On Feb. 23, 2023, over 50 regional partners from the Canal Collaborative, a regional public-private partnership, gathered for the Second Annual State of the Canal. Together, this Collaborative is leading the implementation of over $130M in trail improvements along the High Line Canal over the next 15 years, including: Improved access and safety Enhanced environmental [...]
Happy World Wildlife Day! Today marks the 50th anniversary of an agreement to protect more than 37,000 species. Did you know the Canal is home to over 190 bird species, 28 mammal species and 15 reptile species? Wildlife is abundant along the Canal. Learn a bit more about World Wildlife Day. What is World Wildlife [...]
In 2021, photographer John Abramson ventured across all 71 miles of the Canal on behalf of the Conservancy to capture the stories and faces of those who love the old Canal. We are pleased to share some of these stories with you. Kariem lives in Denver and uses the Canal often. He enjoys the views [...]
Now 140 years old, the 71-mile-long High Line Canal (Canal) is outliving its historic function as an irrigation utility and has taken on new life as a stormwater management system, urban ecological corridor, and regional recreational trail. The Conservancy is partnering with Denver Botanic Gardens (the Gardens) to gain insight into the corridor’s ecology and [...]
The High Line Canal is a popular place for people to gather and get moving, but it is more than just a hotspot for humans! Birds are a common sight along the Canal trail, with so many recordings that eBird has listed 31 birding hotspots along the Canal. What is an eBird hotspot? eBird is [...]
In 2021, photographer John Abramson ventured across all 71 miles of the Canal on behalf of the Conservancy to capture the stories and faces of those who love the old Canal. We are pleased to share some of these stories with you. Many members of the "Walking Group" were friends even before the group began. [...]
On January 1, 2023 Denver area birders celebrated the New Year by participating in the urban Denver Christmas Bird Count. Across the metro area, 135 birders counted 90 species and 30,147 individual birds. The count area includes a portion of the High Line Canal trail. And it was along the Canal trail, at Three Ponds [...]
As 2022 comes to a close, we are reflecting on what made this year great! Here's a few favorite memories from our staff. Our visionary leader, who works tirelessly to protect the old Canal, Harriet, says, "walking George along the Canal. Our dog, George, loved the High Line as do so many of the [...]
The High Line Canal is embedded in the memory of so many who were raised in the Denver Metro area. From using the Canal to irrigate land to splashing around in the water on hot days. This treasured asset can be celebrated with the stories of those who remember it fondly. Hear from Vicki Peirce [...]
The High Line Canal is embedded in the memory of so many who were raised in the Denver Metro area. From using the Canal to irrigate land to splashing around in the water on hot days. This treasured asset can be celebrated with the stories of those who remember it fondly. Hear from Amy Atwell [...]
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