Support Accessibility at Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve

Thank you for taking the time to visit this fundraising page! My name is Margaret, and I put this page together to help a local nonprofit nature organization I'm involved in raise the funds needed to finish making a wildlife preserve accessible to people with disabilities. The project is located at the Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve in Ambler, PA – a natural area with a reservoir that serves as an important habitat, especially for migrating birds. The site is frequently visited by birders, but it has never been accessible to anyone using a wheelchair.

A raised-earth wildlife viewing platform was built this summer specifically for those with mobility disabilities and for whom steps are a barrier, so that they can get a better view of the water and wildlife. The most important part of the project still needs to be finished: adding accessible parking and a curb cut and ramp in the sidewalk so that manual and power wheelchair users can safely and easily access the preserve and platform. This will cost an additional $15,000, and your support can help close the gap.

Any amount you can give will be so greatly appreciated!

Will you support making Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve a place where everyone can enjoy the view?

Here are some photos to help you visualize the site!

Completed platform with bound gravel ramp, handrails, and bench:

View from platform, facing the reservoir

View of the platform from the sidewalk

View of Maple Ave and current street parking

Approximate location of planned curb cut, ramp, and accessible parking spot

Thank you for your time, and please share this page with your community to help us spread the word!