ENJOY ATTLEBORO’S GREAT OUTDOORS ON HIKE ATTLEBORO DAY
The City of Attleboro, Attleboro Land Trust and Mass Audubon invite you to celebrate the City’s green spaces, public trails and special places on Saturday, July 17th at the first annual Hike Attleboro Day celebration.
This fun and free community event is open to all, and encourages residents of all ages and abilities to get outdoors to explore and enjoy Attleboro’s miles of available trails.
The Deborah and Roger Richarson Preserve, located at 577B Wilmarth Street, will serve as the event’s home base from 9am to 3pm and will offer a variety of Hike Attleboro community, wellness and conservation partner displays and activities for all to enjoy.
Mayor Paul Heroux will be providing a warm welcome and opening remarks with project partners at the event. “We are thrilled to be part of this community project, and hopeful that City residents and guests alike will join us to discover the natural beauty and miles of trails within our borders”, he comments. “If you drive on Park Street, you’re likely to have noticed the new Hike Attleboro signs that direct you to a variety of trails, open at no charge daily, from dawn until dusk.”
The Attleboro Land Trust and Mass Audubon have combined efforts with the City to boost awareness of protecting critical ecosystems and land and would like to help you learn more about these natural assets.
“The Attleboro Land Trust protects approximately 700 acres across the City”, Jason Burby, Attleboro Land Trust Board Chair shared. “We are committed to educating residents on the importance of conserving and caring for these properties, while providing free access for recreational enjoyment.”
Mass Audubon, whose mission is to connect people and nature, models its commitment to accessibility at both of its wildlife sanctuaries in the City — Attleboro Springs features an All Persons Trail for people with sensory disabilities and Oak Knoll can now be accessed by public transit, thanks to a sanctuary trail that connects directly to a bus stop on Park Street.
“Helping ensure that many more people of all backgrounds and experiences can forge relationships with the natural world is a priority of Mass Audubon’s new 5-year Action Agenda,” noted South East Director Lauren Kras. “Attleboro Springs and Oak Knoll include trails that are emblematic of this important commitment and we invite everyone to discover these sanctuaries and all the City’s other great green spaces.”
Event details can be found online at www.hikeattleboro.org and include a fun Selfie Scavenger Hunt, with points of interest that encourage participants to walk a variety of trails and post their selfies on social media using the #hikeattleboroday hashtag.
Rain date for the event is Sunday, July 18th