Adventures without Barriers: Burlington County Birds, Birding Basics 101
Come exploring with your guide to see the unique birds that call the Pine Barrens home along the historic Pemberton Rail Trail
DATE: March 29th and September 27th at 10:00 AM
These programs are designed with individuals with mobility concerns in mind. Birding can be a challenging experience, since finding the birds is often a matter of being in the right place at the right time, especially for those migratory species. Please join us as we follow avid bird enthusiast Mackenzie Tansey on this outdoor adventure. We will look for interesting birds that are residents or just passing through the area.
We will take a slow hike, passing through woods, wetlands, and open farm fields.
This inclusive mobility and family-friendly outing follows along a section of the historic Burlington Mt Holly Railway – rail trail. The trail is a picturesque location perfect for birding opportunities as the site has a mixture of forest, open meadow, and wetland habitats as the area is crossed by stream networks of the North Rancocas River. The trail is a good place to get long, clear looks at birds because of the relative openness of the farmland and dense forested wetlands. It is also a nice space to know about, especially because of its quick and easy access to birding for almost anyone.
Accessibility Information:
The total length of this route is 1.5 miles. The trail is a there-and-back route that follows flat, even terrain. There are no slopes encountered on this trip. The trail is a minimum of 8 feet wide. The general trail surfaces are crushed stone and compacted soils, which will allow for rugged terrain wheelchair access. The runtime of the event is estimated to be 2 hours. There are benches on the property for resting. There are two ADA-compliant parking spaces that will be used for a drop-off zone for those with mobility concerns. The parking lot is paved. There are ADA-compliant bathrooms available in the museum.
Pinelands Adventures has several rugged-terrain wheelchairs available for use by request in both electric and manual types. Once you have registered for the event, Sean Kane-Holland, Access Nature Disability Advocate will follow up with participants to ensure there are no questions or concerns before the event date. You may also contact Sean with question at sean@pinelandsalliance.org or call (609) 859-8860 ext. 117.
Note:
Participants that are not requesting Pineland Adventures wheelchairs should come prepared with their own mobility assistive devices. Bring friends/companions/aids and/or walkers, canes, crutches, and personal outdoor assistive gear. The trails are manageable for manual and electric assistive mobility equipment.
Directions: The meeting place is the North Pemberton Train Station Museum. Directions available here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5s3mBUgCyHWswC4o6
