[NFBO-Linn-benton] FW: Invite to Participate: Help us a Design an Accessible Sensory Trail for our Community

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Kristen Jocums

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From: Jessica McDonald <jessica at greenbeltlandtrust.org> 
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2026 4:35 PM
To: kjocums at icloud.com
Subject: Invite to Participate: Help us a Design an Accessible Sensory Trail
for our Community

 

Hi Kristen,

 

I'm reaching out to share an exciting opportunity to help shape this new
sensory and universally accessible trail coming to the Owens Farm Natural
Area in north Corvallis.

 

About the Project
Greenbelt Land Trust, Benton County Health Department, and Disabled Hikers
are collaborating to design elements of trailside infrastructure so that the
pathway is enjoyable and accessible for people of all abilities. We are
gathering community input to understand what features make outdoor trails
more accessible for people with disabilities.

 

Trail definitions:

*	Sensory Trails: Outdoor trails designed to activate sight, hearing,
smell, touch, and taste through interactive elements.
*	Universally Accessible Trails: Trails designed for people using
mobility devices or experiencing limited mobility, balance challenges, low
vision, or blindness.

 

Who We're Hoping to Hear From
We invite feedback from people with disabilities-including those who are
disabled, deaf, blind, neurodivergent, or chronically ill-as well as family
members, caregivers, and those who work closely with these communities. I
would love to have your input and those in your network through National
Federation of the Blind included in the survey, as well as in the focus
group and/or site visit opportunities! Additionally, if you have others in
our community that you are able to send this notice to, I would appreciate
your help in bringing in more voices.

 

Three Ways to Participate (please share in your community!)
People with disabilities may participate in all opportunities; caregivers,
family/loved ones of people with disabilities, and service providers may
participate in the survey.

1.	Online Survey (Open until July 17, 2026)

Take and share the survey at the links below:

*       English: https://bit.ly/3SwHCTg

*       Spanish: https://bit.ly/4w0EI7Z

*       Chance to win one of four $50 Visa gift cards

 

2.	Focus Groups

*	Virtual: Friday, July 10, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Zoom
*	In-person: Wednesday, July 29, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Corvallis
Community Center, Corvallis, OR
*	Sign up to participate with the links below:
- English: https://bit.ly/4ei8WNM
- Spanish: https://bit.ly/4vnf3Gw

 

3.	Site Visit

*	Date & Time: Thursday, July 30th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (estimated
time)
*	Location: TBD in Corvallis, OR
*	Apply for the site visit with the links below:
- English: https://bit.ly/4owu2LC
- Spanish: https://bit.ly/4xChaaT
*	We will follow up with updated details once confirmed! Until then
please do not distribute the sign up links for the site visit. 

 

We appreciate any level of involvement you have capacity for. Please feel
free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

 

Best,

Jessica

 

 




JESSICA MCDONALD (she/her)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

 

greenbeltlandtrust.org

(541) 752.9609 (o)   (541) 207.5528 (c)

Office: 101 SW Western Blvd., Corvallis

Mailing: PO Box 1721, Corvallis OR 97339

 

Conserving land and water in the Willamette Valley for a more resilient
future.

 

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