About SPREE
South Platte River Environmental Education (SPREE) has been introducing Denver area youth to the river through school excursions, day camps, weekend events, internships, and summer employment for over 40 years.
Have you or your kids been part of the adventure?
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.
There’s no better way to learn than hands-in
Let’s roll up our sleeves—and our pant legs—and jump in. There’s no better way to learn than hands-in. For over four decades, Greenway has been helping kids engage with the river through memorable experiences that go beyond education to create a lifetime connection. Thanks to SPREE—the South Platte River Environmental Education program—tens of thousands of kids have developed a positive relationship with the river.
From school excursions, day camps, weekend events, internships, and summer employment, SPREE welcomes kids from throughout the community, focusing on safe, accessible, and welcoming spaces, introducing the river to the next generation of stewards.
The Greenway Foundation prioritizes education. SPREE has always been committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The river is for everyone!
Elementary
Connect with the South Platte River through camps, school excursions, and even at-home activities…
High School
Embark on new adventures while protecting our watershed and learning new skills you can take with you into future opportunities…
Elementary
Connect with the South Platte River through camps, school excursions, and even at-home activities…
High School
Embark on new adventures while protecting our watershed and learning new skills you can take with you into future opportunities…
So Many Ways to Be Part of SPREE—Find Yours!
Choose an age group and discover all the activities and events created just for you.
Family Events
Explore nature through games, crafts, and hands-on activities with free family community events…
Just for Kids
Activities designed to engage kids outdoors straight from Chompers and the SPREE team…
SPREE Camps
When school is out, SPREE gets kids in the South Platte River exploring and learning outdoors…
Field Trips
Take your class on an unforgettable field trip to explore the river with SPREE’s expert educators…
Scholarships
Greenway has scholarships available for SPREE programs to help all schools and families participate…
Leaders In Training
Middle schoolers become leaders at SPREE Summer and School Break Camps…
Greenway Leadership Corps
Try something new outdoors with monthly free events from GLC…
River Rangers
Learn environmental education skills in internship and summer employment opportunities…
Sponsorship Opportunities
As a Greenway sponsor, you leave a lasting impact in the Denver community…
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…