Investing in parks pays off
Denver’s many parks, natural areas and recreation centers are dearly loved. Every weekend, thousands of people are drawn to the paths along the South Platte River and Cherry Creek to bike, skate or stroll along the water. Families flock to Confluence Park, where Cherry Creek merges with the South Platte River, to bask in the sun near the rapids. Parks across the city pulse with sports, picnics, dog-walkers and sunbathers. And our unique inventory of mountain parks draws many of us to the foothills and Denver’s surrounding areas.
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo wins innovation award
The Quarters for Conservation program won Cheyenne Mountain Zoo the Innovation in Conservation Award from the Palmer Land Trust on Wednesday. The award, part of the Southern Colorado Conservation Awards, honors an individual, group, project, or program that has advanced the cause of conservation by developing new ideas.
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Land trust preserves Summit County’s natural landscape
With a strong volunteer base and big dreams, Continental Divide Land Trust works hard to preserve Summit County’s natural landscape. “Open space and preserving it is one of the most important things to think about in Summit County,” said Terry Hershey, a CDLT volunteer and board member.
Read more from the Summit Daily News here.