DENVER — A group of students at Asbury Elementary is making a statewide impact — and earning top honors for the first time — with hands-on environmental projects that are transforming their school and community.

On Friday, students gathered in the Asbury Elementary gymnasium to celebrate receiving the EcoSchools "Green Flag" — the highest national certification for school sustainability efforts.

EcoSchools is a certification program, from the National Wildlife Federation , that promotes environmental learning and climate action. Just two dozen schools in Colorado have earned the distinction, marking Asbury as a standout for student leadership and innovation. Third grader, Quinn O'Neill, says there is no time to rest after receiving the Green Flag award. He, and his classmates, are a

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