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Fall Gardening Tips and Tricks

Find out how to enjoy a fall harvest and prepare your garden for next year.

Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET

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Combining Community & Genetics for Conservation in Cameroon

Expand your conservation world view.

Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ET

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Food Without Borders: Urban Garden

We’ll explore and learn about farm-to-table offerings.

Friday, Sep 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET

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Celebrate and Connect During Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on Sept. 15 and runs through Oct. 15, a unique time to reflect on the history, culture and contributions of more than 62 million Americans with ancestors from Spain,…
AARP Real Possibilities TV

AARP Real Possibilities by AARP Michigan is a weekly TV show airing every Tuesday on ABC 53 in Lansing and Jackson at 9:00 am and ABC 4 West Michigan at noon.…
Is Your Outdoor Space An Enjoyable Haven or Lurking With Hazards?

Ever since the pandemic, Americans have placed a higher priority on their outdoor living spaces. Whether it’s a deck, a yard, a garden, balcony or the front porch of a house, we’re spending more time…

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AARP HomeFit® Guide

More and more, people want to stay in their home for a lifetime. Learn how to make your house, apartment, or mobile home safer and comfortable for all stages of your life.

Creating Community Gardens for People of All Ages

Community gardens can have many benefits – from improving health to alleviating food insecurity. Learn how to build invigorating and intergenerational community gardens and outdoor spaces.

Many communities are designed for automobiles with little consideration for pedestrians and their safety. Learn how to assess the safety and walkability of your community and how to inspire any needed change.

AARP Bike Audit Tool Kit

Most community streets just aren’t designed for the growing number of cyclists. Learn how to evaluate how safe your streets are for cyclists and how you can advocate for any needed improvements.