Birding Soars in Popularity
On any given day along the trail at Bluff Lake Nature Center in Denver, neighborhood runners and walkers are making their morning loops around the lake. In increasing numbers, birders are also there, sporting binoculars, cameras, and phones, with eyes to the treetops...
Local Schools Help Freshmen Find Their Footing
Several local high schools—including DSST: Conservatory Green, Denver School of the Arts, and Northfield High School—offer ninth-grade prep. Orientations this year shared two goals: help students feel a sense of belonging at their high school and equip them to succeed academically.
Front Porch Updates
This month: Memorial Honors Korean War Veterans; Keven Burnett Reflects on 20 Years of Building Community in Central Park; Planting the Seeds for a New Community Space in Central Park; Colorado Ballet Offers Ticket Deals; New Life for the F15 Trees; and Big Honor for Northfield High School.
Front Porch Updates
This month: Memorial Honors Korean War Veterans; Keven Burnett Reflects on 20 Years of Building Community in Central Park; Planting the Seeds for a New Community Space in Central Park; Colorado Ballet Offers Ticket Deals; New Life for the F15 Trees; and Big Honor for Northfield High School.
Eastbridge Eateries Offer More Choices for Diners
Wings in one place and sushi in another. Two different restaurant menus from owners with the same hopes for connecting with customers and the community in Central Park, adding to the dining spots already in the Eastbridge Town Center.
Steel Beam Holds Sacred Memories of Lives Lost on 9/11
As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, an organization founded by the family of a firefighter who lost his life at the World Trade Center is working to ensure the victims and their families are not forgotten.
Local Businesses to Visit During Hispanic Heritage Month
From hand-held burritos and morning coffee to art and music, the influence of Latino culture is all around us. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is observed in Denver and across the country with celebrations and events.
Greetings From Here: Vietnam Edition
Editor’s note: In June, Front Porch featured a Park Hill family leaving for an eight-month journey. This month, we checked in with Brittany Ballard about how she, her husband Saxon Kincy, and their two children are adapting to life far away from home.
Local Events: September through Early October
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 15th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
The Indie Prof: Ash and Crayons and Sirāt
This month: Ash and Crayons—a unique and stirring film that tells the story of a group of eight Ukrainian children who became victims of war but did not let that define them. And Sirāt—a wild ride of a film, one that tries and tests us as an audience and one that asks a lot of questions about our existence and our journey through life.
Bird Sightings: American Kestrel
I have covered eagles, hawks, and falcons in past Bird Sighting columns dating back to 2021. The most common eagle in Denver is the bald eagle, the most common hawk is the red-tailed hawk, and the most common falcon is the American kestrel.
Beavers, Pelicans, and Coyotes: Nature Thrives in the City
Most Denver residents expect to see runners, cyclists, and dogs in area parks. Fewer expect to spot a beaver swimming upstream, a flock of pelicans resting on a neighborhood pond, or a mountain lion slinking through a wildlife corridor.
From Cafeteria to Center Stage: NHS Auditorium Under Construction
After 11 years of art performances in the cafeteria, Northfield High School has now broken ground on an auditorium.
Say Yes to Recess
“When we think about the school day, there’s so much of the day when children are being told what to do, who to be with, and it is through play that they really get agency and build confidence.”
A Local Stuntman’s Film About a Risk-Taking Career
The film project began as a love story between a man and a woman and ended as a story about a different kind of relationship—a love for what some might consider an unusual career filled with literal ups and downs.
Green Simple Living: Following Through with Your Landscape Transformation
As the unsettling weather from spring transitioned into a hot, dry summer for Denver, I continue to lean into Robin Wall Kimmerer’s observation that plants are humans’ best teachers.
Local Events: August through Early September
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 15th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
E-Devices Drive Summertime Surge at the ER
The freedoms of summer directly correlate with a busy season in the emergency room at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
‘Chainsaw Mama’ Turns a Tree into Art
The roar of a chainsaw echoed through Denver’s Montclair neighborhood in early June as an artist worked on the carving of a 15-foot elm tree trunk. It’s a sound she’s grown used to—Faye Braaten, also known as “Chainsaw Mama,” has been making tree sculptures for 26 years.
Local Nonprofits Team up to Feed People and Their Pets
On the first Tuesday of each month, We Don’t Waste (based in northeast Park Hill) and the Denver- wide Colorado Pet Pantry set up a market at Bruce Randolph School at 3955 Steele St. The nonprofits offer fresh produce, dairy, meats, spices, drinks, pantry items, and pet food.
Stores and Homes: An Update on Central Park Development
Construction fencing is a common sight in Central Park these days, leading to excitement and questions about new projects in the area.
A New Owner Named for Stanley Marketplace
A decade after a group of Central Park residents first imagined a place where neighbors could gather under one roof, Stanley Marketplace is preparing for a major transition: new ownership. The northwest Aurora marketplace and community center is under contract for...
What’s on Your Ballot?
Put in your address and see what will be on your 2026 General Election Ballot – Election day is Nov. 3.
A Denver Directory Focused on Saving Money and the Planet
Denver is taking the research out of reusability. The city’s Reuse Business Directory connects people with businesses that help shoppers save money, reduce waste, and positively impact the climate.
Volunteering Opportunities
Check out the many volunteer opportunities across the Denver metro area.
Denver Food Resources and Support
Hunger is an invisible issue. The government shutdown has made the problem even worse in metro Denver. Food banks are looking for support to meet the needs of the community and people are stepping up to help. Here are some resources to find food and donate to help.
