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Duluth, MN

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project will engage older adult volunteers to help create an inclusive intergenerational space for social activities on the site of a former urban college farm.

Silver Spring, MD

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project will enhance a community garden in a local park by extending a walkway to accessible raised beds.

Wilton, IA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project will improve a garden space by developing a sensory area for all ages. The upgrades will provide shade and increase comfortable seating options, ensuring the space is accessible for all users. Master gardeners will help guide planting, with the aim of growing produce.

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Chesapeake, VA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Community Gardens

Description: This project installed various equipment and features to a community garden, including raised-bed boxes, planter benches, a modular trellis system, an outdoor sink and a rain barrel.

Chesapeake, VA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2025

Project Category: Disaster Preparedness

Description: This project will feature three hurricane preparedness sessions for senior living facilities. Displays with sample go-kits and checklists in English and Spanish will be set up in seven libraries.

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