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Visit the solar-powered Meadow Sounds Kiosk.
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Explore native grasses at this enriched riverside environment for birds and other animals
Snowshoe for river views in winter months.
Our newly resurfaced Meadow Loop Trail is walker, wheelchair and stroller accessible, inviting those with mobility restrictions into nature to the banks of the beautiful Connecticut River. Exploring in nature provides a break from overstimulation and mental clutter, allowing for mental restoration and reduced rumination. Plus, nature exposure has been linked to increased happiness and overall well-being.
This short walk in the Quinn Nature Preserve borders a two-acre meadow—a demonstration plot for native grasses, an enriched riverside environment for birds and other animals, and the solar-powered Meadow Sounds Kiosk. The trail is surfaced with hard-packed material that allows the passage of strollers and wheelchairs.
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