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star-24px 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

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Diversity and inclusion
The installation of an indoor aquaponics system will enable community members of all ages to participate in the year-round activity of growing food.

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Aquaponic trays growing lettuce.

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Chilton Public Library

Chilton, WI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021

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Description: To combine intergenerational family time, physical activity, and literacy in a fun, interactive, outdoor setting, two permanent and two portable bilingual StoryWalks will be installed at sites around the community.

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