Fort Pierre Community Gardens Print

star-24px 2019 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public Spaces
This grant will improve Fort Pierre by developing a community garden, providing an opportunity for people of all ages, but particularly those over 50 or with disabilities, to grow a garden, providing social interaction, physical activity in the outdoors, and fresh produce for a healthy diet.

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Group in front of garden entrance.
Installing metal garden beds.
Community garden entrance.

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