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2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Public space activation
└ Public space activation
This project will create a pollinator garden at the Northside Recreation Center, which will provide residents with an opportunity to learn about the benefits of pollinator gardens and how to care for them.
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