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August is Water Quality Month, and this particular August marks Groundwork Denver’s tenth year protecting the water along Lower Bear Creek. We’ve been monitoring the water for a decade here…

Groundwork Denver’s Sheridan Inspire Coordinator, Alex Tiscareño, created this poem inspired by Pride themes and what environmental justice means to him.   Por Nuestra Tierra In the tapestry of my…

Ahead of Groundwork Denver’s Earth Day tree planting events in April, 2023, nearly 20 volunteers – including many high schoolers – knocked on more than 500 doors and spoke directly…

Our lives depend on water, from drinking and sanitation to growing food and maintaining ecosystems. But water equity is a growing crisis in many parts of the country. Intensive farming…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…