People walking in the snow Give the gift of membership.
People walking in the snow Give the gift of membership.
Wednesday, July 29

Accessible Outdoors: ADA Anniversary Event

Description

Celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a free community event at Long Pasture, hosted with partners from Cape Cod's disability rights and advocacy community, including Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers and Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled.

Explore resource tables, an adaptive gardening demonstration, sports equipment demonstrations, and other engaging activities designed to help more people feel welcome and supported outdoors. Participants can also take part in short, guided explorations of Long Pasture's All Persons Trail, a mostly flat, crushed-stone loop that includes seating areas and accessibility features like braille signage. This event highlights the many ways people connect with nature and how thoughtful design helps ensure those experiences are available to everyone.

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When
  • Wed, Jul 29, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Who

Adults & Families - 0 - 17

Cost
  • Adult Members Free
  • Adult Nonmembers Free
  • Child Members Free
  • Child Nonmembers Free

Instructors

  • Mass Audubon Staff

  • Spaulding Adaptive Sports Center Staff

  • Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled Staff

Instructions

Accessible parking and a designated drop-off location are available. The event takes place outdoors in the Harbor Overlook Field (approximately 300 feet from parking) with mixed surfaces including paved areas, packed stone, and grass. Universally accessible restrooms are located in the Discovery Center (about 150 feet away), and an ADA-compliant portable toilet is available near the parking lot. Service animals are welcome; please keep them restrained, and note that a water bowl and relief area will be available. Adaptive equipment (GRIT Freedom Chair, Rollator All-Terrain Walker, Beach Wheelchair, seat cane) can be reserved by calling 508-362-7475 or emailing [email protected].