March 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Accessible Birding Outing at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Join Bird Alliance of Oregon for an accessible birding outing at the lovely Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden! We’ll experience this garden in its late winter season along with the resident songbirds and waterfowl.
Together we will make our way through the garden by foot or by wheelchair.
This outing is reserved for people who identify as disabled, chronically ill, or neurodivergent and their family, friends or caregivers. Our accessible outings are made for and led by birders with disabilities. Beginning birders are welcome! Extra binoculars will be available.
Register: Click to Register. Limited to 12 participants.
Trip Leaders: Rae Snyder, Lorin Wilkerson, Camelia Zollars
Accessibility
See below for trail information and here for a more detailed guide of Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden created by Disabled Hikers. Service animals are welcome.
If you have any accessibility needs that aren’t covered below, please reach out to trip leader Ali Berman at aberman@birdallianceoregon.org.
Amenities: Two bathrooms along the route; large parking lot with ADA parking spaces
Public Transit: The closest Trimet bus stops are 6400 (Westbound Bus 19) and 7286 (Eastbound Bus 19) approximately 1 block away. Bus route 19 is accessible from the Orange Line.
Parking: A large parking spot with two van accessible spots. Overflow parking can be found at the Reed College West parking area.
Rest Stops: Multiple benches are available along the route.
Distance: Total loop is .5 miles. Additional options for other wheelchair accessible trails are available.
Pacing: Slow, with frequent stops at benches to view and listen for birds. We will go at the pace of the slowest member of the group. Participants can request a break at any time.
Elevation Changes: 2-5% grade for 0.1 miles. The rest is flat.
Trail Tread: Paved, wood, and compact pea gravel.
Bathrooms: An ADA compliant bathroom is available along the route.
Register for this accessible birding outing!
Be in community with other folks who identify as disabled, neurodivergent, and/or chronically ill as we search for waterfowl, songbirds and more!
RegisterField Trip Details
- Date: March 8, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Fee: Pay what you can, between $0 and $25
