Accessibility at Red Wiggler Care Farm
At Red Wiggler, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment for all. We believe everyone should be able to enjoy and engage with our farm, and we work continuously to remove barriers across our 12-acre space.
Accessibility Details
If you require additional assistance or support, please contact us in advance of your visit. We’re happy to help.
Parking
Paved, accessible parking is available near both the upper and lower entrances to the Murray Building, our main program space. Please contact us if we can help you with any specific needs.
Buildings
The Murray building houses our offices, restrooms, greenhouse, and program spaces. Both levels are accessible by wheelchair, though please note there is no elevator inside the building.
The barn is also accessible, featuring a wheelchair ramp for all visitors.
Restrooms
There are two accessible indoor restrooms in the Murray Building—one on each floor—as well as an outdoor port-a-potty.
Navigating the Fields
Our main fields cover seven acres inside a fenced area. To access the full view of the fields, visitors must travel up a short hill. After this point, the ground is relatively even. However, there are no paved paths, and as is the nature of grassy fields, the ground is sometimes uneven.
Visitors should:
- Stay on designated paths between rows.
- Walk or wheel only on grass, clover, or woodchip-covered areas.
- Avoid walking or wheeling over rows with straw or bare soil.
For safety, individuals who tend to wander should be supervised closely by a parent, guardian, or group leader.
Staff members are always available to help determine the safest and most appropriate areas to access.
Pick-Your-Own Gardens
The Red Pick-Your-Own Gardens (near the barn) are the most accessible garden areas for visitors.
Discovery and Pollinator Gardens
Located within the fenced area, these demonstration gardens feature woodchip paths, raised beds at various heights, and seating areas for rest and relaxation. They offer a more accessible and sensory-friendly way to explore the farm.
Environment of Inclusivity and Respect
While visiting or volunteering at Red Wiggler, you’ll interact with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It’s important to treat all people with dignity, respect, and understanding. This means speaking to everyone at an age-appropriate level, recognizing their presence, and including them whenever you are with them.
If you’re coming to help us on the farm, it’s important to remember that our growers (our employees with disabilities) are paid farmers. Some have worked at Red Wiggler for many years and all our growers know their jobs better than those coming to visit or help on the farm. Please arrive with the mindset that you are here to assist our work and learn from everyone.