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UpaDowna’s mission is to provide access to outdoor adventures for all through events and programs that empower individuals, create healthier communities, and foster a respect for the environment.
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Art + Nature = Healthy Minds
May is Mental Health Month and UpaDowna is partnering up with Hartisan, (an art based nonprofit in New York City), to encourage you to get in a daily, or weekly, dose of mental health by taking a break and doing some art in nature! Studies show that spending even 15 minutes a day sitting outside in nature can help you feel psychologically restored. Add in some walking, or artistic expression...and those feelings increase! To help raise awareness to the importance of mental health, we are teaming up to provide mini-art kits for you to take into nature.
Every kit comes with a mini-nature art journal, UpaDowna & Hartisan stickers, and your choice of either a mini set of crayons, markers, colored pencils, or a watercolor set. You choose the day, time, and location for your 15 minutes of art in nature. It can be in your backyard, a courtyard at work, or even a neighborhood park. Pack your mini-art set in your purse, day pack, or leave it in your car. Not feeling creative? See a list of nature journal art ideas here. After you're done with a mini-work of art, take a photo of it and share it to Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #NatureArtBreak so we can see your AWESOME nature art!
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Every Wednesday May 2nd-Sept. 5th, 5:30pm-7pm, Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 118 N. Tejon- UpaDowna's weekly summer cruiser ride is back for its 8th year, in a new location at Oskar Blues Colorado Springs! We hope you can join us! Details:
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Thanks to everyone who braved the snow and cold to help us at our first cleanup of the year! We had 15 volunteers who filled 36 bags full of trash, and the most unusual item we found was a free beer token to Tony's! Our next PARK cleanup is scheduled for Monday, May 7th from 1-3pm at North Monument Valley Park, click here for info. Our next TRAIL cleanup is Sat., May 12th from 10a-12p, click here for info.
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LAST DAY TO ORDER: APRIL 30TH!
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
ROAR in the City Folk'n'Flannel
Really Outrageous Adventure Race Festival & Fundraiser
July 21st, 9am-2pm Fri. Sept. 28th- Sun. Sept. 30th
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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~UpaDowna Programs & Events~
Click the blue links for more info
May
- Tue. May 1st-Thurs. May 31st: Mental Health Month. Take a #NatureArtBreak and get your nature art journal: Order here!
- Wed. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 5:30-7pm: Pedal Party @ Oskar Blues (118 N. Tejon) ALL riders must sign the 2018 waiver here. Meet at 5:30, ride at 6!
- Mon. 7th, 1-3pm: Park Cleanup @ N. Monument Valley Park (205 W Fontanero St )- Help UpaDowna take care of our adopted parks, N. MontVal & Boddington! More info & sign up here!
- Tue. 8th, 6-8pm: Climb Night @ CityROCK (21 N. Nevada Ave.)- An Intro to CityROCK and indoor climbing! All equipment, instruction, food & beverage available for a donation! Spaces limited, More info & sign up here!
- Sat. 12th, 10am-12pm: Trail Cleanup @ ATB Park- Help UpaDowna take care of our adopted trail along the Greenway trail south of America the Beautiful Park! More info & sign up here!
- Sun. 13th, 9-11am: Cyclofemme Ride-@ Oskar Blues (118 N. Tejon) Join UpaDowna for a fun, leisurely ride along Tejon to the Greenway north, and back to Oskar Blues for an optional Mother's Day Brunch! More info & sign up here!
- Sat. 19th, 8am-2pm: 3rd Saturday Adventure- Colorado Public Lands Day cleanup and adventures with RMFI & Friends. More info & sign up here. Stay up to date with our monthly hikes here.
- Mon. 21st, 1-3pm: Park Cleanup @ N. Monument Valley Park (205 W Fontanero St )- Help UpaDowna take care of our adopted parks, N. MontVal & Boddington! More info & sign up here!
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