Milton, MA—Mass Audubon is expanding its commitment to helping people of all abilities connect with nature by introducing a new universal-access trail at Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Monday, October 8th, 2012.
The day’s events will include a natural history artifact table and trail usage information from 11:00am – 2:00pm, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:00pm, with invited guests and partners including DCR Commissioner Ed Lambert.
The Blue Hills Trailside Museum’s Guided Nature Experience includes a fully accessible tour of museum and grounds exhibits, offered in audio (available by cell phone and MP3), Braille, and large format printed booklets, as well as a post and rope guiding system of the outdoor segment.
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The new trail is just the latest in an ambitious, three-year Accessible Interpreted Trail Project, with major funding provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
When completed next year, the initiative will have added eight trails statewide, from Cape Cod to the Berkshires. Including trails at two wildlife sanctuaries that were built before this project, Mass Audubon will be able to offer trails at 10 sanctuaries designed to accommodate visitors with disabilities.
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“Encouraging everyone who wants to forge a relationship with the natural world—including people living with disabilities—is fundamental to our mission,” noted Mass Audubon President Laura Johnson. “Creating universal-access trails at our wildlife sanctuaries across the Commonwealth is an important step in addressing that goal.”
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Mass Audubon works to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife. Together with more than 100,000 members, we care for 35,000 acres of conservation land, provide school, camp, and other educational programs for 225,000 children and adults annually, and advocate for sound environmental policies at local, state, and federal levels. Founded in 1896 by two inspirational women who were committed to the protection of birds, Mass Audubon has grown to become a powerful force for conservation in New England. Today we are respected for our sound science, successful advocacy, and innovative approaches to connecting people and nature. Each year, our statewide network of wildlife sanctuaries welcomes nearly half a million visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds and serves as the base for our work. To support these important efforts, call 800-AUDUBON (800-283-8266) or visit www.massaudubon.org
