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CAMPERS LEARN ABOUT COLORADO'S BIG CATS AND CANINES

11/23/2016

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Over the Thanksgiving Break, campers joined SPREE to enjoy time outside at Johnson Habitat Park while learning about Colorado’s big cats and canines. Campers got to see and feel lynx, mountain lion, and bobcat pelts and skulls on loan from Colorado Parks & Wildlife. They learned about the differences between these big cats as well as the adaptations they have in common. Campers picked their own own adaptations to make- such as long tails, ears, and retractable claws- and practiced hunting along the River. ​We also also made "snow" and lynx tracks.
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Campers who attended the second day of camp learned that canines like foxes and coyotes play an important role in the food web. We made fox and coyote masks and also learned what to do if you see a coyote near you. Then we turned our attention to the beloved canines in our home who enjoy our parks, too. Campers learned about pet waste and how it can affect our River ecosystem. They then made their own doggie-bag dispensers to take home.

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. ​
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River of Words Submissions Due December 1, 2016

11/10/2016

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This poetry and art competition on the theme of water and watersheds encourages students to explore the natural world where they live and to share what they discover through art or poetry. Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book implements statewide judging and coordinates the Student Literary Awards in the spring. The deadline is 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 Humanities & Center for the Book, in affiliation with the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, implements River of Words statewide judging and coordinates the Student Literary Awards in the spring.                                                
Why Winners of River of Words are published in the annual Student Literary Awards Anthology and receive prizes from local businesses. River of Words winners are also published in the Colorado Foundation for Water Education publication, Headwaters.
How Much Free entry for students and free curriculum for teachers.
More Information http://coloradohumanities.org/content/river-words

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CAMPERS EXPLORE NOCTURNAL ANIMALS & BEAVERS

11/7/2016

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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 in the River while learning about the sensory adaptations raccoons have for doing the same thing at night.  Junior River Ranger Zach helped campers catch 27 crawdads in one afternoon critter crawl!
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November saw a full day of camp focused on SPREE’s favorite animal- the beaver. We did a quest around the park, stopping to learn about the beaver’s amazing adaptations along the way. And of course we made some beaver dams ourselves! Campers made puppets, designed a stage and rehearsed lines with the day ending with a performance about beavers. ​
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Interested in attending Holiday Camp? We still have a few spots left for November 21-22: Cats & Canines of Colorado. You can also sign up for our winter and spring 2017 dates. Learn more on our website and register here! Returning campers currently in 6th-8th grade who are interested in being a Junior River Ranger at Holiday Camp can contact camp@greenwayfoundation.org, or call 720-306-8000. ​
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      • Johnson Habitat Park
      • Weir Gulch
    • Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project
    • USACE Feasibility Study
    • Clear Creek Greenway Design Effort
    • Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners
  • Events
    • Spring South Platte Stewardship Day >
      • Family Spring Stewardship Day
    • Art on the River
    • Citizens for the River
    • Reception on the River
    • Rock the River >
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