clean-water-challenge/)
- [High School Feature](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/hs-feature/)
- [Middle School Feature](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/ms-feature/)
- [Field Trip Feature](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/ttshowcase_groups/field-trip-feature/)

## Categories

- [Sponsors](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-category/sponsors/)
- [SPREE](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-category/spree/)
- [Projects](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-category/projects/)
- [History](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-category/history/)
- [Events](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-category/events/)
- [Backgrounds](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-category/backgrounds/)
- [Stewardship](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-category/stewardship/)
- [Identity](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-category/identity/)
- [Grassroots Leadership Organization](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-category/glo/)

## Tags

- [headshot](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-tag/headshot/)
- [spree](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-tag/spree/)
- [camp](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-tag/camp/)
- [river](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-tag/river/)
- [critter crawl](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-tag/critter-crawl/)
- [JHP](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-tag/jhp/)
- [art](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-tag/art/)
- [GOCO](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-tag/goco/)
- [stewardship](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-tag/stewardship/)
- [familyevent](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-tag/familyevent/)
- [river rangers](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-tag/river-rangers/)
- [banner](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-tag/banner/)
- [website banner](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-tag/website-banner/)
- [GLC](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-tag/glc/)
- [staff](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/blog/media-tag/staff/)

## Event Categories

- [Stewardship](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/calendar/category/stewardship/)
- [Kids](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/calendar/category/kids/)
- [Youth](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/calendar/category/glc/)
- [Donors](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/calendar/category/donors/)
- [Everyone](https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/calendar/category/everyone/)