Access to Adventure: Trails at McFadden Nature Center Survey

Access to Adventure: Trails at McFadden Nature Center

The McFadden Nature Center, in partnership with the Development Authority of Seminole County and the City of Donalsonville, is improving 10 miles of existing trails and building two new educational trails. This project will make trails safer, more accessible, and easier to navigate by widening paths, removing obstacles, and improving surfaces. An ADA-accessible restroom will also be installed to better support families, school groups, and visitors. In addition, two new trails will be created for younger audiences: a short, ADA-accessible trail designed for preschool and kindergarten students, and a longer trail for elementary-aged learners focused on hands-on environmental education. These improvements will expand outdoor learning opportunities, increase access for people of all ages and abilities, and strengthen the Nature Center as a hub for recreation and environmental education in the community We have received a grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to complete this project which is set begin in 2027 and finish in 2029. Please help us by answering the following survey.

1.What are the biggest barriers that prevent you from using local trails more often? (Select all that apply)

Lack of nearby trials or knowledge of nearby trails

Trails are not level enough making walking more difficult

Lack of restroom facilities

Lack of drinkable water stations

Trails are too long

Other (please specify)

2.What trail features are most important to you? (e.g., smooth surface, clear signage, shade, seating, restrooms)

3.What improvements to trail conditions (wider paths, fewer obstacles, stable surfaces, etc ) would increase your likelihood of using the trails at McFadden Nature Center?

4.Please use this space below to provide any comments on the development of two (2) new preschool and elementary school aged children to be located at McFadden Nature Center.

5.Please use this space below to provide any additional comments on the refurbishment of trails at McFadden Nature Center