THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 23, 2024 Page 9 The Great Malden Outdoors Adaptive Hiking Event celebrates Disability Pride Month O n July 26, the City of Malden in collaboration with First Seed Sown recently held its fi rst Adaptive Hiking Event in celebration of Disability Pride den Outdoors, more than 30 participants, volunteers and guides hiked through Greenwood Park within the Middlesex Fells Reservation. The hike company that provides both guides and equipment to make the outdoors accessible to all. Waypoint Adventure staff – Education Director Eileen Turpin through an equipment tutorial with various models of off -road wheelchairs. They also provided information on the soft skills needed when working with folks with physical, cognitive and/or social/emotional disabilities to provide an inclusive hiking environment. “Greenwood Park is a favorite adaptive hiking location in the Middlesex Fells for our team. With its mix of easy to moderate trails, off street parking and large fi eld for equipment demonstrations, we can provide equitable access to a fantastic trail network. We look forward to creating more programs for Malden residents of all ability levels to foster more appreciation for the green spaces in and around the city,” said Turpin. Adding to the experience for hikers and volunteers, Friends of the Fells guide Jeff Adams provided a fl ora and fauna tour along the trails. The Friends of the Fells is a nonprofit group that provides over 230 free hikes a year throughout the Middlesex Fells Reservation – as well as a dedicated network of volunteers who were essential in completing this event. “Friends of the Fells jumped MALDEN | SEE PAGE 14 RON’S OIL Call For PRICE Month. As the next step in outdoor access for The Great Malwas led by Waypoint Adventure, a nonprofi t adventure guiding and Program Coordinator Rob Dunn – walked the volunteers MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Tony Bartolo, Owner Email: Tonys9942@aol.com
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