Our new mission, and what it means for us in our 20th year.
Twenty years ago, a group of community leaders came together to address the gap in engaging residents in community-based solutions to environmental issues in our metro area. When the founders…
Read More48 miles on a Purple Stallion
This story begins years ago, in the city of Sheridan as a young 19-year-old Joe Cordova wakes up just before 5 am for work. Why so early you ask? Joe…
Read MoreAAPI Statement of Solidarity
TRIGGER WARNING: The following contains discussion of violence against Asian, Asian American, and/or Pacific Islander presenting or identifying individuals and communities. No detailed or graphic descriptions are used. We are…
Read MoreThe Platte Farm Open Space Project has Officially Been Completed After 14 Years of Hard Work
In the heart of Denver’s urban center, Platte Farm Open Space exists as an oasis of nature, movement, and togetherness. Walking trails wind through the park, and life abounds in…
Read MoreEnergy Programs Director Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Denver Communities
For Sadot Castañeda, Groundwork Denver’s Energy Programs Director, promoting sustainability in Denver isn’t just a job—it’s a way of life. Sadot joined Groundwork Denver as a Green Team member in…
Read MoreCommittee Mobilizes to Advance Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Groundwork Denver
If you hear Groundwork Denver staff talking about the JEDI Committee, they’re not talking about a fan club for a famous sci-fi series. At Groundwork Denver, the JEDI Committee works…
Read MoreAt the Intersection of Social Justice and Environmental Justice
On a sweltering summer day in the Globeville/Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods, shade can be hard to find. For residents of the area, the lack of trees is not just a matter of…
Read MoreWhy do I volunteer for Groundwork Denver?
We all have a role to play in the environmental justice movement. Some of us are healers. Some of us are researchers. Some of us are planners. As a volunteer…
Read MoreA New Study Links Long-term Exposure to Air Pollution with Higher Coronavirus Death Rates – Here’s What You Can Do About It:
Individuals living in areas with higher rates of air pollution are at a greater risk of dying from COVID-19, according to a new nationwide study.[1] The study, conducted by researchers…
Read MoreSandy’s Prescription: A ParkRx Story
Groundwork Denver is filled to the brim with staff who are just as passionate as they are committed to fulfilling the mission of the nonprofit organization. Take Sandra “Sandy” Douglas…
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