UpaDowna made Earth Day a month long celebration in April!
If you missed UpaDowna's April fun, let's catch up!
We boogied all night at the Earth Day Silent Disco at OCC Brewing. Participants dressed up in their create neature costumes and (silently) danced the night away. Thank you to our event sponsors, Swig & Sport, Fjallraven, and OCC Brewing. Together, you helped us raise $1100!
UpaDowna headed to our two adopted parks this month, Monument Valley Park North and Quail Lake, to cleanup the spaces we love!
The snow couldn't stop us for the Great American Cleanup. We hosted a makeup day cleanup and had 16 awesome volunteers help us pick up trash throughout Monument Valley Park North and along Monument Creek.
Then we headed to Quail Lake for a Trash Cleanup Party and to celebrate our Program Manager's birthday. The shorelines were littered with cigarette butts, cans, and fishing lines. Thanks to the help of our volunteers, we were able to leave the park better than we found it and prepare the space for all the fun summer activities we plan to host at Quail Lake including our Summer of SUP classes!
There are multiple ways to get involved in the month of May!
Come on out for some fun social events to support UpaDowna and our community. Red Leg Brewing will be hosting UpaDowna on Thursday, May 4th from 5-8 pm for Craft for a Cause. $1 of every beer sold goes back to UpaDowna. Yoga will be offered from 6-7 pm so be sure to sign up! Kingship Landing will be hosting their Spring Social on Wednesday, May 17th from 5-9:00 pm.
Keep the trails, parks, and open spaces you love clean with UpaDowna. Our monthly cleanups are continuing through May. You can join the Yeti team on Sunday, May 7th from 9-11:00 am at Quail Lake!
Unleash your Adventure and learn the basics of climbing at our last (until the Fall) Intro to Climbing Night on Friday, May 19th from 6-8:00 pm at CityROCK. Your donation-based registration includes climbing harnesses, shoes, and education on the essentials you need to start climbing.
Zumba on the Park returns on Friday, May 5th from 9:00-9:45 and will run every Friday until the end of August at First & Main Towne Center. Come dance and get your weekend started right!
We will be starting a new series called "Mindfulness Hikes in the Garden"! The first one kicks off Saturday, May 13th from 9:00-10:00 am at Garden of the God Visitor Center! This event includes a 1-hour hike, meditation & yoga within Garden of the Gods!
There are MANY more events in the month of May. To join any upcoming events, check out Eventbrite to sign up and register: http://upadowna.eventbrite.com
We look forward to having you #unleashyouradventure this month!
Team UpaDowna
Thank you to our sponsors at Earth Day Silent Disco: Swig & Sport and OCC Brewing!
Volunteers came out to help on Sunday rather than Saturday for the Great American Cleanup!
Thank you to all who came out to Quail Lake for our cleanup party!
Seeking Volunteers for 2023 Season!
Calling all adventurers! UpaDowna is looking for volunteers to come bike, climb, hike, and paddle with us this Summer! There are plenty of opportunities to give back to the community while having fun outdoors. All ages are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. Check out our volunteer opportunities and sign-up today.
If you have any specific questions, you can contact us at info@upadowna.org
Donate to UpaDowna!
We need your help!
Summer is amongst us and UpaDowna has a TON of activities coming to our community to help all ages and abilities unleash their adventure! A small donation can go a long way from helping us cover supplies, materials, and equipment. Please consider making a one-time or recurring donation today.
One time and recurring donations can be made through our website:
Or by mailing a check to: POB 309, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901
We couldn't do this without the support of our community, so please consider making a donation today. If you have specific questions for how you can help UpaDowna, you can also email our Development Manager, Lindsey Duthrie at: lindsey@upadowna.org.
Shop For A Cause!
Support UpaDowna during your next grocery trip through King Soopers Community Rewards!
The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Link your card today to support UpaDowna the next time you do your grocery shopping at King Soopers or City Market.
Interested in having your next private adventure with UpaDowna? From birthday parties, to after-school events to group gatherings, we have everything from climbing, hiking, biking, and SUP.
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.
