There'll soon be a lot more trees in Aurora. That's because the city was just awarded a $5 million grant from the US Forest Service. The goal is to improve public health and the environment in our underserved communities, especially those made up of immigrants and refugees. Aurora's Parks and Rec Department is teaming up with our Office of International and Immigrant Affairs for the project. Also on this week's show, a special tribute for two fallen Aurora firefighters who lost their battles with cancer; Heather Gardens marks a major milestone; Aurora's Snow Plow Road-eo returns; and the Aurora Dance Hearts perform in-studio to help us preview Aurora Mini-Con 2023. Those stories and many more this week on Aurora Now.
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Aurora receives $5M grant for urban tree canopy
Morrison Nature Center hosting open house for nature exploration area plan
Snow Plow Road-eo helps Aurora's crews prepare for winter
Aurora Water wins regional taste test
Southeast Aurora Rec Center wins regional construction award
Two Aurora firefighters added to the Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Sept. 28 Candidates Forum on AuroraTV will preview the Nov. 7 election
Community Calendar: Register Aurora HOA 101 Series
Aurora Public Library's Craft Brews Tour visits Cheluna Brewing
Visit Aurora celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Aurora's 55+ community, Heather Gardens, celebrates 50th anniversary
Meet Aurora Animal Shelter's featured pets
PSA #1: Sign up for AuroraTV's weekly newsletter
City naturalist gives us an up-close look at grasshoppers
Aurora firefighter grows record breaking sunflower
Connected Colorado features fun outdoor and historic places around the state
Colfax Canvas Block Party showcases new colorful murals
Aurora Public Library and Aurora History Museum team up for Mini-Con on Sept. 23
Show Closer: Aurora Dance Hearts perform "Wednesday" dance from popular Netflix show
