Outdoors for Everyone
‘Outdoors for Everyone’ is a new program to find FUN ways for communities to come together in 2024 in outdoor spaces. The excitement for outdoor programming has sparked new ideas and ways to include new partners. Disability Pride PA will produce activities along the Delaware River Trail utilizing and surveying more the trail with partners like Adapted Birders, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, and more.
This is partially funded by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council in collaboration with The Circuit Trails Coalition.
We are working with our partners on a robust calendar of events starting in February 2024! Come back soon.
FUN Adventures to Join in Philadelphia
Forest Bathing
June 29, 2024 10am-11am
“Forest bathing draws on thousands of years of intuitive knowledge telling us that we are a part of nature and that we have a deep need to feel that connection. Guided forest bathing enhances these benefits by practicing as a collective - inspiring and supporting each other. Time spent in the forest reduces the stress hormone cortisol in the body, enhancing mood and lowering anxiety. Other benefits include reduction of blood pressure, boosting serotonin levels and enhancing alpha brain waves. Take time to leave your daily demands and devices behind, and receive a powerful practice to take back with you”, says Peg Schofield.
Join us at the Schuylkill Trail with Peg Schofield, registered Horticultural therapist who will lead us in a forest bathing activity with a community sharing after with light snacks.
We will gather at The Schuylkill River Trail in front of the Lloyd Hall Recreation Center. There is a parking lot at the Lloyd Hall with a few accessible parking spaces. Register here. Registration will close 72 hours before the event.
Join us for BUG Fest at the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University
DATE: August 10 & 11, 2024 TIME: 10am - 5pm
LOCATION: The Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
MORE INFORMATION: Phone: (215) 299-1000 TICKETS: Museum fees apply https://ansp.org/programs-and-events/festivals/bug-fest/
“Join us at the Academy of Natural Sciences for a wild weekend celebrating more than a few of our favorite (invertebrate) things. Enjoy scientist-guided Bug Walks on the Parkway and our famous Roach Races or discover your love for something surprising like the unexpected insect biodiversity of your local park. Explore specimens from the Academy’s world-class Entomology Collection, including recently discovered beetles, bees and butterflies. “Ask the Experts” at scientist meet-and-greets for all ages. Talk with Academy researchers and fellow bug enthusiasts to find out how their passion for all things invertebrate impacts and shapes our communities. And check out the new marketplace that will highlight local artists and artisans.”
Disability Pride Pennsylvania will be at BugFest 2024 at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. Stop by the Disability Pride Pennsylvania table to pick up some DPPA bug stickers and learn more about Disability Pride programs and events.
Adapted Birding Adventures
Join us and the Philly Adapted Birder Group for a winter birding adventure at the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University on February 2, 2024 from 10am - 12pm. Museum fee apply.
Accessible Birding and Tour of 'The Bird Ethic' art installation
April 14, 2024
10 AM -12:30 PM
Experience the joy of birding on our paved Widener Trail, where you’ll also have the opportunity to explore “The Bird Ethic,” an exhibition by Susan Hagen. This site-specific outdoor installation features sculptural diorama-like installations that delve into the history of bird conservation and ornithology in America.
In addition to the birding and art viewing, we’ll have food and drink available to keep you refreshed throughout the event. To ensure an inclusive and accessible experience, we’ll provide sensory kits, live audio descriptions, and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. The event also features Braille signage for visually impaired attendees.
This event is free to attend. Registration is required. This event is in partnership with Art-Reach, Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports, and the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education.
We do not have a rain date scheduled as of yet.
Happy Circuit Trails Day!
On April 27th,
11:00 - 1:00pm
In partnership with The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will join cities around the world to collaborate and share observations of nature in the 2024 City Nature Challenge. We will gather at The Schuylkill River Trail in front of the Lloyd Hall Recreation Center. There is a parking lot at the Lloyd Hall with a few accessible parking sites. We will have two naturalists and use the technology of two Apps, Merlin and iNaturalist as well as naturalist backpacks borrowed from the ANS to guide us and help us enter our nature findings for the challenge.
PAST EVENTS
The Circuit Trails is a vast regional trail network in the Greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey region.
The Circuit Trails can be used for walking, biking, running, strolling, rolling. It connects communities, providing endless opportunities for recreation, relaxing and commuting.
Currently 378 miles are constructed and, when complete, the network will comprise 800 miles. One of the Circuit Coalition’s goals is to construct 500 miles of trail by 2025.
The Circuit Trails are advocated for, built and maintained by a Coalition of nearly 100 members and partners.