Celebrate National Trails Day and upgrades at Uplands Farm Sanctuary, a dairy farm turned carbon-neutral preserve featuring a half-mile universal access trail connecting to 2.5 additional miles of marked trail. Uplands Farm Sanctuary offers wildflower meadows, shaded forests, bird boxes, and ample opportunities to spot birds, butterflies, deer and groundhogs.
There will be a guided hike, and guests are invited to join us for a community picnic in the afternoon (bring your own picnic).
Long Island Preserve Director, Kevin Munroe will answer wildlife questions and share tips on how you can attract wildlife to your own backyard!
10-11 AM: Meet at the parking lot for a guided nature hike featuring new accessibility features, wildflower meadows and bird boxes at Uplands Farm Sanctuary. Stroller, wheelchair, and other assistive device users welcome.
12-2:30 PM: Bring your own picnic and a blanket or chair to celebrate the new features at Uplands Farm. Picnic tables, water and bathrooms available on site.
This is an all-ages event. Please help us with our planning by pre-registering for the guided hike and/or picnic:
https://forms.office.com/r/7huUJeTM0n
Entry is first-come first-served and not guaranteed with registration. In the event of rain, this event will be cancelled. Register to receive notifications and event updates.
Learn more about accessible preserves in New York:
https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/new-york/stories-in-new-york/accessible-nature-preserves/
Notice of Photography: By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. Your participation constitutes your consent to such photographs, audio/video recordings, including any media which contains your image or likeness, for any purpose at The Nature Conservancy’s sole discretion. You also consent to the use of your name in connection with such images. Please let a staff member know if you do not consent to being photographed.
Disclaimer: It is encouraged that youth (under the age of 18) attend with a guardian.
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