Join us for a day in nature at West Bend’s accessible nature center. Blue Lotus is a 64-acre nature retreat in West Bend, Wis., that strives to make nature accessible for all who need it. Blue Lotus is located at 5501 County Road M, West Bend, WI 53095. Click HERE for information about the grounds of Blue Lotus.
This Outdoor Recreation Day will happen rain or shine.
Registration for this event will close on Wednesday, June 25.
Blue Lotus has the following accessible features:
Outdoor Fun: Music garden, hiking trails, games, hammocks, accessible swings, adaptive bikes and more.
Labyrinth: Wildflower labyrinth to meditate, pray, or enjoy a low sensory quiet zone.
Swings: Four different types of swings to fit many different types of bodies. The young and young at heart can enjoy a carefree day swinging through the air!
All-Terrain Wheelchair: Explore the grounds like you never have before in the "Mars Rover" All-Terrain Wheelchair. Handles grass, hills, dirt paths and bumpy roads with ease.
Wispact Ability Corner: Need assistance exploring the grounds? Check out hiking poles, walking sticks, rollators, transfer chairs, sensory backpacks, or more from our new Ability Corner.
Fishing or Fish Feeding: An ADA-accessible pier with guardrails, fishing poles with bait and tackle, benches and chairs to just enjoy the view.
Boating: Single and double kayaks with paddles, canoes with oars, and pedal boats. We have life jackets for all ages and sizes.
Pavilion: Air conditioned. Accommodates 42 seated or 80 standing with eight rectangle tables, 50 chairs, Wi-Fi Internet, and presentation screen. Board games, puzzles and a variety of arts and crafts supplies
Please plan on bringing: Bug spray, sunscreen, hats, snacks and picnic blanket.
SBWIS will provide bottled water, fruit, vegetables, Rice Krispie treats and lunchmeat, cheese and sliced rolls. There is an enclosed, air conditioned area available for lunch time or for breaks.
Parking: There is accessible parking space for approximately 8-12 cars, with plenty of general parking.
Nursing assistance will NOT be available. First aid kits will be available. There are two ADA bathrooms on site.
Volunteer assistance will be provided for fishing equipment, paddling, water safety and general information about the site. To use the adaptive kayaks, physical assistance to transfer from your wheelchair into the kayak will NOT be provided.
Spina Bifida Wisconsin is grateful to have the funding to host this event for families to connect and enjoy important peer support from others in the spina bifida community.