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Special Event
"Adventure Day" for the Blind and Low Vision
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Freedom Park 6176 State Hwy VV Rogersville, MO 65742 Get Directions |
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First annual “Adventure Day” for blind and low vision individuals and their families. The Missouri Department of Conservation is partnering with the Springfield chapter of the National Federation of the Blind and Freedom Park to host the event. The event will be come and go between 9:00am –3:00pm held at Freedom Park just east of Springfield. The day will be filled with fun adventures allowing participants to experience fishing, archery, corn hole, and nature hiking. All equipment and some adaptive equipment will be provided. All participants will be covered by a group fishing permit. Bottled water will be provided, but participants should bring snack/lunch and all other needed personal items. Participants that will be fishing near the water are encouraged to bring their own PFD (personal floatation device), but PFD will be provided. Transportation options are available in the following counties Bates, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cass, Cedar, Dallas, Henry, Hickory, Laclede, Morgan, Miller, Polk, St. Clair, and Vernon counties. Transportation by New Growth transit by calling (417)283-7991 in the following counties. Bates, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cass, Cedar, Dallas, Henry, Hickory, Laclede, Morgan, Miller, Polk, St. Clair, and Vernon counties. The Blind Community Thrift store in Springfield is donating 50 starter packs of NaviLens codes for the first 50 participants! To register for the event: 1) Register on the Missouri Department of Conservation website 2) Call Janice with the Federation of Blind at (417)761-0253 Freedom Park 6176 State Hwy VV Rogersville, Mo. 65742 |
Lyle D Whittaker |
Cancellation Policies: You must cancel your registration before Saturday, September 21, 2024. |
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Age Policy: This event is open to all ages. |