Fairhope K-1 Center Work Gets Underway

The Fairhope K-1 Center administration building was recently torn down to make way for a welcome space on the downtown property, WKRG reported. The Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation is already breaking ground on the north end of the premises. The foundation is leasing part of the land for indoor and outdoor learning, which will eventually tie into the existing Pelican’s Nest science lab. Four existing classroom buildings will be completely renovated, allowing space for Baldwin County Public Schools students to experience hands-on learning during field trips and even birthday parties under the adjacent pavilion. “We’ll have a bird sanctuary, butterfly gardens [and] sensory gardens,” said Rhydonna Moseley of the foundation. The pavilion is part one of the three-phase project estimated to cost nearly $4 million.