Take the Survey – Help Create City’s First Urban Forest Strategic Plan

March 4, 2023 Denver Parks and Recreation and the Office of the City Forester need your help to create the city’s first Urban Forest Strategic Plan. Trees improve air quality, reduce urban heat...

Written by:

March 4, 2023 / Comments (0)

Adopt A Tree

February 8, 2023 The Park People’s Denver Digs Trees tree adoption program is back for its 40th year. Do you have a spot for a tree? They have 12 varieties of high-quality, locally-adapted …...

Written by:

February 8, 2023 / Comments (0)

Happy Zero Waste Holidays!

December 8, 2022 Call It a Wrap on Wrapping Paper Wrapping paper is mostly clay and has very little paper fiber content, so paper recycling markets are not a fan of the stuff, …...

Written by:

December 8, 2022 / Comments (0)

Earth Day Remastered – Sunday, June 26, Noon – 4 p.m. Wash Park

June 8, 2022 Join District 6 Councilman Paul Kashmann and the District 6 team for Earth Day Remastered, a free community event “Celebrating Our Commitment To A Healthy Planet”, Sunday, June 26,...

Written by:

June 8, 2022 / Comments (0)

Renewable Community Solar Comes to Lowry

April 2, 2022 Don’t miss the upcoming meeting and open house so you can learn more about the city’s effort to bring renewable community solar to Lowry with the installation of solar carports...

Written by:

April 2, 2022 / Comments (0)

Skip the Stuff, Say No to Single-Use Condiments & Service Ware

March 6, 2022 The new #SkipTheStuff ordinance is in effect! Single-use utensils, straws, napkins, and condiment packets are now only available upon request when ordering takeout or getting delivery....

Written by:

March 6, 2022 / Comments (0)

Spring Gardening with Lowry Elementary Students

March 6, 2022 Lowry Elementary Gardening Program provides every single student an opportunity to work in the garden at multiple times during the year. Students are involved in every part of the...

Written by:

March 6, 2022 / Comments (0)

Lowry Elementary Community Garden Workday Sat April 9

March 6, 2022 Lowry Elementary is a focal point of the neighborhood. Residents walk their dogs around the perimeter, students attend school and children play on the playground.  Limited funding...

Written by:

March 6, 2022 / Comments (0)

Winter Watering Tips from Denver Water

December 29, 2021 Winter Watering: Colorado State Extension Office Factsheet can be found here. Watering focus should be on trees and shrubs, as well as newly planted materials. Denver Water’s reservoir...

Written by:

December 29, 2021 / Comments (0)

Winter Watering Guide: Caring for Newly Planted Trees During the Winter

November 17, 2021 Why is winter watering vital?  In the fall and winter, trees drop their leaves and become dormant as they prepare for colder temperatures. However, newly planted trees experience the...

Written by:

November 17, 2021 / Comments (0)