Purge the Spurge: Plant Exchange
Thursday, April 30, 2026
11:00 PM MDT
Harvard Gulch Park
888 E. Iliff Ave., Denver 80210
About This Event
Help Denver's parks thrive while learning about invasive plants at Purge the Spurge: Plant Exchange, a FREE community event at Harvard Gulch Park on Thursday, April 30th. Parents and kids can bring in invasive leafy spurge (a state-mandated noxious weed) and exchange it for native plants,turning conservation into a fun, rewarding activity for the whole family.
Quick Glance
- FREE plant exchange event
- Location: Harvard Gulch Park, Denver
- Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Bring invasive plants; receive native plants in return
Pro Tip: Wear gloves when handling the spurge and bring a bag or container for your new native plants. Talk to your kids beforehand about why some plants harm ecosystems,it's a great learning moment!
Found on Denver Parks and Recreation
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