Common and uncommon raptors circling the skies over Denver during the summer months include the red-tailed hawk, the Swainson’s hawk, the Mississippi kite, the bald eagle, and the turkey vulture.
Bird Sightings: In the Skies Over Denver
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Christie Gosch
New Denver Office Hopes to Streamline a Confusing Permitting Process
This past spring, Dustin Chiappetta said he reached “a breaking point.” He had been battling with the City of Denver for nine months trying to get a permanent certificate of occupancy for Pearl Market.
Living Land Project in City Park to Honor Denver’s Indigenous Heritage
This fall, construction will begin on the seven-acre Living Land project in City Park that is designed to educate visitors about Indigenous land stewardship practices and provide a space for Native communities to gather and celebrate.
Cyclists Advocate for Safer Roads
In 2024 there were 134 pedestrian and cyclist deaths in Colorado, and Park Hill resident Bob Shaver has had enough.
…NE News Updates
This month: 1) Westerly Creek Restoration Project Hits Milestone; 2) A New Home for the Food Bank of the Rockies; 3) Dinosaur Fossil Found Beneath Denver Museum of Nature & Science; and 4) Hundreds of Teens Show Up for “Takeover Northfield” Event.
Park Hill Yoga Celebrates 25 years of Practice and Community
Park Hill Yoga celebrates its 25th anniversary this summer. Over the decades, founder Deborah Baker has nurtured a tight-knit community of yogis who have supported one another through life’s biggest triumphs and challenges.
Indie Prof: “Flow”
This month’s review is a family-friendly film that will no doubt become a favorite for many years to come.
Local Events: August thru Early September
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 17th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
Bird Sightings: Baby Birds
In the avian world, spring and summer months are filled with newborn birds. Male birds wear their breeding plumage to attract the females during courtship. Once a pair bonds and nest building is complete, mating, egg laying, and incubation follow.
Establishing Roots at the New Village Farms Location
Standing under a shade tent at the new Village Farms at Stanley as loud bulldozers move rocks nearby, workers are busy planting the fields for the summer growing season.
Good News in the Neighborhood
A Colorful School Community Builder; Students Collaborate to Create Works of Art; and A Local Artist Focuses on “The Good in Simplicity” After Hiking in Spain.
Park Hill Celebrates Independence Day at the 15th Annual Parade
“Without question, the best part of the parade is the community. Whether you’re marching, volunteering, or just cheering from the curb, the shared joy is what it’s all about.”
