SPREE Weekend Events
The Greenway Foundation's South Platte River Environmental Education (SPREE) program hosts and supports a variety of cultural events along the South Platte River and its tributaries. These fun and family focused events encourage the community at large to experience and enjoy the beauty of our urban waterways. Best of all, these events are FREE!
Children are required to be accompanied by an adult at all SPREE Weekend Events.
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Family RiverSweeps
The Greenway Foundation hosts two RiverSweeps each year, one in the spring and the fall. These events include volunteer projects, educational activities with our SPREE staff, and lunch! If your family is interested in volunteering you help out your South Platte River check out the links below more information on either of the 2016 Family RiverSweeps. Spring RiverSweep: Saturday, April 30th Fall RiverSweep: Saturday, September 24th |
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Art on the River
Let the nature around The South Platte River inspire you to create pieces of art! The next Art on the River event will be held on Saturday, May 7th, 2016. |
Family Fishing Day
The Greenway Foundation and ELK (Environmental Learning for Kids) partner to bring you Family Fishing Day at Overland Pond Park along the South Platte River. This year's event will be Saturday, October 8th, 2016. |
Pioneering on the Platte
This event is a celebration of Colorado's history. Learn about the Native Americans and the settlers who used to call Colorado home. The Pioneering on the Platte event will be Saturday, November 5th, 2016. |