Mackintosh Academy's greenhouse is a hub of learning and growth, with hands-on lessons for students from kindergarten to 8th grade. It's about to get some major upgrades, thanks to a grant from the Colorado Garden Foundation
"This is an amazing opportunity for students to actually get outside of the classroom and apply science concepts and skills that they've been learning in the classroom," said Lara Pausback, director of instruction and associate head of school for Mackintosh Academy. "We have lots of students who attend our school who are very passionate about service and the environment, and they want to know what they can do to help."
Fifth graders Lucas Brion and Orion Eckert are two of the students who spend their time taking care of plants in the greenhouse. They're part of a student organization dubbed The Do-Gooders, whose mission is to help improve things all around campus.
"I really like working with plants. I don't know why. It just feels like I'm helping them grow up, and it just feels like I'm their parent or something," said Orion. "It just feels so good."
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