Adventures without Barriers: Burlington County Birds, Birding Basics 101
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Batsto State Park, 31 Batsto Rd, Hammonton, NJ, 08037, United States
Join as for this collaborative birding event with the State Parks. 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 Claire Campbell 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 the ADA accessible Red Trail at Batsto Historic Village. 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 Batsto 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.
Pinelands Adventures has several rugged-terrain wheelchairs available for use by request both electric and manual types.

Access for Reel: Fishing Without Barriers
2025-09-20 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club, 420 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Beach Haven, New Jersey, 08008, United States
Join Alliance Center for Independence and Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences for fun, food, sun, and fishing!
Access for Reel is a program created to allow an opportunity for people with limited mobility to participate in an adaptive fishing tournament at the Jersey Shore.
Parking is available at Queen City Marina located at 2nd Street Morrison’s Point Pier-Side entrance that is fully accessible. For your convenience, participants can park and register at the Queen City Marina. We will have volunteers assist with roadway traffic allowing participants to transport without hazard of vehicles. Following fishing, anglers are invited back to Bird and Betty’s, for an award ceremony and banquet. This event is open to any level fisher-person, beginners and experts alike. We anticipate some gear to be available, however, if you have a fishing pole and gear, please bring it with you. Unfortunately, transportation will not be provided.

Smart Growth Webinar: Reconnecting Trenton's Riverfront!
2025-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Join the NJ Serria Club for their next educational webinar on Wednesday, September 24th at 7PM to learn how the Reconnecting Trenton’s Riverfront campaign is reimagining Route 29, the highway that cuts off the city from the Delaware River, as a walkable boulevard that brings the community back to the water. Join us for a conversation on how this project exemplifies smart growth in action: reducing car dependence, reconnecting neighborhoods, creating green space, and making space for housing and local Trenton businesses to thrive.
Speakers include Matt Lawson, Assistant Planning Director for Mercer County, and Sabrina Rodriguez, Campaign Manager for the Reconnecting Trenton’s Riverfront campaign.

Advancing Trails Webinar
2025-09-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join American Trails in this webinar. Natural Surface Trails as Transportation. The webinar will outline the benefits, planning considerations, and implementation strategies for incorporating natural surface trails into greenways and public trail systems.

ADA Open Discussion – Bring Your Barriers
2025-09-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | BlueDAG, 2999 Gold Canal Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670, United States
Join Blue DAG for their September webinar.
In this installment the webinar will be an open “questions and answers” forum for all participants to bring their toughest barriers and technical topics. Blue DAG experts will discuss your challenges and examine solutions. This will be a proactive session full of information.
The webinar is free of charge to all attendees. Certificates of completion will be made available to attendees after the session. Space is limited, so register today!

Adventures without Barriers: Burlington County Birds, Birding Basics 101
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | North Pemberton Railroad Station, 7 Fort Dix Rd, Pemberton, NJ, 08068, United States
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.
Pinelands Adventures has several rugged-terrain wheelchairs available for use by request both electric and manual types.
Cost is $10 per explorer. Pre-registration is required through Pinelands Adventures.

Ocean Positive at Autumn Lake Open Water Session
2025-09-27 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Autum Lake Winery, 870 W Malaga Rd, , NJ, Williamstown, NJ, 08094, United States
Join Ocean Positive at Autumn Lake for their Open House Open Water Session. Visit their website for event registration.

A Comprehensive Approach to Teen E-Bike Rider Safety
2025-09-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition on Tuesday, September 30th, at 1pm to discuss recent statewide efforts to address safe e-biking as well as explore community- and family-based solutions for teen e-bike rider safety.

Accessible Gardening and Beekeeping Cook Organic Garden
2025-10-01 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Cook Organic Garden, 14 College Farm Rd W, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
Join Rutgers University for an inclusive gardening experience and learn about gardening, nutrition, and wellbeing for people with disabilities and beekeeping.
Participate in a beekeeping tour led by Javier Robles from Rutgers University, with his assistant Lauren Manley, focusing on how individuals with disabilities can engage in this rewarding activity.
Additional talks from the Alliance Center for Independent Living, led by Samantha Gavron, Community Market Manager, and Luke Koppisch Deputy Director.
This event is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. For more information about transportation, please contact Dr. Natalie Schultz-Kahwaty at ns1199@mgsa.rutgers.edu.
Accessibility Services:
Accessible entrance
Accessible seating available

Swing Dance Class for the Blind & Visually Impaired
2025-10-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Rutgers University, 70 Lipman Drive, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
Join Rutgers University for an evening of fun learning how to Swing dance with a partner taught by Maya Robles. All are welcomed to join this special inclusive dance class designed for the blind and visually impaired to learn how to Swing dance. No dance experience necessary!
The class is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the community. For more information, please contact Natalie Schultz-Kahwaty at 201-401-5494 or email ns1199@mgsa.rutgers.edu.
Accessibility Services
Accessible entrance
If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please call Natalie Schultz-Kahwaty at 201-401-5494 or email ns1199@mgsa.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!

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.

The New Jersey Self-Advocacy Project Fall Conference
2025-10-03 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using Data to Improve Outdoor Access
2025-10-22 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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.

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

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.

TrailNation Summit
2025-10-27 16:00 - 2025-10-29 17:00 (America/New_York)
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

Somerset County Park Commission Open House Focus Group Sessions for All Terrain Wheelchair
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?

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

NJ Inclusivity Summit, hosted by Iinclusive Healthy Communities Program
2025-10-29 09:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
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/

A Guide to Adaptive Mountain Bike Trailbuilding
2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.
