The Watershed Institute’s Podcast – Watershed Matters and Nature Accessible for All

The Watershed Institute releases regular podcasts to help further their mission and connect with the community.

Their work focuses to protect and restore watershed and the natural environment in central New Jersey through conservation, advocacy, science, and education.

In this episode of Watershed Matters, our host Lucia Middleton sits down with Pri Oliveira, Outreach and Inclusion Manager at The Watershed Institute, and our guest Sean Kane-Holland, Access Nature Disability Advocate at Pinelands Alliance, to explore what inclusive access to nature looks like in practice.

You’ll learn:

♿ Why accessibility means something different to everyone
🥾 How trail design, signage, parking, and adaptive equipment can make outdoor spaces more inclusive
🗺️ How accessible trail maps help visitors understand what to expect before arriving
🗣️ Why language access and culturally inclusive outreach matter
🌿 How environmental organizations can bring nature and environmental education directly into communities
🧠 How outdoor spaces can support physical, mental, and emotional well-being
🌉 How projects like the Pemberton Lake Trail and The Watershed Institute’s Hickory Loop Boardwalk are expanding access to nature
🤝 Why listening to people with lived experience is essential when creating inclusive outdoor spaces

You can view the podcast through these apps:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/oLIcdDR1ty4

Spotify: Accessibility in Nature with Sean Kane-Holland

Apple Podcast: Accessibility in Nature with Sean Kane-Holland – Watershed Matters – Apple Podcasts