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Georges River Land Trust (2022) Print
2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Transportation
└ Trails
└ Trails
This project created new seating, trailhead kiosks with information about the area and new accessible parking spots at an existing riverfront trail.
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Carbondale, CO
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Trails
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Bath, ME
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Trails
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Napoleon, ND
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Trails
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Liberty, ME
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020
Project Category: Accessibility of amenities
Description: Getting into the water at Liberty's popular public beaches has always been treacherous, especially for older people and those less able to navigate the slippery, uneven granite ledges at the shore. To make two local lakes more accessible, the Citizen's Association of Liberty Lakes added new steps and handrails. Designed to be removed at the end of each beach season, the non-skid steps and handrails at Steven's Pond are made of aluminum. The custom handrail at Lake St. George is bolted to the ledge, partly underwater. The Association also added picnic tables and benches for year-round use at both sites. I'm so glad you put in this handrail for us older adult swimmers, one visitor told project organizers. I used to dread navigating the slippery rocks to get my swims. Now I can feel safe. Organizers also say the project strengthened cooperation between the Citizens' Association and the Town of Liberty.
Vassalboro, ME
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Community Gardens
Description: This town will add raised garden beds with benches outside Vassalboro's municipal office. The new community garden will serve as an outdoor classroom and gathering space and will allow residents to grow healthy food.
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