Nature: Accessible for All

The Power of Visibility and Community Advocacy
2025-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NJ
Join us and discover practical strategies to amplify your impact.
Don’t miss the final session in our Human Experience of Black People with Disabilities and Their Rights Under the ADA series featuring Elizabeth Booker Houston, a lawyer, social scientist, professor, standup comedienne, and political commentator.
This webinar will explore how embracing visibility can combat the intersectional discrimination faced by Black disabled individuals. We’ll discuss how sharing your authentic experiences can spark important conversations, foster understanding, and drive social change within your communities.
To learn more about the Human Experience of Black People with Disabilities webinar series, visit the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center’s Research webpage.

Understanding Trail Aggregates: Foundation for Performance
2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NJ
Join American Trails as they host this discussion on using stone aggregates for trail surfaces. Lay the groundwork by explaining the basics of aggregates, the range of material options available, and why material selection matters. Trail uses include both pedestrian and vehicular pathways in rural and urban settings.
Presented by:
Tiffany Koss, President, Kafka Granite, LLC

Outdoor Tech for Good
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NJ
Learn how AllTrails is providing free data insight tools for public land managers and park partners to inclusive outdoor nonprofits.
Presented by:
Cece Kirkwood, Impact Program Manager, Partnerships & Giving, AllTrails
John Ribes, Impact Program Manager, AllTrails
Pitt Grewe, Head of Public Land Partnerships, AllTrails

2025 Harvest of Hope Food & Wine Tasting
2025-11-11 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | McLooe’s Pier House, 1 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ, 07740, United States
Join Monmouth and Ocean County Center for Independent Living at the 2025 Harvest of Hope Food & Wine Tasting,
This signature event will feature complimentary tastings from incredible local restaurants, fine wines, craft beverages, desserts, a live auction with international auctioneer CK Swett, and a special performance by YouTube sensation NGXB, all in support of Moceans’ mission to empower individuals with disabilities!
Your presence and support would help shine a spotlight on this important cause and bring even more visibility to the restaurants, artisans, and community leaders who make the evening so special.

Click here to reserve your tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/harvest-of-hope–2025

Neuroscience and Yoga Community Showcase
2025-11-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | NJ
GOT ABI speak about Abilities Walks: in-person, nature-based walks integrate gentle yoga practices to enhance neuroplasticity, autonomic nervous system regulation and cognitive restoration.

Abilities Walk: Special EVENT -- Abilities Walk at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge***
2025-11-09 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 6 Sawmill Road, Medford, NJ, 08055, United States
Join Get Out There with Aquired Brain Injuries for a FREE Entry at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
sponsored by GOT ABI ($10 normal adult entrance fee.)
SPONSORED LIMIT: Only 15 spots available—all fees covered by GOT ABI!
Action Required: You must register by Thursday, November 6th.
Sign-ups exceeding 15 will be added to a waitlist.

Blue Journey Unified at Temple University
2025-11-08 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Temple University, 1800 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Join Blue Journey Unified for an inclusive indoor pool event at Temple University. The initiative’s goals are to enhance health quality, recreation opportunities and social engagement among individuals with physical or movement challenges by making outdoor aquatic recreation experiences welcoming, positive and safe for everyone.
Those interested in attending the event are asked to contact Blue Journey Unified via email at bruckner@bcoceanpositive.org

Mithcell-Vassar Vision Awareness Day
2025-11-06 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Shadowbook at Shrewsbury, 1 Obre Place, Shrewsbury, NJ, 07702, United States
Join Hackensack Meridian Health and the Mitchell-Vassar Bright Future Legacy Foundation for a day of community outreach, resources and impactful discussion.
Learn more about the event and registration is required, visit – http://events.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/vad2025 or call 800-560-9990.

The Outdoor Professional Conference
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-07 | San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
The Outdoor Professional Conference (OPC) is your place to connect, grow, and lead in the outdoor recreation and education space. From robust education sessions and social events to hands-on career development, OPC is the gathering for those who work in and care about outdoor programming.
This year they are offering several workshops related to inclusivity and accessibility including:

Wilderness Safety Training
Outdoor accessibility
Closing Plenary “Maximizing Potential A Journey to Empowerment” Friday, November 7

Somerset County Park Commission Open House Focus Group Sessions for All Terrain Wheelchair
2025-10-30 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Somerset County Parks, 355 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
Are you interested in attending one of Somerset County’s Park Commission Open House Focus Group Sessions to help guide the county on what adaptive equipment would work best for visitors to the county parks?

A Guide to Adaptive Mountain Bike Trailbuilding
2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | NJ
Join American Trail for this webinar that will walk through the latest guidance for planning, designing, building, and retrofitting adaptive mountain bike trails, with a specific focus on nonmotorized, natural-surface trails. The speakers represent the critical stakeholders that should be involved in any aMTB trail project— trail manager, aMTB users, aMTB programs, and trail builder.

NJ Inclusivity Summit, hosted by Iinclusive Healthy Communities Program
2025-10-29 09:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | NJ
This convening is built to empower professionals, advocates, people with lived experience, students, and policymakers to deepen their work in disability inclusion across New Jersey. By coming together, we can push for systemic inclusion, share practices, and forge partnerships that amplify impact.
Here’s what to expect:
• Keynotes & Workshops
Leading voices such as Valerie Fletcher (Institute for Human Centered Design) and NJ resident Nimit Kaur, LSW, will offer insight, inspiration, and strategies.
• Themes that matter
Planned sessions will explore targeted universalism, coalition building, enhancing access to nature, the role of the arts in inclusion, and more.
• Meaningful networking opportunities
You’ll have opportunities to collaborate with peers, strengthen coalitions, and expand your toolbox of inclusive practices.
• Food and refreshments included
Morning refreshments provided (9-9:30 am) and lunch.
Register now! (Spots are limited, so we encourage you to secure your seat early.)
Please be sure to indicate any access needs or dietary restrictions on your registration (and feel free to reach out directly if needed!)
Looking forward to seeing you there and building inclusion together!
(Agenda updates will be available in the coming weeks here: https://inclusivehealthycommunities.org/upcoming_events/the-inclusivity-summit/

Blue Journey Unified at Jefferson University Pool
2025-10-28 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Jefferson University, 1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Join Blue Journey Unified for an inclusive indoor pool event at Jefferson University. The initiative’s goals are to enhance health quality, recreation opportunities and social engagement among individuals with physical or movement challenges by making outdoor aquatic recreation experiences welcoming, positive and safe for everyone.

Those interested in attending the event are asked to contact Blue Journey Unified via email at bruckner@bcoceanpositive.org

TrailNation Summit
2025-10-27 16:00 - 2025-10-29 17:00 (America/New_York) | NJ
Join the Rails to Trails Conservancy’s TrailNation™ Summit is where the vision of trail networks at the center of healthy, thriving communities becomes reality. October 27 – 29 in Cleveland, participants will be immersed in a learning experience designed to gain the skills and build the necessary connections with professionals and advocates from different fields, geographies, and areas of expertise to accelerate the development of country’s 150+ trail networks.
The Only Conference Dedicated to Connecting the Nation’s Trail Networks

Painting Among the Pines: Lake Wapalanne in the Fall
2025-10-26 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | New Jersey School of Conservation, 1 Wapalanne Rd, Sandyston,, NJ, 07826, United States
Get ready to unleash your inner artist among the vibrant fall foliage at Lake Wapalanne – no experience needed, just creativity and love!

The inspiration comes from a serene view of Lake Wapalanne captured in the golden hours of an autumn afternoon. Notice how the sun sets low, casting a warm amber glow across the bare branches. The trees have mostly shed their leaves, revealing intricate patterns of trunks and branches silhouetted in orange light. A few evergreen pines hold onto their deep green hues, adding contrast to the fall color palette.
In the foreground, the rippling lake reflects the fiery treeline, creating a dynamic mix of movement and mirror-like calm. The crisp air and fading light signal the quiet beauty of late fall—when the world pauses between the vibrant foliage and winter’s hush.
Materials are included in the fee, all you have to bring is excitement and some confidence.
You are welcome to bring snacks. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited but we will have apple cider provided.
This program is open to adults and youth ages 14 and up. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited to 10 artists.

Bird Sound Basics - Inclusive Program
2025-10-24 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Bishop Farmstead, 17 Pemberton Road, Vincetown, NJ, 08088, United States
Join Access Nature and volunteer Claire Campbell for an inclusive birding program. This program is geared towards individuals with visual concerns. The program will help orient you and help newcomers to focus on the various parts of a bird’s song so that you will be able to identify birds by their sounds, calls, and songs. This program is an indoor/outdoor event. The indoor presentation will last about an hour and will be followed by an outdoor session in the Bishop Farmstead meadow trail and garden, where we will take a slow hike to listen for bird songs and bird sounds

Using Data to Improve Outdoor Access
2025-10-22 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | NJ
How can data help communities connect more people to the outdoors? The Trust for Public Land (TPL) has developed innovative tools and approaches that use mapping, research, and analysis to guide decisions about parks, trails, and open space. These efforts support more equitable access to nature, inform local and national policies, and help leaders make the case for investment in public lands.
In this session, Will Klein will share how TPL is applying data to strengthen outdoor access nationwide and what lessons can be learned for communities and organizations working toward similar goals. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how data can be a powerful tool for shaping strategies, supporting advocacy, and creating healthier, more connected places.

North Jersey Trail Network
2025-10-22 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Rahway Public Library, 2 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ, 07065, United States
The next North Jersey Trail Network Initiative Stakeholder Meeting will take place on Wed., Oct. 22, at 10am to provide updates since the Initiative’s February launch, share progress from the Visioning and Mapping Working Groups, and outline next steps as we continue building a connected trail system for North Jersey.
For those who are newer to this effort, the North Jersey Trail Network Initiative is an ambitious effort, led in partnership by NJBWC and Rails to Trails Conservancy, to create a cohesive system of multi-use trails across six counties – Morris, Passaic, Essex, Bergen, Hudson, and Union, including Newark and Jersey City. Whether you’ve joined us before or are just getting connected, you’re already part of a growing movement to create a more connected, accessible trail system across North Jersey.

Relax Your Body, Soul, Mind
2025-10-21 01:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Center for Independent Living South Jersey, 141 South Black Horse Pike Suite 204, Blackwood, NJ, 08012, United States
Join Resources for Independent Living (South Jersey) every third Thursday for inclusive yoga classes.
Individuals interested in registering for these programs are asked to call – (856) 853-6490 to RSVP. Space is limited.

Abilities Hiking Pinelands Alliance's "Nature is for Everyone" trails!
2025-10-19 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Boundray Creek Burlington County Park, 515 Creek Road, Moorestown, NJ, 08057, United States
Discover the trails of south Jersey. GOT ABI will be exploring the trails suggested by the Pinelands Alliance’s initiative Nature Accessible for All. GOT ABI will meet at different trails each month. Weather permitting so check their facebook and instagram for updates before you leave home.

The Highland Coalitions - North Jersey Rivers Conference
2025-10-17 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | The Lackland Centr at Centenary University, 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
The Highland Coalition is hosting its annual conference. Located in the Lackland Center at Centenary University, the North Jersey Rivers Conference sees attendees of all ages and backgrounds from across the state come together to learn and network at the largest annual conference of its kind in the region.
Table registration also includes a ticket to attend the entire day’s events of learning the latest on climate science, culture and recreation, agriculture and more for water resources.

WHY NEW JERSEY NEEDS A MULTISECTOR PLAN FOR AGING
2025-10-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness Conference Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton, NJ, 08619, United States
Join some of New Jersey’s most influential organizations focused on the future of aging for a discussion on how a Multisector Plan on Aging (MPA) can shape policy solutions that support all residents as we age.

Holistic Health and Healing Expo
2025-10-12 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Double Tree Hotel, 2349 Marlton Pike West, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002, United States
Join GOT ABI to learn more about their mission and the power of holistic care in brain injury recovery. This is a great opportunity to advocate for the unique needs of those with brain injuries to the holistic health community. While access to the fair and presentation is free, space is limited. Please be sure to sign up on the GOT ABI Events page to reserve your spot!

Adaptive Sports, Health, and Wellness Day
2025-10-10 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Cook/Douglass Recreation Center, 50 Biel Road, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
Rutgers University is celebrating an Adaptive Sports, Health, and Wellness Day to showcase abilities, opportunities, and awareness of sports for individuals with disabilities. Attendees can participate in multiple adaptive sports activities through hands-on demonstrations and games!
This is a free event open to students, faculty, staff, and the community.
Accessibility Services

Accessible entrance
Microphones used to amplify sound
Accessible seating available

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please call Shannon Carratura at 973-370-4560 or email scarratura@gmail.com in advance of your participation.

Bird Sound Basics - Inclusive Program
2025-10-10 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Bishop Farmstead, 17 Pemberton Road, Vincetown, NJ, 08088, United States
Join Access Nature and volunteer Claire Campbell for an inclusive birding program. Program will help orient you and help newcomers to focus on the various parts of a bird’s song so that you will be able to identify birds by their sounds, calls, and songs. This program is an indoor/outdoor event. The indoor presentation will last about an hour and will be followed by an outdoor session in the Bishop Farmstead meadow trail and garden, where we will take a slow hike to listen for bird songs and bird sounds

Holiday Decorations from Natural Materials
2025-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | New Jersey School of Conservation, 1 Wapalanne Rd, Sandyston,, NJ, 07826, United States
Deck the halls this holiday season with ornaments you make yourself from materials found in nature!
Usher in the Holidays with an afternoon of creating holiday tree decorations with natural materials. We’ll take a short walk to collect acorns, pinecones, sticks, leaves, or whatever natural treasures you can find to create your own ornament. We will supply glitter, glue, string, wire, acorns, pinecones and other natural materials, and examples of decorations you might want to create. Or use your imagination and creativity to come up with your own design!. Once everyone has finished, we’ll each hang one of our ornaments on a tree at Piney Point, enjoy a campfire, and light the tree we decorated together as darkness falls.
This program is open to adults and children of any age. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please purchase a ticket for each participant age 3 and up.
If you have any difficulty with the registration process, please let us know so we can help! Contact us at info@friendsofnjsoc.org.

The New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project Fall Conference
2025-10-03 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | NJ
Join The Arc of New Jersey’s Self-Advocacy Project Fall Conference at Pines Manor in Edison, NJ for this in-person event! This advocacy project is for promoting independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Registration will open in August for the event. Visit this site – New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project for more information.

SparkNight: Celebrating Disability Awareness Month
2025-10-02 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
SparkNight is the free monthly art party at the museum, inviting everyone to explore art, engage their creativity, and have fun! In October, join us for the launch event for Disability Awareness Month.
Free and open to the public. Complimentary light refreshments.
Accessibility Services
Accessible entrance
Microphones used to amplify sound
Accessible seating available
If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please call Brandon Truett at 848-932-6766 or email btruett@zimmerli.rutgers.edu in advance of your participation.

Blindness Awareness Month 2025 Community Outreach Fair
2025-10-02 13:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Cheesequake State Park, Hooks Creek Lake Pavilion 300 Gordon Rd., Matawan, NJ, 07747, United States
Join the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for their annual Blindness Awareness Month Community Outreach Fair at Cheesequake State Park. A Day Full of Information, Resources, Exhibits, Demonstrations, Fun Activities, Food Trucks, Music, and MORE!
