Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC)
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Interested In Joining GLC?
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(Don't worry, we wont ever email you about anything other than GLC events, and we won't share your email with anyone else.)
(Don't worry, we wont ever email you about anything other than GLC events, and we won't share your email with anyone else.)
Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC) is a youth group in Denver for high school students to learn more about the environment and become active, informed community members. At least once a month The Greenway Foundation will host a free GLC event and meeting, often down by the South Platte River. In addition to completing volunteer work projects to help out the South Platte Greenway, students will complete team-building exercises, participate in career development opportunities, and have a chance to hear from different guest speakers in the environmental field. GLC students also have the opportunity to attend free GLC Outdoor Adventure events, which involve traveling around the state for awesome new experiences in nature and additional opportunities to volunteer outdoors & learn about the environment.
Whether you are thinking about being a wildlife biologist when you grow up, want to learn about working 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 organization.
Whether you are thinking about being a wildlife biologist when you grow up, want to learn about working 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 organization.
GLC Schedule
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Saturday April 24 12pm-2:30pm |
Join GLC for environmental stewardship in Denver to help protect and revitalize our water habitats! We'll be picking up trash along Sanderson Gulch (which connects to the South Platte River), and learn about the connections between mental health and nature. *THIS EVENT IS FULL* |
Saturday May 8th 10:30am-1:30pm |
Join GLC for a hike at Waterton Canyon! We'll practice mindfulness in nature & learn about local mountain wildlife as we walk along the South Platte River in a beautiful foothills canyon! SIGN UP HERE |
Saturday June 26th |
Stand Up Paddle Boarding |
Spend the day outside, on the water, learning how to stand up paddleboard with GLC! All gear and food will be provided, and no experience necessary. This FREE event is open to all high schoolers! *sign up will open in early May, so please check back* |
Saturday July 10th |
Trail Building at Phantom Canyon Ranch |
Spend the day outside, helping restore and build trails at a private, beautiful nature preserve with GLC! Per usual, this is FREE, all gear and food will be provided, and no experience is necessary. Transportation will also be provided from Denver! *sign up will open in early June, so please check back* |
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VOLUNTEER DAYS
What: Meet youth from across Denver, learn more about the environment, and help out the South Platte Greenway by completing volunteer projects down by the river. In addition to volunteer projects, GLC volunteer days also involve a short meeting and project introduction, team building exercises, career development opportunities, and guest speakers from different parts of the environmental field. Where: Different locations along the South Platte River in Denver, and occasionally elsewhere in the state. Cost: FREE |
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
What: GLC students have the opportunity to go on GLC Outdoor Adventures, where they will venture out and explore a different place in the city or in the mountains. Go snowshoeing, camping, river rafting, tour a water treatment plant, enjoy a VIP experience at our annual RiverFest water festival, and much more! Some GLC Outdoor Adventures do have a limited number of spots available, and priority will be given to students with prior involvement with the GLC program. Where: Various locations around Denver and Colorado. Cost: FREE |
See what the GLC is all about in the video below, made by one of our very own GLC students at our trail building trip over the summer!
RECENT EVENTS
DIY SCREEN PRINTING & OUTSIDE VOICES (March) - GlCers screen printed + added their own touches to the GLC design on shirts, and listened to the Outside Voices podcast at Johnson Habitat Park!
CO ENV FILM FESTIVAL [watch party] (February) - We watched films that focused on sustainable solutions to food production & the industry, inspiring us to take better care of the planet, so it can continue to care for us!
DENVER SCAVENGER HUNT (January) - GLCers explored Denver, figured out riddles, & found sneaky clues during a scavenger hunt throughout different parks and locations near the South Platte River!
COCOA & CLIMATE CHANGE (December) - We delivered info & materials to students to contact Denver officials about local climate issues + some hot cocoa & sweets for some holiday cheer.
STORM DRAIN MARKING COMPETITION (November) - Students went out on their own to mark storm drains around Denver, educating the public on where storm drains lead, and trying to see who can mark the most in one weekend.
FALL YOUTH EXPLORING STEWARDSHIP [YES] CONFERENCE (October) - We did an in-stream trash pickup in the South Platte River at Confluence Park, ending with tea made from local native plants and a nature meditation exercise.
PARK CHALK ART (September) - We explored Denver parks, writing inspiring messages and nature related drawings in chalk to spread some hope and joy during the difficult year.
SEED PLANTING (May)- We delivered native seed packets to students around Denver so they can plant them, watch them grow, and promote healthy urban habitats!
DIY SCREEN PRINTING & OUTSIDE VOICES (March) - GlCers screen printed + added their own touches to the GLC design on shirts, and listened to the Outside Voices podcast at Johnson Habitat Park!
CO ENV FILM FESTIVAL [watch party] (February) - We watched films that focused on sustainable solutions to food production & the industry, inspiring us to take better care of the planet, so it can continue to care for us!
DENVER SCAVENGER HUNT (January) - GLCers explored Denver, figured out riddles, & found sneaky clues during a scavenger hunt throughout different parks and locations near the South Platte River!
COCOA & CLIMATE CHANGE (December) - We delivered info & materials to students to contact Denver officials about local climate issues + some hot cocoa & sweets for some holiday cheer.
STORM DRAIN MARKING COMPETITION (November) - Students went out on their own to mark storm drains around Denver, educating the public on where storm drains lead, and trying to see who can mark the most in one weekend.
FALL YOUTH EXPLORING STEWARDSHIP [YES] CONFERENCE (October) - We did an in-stream trash pickup in the South Platte River at Confluence Park, ending with tea made from local native plants and a nature meditation exercise.
PARK CHALK ART (September) - We explored Denver parks, writing inspiring messages and nature related drawings in chalk to spread some hope and joy during the difficult year.
SEED PLANTING (May)- We delivered native seed packets to students around Denver so they can plant them, watch them grow, and promote healthy urban habitats!
Questions?
glc@greenwayfoundation.org
glc@greenwayfoundation.org
CHECK OUT WHAT THE GLC IS UP TO ON INSTAGRAM
thank you to all of our sponsors & supporters!
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GLC is part of My Outdoor Colorado (MOC). MOC programs are possible through Great Outdoors Colorado's Inspire Initiative which aims to connect youth and their families with the outdoors.
My Outdoor Colorado (MOC) is a visionary approach to connecting youth with the outdoors through strategic partnerships that provide access to nature education, recreation and skill-building opportunities. Access to the outdoors fosters a greater appreciation of the natural environment, provides opportunities to build an ethic of stewardship, and helps youth experience potential careers in the outdoors. MOC Coalition Nonprofit organizations have partnered to form neighborhood coalitions, providing families in the Westwood and Cole neighborhoods with access to nature education, outdoor recreation and skill-building opportunities. MOC’s goal is to create experiences that foster an appreciation of natural areas and build an ethic of stewardship while exposing participants to potential outdoor careers. |