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Public places
The Hindu Temple of Central Florida will receive an educational community garden that will allow residents and visitors alike the opportunity to contribute to and observe habitat restoration of pollinator populations.

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Group working on pollinator garden at Hindu Temple.
Group working on pollinator garden
Completed pollinator garden.

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ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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