The Sierra Club - Lancaster Group, in collaboration with Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light (PA IPL), will offer a casual, family-friendly outing on the Welsh Mountain Preserve's universally accessible trail from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. The organizations are offering this activity in support of PA IPL's 2025 Bike & Hike challenge theme, "Caring for Every Body," which highlights the intersections of climate justice and disability justice. Participants will consider how outdoor opportunities are too often inaccessible to community members because of the limitations built into a trail or an activity's design.

Welsh Mountain serves as the headwaters for the Pequea Creek and Conestoga River, both of which empty into the Susquehanna River. Its fully forested, half-mile accessible trail includes seasonal blooms of wild azaleas, low-bush blueberries, and wildflowers, as well as large flushes of mushrooms.

The trail is suitable for those using wheelchairs, mobility devices, and strollers, and parking - including handicapped-accessible parking - is available near the trailhead. Those planning to participate should bring a reflective vest if they have one, as hunters may be in the preserve; vests will be provided for those without them.

The activity is free of charge. Registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/RegisterWelshMountain. For more details, email janedruce@gmail.com.