Paducah McCracken County Senior Center Print

star-24px 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public places
The creation of a Senior Community Garden with accessible walkways, ramps, and garden beds will have a positive impact on the health and well-being of older adults living in nearby senior housing.

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Entrance to community garden.
Volunteers installing raised garden beds.
Bench with trellis and cover.

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