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The Louisville Nature Center is considered an urban forest in Louisville and is across the street from the Louisville Zoo. The Louisville Nature Center offers hiking trails, education and other wilderness experiences. BRICK enjoyed getting up close to the animals inside the nature center and they especially enjoyed the turtles. Address: 3745 Illinois Ave, Louisville, KY Price: free Hours/Days: Monday-Friday - 9-4 Lunch: no food Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor and outdoor Website: www.louisvillenaturecenter.org The hiking path is narrow. The sensory garden in the front has a lot of cool flowers and signs to tell you about sensory things in the garden. [...]

BRICK visited KMAC Contemporary Art Museum in downtown Louisville. KMAC features rotating exhibits and permanent exhibits. KMAC offers numerous opportunities for visitors to experience art through the museum, tours, education, workshops, special events and more. KMAC is notable for its commitment to being inclusive by offering large print handouts of wall text, audio transcription of films, guided tours with verbal description, and wheelchairs are available upon availability. It is an autism friendly business and is wheelchair accessible. The staff was friendly and accommodating to our group. BRICK participants enjoyed the museum and played fun games such as scavenger hunts [...]

BRICK visited Gallrein Farms in the fall which is a popular time to visit since Gallrein is known for its fall activities involving pumpkin picking, hayrides and corn mazes. It is a family-owned farm in Shelbyville, KY and offers a variety of seasonal activities, a market selling their fresh produce which is grown on-site and a cafe. The grounds are what would be anticipated when going to a farm such as uneven terrain, grass and gravel while exploring the property. So, this may pose to be difficult for those who have mobility challenges and/or use wheelchairs or walkers. BRICK [...]

BRICK visited The Falls of the Ohio State Park which is a historical site, known for extensive fossil beds. What was once home to a series of rapids and waterfalls before the construction of the locks and dams, the falls played a crucial role in early navigation and settlement along the Ohio River. Now, visitors can learn about the history of the falls and the fossils which are estimated to be about 390 million years old by visiting the museum. The museum was accessible for our groups mobility needs along with offering an accessible bathroom and a paved path [...]