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An all-ages group of Greeley community volunteers stand in front of a High Plains Library District bus, passing books from hand to hand.

A Brigade of Book Lovers Visits LINC

Greeley Natural Area Technician II Kaitlyn Ikenouye wades into the waist high water at the Poudre Ponds to check its temperature.

How Greeley’s Natural Areas & Trails Team Innovates

Greeley Firefighter Ryan Alexander stands by a cardboard cutout of a Pirate on a visit to Greeley's Pirate Radio station

Greeley Fire Visits Pirate Radio

City of Greeley employee Andrew Canchola smiles in front of a wall of green ivy.

We Are All Heroes on World Water Day

Rod Jaramillo, City of Greeley Employee, Water & Sewer Department

“The Reason I Started Working for the City is the People”

Greeley local stage manager and gingerbread hobbyist Bill Reeves

How Bill Reeves Makes Gingerbread Magic at the Festival of Trees

The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra: A Crown Jewel of Greeley!

The Best Time to Visit “Tree City USA?” Fall, of course!

A group of skaters from the Greeley Ice Haus and Mountain View Skating Club hold up a banner and medals celebrating a competition victory

Greeley Ice Haus Skaters and Mountain View Skating Club Take First Place in Competition

The Spencer Family: Hiking, Boating, and Being Together

Happy Trails to You in the City

AIMS Faculty Highlight: Megan Friesen

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For the second year in a row, the @unc_colorado Ma

For the second year in a row, the @unc_colorado Marcus Garvey Cultural Center (@unco_mgcc) will host a Juneteenth celebration themed "A Family Reunion." This year, it will be on June 17, from noon-4 p.m. on the Gunter Greens! We're honored to be a part of the event and to spread the word about this community festival. Here's the scoop.

It's free and everyone is welcome to attend! There will be BBQ provided by local Black-owned food truck Bigg Buttz BBQ, a vendor fair featuring Black-minded businesses, plus games, activities, and live music! It will be an afternoon of good community and good fun, with a focus on learning more about the legacy of Juneteenth and the work it took for the holiday to receives its rightful recognition.

We're counting down the days until this opportunity for everyone in Greeley to be in community in a new and meaningful way! Here are some pics snapped at last year's inaugural party, courtesy of UNC. We hope you'll join us for round two!

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #WriteTheNextGreeleyStory #Juneteenth #UNCBears

Did you catch the news? The Union Colony Civic Cen

Did you catch the news? The Union Colony Civic Center announced the rest of their fall 2023 lineup, and the fun coming to Greeley is UNMATCHED! There's something on the docket for everyone here, from country music enthusiasts to Encanto fanatics to aspiring game show contestants... You name it, we've got it!

• Martina McBride: September 7
• The Robert Cray Band: September 15
• Josh Turner: September 29
• Disney’s Encanto Sing-Along Film Concert: October 5
• Firefall: October 6
• The Manhattan Transfer: October 28
• On Your Feet! The Musical: November 28
• Wheel of Fortune LIVE!: November 30

Learn more about each event and purchase tickets at ucstars.com. (You can find the link in our bio!)

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #VisitGreeley #UnionColonyCivicCenter #LetsGoLetsDoLetsGreeley

Summer may be in full swing, but the effects of wi

Summer may be in full swing, but the effects of winter snow and spring rain still linger! Here's what you need to know about runoff season.

Seasonal flooding is normal and natural for rivers in Colorado, as the snow in the mountains melts and flows down stream. This flooding typically occurs from mid May to early June. These seasonal floods are essential for the health of the river, they help flush debris out of the river channel.

Human infrastructure is inevitably impacted by this seasonal flooding, but there are steps that everyone can take to stay safe. Never enter flood waters, and always respect closure signage. Remember, our Natural Areas & Trails team keeps COTREX (trails.colorado.gov) up to date with local trail conditions. Check your trailhead's status before you go adventuring!

Natural areas along the river corridor actually help to reduce the impact of these seasonal flood events. These natural areas give the river space to move and do its thing, keeping more significant infrastructure like roads and buildings on dry ground.

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #Confluence #NaturalAreas #RunoffSeason #TurnAroundDontDrown #HowDoYouGetOutdoors #GreatOutdoorsMonth

Happy #NationalTrailsDay to you! We’re celebrati

Happy #NationalTrailsDay to you! We’re celebrating with some of our favorite spots all across Greeley!

Whether you walk, ride, reel, or row, we want to know! How do you get outdoors? Whichever way you roll, don’t forget to check COTREX (trails.colorado.gov) for local trail conditions before you go adventuring!

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #PoudreRiverTrail #GreatOutdoorsMonth #VisitGreeley

One of the most fun days of the year is right arou

One of the most fun days of the year is right around the corner!

Mark your calendars with "Enjoy the great outdoors" for Bike to Work Day on Wednesday, June 28. Bike, walk, or roll for your commute and save time to stop by one of the breakfast stations along your way. Then on the way home, stop by one of the afternoon stations for refreshments. (Always bike responsibly!)

Grab your helmet and make a day of it! Find additional details, like the participating food and drink stops, at the link in our bio.

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #BikeToWorkDay #GreeleyBikes #Joyride #GreatOutdoorsMonth

Are you more front-row-against-the-fence or lawn-c

Are you more front-row-against-the-fence or lawn-chair-in-the-back-row? There's no wrong answer for the festival that ain't nothin' but a party!

That's right; we're talking about the @greeleybluesjam, which is THIS WEEKEND!

Join us Friday night as the entire city kicks off the festival at @downtowngreeley's Friday Fest with 9th Street Plaza entertainment, plus plenty of other artists playing live in nearly 20 different venues and businesses downtown. Then, of course, things *really* go up to 11 on Saturday with all-day Bluesy goodness, vendors, and food trucks at the Island Grove Regional Park. We hope to see you there!

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #VisitGreeley #GreeleyFridayFest #GreeleyBluesJam #AintNothinButAParty #IslandGrove #GoodVibesOnly

Did you know the month of June is Great Outdoors M

Did you know the month of June is Great Outdoors Month in the U.S.? That's 30 days dedicated to the health benefits of nature! All month long, our Natural Areas & Trails team will be sharing fun ideas and helpful tips for how you can best enjoy the beautiful world around you, right here in Greeley, Colorado.

Let's kick off the celebrations! Let us know in the comments: How do you get outdoors?

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #VisitGreeley #NaturalAreas #GreatOutdoorsMonth #HowDoYouGetOutdoors

Join us June 10 as we kick off the summer season a

Join us June 10 as we kick off the summer season at the Meeker Home Museum (1324 9th Avenue). If you've never been, here's the scoop: It's the 1870 home of who we consider the founding family of the city (though Nathan Meeker and his colony were not the first residents of this land). Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique two-story adobe brick home was built for Nathan, his wife Arvilla, and their daughters Mary, Rozene, and Josephine.

In 1929, the restored home became Greeley’s first museum. It contains artifacts and furnishings original to the home and used by the Meeker family. Visitors can walk the grounds of the museum, where interpretive panels portray historical facts, maps and images about the town’s history, Horace Greeley, and the Meeker family.

More information about hours, admission prices, and the museum are available at the link in our bio!

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #VisitGreeley

@GreeleyRecreation's annual Fishing Derby will be

@GreeleyRecreation's annual Fishing Derby will be held at Sanborn Park (2032 28th Ave.) from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 3. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. No prior experience is needed. Anglers aged five and older can surround the lake with their pole and tackle to see who will catch the biggest fish.

The first weekend in June is a free fishing weekend in Colorado. Fishing licenses are not necessary to participate in the derby. The Colorado Division of Wildlife will stock the lake with fresh trout before the event. There will be ample fishing opportunities for everyone.

Come early to find the perfect fishing hole and sign up for giveaways the day of the event at the Greeley Rec registration tent!

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #GreeleyRecreation #FishingDerby #BaitAndTackle

Dr. Debby Baker, U.S. Air Force veteran and progra

Dr. Debby Baker, U.S. Air Force veteran and programs director of the Community Grief Center in Greeley, will deliver the keynote address at Monday’s Memorial Day Service at 9 a.m. at Linn Grove Cemetery (1700 Cedar Avenue). Here, she shares a bit about why it’s so important to honor the complicated feelings that often come with Memorial Day.

To play the complete video, visit the link in our bio.

To learn more about the Community Grief Center, which provides no-cost connection and support to people of all ages in Greeley, visit www.communitygriefcenter.org.

You're invited to the city's annual Memorial Day C

You're invited to the city's annual Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 29, at Linn Grove Cemetery (1700 Cedar Avenue). The ceremony will last about an hour, starting at 9 a.m., rain or shine.

A tradition spanning over 100 years, the ceremony honors service members who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. The guest speaker for this year’s ceremony is Dr. Deborah A. Baker, program director of the Community Grief Center in Greeley and U.S. Air Force veteran.

Thank you to all our community members who joined

Thank you to all our community members who joined us May 13 at the Campo Esperanza Natural Area! We officially unveiled new signage and celebrated by planting native plants to help restore the landscape.

If you haven't visited this new natural area yet, you've got to stop by! It's the first of its kind in East Greeley. Campo Esperanza (Hope Field) features nature play structures for kids, sitting areas for adults and about one mile of soft surface trails. Construction wrapped up in 2021, but establishment of the native plants is ongoing.

The City of Greeley recently received an award for our East Greeley Initiative, which has included projects like this one, as well as the improvements made at Balsam Park.

Hoping to learn more? (Pun fully intended!) Read about Campo Esperanza and other restoration projects at greeleygov.com/natural-areas.

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #GreatOutdoorsColorado #NaturalAreas

Summer in Greeley means the opening of Centennial

Summer in Greeley means the opening of Centennial Village Museum's summer season. Kick off their opening weekend with the Centennial Celebration 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 26-27. The Buffalo Soldiers return for two special performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Grab a hat, pack a picnic, and celebrate the return of all things summer.

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #VisitGreeley #LivingHistory #BuffaloSoldiers

Practice repelling with Greeley City Manager Raymo

Practice repelling with Greeley City Manager Raymond Lee!

Recently Greeley’s City Manager Raymond Lee has been participating in departmental visits, police ride-alongs, and on-the-job training across City of Greeley to immerse himself in the day-to-day experiences of all our teams.

On Wednesday, Raymond spent several hours with @greeleyfirecolorado’s C Shift and crew from Stations #1, #2, #3, and #5. While on site, he helped respond to a medical emergency and went all in on training! He participated in several exercises, including flowing water from an interior attack hose line, operating vehicle extrication equipment, and rappelling. We’re grateful to Greeley Fire for hosting, and we’re proud to have a leader who is so invested in understanding all the ins and outs of the City of Greeley!

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn

Did you know the Greeley Stampede originally start

Did you know the Greeley Stampede originally started as an ode to the humble potato? The festival has come a long way in a century!

It launched as the Greeley Spud Rodeo in 1922 and originally started as a community celebration to honor local potato farmers. Back then, the lineup featured bucking broncos, roping, a pie-eating contest (classic Americana!), horse and motorcycle and bicycle races, plus a two-mile Model-T Ford "free for all" race.

Over 101 years, it's evolved several times over, first into the "Go West with Greeley" rodeo and later the "Greeley Independence Stampede."

Estimated attendance at that first official festival was 2,500 people. These days? 250,000 people. And there's now a foundation arm of the organization, which has awarded more than $665,000 in scholarships to more than 640 Northern Colorado students over the years.

We're proud to sponsor this cornerstone community event, and we hope you'll get involved too. The Stampede is currently seeking vendors, volunteers, community art contributors, people willing to don the Bucky the Mascot costume, and more!

Visit greeleystampede.org and head to the "Get Involved" menu to learn more.

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #VisitGreeley #GreeleyStampede

All this rain has woken up yards, gardens, and tre

All this rain has woken up yards, gardens, and trees from their winter dormancy. And when it eventually dries out, you might find yourself eager to keep the green all summer long.

But before you turn on your sprinklers, we recommend you sign up for an irrigation audit to ensure maximum efficiency throughout the season. You may even qualify for rebates on recommended irrigation products.

Each audit includes a visual inspection, tests, water pressure check and adjustment, expert insights, and a custom watering schedule based on your test results.

Following our water conservation team’s recommendations, you will conserve water, lower your water bill, and have a healthier lawn. Residential customers are typically 13% more efficient after an irrigation audit.

Learn more: greeleygov.com/services/ws/conservation

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #GreeleyWater #WaterConservation

Despite the storms, we're dreaming of the better a

Despite the storms, we're dreaming of the better and brighter days ahead. Join us in counting down the days until the opening of @greeleyrec's pools and splash parks.

The city boasts two public outdoor pool options, Centennial Pool and Discovery Bay Waterpark, and two free splash parks. Both outdoor pool sites include slides and splash pads, ideal for all ages.

Head to mygreeley.com/blog for a story with everything you need to know: opening day, hours, fees, locations, all the goodies.

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #VisitGreeley #ThingsToDoInGreeley #GreeleyRecreation

Since we posted our #TravelForward itineraries yes

Since we posted our #TravelForward itineraries yesterday, lots of the comments on Facebook and Instagram have been about this moody blue photo.

Friends, that is a peek of the delightful children's exhibit inside the new @myhpld LINC (Library Innovation Center), opening downtown THIS WEEKEND! And this is just a preview. Wait until you see the "Where Water Flows Uphill" immersive installation from artist @wes_bruce_, or the shelves lined with a "River of Books." Or the woodshop! Or the production studio! We could go on. The new space is something truly special to host here in our community home.

We've got some additional sneak peeks and plenty of scoop about the entirety of LINC on the #MyGreeley website. Visit the "Latest Story" link in our bio or make your way to this url to learn more: mygreeley.com/linc-library-innovation-center/

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #VisitGreeley #HighPlainsLibraryDistrict #LINC #TravelForward #NTTW23

Trails provide beautiful places for people to recr

Trails provide beautiful places for people to recreate as well as a way to travel around the city. How do you use Greeley’s trails? Maybe you commute to work every day on your bike, or maybe you enjoy leisurely strolls with your dog.

However you use Greeley’s trails, we want your input on the Trails Master Plan. Take our 10-minute survey in English or Spanish, and stay updated about this project on Speak Up Greeley.

speakupgreeley.com/greeley-trails-master-plan

Los senderos brindan hermosos lugares para que las personas se recreen, así como una forma de viajar por la ciudad. ¿Cómo usa los senderos de Greeley? Tal vez va al trabajo todos los días en su bicicleta, o tal vez disfruta de un paseo tranquilo con su perro.

Independientemente de cómo utilice los senderos de Greeley, nos gustaría saber su opinión sobre el plan maestro de senderos. Completa una encuesta, solo le tomará 10 minutos en inglés o español. Manténgase actualizado sobre este proyecto en Speak Up Greeley.

#GreeleyColorado #AStoryBestLivedIn #NaturalAreas #GreatOutdoorsColorado #SpeakUpGreeley

Did you know Greeley welcomed more than 630,000 ne

Did you know Greeley welcomed more than 630,000 new visitors last year? And this year we're poised to welcome more newcomers to the city than ever!

With that in mind, let's talk about all the reasons to #VisitGreeley! It's the perfect road trip destination for people who love local brewery and distillery scenes, want to try new hiking/biking/riding routes, or are interested in planning an easy getaway with their families.

With your help, we've put together three sample itineraries to help visitors plan a weekend trip to Greeley! Even if you're local, give them a read; you might be surprised by all the ideas inside!

Head this way or visit the "Latest My Greeley Story" link in our bio: mygreeley.com/plan-a-trip-to-greeley-co/

#NationalTravelAndTourismWeek #NTTW23 #TravelForward #GreeleyColorado #WriteTheNextGreeleyStory

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