Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail Public Workshop on May 3rd
Photo: By FMN Jerry Nissley – Meadowlark Garden view
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025
9AM-NOON (EASTERN TIME)
9AM-NOON (EASTERN TIME)
The Bureau of Land Management’s Lower Potomac Field Station is proposing to develop a sensory nature trail at Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area in Lorton, VA. The proposed trail would be approximately 1-mile of accessible trail with up to six sensory stations along the trail. Other amenities may include development of a small parking area with an access road, vault toilet, and signage. This sensory trail is based on the Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park in New York plus other local sensory trails. The accessible trail would be designed for all ages and abilities, accommodating individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, people with disabilities, and the general public. Sensory trails can be enjoyed by anyone, promoting engagement with nature and encouraging the use of all senses. The sensory stations will be areas that engage visitors in exercises to help stimulate senses, such as nature paths, music, motor skills, and visual features. YOUR help is needed to provide ideas and feedback on what sensory stations, amenities, and features should be proposed for this trail!
BLM office is hosting a Meadowood Sensory Nature Trail Workshop on May 3rd at 9am at Mustang Trailhead (10702 Harley Rd, Lorton, VA) to go over the proposed trail and sensory stations. The agenda of the Workshop is the following:
- 9 am: Welcoming and Introduction
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9:15-10am: Guided Field Visit – The BLM will guide a tour along Mustang Loop Trail to show potential locations of the proposed trail. Please wear suitable clothing and shoes for walking and bring water and snacks. The Mustang Loop Trail is under a mile long on a mostly flat meadow with a mixture of natural trail and mowed grass.
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10:15-12pm: Project Feedback under the Multi-use Pavilion – We will facilitate an interactive discussion about the proposed trail and sensory stations.
This inclusive workshop is open to all including the general public, and interested groups, clubs, and organizations. If you cannot make this date, there will be future public comment periods this summer once the draft environmental planning document is available. Those interested in providing more in-depth feedback may email: BLM_ES_NSDO_PublicInquiry@blm.
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