Accessibility at North River
Mass Audubon strives to create a welcoming presence for a wide range of visitors, including making our sanctuaries and nature centers more accessible for all to enjoy.
Accessible Features at North River
- Nature Center
- Restrooms
- All Persons Trail (0.5-mile loop)
- Audio Tour
What to Expect When You Visit
Are you preparing to visit us with your children or a group of students, including those with special needs? If so, we encourage you to review this step-by-step photo tour (Social Story) of North River Wildlife Sanctuary that shows you what to expect.
All Persons Trail
On the 0.5 mile Fern Loop All Persons Trail, you can listen for songbirds and chipmunks, visit a wetland and forest habitat, and learn about the animals that make North River Wildlife Sanctuary their home.
The entire trail is shaped like a lollipop, with a short “stick” section then a loop that brings you back around to the stick and out to the exit.
Starting off on a level gravel path with the guide rope on the left side, you will travel through woodland, and then to a wetland boardwalk. All narrated stops along the trail are clearly marked by three-foot tall signposts with a stop name and number in print and in Braille.
Round fishing floats on the rope indicate seven stops along the trail. Square floats indicate the locations of benches either on the opposite side of the trail or just past the float.
Features
- Post and rope guided trail
- Several seating areas
- A boardwalk that allows you to travel over wetlands.
Audio Tour
The audio tour is available to listen to or download. The audio tour is also available on audio players that you can borrow at the Visitor Center during office hours.
The entire trail is shaped like a lollipop, with a short “stick” section then a loop that brings you back around to the stick and out to the exit.
Starting off on a level gravel path with the guide rope on the left side, you will travel through woodland, and then to a wetland boardwalk. All narrated stops along the trail are clearly marked by three-foot tall signposts with a stop name and number in print and in Braille.
Round fishing floats on the rope indicate 7 stops along the trail. Square floats indicate the locations of benches either on the opposite side of the trail or just past the float.
With Gratitude
This project is made possible by a grant from the Salah Foundation, who embraced our vision for a trail where everyone could enjoy and learn about nature.