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2022 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Public places
└ Park enhancements
└ Park enhancements
Through a series of planting events at Compton Creek Natural Park, this project replaced white alder trees with drought-tolerant species and surrounded them with native plants.
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Park enhancements
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2019
Project Category: Park enhancements
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021
Project Category: Park enhancements
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
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